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John Robert "Joe" Cocker, OBE (born on 20 May 1944 in Sheffield, England) is an English (English people) rock (rock (music))/blues musician, composer and actor who came to popularity in the 1960s, and is most known for his gritty voice (human voice), his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of the Beatles. He is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his song "Up Where We Belong", a duet which he performed with Jennifer Warnes. He was ranked #97 on Rolling Stones 100 greatest singers list.
Background: solo_singer
Birth Name: John Robert Cocker
Allias Name: Vance Arnold, "The Sheffield Soul Shouter"
Date of birth: 1944-05-20
Birth Location:
Origin: Sheffield, England
Instrument: vocals (singing), harmonica, guitar
Genre: blues (blues music), rock (rock music), blues-rock, blue-eyed soul
Occupation: musician, composer, actor
Years Active: 1960-present
Associated Acts: The Grease Band
Website: www.cocker.com/