when did he start his career?
In 1961, under the stage name Vance Arnold, he continued his career with a new group, Vance Arnold and the Avengers
Joe Cocker
In 1961, under the stage name Vance Arnold, Cocker continued his career with a new group, Vance Arnold and the Avengers.
who sings love lifts us up where we belong Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes any rewards associated with the it? Yes, the songwriters won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, they also won the BAFTA film award for Best Original Song, etc where is the first singer from? 38 Tasker Road, Crookes, Sheffield
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Joe Cocker [SEP] Early career (1961–1966)
In 1961, under the stage name Vance Arnold, Cocker continued his career with a new group, Vance Arnold and the Avengers. The name was a combination of Vince Everett, Elvis Presley's character in "Jailhouse Rock" (which Cocker misheard as Vance), and country singer Eddy Arnold. The group mostly played in the pubs of Sheffield, performing covers of Chuck Berry and Ray Charles songs. Cocker developed an interest in blues music and sought out recordings by John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins and Howlin' Wolf. In 1963, they booked their first significant gig when they supported the Rolling Stones at Sheffield City Hall.