Joe Cocker
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Joe Cocker
Summary
Joe Cocker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on May 20, 1944[3]. He died in Crawford[4]. He died on December 22, 2014[5]. He worked as a singer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], pianist[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,663 views/month, #3,759 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Joe Cocker's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
- Joe Cocker died in Crawford[4].
- Joe Cocker was born on May 20, 1944[3].
- Joe Cocker died on December 22, 2014[5].
- Burial took place at Garden of Memories Cemetery[12].
- Among Joe Cocker's spouses was Pam Baker[13].
- Joe Cocker held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Joe Cocker worked as a singer[6].
- Joe Cocker's professions included actor[7].
- Joe Cocker's professions included songwriter[8].
- Joe Cocker worked as a pianist[9].
- Joe Cocker's professions included recording artist[10].
- Joe Cocker worked as a plumber[15].
- Joe Cocker's education included a stint at Sheffield Central Technical School[16].
- Joe Cocker received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
- Joe Cocker is recorded as male[18].
- Joe Cocker's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Joe Cocker's genre is blues[20].
- Joe Cocker's genre is rock music[21].
- Joe Cocker's record label is recorded as Regal Zonophone[22].
- Joe Cocker's record label is recorded as A&M Records[23].
- Joe Cocker's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[24].
- Joe Cocker's record label is recorded as Island Records[25].
- Joe Cocker's record label is recorded as Decca[26].
- Joe Cocker's record label is recorded as IL[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1944-05-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2014-12-22[31]
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Genre(s): pop, pop rock, rock[32]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, british, pop, pop rock, rhythm & blues, rock[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 32f2d6bd-c22b-42cf-a7bc-0c4b48cd2bcb[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Joe Cocker's place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on May 20, 1944[3].
Education
Joe Cocker was educated at Sheffield Central Technical School[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], pianist[9], recording artist[10], and plumber[15].
Recognition
Joe Cocker received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17].
Personal Life
Among Joe Cocker's spouses was Pam Baker[13].
Death and Burial
Joe Cocker died on December 22, 2014[5]. He passed away in Crawford[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[35]. Burial took place at Garden of Memories Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Joe Cocker ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,663 views/month, #3,759 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton[38], a film producer[39], b. 1953[40], of United States[41], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[42] and Adriano Pappalardo[43], a singer-songwriter[44], b. 1945[45], of Italy[46].
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[13].
What did Joe Cocker do for work?
Joe Cocker worked as singer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], pianist[9], and recording artist[10].
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].
Who did Joe Cocker influence?
Joe Cocker has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton[38] and Adriano Pappalardo[43].