Music RIP Joe Cocker

[Kill Uncle]

I just found out a few minutes ago.

The Associated Press
Published Monday, December 22, 2014 2:19PM EST
Last Updated Monday, December 22, 2014 2:30PM EST
LONDON -- British singer Joe Cocker is dead at age 70.

His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died early Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades.

Cocker was known for a memorable Woodstock performance and cover of the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends."

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Joe Cocker, best known for the songs, 'You Are So Beautiful,' and the 1980s duet 'Up Where We Belong,' with Jennifer Warnes, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 of lung cancer in Colorado. He was 70. (AP / MTI, Balazs Mohai)

The ballad "You Are So Beautiful," with Cocker's voice cracking on the final emotional note, was a Top Ten hit in 1975. He reached the top of the charts in the 1980s with the duet "Up Where We Belong," with Jennifer Warnes, that appeared in the movie "An Officer and a Gentlemen."

Cocker also had hits with Randy Newman's song, "You Can Leave Your Hat On" and "When the Night Comes."





Read more: Joe Cocker dies of lung cancer at age 70 | Entertainment & Showbiz from CTV News

 

[KLS52]

 

[Scorpius]

I consider myself very lucky that I got to see him perform back in 2008. Great show, great artist. RIP.

 

[Chryssie]

The world has lost yet another legend. RIP

 

[Moll Flanders]

He had a gorgeous voice.

 

[shyvas]

 

[ledboots]

I consider myself very lucky that I got to see him perform back in 2008. Great show, great artist. RIP.

I saw him in concert in 1978 and briefly met him in person in the 90's at my cousin's recording studio. What a voice, what a presence. RIP, Joe