Today In History logo TIH
Joe Cocker

Historical Figure

Joe Cocker

1944–2014

English singer (1944–2014)

Interwar & WWII

Talk to Joe Cocker

Have a conversation with this historical figure through AI

→

Key Dates

Birth

1944 May 20, 1944 →

Biography

John Robert "Joe" Cocker was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles, such as "Feelin' Alright" and "Unchain My Heart", were recordings of songs written by other song writers, though he composed a number of songs for most of his albums as well, often in conjunction with songwriting partner Chris Stainton.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1944
Birth

English singer-songwriter (The Grease Band)

May 20 →
2014
Death

Joe Cocker, English singer-songwriter (born 1944)

December 22 →

More from the Interwar & WWII

Elvis Presley portrait

Elvis Presley

1935–1977
John Lennon portrait

John Lennon

1940–1980
Martin Luther King portrait

Martin Luther King

1929–1968
Sir Paul McCartney portrait

Sir Paul McCartney

b. 1942
Gabriel García Márquez portrait

Gabriel García Márquez

1927–2014
George Harrison portrait

George Harrison

1943–2001
Jerry Garcia portrait

Jerry Garcia

1942–1995
Kofi Annan portrait

Kofi Annan

1938–2018

Explore what happened on the days that shaped Joe Cocker's life. Today In History connects historical figures with the events, births, and deaths that defined their era. Browse all historical figures or explore today's events.