Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Joe Cocker https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/ Information for visitors and locals about Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Troncones, Barra de Potosí and the surrounding region of the Costa Grande in Guerrero, Mexico en Joe Cocker (reply) Who was the promoter who ran the Fillmore in Denver? Bill Graham started all the other ones. He died in a helicopter crash on his way home from a concert in Berkeley in 1991.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84289 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84289 Thu, 25 Dec 2014 02:21:15 +0000 frostbite Joe Cocker (reply) Yes there was on E. Colfax/Pearl in late 60s in an old skating arena. Can't remember its several names over the years, but named Fillmore since maybe late 80s. I worked as a bouncer there since 2000 for about 6 years after retiring from my day job. The Cocker show was one I worked. Last time he played there was maybe a year or so ago long after I left. He lived a very quiet and philanthropic life in Crawford CO in the mountains since early 90s I believe. He was respected for his good works and love of the land. RIP, Joe.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84285 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84285 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 21:28:42 +0000 Steve Joe Cocker (reply) There was a Fillmore in Denver?? I used to work at the Fillmore in San Francisco. There was one in New York and one in Los Angeles, which was closed fairly soon after opening because the cops didn't like it. The one in Denver must have opened after I quit.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84257 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84257 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 16:05:15 +0000 frostbite Joe Cocker (reply) Saw him at the Fillmore in Denver a few years ago expecting the same guy from Woodstock. He put on a great soulful show although not the same frenetic performer from long ago. Of course not, (what was I thinking!) dressed in black Johnny Cash style and far more in a traditional entertainer mode. I think he showed us how to age graciously.

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84249 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84249 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 15:03:49 +0000 Steve Joe Cocker (reply) I'm still so grateful I got to see him as many times as I did. After they're gone you really appreciate it. Same with Johnny Cash, John Lee Hooker and Ricky Nelson. Memories......

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84236 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84236 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 05:17:12 +0000 D-Loco Joe Cocker (reply) I hope only a little piece!
Thanks, I enjoyed that!

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84234 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84234 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 04:07:17 +0000 JoAnna Joe Cocker (reply)

Guess it's just my generation--but I had never heard of Joe Cocker intil reading about him on this board.
Much to my surprise, The Denver Post had an article about him in today's paper & he was a long time Coloradan.
He lived in Crawford, a town of less than 400. By most accounts he totally immersed himself in the Rocky Mountain lifestyle--
Fly fishing, riding horses on his ranch, walking his dog, hiking. Residents remember him as a quiet outdoorsman & philanthropist who had a knack for growing tomatoes. He was always at peace & very happy. He held benefits at his Ranch that contributed $1 million-plus to his charity " Cocker Kids". Gererous with his time with anybody. About Colorado, he said "I've never felt like I've had the freedom that I've had here!
Sounds like he was a pretty great guy!

He sure was!

He inspired a lot of folks in my generation with his energetic and soulful performances back in the second half of the 1960's. One of his most powerful and electrifying performances was at the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. Here it is if you'd like to see it. I've seen it hundreds of times and it still gives me goose-bumps. A piece of me died with him.

QEPD

https://youtu.be/rUVEFkjqiEE

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84228 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84228 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 03:16:28 +0000 ZihuaRob Joe Cocker Guess it's just my generation--but I had never heard of Joe Cocker intil reading about him on this board.
Much to my surprise, The Denver Post had an article about him in today's paper & he was a long time Coloradan.
He lived in Crawford, a town of less than 400. By most accounts he totally immersed himself in the Rocky Mountain lifestyle--
Fly fishing, riding horses on his ranch, walking his dog, hiking. Residents remember him as a quiet outdoorsman & philanthropist who had a knack for growing tomatoes. He was always at peace & very happy. He held benefits at his Ranch that contributed $1 million-plus to his charity " Cocker Kids". Gererous with his time with anybody. About Colorado, he said "I've never felt like I've had the freedom that I've had here!
Sounds like he was a pretty great guy!

]]> https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84225 https://www.zihuatanejo.net/tablero/index.php?id=84225 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:42:10 +0000 JoAnna