Joe Cocker has passed away. Tributes, Please!

[Billy]

Rock and blues singer Joe Cocker dies aged 70 after fighting lung cancer

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One of my life long hero's whom i saw many times. Rest in peace my friend you are a legend for eternity.

It is Time to let the healing begin.

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Peace

[joeecho]

Such a soulful performance.....

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[avid]

I remember Woodstock - stunning performance!!! Amazing memories - bless his soul x

[Gaia]

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[Deega]

Been giving music, soul vibrations for decades, many, many thanks to you Joe Cocker, the best to you in your next journey!

[Cardillac]

so has German icon pop singer Udo Jürgens; Jürgens' death of date was yesterday/21st of December (at least as reported) the beginning of the winter solstice; so on what date exactly did Cocker die (not included in report)?-

not that I think their deaths were related or were part of/or the result of a conspiracy; but I find it rather strange that so many influential people seem to 'bite the dust' just before our celebrated Christmas;

by the way, I was never, ever a fan of either artist; I found Cocker's grating "school of vocal chord barnacles" voice to give me a sore throat and Udo Jürgens' voice/style (far more a much more satiny voice than Cocker's) to bore me to death with the unswerving German pop music culture of 120 beats a second as background music-

Larry

[Cristian]

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[Pweeky]

I'll be leaving my hat on, for Joe.
For everyone who enjoys good music, it is a sad day...

[greybeard]

He was much admired by many.
My Fathers Son was one of my favourites.
The whole track was brilliant and the singing great---the melody line and the bass playing stand out.
He had quite a voice range from low note to high---that's not quite apparent till one tries to sing some of his songs.

Chris


Blues and rock legend Joe Cocker, best known for his gritty voice and great vocals, has died at age 70.

The English-born singer song-writer died on Sunday in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. He had lung cancer.

His death was confirmed by agent Barrie Marshall, who called Cocker "without doubt the greatest rock-soul voice ever to come out of Britain".

Cocker, from Sheffield, had a career spanning decades and some 40 albums, his raspy voice known to and loved by generations of blues lovers.

His cover of the Beatles' song With A Little Help From My Friends reached number one in the UK in 1968, and a year later he performed the song at Woodstock.

Other hits included You Are So Beautiful and Up Where We Belong, a 1983 duet with Jennifer Warnes that earned him a Grammy and an Oscar. The song was featured in the Richard Gere film An Officer And A Gentleman.

You Can Leave Your Hat On was featured in the 1986 film 9 1/2 Weeks.

Mr Marshall said in his statement that Cocker was "simply unique".

"Hugely talented - a true star - but a kind and humble man who loved to perform," Mr Marshall added in a statement.

"Anyone who ever saw him live will never forget him."

Cocker embarked on the epic Mad Dogs And Englishmen' Tour in 1970, featuring more than 40 musicians and almost 50 cities across America.

In 2011 he received an OBE for his contribution to music.

Tributes started pouring in shortly after news of Cocker's death came out.

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney called Cocker a "lovely northern lad who I loved a lot and, like many people, I loved his singing."

Of the With A Little Help From My Friends cover, he said Cocker had "totally turned the song into a soul anthem and I was forever grateful for him for doing that".

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr paid tribute to his friend: "Goodbye and God bless to Joe Cocker from one of his friends, peace and love."

"Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met," said Edgar Berger, chairman and chief executive of Sony Music Entertainment International.

"His iconic voice will forever be etched in our memories."

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[avid]

I acknowledge the greats, Joe Cocker was one, (there were many others before) and then after that John Martyn reminded me of his spirit, all gone. Take note - they were absolutely brilliant - all learning from each other, and taking music forward even more. fZEjxv7E0x4

Such sad losses, but we live and learn from them all.
Thank you Joe - and May We Never forget you. I'm posting John's song as a tribute to Joe.

[Roisin]

I don't put singers and entertainer's in the hero category -- that's reserved for people who are real game changers or have made sig. contributions to the world in the field of science or just being STO's in some very sig. ways but I did like some of Cocker's music. All those old ones are going one by one. Seems like we lose one of em every few months now. Sad.

[gardener2]

Safe journey home Joe and thank you for the memories. love ya x

[Camilo]

R.I.P my man. You were such a cool dude!

[Dennis Leahy]

... on what date exactly did Cocker die (not included in report)?-

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by the way, I was never, ever a fan ... I found Cocker's grating "school of vocal chord barnacles" voice to give me a sore throat ...

LarryAccording to what I read, he died (today) Dec 22, 2014 - in Colorado - of lung cancer.

