Joe Cocker is one of the candidates at the entrance to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. It is in good company: Soundgarden, White Stripes, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Mariah Carey, Black Crowes, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast, Phish.
Be one of the nominees It is only the first step for entry into the Hall of Fame, albeit posthumous as in the case of Cocker. Sheffield's singer has an advantage over the others, in addition to the legendary career: the influence of Paul McCartney, who sent a letter to the jurors of the Hall of Fame by inviting them to vote for him.
“Dear Rock and Rollers”, McCartney writes in a letter dated February 25 with a dry style, “I would like to suggest the name of Joe Cocker for entry into the rock and roll hall of Fame”.
«Joe was a great man and a great singer with a unique style and fantastic performances. Interpreted one of our songs, With a Little Help from My Friendsin a very creative version produced by Denny Cordell ».
«All members of the jury know Joe's remarkable contribution to the history of rock. Maybe he never put pressure to enter the Hall of Fame, but I know he would have made him happy and grateful to find himself in such an illustrious company “, closes the musician who signs Paul (McCartney), with the surname in brackets.
The letter was made known by the Publicist Bob Merlis with McCartney's approval and with the invitation to spread it. Last year the beatle cheered for the foreigners, who then actually entered the Hall of Fame.
The list of artists who will make it this year will be released in April. The ceremony will be held in autumn. It is the first time that Cocker is among the nominees Despite being a candidate since 1994.
