Joe Cocker (Photo : www.mychamplainvalley.com)
Joe Cocker, the 70-year old songwriter and singer whose major hits included "Up Where We Belong" and "You Are So Beautiful" has passed away because of lung cancer in his Crawford, Colo home, Monday, confirmed by his agent Barbie Marshall on the Fox.
His appearance in the concern film "Woodstock" made him the pop world's most irrepressible and most powerful vocalist.
Edgar Berger, the man who brought Cocker to Sony Music, said "Joe is one of the most legendary artists in the history of R&B, yet one of the most down-to-earth people I have ever known. He will, definitely, live forever in the hearts of millions." Aside from Berger, Beatle Ringo Starr also expressed his sadness through social media.
Through his 50 years in the business, he was able to release 40 albums. This British superstar's first hit was back in 1968 with the song "With a Little Help from My Friends." In 1969, this song became the theme song of the "The Wonder Years," the well-beloved family sitcom back then. Other hits included "Up Where We Belong," "Ain't No Sunshine," "Cry Me a River," "The Letter," "You are so Beautiful" and "Everybody Hurts."
Cocker's mesmerizing and raspy voice made him a member of the elite list of Grammy award winners. He has even received an Order of the British Empire last 2011 to recognize his big contribution to the British music industry.
This rock legend has been given a private memorial by his survived family members Pam- his wife, Victor- his brother, Zoey Schroeder- his stepdaughter, and two grandchildren.
