John Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE (born 20 May 1944) is an English rock and blues singer, who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of the Beatles.
He is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his #1 hit "Up Where We Belong", a duet he performed with Jennifer Warnes. He was ranked...
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Date of birth:
- May 20, 1944 (age 68 years)
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Also known as:
- Joe Cooker,
- Cocker, Joe,
- Joe Crocker,
- John Robert Cocker,
- The Sheffield Soul Shouter,
- Vance Arnold
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