Post a memory of Joe Cocker

This voice we know from many other - a hoarse, strong, filled with emotion. Joe Cocker - blues man, sincere in music and on stage. He died on the night of Monday, December 22. Today Website recalls the best songs of Joe Cocker.

He began singing at age 17, when he realized that he could not live without music. It was only later performances were the opening act for The Rolling Stones and friendship with The Beatles - he won his latest version of their hit «With a Little Help from My Friends». Early in his career he sang songs of Chuck Berry and Ray Charles on the club scene of his native Sheffield.

Then there was the Woodstock Festival and the Conquest of America. There were awards, new album (only 40) and again awards. Long tours around the world and relaxing stay at his home in Colorado. Last bluesman gave a concert in the summer of 2014 in London. All in all, he dedicated the scene more than 50 years. And we are very grateful to him for that - for the excellent sincere music.







"I can not listen to any music, I am always inspired by new music. Not listening to other artists, it is impossible to work on themselves ».

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"I do not teach singing undertake. Let the young men themselves find themselves, as in his time did I ».

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"I was lucky that in my long career I have recorded a few songs with which many people relate their personal vivid memories».

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"You know, in recent years I have obtained at a consistently high level. But the mid-seventies was for me a very bleak time. When I asked, "Joe, what then happened to you?" - I can not even really explain anything. In fact it "dark time" ».

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"In fact, in my still full of energy. But if I ever get up on stage and feel that people do not want to see me, just say to yourself, "Enough" ».

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"This year I am turning 69 years old. But inside me - the same young guy who only recently came on the scene. You see, when I sing, my body feels the same things as when I started my career ... Yes, I love my age. Yes, of course ».

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Joe Cocker died on December 22, 2014, he was 70 years old.





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