Joe Cocker
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Summary
Joe Cocker was born on May 20, 1944[1], in Sheffield[2]. He died on December 22, 2014[3], in Crawford[4]. He worked as a singer[5], actor[6], songwriter[7], pianist[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,350 views/month, #3,759 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Garden of Memories Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Pam Baker[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: plumber[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: Sheffield Central Technical School[16]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: blues[20], rock music[21]
- Record label: Regal Zonophone[22], A&M Records[23], Capitol Records[24], Island Records[25], Decca[26], IL[27], Chrysalis Records[28], The Rocket Record Company[29]
- Discography: Joe Cocker discography[30]
- Commons category: Joe Cocker[31]
- Voice type: baritone[32]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[33]
- Residence: Crawford[34]
- Family name: Cocker[35]
- Given name: John Robert[36]
- Official website: http://www.cocker.com[37], https://www.cocker.com/[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joe Cocker[39]
- Commons gallery: Joe Cocker[40]
- Work location: New York City[41]
- Manner of death: natural causes[42]
- Instrument: piano[43], voice[44], harmonica[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Topic has template: Template:Joe Cocker[47]
- Birth name: John Robert Cocker[48]
Product Details
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Type: Person[49]
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Country: GB[50]
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Began / founded: 1944-05-20[51]
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Ended / dissolved: 2014-12-22[52]
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Genre(s): pop, pop rock, rock[53]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, british, pop, pop rock, rhythm & blues, rock[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: 32f2d6bd-c22b-42cf-a7bc-0c4b48cd2bcb[55]
Why It Matters
Joe Cocker has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton[58], a film producer[59], b. 1953[60], of United States[61], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[62] and Adriano Pappalardo[63], a singer-songwriter[64], b. 1945[65], of Italy[66].
FAQs
Where was Joe Cocker born?
Joe Cocker's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
Where did Joe Cocker die?
Joe Cocker passed away in Crawford[4].
Who was Joe Cocker married to?
Joe Cocker's spouses include Pam Baker[12].
What did Joe Cocker do for work?
Joe Cocker worked as a singer[5], actor[6], songwriter[7], pianist[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Joe Cocker go to school?
Joe Cocker was educated at Sheffield Central Technical School[16].
What awards did Joe Cocker receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17] and Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals[18].
Who did Joe Cocker influence?
Joe Cocker has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton[58] and Adriano Pappalardo[63].