Joe Cocker, dead at age 70

[redsmetz]

Not a good year for rock performers born in 1944. The BBC is reporting that Joe Cocker died of an unspecified illness.

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761

A very dynamic rock performer who worked with so many folks back in the day and gave his stamp to some very familiar tunes other folks first recorded.

[JaxRed]

I was around in the 60's. We never thought Joe would see 1970.....let alone age 70. Good job Joe

[redsmetz]

Nice comments from Paul McCartney with a considerable hat-tip for his recording of "With a Little Help from my Friends," turning it into a "soul anthem."

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/paul-mccartney-pays-tribute-good-4858346

[vaticanplum]

Today in We've Come Full Circle: Feelin' Alright always reminds me of the Reds, because of the way Ken Burns used it in the 70s episode of his Baseball documentary series.

[OldRightHander]

Today in We've Come Full Circle: Feelin' Alright always reminds me of the Reds, because of the way Ken Burns used it in the 70s episode of his Baseball documentary series.

I think more than any other song, that's the one that always comes to mind first when I hear his name.

[Kingspoint]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZsOyO_lXD8

[GAC]

I'll always remember Joe for this performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR-H2uFCQls

You were so beautiful Joe!

[chicoruiz]

This makes me laugh and laugh, which ain't a bad way to remember Joe..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xJWxPE8G2c