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Joe Cocker - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography
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Born on May 20, 1944 in England, into an unremarkable ordinary family. Parents never imposed their views on the boy and allowed their son to choose the path in life himself. Therefore, from his youthful years, Joe Cocker first worked as an assistant to a gas welder, and then, having saved up money, decided to go into an occupation to his liking. So, while still a minor, he, possessing the finest baritone, gets a job singing in one of the local institutions. Over time, Joe gathers his own group, but he will perform with her under a pseudonym - Vance Arnold.
Only in 1963, when he achieved unprecedented heights at his own discretion (he got to support the legendary The Rolling Stones), he first appeared on the stage under his own name. This performance opened the way for his group outside the UK. The collective toured, earned money and popularity. Until the unexpected happened at one concert - the stage collapse. There were no casualties, but after this incident Joe decided to go on a solo voyage, often performing cover versions of famous hits. Only in the late 1960s were two albums of the rising star released, with which he would go on tour. This was the climax of glory. The records were declared platinum. Cocker became a musical idol.
In 1962, the singer makes his film debut. Joe Cocker's roles did not require reincarnation. He mostly played himself.
The seventies, on the other hand, were problematic. There were problems with alcohol and drugs. And only in the early 1980s, the singer came to his senses. Started working again, released 8 records. In the early 2000s - 3 more albums. Now he didn't have to win the audience's love. He has long been regarded as a rock legend. Cocker traveled all over the world, but in the last years of his life he returned to the States.
The last concert was in 2013. The last documentary film with Joe Cocker was filmed in the same period.
Singer's took lung cancer out of his life (December 22, 2014).
Joe Cocker has gray eyes, naturally blond hair, fair skin and thin lips. The shape of the face is oval, the forehead is medium, the hair is curly, soft. Joe Cocker did not change his hair color, preferring natural. The singer has a large, straight nose and a rounded chin. Joe Cocker let go of his mustache and beard. The singer's height is 170cm, no tattoos.