Musical taste is a very personal thing, and I can respect that Joe Cocker "didn't blow your skirt up", but he blew me away. As a musician, you can hear superb timing and though it sometimes seemed he wasn't going to quite make it to hit some specific notes, he always did. His voice wasn't "pretty", but it was beautiful. He was (for me) an iconic cornerstone of the 1970's.

Again, just describing my reactions, but as many of my friends took the "harder, faster, deeper" fork in the road to louder (amps at 11!) and (to me) boring "harder rock", I took the fork that included the Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and started really listening to lyrics and the balladeers that belted them out. I feel blessed that that cluster of musicians included Joe Cocker. My (somewhat sketchy - I got high with a little help from my friends) memories of the 1970's would simply not be the same without Joe Cocker.

Thank you Joe. Now that you're on the 'other side', pull the plug on the celestial Muzak machine and show them what heaven is supposed to sound like!

Dennis

[Cidersomerset]

His gruff tones were perfect for this classic duet......


Joe Cocker - up where we belong

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[joeecho]

It's clear to me that Joe Cocker found the song 'With A Little Help From My Friends' significant at the times in which he sang it (Woodstock August 17, 1969). Finding his rendition compelling once again, I listened to this song a few times today and what stood out to me in the lyrics was this.....

"What do you see when you turn out the light?"

So simple yet so powerful.....

Now that the light has been turned out, I feel it is like he is saying, Do you see what I see.


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[avid]

Off to Edinburgh to see little family am - Merry Xmas everyone! Thanks for all these lovely songs and memories, and all your great links Cidersomerset, Avid xxx

[gripreaper]

When the night comes.


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Have a little faith in me.


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[Gaia]

His gruff tones were perfect for this classic duet......


Joe Cocker - up where we belong

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Richard Gere and Debra Winger were so young! Still a great movie!

[Gardener]

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[sandy]

Thank you for your music and art Joe, your contribution to healing souls in need of understanding will be forever remembered. RIP

[toothpick]

Seen Joe Cocker in 1970, Vancouver, British Columbia, I was only 15 yrs old, great memories.
Joe"s hit, "with a little help from my friends", seemed like an anthem for a generation, at the time.
You are in a better density, now, Joe, right on brother.

[Mike Gorman]

Loved Joe Cocker's music, his 'Mad dogs & Englishmen' album is just a rock classic from the 70's - he was an individual, a maverick and gifted with a unique set of pipes.

[mgray]

Classic clip from Saturday Night Live. Joe Cocker and John Belushi duet.
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[woodshreder]

I respectfully disagree with member Roisin post #11 ....Music has the power to literally change lives Please take the time to watch this report on the recent documentary "Alive Inside " The proof is in the music.I'm sure there are many who would benefit from a little help from our musically artistic friends RIP JC
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[Cardillac]

I guess because I'm a vocal artist (opera singer) I look at vocalism from a different stand point as most do; God forbid that all singers should sound like opera singers!!!- please, no way!!!-

but the human voice is (can be) an incredible instrument of love and healing, if used properly;

however, in my estimation, people such as Cocker, Bonnie Tyler, Louis Armstrong, Kim Carnes, etc. (list is almost endless) absolutely RAPED their vocal chords (well, in most cases, had no idea how to deal with their vocal chords) that brought them temporary monetary benefits by grating their voices into powder but did nothing for beautiful vocal artistry (it continues to baffle me how how people tend to latch onto grating voices raping melodies thinking this is "art")-

Larry

[crosby]

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she came in from the bathroom window..... classic
will miss his unique sound
warmest - crosby

[witchy1]

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I suspect this wont work.... more time in the sandpit needed I think

[greybeard]

Singing is a bit like being a wind instrument.
For example a saxophone can sound very different in tone and expression.
Different makes have a unique characteristic while of course the players own style brings various variations of sound, within the limitations of that instrument. A alto sax is not going to sound like a baritone sax---no matter who plays it
I doubt that Joe Cocker's singing was contrived--ie distorted to produce his vocal sound.
That was most likely his natural singing sound.
There more to being a note worthy singer than voice tone, there is --timing --light and shade --story telling-emotion--charisma and last but not least, vocal range and being in tune.
Joe Cocker had all of that---hence his long levity as a performer and his appeal to several generations.

C

[sheme]

Dear Larry-Yea- well Crows like to sing and express themselves the same as canaries do- and other Crows love to hear them try - precision is one thing but heart and soul is quite another- give me heart and soul every time, because no matter what your gift- if you 'have' to sing you will find away. Joe certainly resonated with me.

[Atlas]

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