Joe Cocker
John Robert Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014), better known as Joe Cocker, was an English singer. He was known for his gritty voice, spasmodic body movement in performance, and distinctive versions of popular songs of varying genres.
Cocker's recording of the Beatles' "With a Little Help from My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968. He performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969 and performed the same year at the Isle of Wight Festival, and at the Party at the Palace concert in 2002 for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. His version also became the theme song for the TV series The Wonder Years. His 1974 cover of "You Are So Beautiful" reached number five in the US.
Cocker was the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his US number one "Up Where We Belong", a duet with Jennifer Warnes. In 2008 he received an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. Cocker was ranked number 97 on Rolling Stone's 100 greatest singers list.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
11 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Joe Cocker: Mad Dog with Soul | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 2008 | Joe Cocker - Cry Me a River | Vocal | Film |
| 2007 | Across the Universe | Bum / Pimp / Mad Hippie | Film |
| 2005 | Joe Cocker - Live at Montreux 1987 | Himself (lead singer) | Film |
| 2004 | Joe Cocker: Live, Across from Midnight Tour | Vocal | Film |
| 2002 | Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace | Self - Performer | Film |
| 1999 | Pavarotti & Friends 99 for Guatemala and Kosovo | Self | Film |
| 1994 | Woodstock Diary | Self | Film |
| 1971 | Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen | Himself | Film |
| 1970 | Woodstock | Self | Film |
| 1970 | Groupies | Film |
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