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Joe Cocker, raspy-voiced British singer, dies at 70

By Eric Kelsey (Reuters) – Joe Cocker, whose distinctive raspy voice and soulful musical renditions made him a favorite of his peers with hits like Beatles' cover “With a Little Help from My Friends” and “You Are So Beautiful,” died on Monday. He was 70. The British rock singer, famous for flailing his arms during performances, lost a long battle with lung cancer, said his label, Sony Music Entertainment, in a statement. …