Joe Cocker, Legendary Musician, Dead At 70
He was not on the list.
The singer-songwriter best known for his cover of The
Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends," died after a battle
with lung disease, reports The Yorkshire Post.
Sony Music released an official statement on Monday,
remembering the talented musician:
John Robert Cocker, known to family, friends, his community
and fans around the world as Joe Cocker, passed away on December 22, 2014 after
a hard fought battle with small cell lung cancer. Mr. Cocker was 70 years old.
Joe Cocker was born 5/20/1944 in Sheffield, England where he
lived until his early 20’s. In 2007 he was awarded the OBE by the Queen of
England.
His international success as a blues/rock singer began in
1964 and continues till this day. Joe created nearly 40 albums and toured
extensively around the globe
Cocker is survived by his wife of 27 years, Pam; his
brother, Victor; his step-daughter, Zoey Schroeder; and his two grandchildren,
Eva and Simon Schroeder.
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