British Rocker Joe Cocker Dead at 70

Blues and rock and roll singer Joe Cocker has died of lung cancer at age 70. The British-born singer was known for his rendition of the Beatles' song "With a Little Help From My Friends," as well as singles such as "You Are So Beautiful" and "(Love Lifts Us) Up Where We Belong." His singing voice was a throaty growl that lent depth and texture to the lyrics of the songs he recorded. He was known as well for an unruly shock of curly hair, and for...

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