Singer Joe Cocker, known by most for his cover of The Beatles' "With A Little Help From My Friends," died at his home in Colorado at age 70 after a long battle with lung cancer, according to the NY Daily News.
Cocker, a Sheffield, England native, rose to fame in the early 1960s by playing pubs and local venues in his hometown before performing at Woodstock in 1969. He became known worldwide when his cover of "With A Little Help From My Friends" hit number one on the billboard charts.
Known for his signature gritty voice, Cocker's career spanned six decades in which he made 40 albums and was honored with a Grammy Award and an Academy Award, both for "Up Where We Belong," a duet with Jennifer Warnes that was used in the film "An Officer And A Gentleman."
Other hits of Cocker's include "You Are So Beautiful," "Unchain My Heart" and "Feelin' Alright." The singer was knighted for his music achievements by Queen Elizabeth in 2007.
Cocker performed for the final time last summer in Hammersmith, London while touring for his album "Hard Knocks," which reached the top of the charts in Germany, BBC News reported.
Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr paid his respects to Cocker earlier today on Twitter:
