Paul McCartney pens letter campaigning for Joe Cocker’s Rock Hall induction: “He deserves to be amongst such illustrious company”

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Paul McCartney has penned a letter campaigning for the late Joe Cocker’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame later this year.Last month, the nominees for this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame were announced.

Leading the nominations this year are the likes of Oasis, Joy Division/New Order, Mariah Carey, The White Stripes and more. Also nominated posthumously is late Sheffield singer and Grammy winner Joe Cocker.It has now been revealed that two-time Rock Hall inductee Paul McCartney is now rallying fans to cast their votes for Cocker’s induction.

Per a letter dated February 25, which has been obtained by Variety, McCartney wrote: “Dear Rock and Rollers, I would like to suggest Mr Joe Cocker for entry into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.”Macca continued: “Joe was a great man and a fine singer whose unique style made for some fantastic performances.

He sang one of our songs ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’, a version produced by Denny Cordell which was very imaginative.