Another sad day - Joe Cocker passes

Dave W · December 22, 2014, 12:13:01 PM

uwe · December 22, 2014, 12:34:33 PM

I'm beginning to feel uncomfortable with all those deaths of people you somehow thought would stick around forever.

Not an obvious choice, but I always liked this here and the album (Sheffield Steel) it was on.

Highlander · December 22, 2014, 12:51:49 PM

An astounding voice... silenced... rip...

the mojo hobo · December 22, 2014, 03:56:14 PM

The magic is gone RIP.

godofthunder · December 22, 2014, 04:54:14 PM

Uncomfortably close............. What a voice. R.I.P. Joe.

Dave W · December 22, 2014, 05:53:14 PM

Heard on NBC evening news that cause of death was lung cancer. Definitely not a pleasant way to go.

Pilgrim · December 22, 2014, 06:36:15 PM

For some time he has lived in the Colorado Rockies, and from reports I heard, was well settled into the community and well liked. R.I.P. to a unique talent.

uwe · December 22, 2014, 06:58:50 PM

Quote from: Dave W on December 22, 2014, 05:53:14 PM
Heard on NBC evening news that cause of death was lung cancer. Definitely not a pleasant way to go.

He had been making himself rare as a recording artist and regular gigger in recent years and I sensed that something was not well. It wasn't like the demand wasn't there anymore, he still could fill any hall in Germany anytime.

rahock · December 23, 2014, 05:17:21 AM

I caught his act several times and he never ceased to amaze. His early days with the Grease Band were outstanding.
What a voice!
RIP Joe.
Rick