Joe Cocker

John Robert “Joe” Cocker was an English singer known for his gritty, bluesy voice and dynamic stage performances that featured expressive body movements. Most of his best known singles were interpretations of songs written by others, such as “Feelin’ Alright” and “Unchain My Heart”, though Cocker composed original songs for most of his albums as well, often in conjunction with songwriting partner Chris Stainton.

Biography summary from English Wikipedia, photograph via Wikimedia Commons.