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45 Years Ago: Joe Cocker's 'With a Little Help From My Friends' Album Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:50:49 +0000

Forty-five years ago, Joe Cocker laid the groundwork for his '70s stardom when he unveiled his debut album, ‘With a Little Help From My Friends.’ For almost a decade, the Sheffield-born Cocker had been toiling in the trenches -- first under the pseudonym Vance Arnold and later under his own name, fronting cult pub legends the Grease Band. In an era of self-contained bands and singer-songwriters, ‘With a Little Help From My Friends’ bucked the trend in establishing Cocker as one of the most imaginative and distinctive interpretative singers of his generation.

Wings and Joe Cocker Guitarist Henry McCullough Suffered Brain Damage

Dave Lifton — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:31:17 +0000

Back in November, we learned that Henry McCullough, the guitarist who worked with Joe Cocker and Paul McCartney in Wings, was in critical condition following a serious heart attack. Unfortunately, McCullough's recovery has not gone as well as hoped. This Wednesday (Jan. 30) it was reported that McCullough has suffered brain damage as well.

Wings and Joe Cocker Guitarist Henry McCullough in Critical Condition After Heart Attack

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:48:54 +0000

Musician Henry McCullough, who played with Paul McCartney in Wings in the early '70s and has also worked with famed blues belter Joe Cocker, is in critical condition after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday (Nov. 6).

Cocker Power – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:37:40 +0000

"Cocker Power" was a term circulating the music industry in the early 1970's when Joe Cocker was enjoying immense popularity stemming from his knock-out performance at Woodstock. Sadly though, he enjoyed just as many belts of booze, which may have cut off the peak years a little early. Even tho

High Time For Cocker Power – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:53 +0000

One of the most unique blues rock belters of our time, Mr. Joe Cocker on today's Vinyl Vault, dating back to 1972. It was a weird time during Cocker's long storied career, but most of those stories seem we

It's "High Time" for Classic Cocker – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:50:06 +0000

Perhaps one of the best interpreters in the business is Joe Cocker, with his many successes covering other artists tunes. Two of his biggest that come to mind right away are The Beatles 'With a Little Help F

Joe Cocker – Blues Rock From "Thee" Blues Rocker – Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:54:05 +0000

1972 was a rough time for Joe Cocker, just beginning his legendary downward slide into substance abuse, when producers nearly had to prop him up at the mic. He did manage to get out some very good tunes though, and we're getting into one today, unusually deep. I think of the old Blue Oyste

Cocker Power on Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:15:32 +0000

A Joe Cocker treat for today that dates back nearly 40 years. An unusually energized track during a time when producers had to prop him up. Enjoy! Below, happier times (1969).