Joe Cocker dies at 70

[DLR Bridge]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entert...222-story.html

RIP

[Kristy]

Joe Cocker, the singer and songwriter whose hits like “You Are So Beautiful” made him a legendary star, has died, his agent told the BBC. He was 70 years old.

Story here:
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment...er-dead-at-70/

His list of "hits" were kind of ghey. In fact, Joe is the only rock star to have a top 10 and still look like a filthy hippie.

[vandeleur]

rip

[FORD]

Given the amount of seizures the man had on stage, I'm surprised he ever made it to 70.

Still, he's the only human being to ever cover a Beatles song without embarrassing himself and destroying his career. Probably everyone (with the possible exception of Ringo) will admit Joe did that one better.

Rest In Seizure, Mr. Cocker.

[SunisinuS]

Wow he was only 70? He looked that about 30 years ago as he made me get sick while he sang.*

RIP man. Never liked your stage presence or songs but...the Daisies you will push up will brighten my day.

Bleh. Only will speak ill of the living...so again RIP man.

[WARF]

RIP to the legendary Joe Cocker!

[Seshmeister]

My favourite Joe Cocker story was that in 1987 his Dad found an uncashed record company check for a couple of hundred grand in a drawer dated 1971.

The equivalent of 40 years average salary in those days and he forgot about it going on a massive binge instead when he was never a rich guy. He only cleared $1000 from his tour that year.

Awesome.

[Nitro Express]

I despised that crappy show The Wonder Years. When I heard Joe start singing I about crapped my pants because I knew that shitty show was coming on.

[Nitro Express]

My favourite Joe Cocker story was that in 1987 his Dad found an uncashed record company check for a couple of hundred grand in a drawer dated 1971.

The equivalent of 40 years average salary in those days and he forgot about it going on a massive binge instead when he was never a rich guy. He only cleared $1000 from his tour that year.

Awesome.

The only thing more rock and roll than that would be setting the check on fire to light up a joint.

[78/84 guy]

Great fucking voice. The standout at Woodstock. rip Joe.