Cocker – The Man and His Music – The Songs of Joe Cocker
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Cocker – The Man and His Music
Music-lovers have a unique opportunity to relive the world-renowned sound of the late Joe Cocker with a truly fantastic show on Friday 14th February (Valentine's Day).
This 7-piece band consists of enthusiastic and talented musicians from across the blues and rock scene in South East Queensland; The band is led by singer Bruce Bird,(Lead Vocals) widely regarded as having a Joe Cocker voice like no other. The band consists of experienced, talented, enthusiastic top shelf musicians including Paul Rea (Keyboard), Dwight Wood (Lead Guitar), Gillian Kristensen (Vocalist), Rachael Hale(Vocalist), Illy Mahn(Bassist), Andrew Enquirda (Percussion/Drums).
The band features a full coverage of the classic songs of Joe Cocker.
The much-loved Joe Cocker erupted into a musical career which spanned five decades, a truly remarkable achievement for a singer who left nothing in the tank at every performance. He performed and re-interpreted classic pop songs which he made his own and he became a household name. He toured with some of world’s best musicians and delivered spectacular high energy shows.
"Cocker – The Man and His Music" show celebrates Joe Cocker’s epic hits and unique sound, throughout his life—showcasing Joe's own interpretations of classic songs. Cocker recorded songs covering the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, BB King, Leonard Cohan, The Loving Spoonful, The Box Tops, and so many more that eventually became known as his exclusive songs, taken from Cocker’s classic hits from his 1969 "Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour" to his later hits.