After Dinner Speakers: Joe Cocker, Philippa Forester, The Pogues

His gravelly vocal style and unique stage presence make him one of the most dynamic singers in the music industry. His first three albums went platinum and Playboy voted him number one vocalist in their annual jazz and rock poll. His gutsy, gravelly, vocal style and unique stage presence make him one of the most dynamic singers in the music industry. Joe was invited by The Crusaders to join them on a song they had written specially for him; "I'm So Glad I'm Standing Here Today." The lyrics say it all and Joe received a standing ovation when he sang the song at the Grammy Awards. His duet with Jennifer Warnes on "Up Where We Belong" -- theme from An Officer And A Gentleman -- brought an appearance at an Oscars ceremony and became a hit world-wide. But success has brought with it a gruelling schedule of recording and touring, but after more than twenty-five years on the road he has no plans to ease up. And the future? "As long as being on stage is fun," says Joe, "as long as I enjoy that part and still get a buzz out of performing, then I'll keep going out there."