December 22, 2014, 2:08 PM. John Robert Cocker (The Sheffield Soul Shouter, The One and Only), Pam Baker (11 October1987 - 22 December2014)( his death). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 20 May. FILE - 22 DECEMBER 2014: Singer Joe Cocker, 70, has died. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Try again later. He received a Grammy in 1983 for "Up Where We Belong," a duet with Jennifer Warnes and in 2007, was awarded an Order of the British Empire for his contribution to music. His farm is named the Mad Dog Ranch, after his album Mad Dogs and Englishmen. R.I.P. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. I am so sorry for Pam, but really for everyone in the North Fork Valley. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Joe Cocker obituary is not public at the time, we will share more as we learn about the obituary and possibly the funeral. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In 2001, he received an Order of the British Empire for his musical contributions, which included 40 albums and many widely circulated hits. 2. Just Joe. Singer-songwriter Joe Cocker, known for his distinct, bluesy voice and his heartfelt renditions . After divorcing his first wife in 1978, Cocker moved to the United States and lived on a ranch owned by Jane Fonda. In 2012 he released the album, Hard Knocks. That year he talked to NPR about the project and his love of his life in Colorado despite the harsh winters. Her two sons, Beau and Hunter, were both critically injured, but survived the wreck. Joe Cocker was previously married to Pam Baker (1987 - 2014).. Joe Cocker was in a relationship with Eileen Webster (1963 - 1976).. About. While the group had reached some acclaim prior to its appearance at Woodstock, it was Cockers iconic appearance there that brought him the most notice. He later went on to establish a successful solo career. His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The Sheffield-born singer enjoyed a career spanning more than 40 years, with. His rep, Barrie Marshall, speaking to the BBC, said that Cocker was simply unique and that it will be impossible to fill the space he leaves in our hearts. In an official statement, Cockers label, Sony Music said: 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. Bush shakes hands with . Joe Cocker was born 5/20/1944 in Sheffield, England where he lived until his early 20s. He was always at peace and very happy in those moments, Hodgson said. Joe frantically looks for Alice. The legends passing was confirmed by his agent. Joe Cocker, the legendary British blues rock singer known for such hits as You Are So Beautiful and his 1968 cover of the Beatles' With a Little Help from My Friends, has died at age 70, his. 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.. He was married to Pam Baker. He was 70. He was aged 70 at the time. Mr. Cocker was 70 years old. Though better recognized for his covers and interpretations than his original work, Cocker won a Grammy in 1983 for Up Where We Belong. His hits You Are So Beautiful and Feelin Alright also reached widespread acclaim. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She made me realize people still wanted to hear me sing, and convinced me I could escape the downward spiral.. Joe Cocker 575. Drugs were readily available, and I dived in head first. Singer Joe Cocker, famous for his powerful and raspy voice, has died at age 70. My thoughts and love are with his loving family at this sad time. Cocker is survived by his wife, Pam, his stepdaughter, Zoey Schroeder, and two grandchildren, Eva and Simon Schroeder. Cocker staged a successful comeback in the 1980s that saw his 1983 duet with Jennifer Warnes, Up Where We Belong, earn him a Grammy and an Academy award for best original song as the theme to the film An Officer and A Gentleman. In 1963, they opened for the Rolling Stones in Sheffield and Cocker never looked back. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He said his voice "will forever be etched in our memories". In a now-famous performance on the television show Saturday Night Live (1975), he appeared on stage singing "Feelin' All Right", when cast member John Belushi, wearing near identical clothes, entered the stage and stood next to Cocker, doing an incredible impersonation of him. His first foray into music was under the stage name Vance Arnold with his band Vance Arnold and the Avengers, mainly covering Chuck Berry and Ray Charles in Sheffield pubs, but the band landed their big break in 1963 supporting the Rolling Stones in Sheffield. Great voice & spirit. According to a statement issued by Sony Music, he passed away on Monday, December 22nd after a battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Pam Baker Cocker and step-daughter Zoey Schroeder. Joe Cocker performing in 1987. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The Associated Press and staff writer Matt Miller contributed to this report. Legendary British singer Joe Cocker has died aged 70. And once you get into that downward spiral, its hard to pull out of it. Speaking years later about his experiences on tour, Cocker said: There was no rehab back in those days. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Dies From Lung Cancer. Died. "I think he should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame," his friend Billy Joel said in September, calling Cocker "a great singer who is not very well right now." Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. RAFA RIVAS/AFP/Getty. He was fine. based on information from your browser. I was very down on myself. Answer (1 of 10): He died in 2014 from cancer. 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People were drawn to Joe Cocker from the start of his career (in 1960, when he formed a band with three of his school friends) because of his distinctive voice, his enthusiastic air guitar playing on stage . Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. With Candy's help, he goes looking for his wife's killers and vows to bring them to justice. MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - AUGUST 05: Joe Cocker performs during the 63rd Red Cross Ball at the Sporting Monte-Carlo on August 5, 2011 in Monte . He was a lovely northern lad who I loved a lot and, like many people, I loved his singing. I mean really loved him. Did you encounter any technical issues? Cocker died early Monday in Colorado. is 5'8"(1.74m) . Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Born John Robert Cocker, his first foray into music was under the stage name Vance Arnold with his band Vance Arnold and the Avengers, mainly covering Chuck Berry and Ray Charles, but the band landed their big break in 1963 when they opened for the Rolling Stones at a concert at Sheffield City Hall. I guess that came with my frustration at never having played piano or guitar. She died in a car crash in 1972 with her one-year-old daughter, Naomi. 1 of 11 FOR ONE TIME USE ONLY WITH OBITUARY - In this June 1970 photo released by Linda Wolf, British singer Joe Cocker performs during the Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour and traveling . Read about our approach to external linking. They didnt like to talk about it too much, but they did a ton for the community. Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Joe Cocker died f lung cancer t hi home in Crawford, Colorado t th age f 70 n , We are saddened to hear about the death of English singer Joe Cocker at age 70. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, JoeCocker on being deported from Australia: we were used as guinea pigs, Singer Joe Cocker's unlikely influence on hip-hop, JoeCocker: five classic performances from the Sheffield bluesman, Thegiants of rock are leaving the stage: their music never will, Five classic performances from Sheffields greatest bluesman. But there was no rehab back in those days. 0 cemeteries found in Crawford, Delta County, Colorado, USA. They were even claiming never to divorce each other but . Try again later. When you see Joe Cocker writhing on stage, singing in his most gravelly-gritty Joe Cocker voice, having what appears to be an epileptic seizure, you just want to take a stick and poke him (from a distance). He was 70. 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