RIP Joe Cocker 22/12/2014

[bullerboY]

hes gone to see his mate George Gill who he last saw in Schabisch hall Germany about 4yrs ago,joe thought he had been dead for 30yrs and he got him up on stage to strum a tune with him. George was well known in Sheffield in the 60s with all the bands and played with Joe and a lot of the groups.George died shortly after seeing Joe for what was to be the last time.RIP.

[crazybaby]

RIP Joe, you had soul, so many good songs, Unchain My Heart x

[helbco]

So sorry to hear of the death of Joe Cocker. Far too soon. Many years ago there was a Joe Cocker poster in the window of a house on Wolseley Road near the end of Harwell Road and I think that was the house of his manager - any thoughts? Anyone have memories of his early concerts when he was performing as Vance Arnold and the Avengers?

[No User Name]

I heard he died at home. What part of Sheffield was that in, then?

[Blue Day]

I heard he died at home. What part of Sheffield was that in, then?

 

He died at his home, in the United States.

[mossdog]

hes gone to see his mate George Gill who he last saw in Schabisch hall Germany about 4yrs ago,joe thought he had been dead for 30yrs and he got him up on stage to strum a tune with him. George was well known in Sheffield in the 60s with all the bands and played with Joe and a lot of the groups.George died shortly after seeing Joe for what was to be the last time.RIP.

I remember George well from his Scott William combo days Before Dave Hawley took over and I joined as Bassplayer.

The regular meeting place for bands in those days was Saturday lunchtime in the Stone house when Bill Hoffman ran it.Then after a few bevies down to the Sidewalk on Chapel Walk.If you had not got a job that night you could often pick up a job that might be going.

I stood in for Dave Green (Greenie) one Saturday night with Joe at the Students union,with Dave Memmott on drums and Dave Hopper on lead.

I think the pay was £2.10 shillings each.

RIP Joe ..........happy memories!

[DaveRob]

I would like to offer my Condolences to all family and friends of the greatest white blues/rnb singer born in this land!

We have lost a colossal personality and performer, who remained modest to the end!

May you rest in peace Joe, hopefully with a nice pint of Tetley's and plenty of Help from your Friends!

[mikeG]

A fellow Lydgate Lane Junior School pupil, I used to see him at St. Columbas, Crosspool, Saturday night dance once a fortnight around 1960/61. Saturday nights at the Fleur de Lys - a perfect end to the week. Vance Arnold and the Avengers, their music and Stones's bitter.

[maggidee]

lets hope hes now up where he belongs,its said to think i will no longer be able to shout at his gigs in sheffield..................thanks for comin joe . my kareoke hero

[Sixties girl]

I first knew Joe when he was Vance Arnold playing our Youth Club dances. My late Mum's Hairdresser played rhythm guitar with the Avengers. Later I used to hang out and help out at the Esquire Club where the best assortment of bands and the best musicians ever played including Joe. God we were lucky in those days.

 

In the late 60's I went with the members of the Frank White band to see Joe play the Mucky Duck ( Black Swan ) He sang "With a Little Help of my Friends " and that was it---------------- he was finally recognised for what he really was, A star.

 

Last saw him at the start of his world tour in a grotty place in London , God knows how long ago.

 

God rest your soul Joe. You were always a kind and regular guy, but you were one of the best singers the World is ever likely to see. I am in bits !