“Leave Your Hat On” – Joe Cocker Tribute

Saluting a 50 year career of stellar achievements, ‘Leave Your Hat On’ is a show paying tribute to the late, great Joe Cocker. The show will feature a huge 12 piece band made up of the finest musicians in Australia including: Bob Spencer (Skyhooks/Angels) on lead guitar, Andy Burns (Madder Lake) on keyboards, and Jeff Barnes on drums as well as The Delta Ladies on backing vocals. The band will be performing 33 killer songs including some of the big hits Cocker made famous such as ‘Feelin Alright’, ‘You Are So Beautiful’, ‘Unchain My Heart’, ‘The Letter’ ‘Delta Lady’ and of course Joe’s number one hit, ‘You Can Leave Your Hat On’. The show has been described as being “full of high energy and passion” and one that celebrates the spirit of Joe Cocker to its full capacity. Be sure to reserve your tickets early for this one folks as it will sell fast!

THE BAND:

Lead Vocals – Nicco Gazanna
Backing Vocals – The Delta Ladies featuring Kerry Maher, Nardia Brancatisano & Georga Byrne
Lead Guitar – Bob Spencer (Angels, Skyhooks, RawBrit)
Music Director & Piano – Andy Burns (Madder Lake)
Bass – Shane Cole
Organ – Michelle Johns
Drums – Jeff Barnes
Brass Section – Time Blamey (Trombone), Jez Blamey (Saxophone) & Patrick Broadbent (Trumpet)

www.leaveyourhaton.com.au

Joe Cocker was an English rock, blues and soul singer / musician who came to popularity in the 1960’s. He was known for his gritty voice, spasmodic body movement in performance, and cover versions of popular songs, particularly those of the Beatles.

Cocker’s cover of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends” reached number one in the UK in 1968. He performed the song live at Woodstock in 1969 and at the ‘Party at the Palace’ concert for the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2002. His version also became the theme song for the TV series The Wonder Years. His 1974 cover of “You Are So Beautiful”, reached number five in the US. Cocker was the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his US number one “Up Where We Belong”, a duet with Jennifer Warnes.

His 1987 album Unchain My Heart was nominated for a Grammy Award, although it did not win. One Night of Sin was also a commercial success, surpassing Unchain My Heart in sales.