Joe Cocker : the authorised biography / J.P. Bean.
| Author/creator | Bean, J. P. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Virgin, 2003. |
| Description | 248 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / by Joe Cocker -- 'I wish I could be up there' -- Vance Arnold and the avengers -- Big blues -- Le petit Ray Charles -- With a little help -- Woodstock -- Mad Dogs and Englishmen -- Alive and well and feelin' alright -- Locked up down under -- 'Got some whisky from the barman, got some cocaine from a friend' -- A national treasure -- So glad I'm standing here today -- Up where we belong -- A rock 'n' roll wedding -- Painful changes -- And when I'm home again in England -- Doctor Joe -- Singing for the queen -- Blessed -- Appendix: British discography. |
| Abstract | The first and only fully authorized biography of the innovative white blues singer with a fine soul voice. The book traces Cocker's life from early success in the UK to the pivotal Mad Dogs & Englishmen US tour, the hell raising that followed and his continuing renaissance in recent years. Few rock biographies are as open, revealing and honest as this one. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Discography: pages 233-241. |
| ISBN | 1852270438 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML420.C5914 B45 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |