COCKER – The Man and His Music

Relive the world-renowned sound of the late Joe Cocker with a truly fantastic show at The Fabulous Doo Bop Basement on the 16th February!

This 8-piece band consists of enthusiastic and talented musicians from across the blues and rock scene in South East Queensland; The band is led by singer Bruce Bird,(Lead Vocals) widely regarded as having a Joe Cocker voice like no other . The band consists of experienced , talented , enthusiastic top shelf musicians including Paul Rea (Keyboard), Mal Zego (Lead Guitar), Rachael Hale (Vocalist), Kristina Kelman (Vocalist), Chris Shevington (Bassist), Andrew Enquirda (Percussion/Drums) & Roger Beare (Saxophonist).

The band features a full coverage of classic songs as a tribute to the songs of Joe Cocker. The much loved Joe Cocker erupted into a musical career which spanned five decades, a truly remarkable achievement for a singer who left nothing in the tank at every performance. He performed and re-interpreted classic pop songs which he made his own and he became a household name. He toured with some of world’s best musicians and delivered spectacular high energy shows. In later life, Joe lived happily on his farm in Colorado for many years. Sadly he succumbed to lung cancer in December 2014.

“COCKER – The Man and His Music “ show , celebrates Joe Cocker’s epic hits and unique sound, throughout his life – showcasing Joe’s own interpretations of classic songs.Cocker recorded songs covering the Beatles , Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, BB King ,Leonard Cohan, The Loving Spoonful, The Box Tops, and so many more that eventually became known as his exclusive songs, taken from Cocker’s classic hits from his 1969 “Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour to his later hits.

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Please note, doors to the Basement open at 6:00pm, and the show starts at 7:00pm.

Get in early on the night to secure your spot, as it it first in best dressed for limited seating- we do not take bookings for ticketed events.

Our kitchen is also open, so stop in for a pre-show dinner.

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