Joe Cocker was a legendary English rock and blues singer - famous for his raspy voice an impassioned stage presence.

He came from the pub rock scene in his home town of Sheffield and rose to prominence in the late 60's.

Sadly, he passed away from lung cancer in December 2014.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were among those who paid tribute to the man they considered "without doubt, the greatest rock/soul singer ever to come out of Britain".