Artist Spotlight: Joe Cocker

Episode 15 of the Rock in Retrospect podcast, hosted by Nick Bambach, titled "Artist Spotlight: Joe Cocker" was published on December 15, 2021 and runs 84 minutes.

December 15, 2021 ·84m · Rock in Retrospect

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Summary

Friend and music fan Greg Peurach comes on to discuss the life and career of Joe Cocker, one of rock and roll's greatest vocalists. Topics discussed include Cocker's iconic performance at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, his infamous Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour in 1970, his many comebacks over the years and his baffling omission from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After listening to this episode, you'll be feelin' alright and eagerly seeking out Joe Cocker's legendary records! Here i...

Episode Description

Friend and music fan Greg Peurach comes on to discuss the life and career of Joe Cocker, one of rock and roll's greatest vocalists. Topics discussed include Cocker's iconic performance at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, his infamous Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour in 1970, his many comebacks over the years and his baffling omission from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After listening to this episode, you'll be feelin' alright and eagerly seeking out Joe Cocker's legendary records!

Here is Nick's blog that served as the inspiration for this episode: "Up Where He Belongs: An Examination of Joe Cocker's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Candidacy."

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