News about Joe Cocker

On Tuesday 19 September 2023, I wrote a Substack piece about that week's big story, Russell Brand, and (according to my texts), I messaged my eldest son, Jackson, at 17.38: I posted my Substack. There wasn't a Wednesday for Jackson. Because at approximately 12.50am, after an unfathomably random accidental fall into a void hospitality space on Hastings seafront - the Courtyard, where the bars and cafés were all closed - my eldest son died instantly.

Matthew J. Chantelois, a Michigan-based Elvis impersonator, is facing federal charges of sexual abuse of a child. In January, police discovered him naked 16-year-old girl in his room at Motel 6 along Schultz Road in Pennsylvania. The child, who is from Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks, told police she had sex with Elvis impersonator and gave him vodka and sent him naked pictures of herself. Chantelois faces 15 to 60 years in jail and a fine of up to $750,000 if convicted under federal charges.

Over 30 years after their last appearance, one of the 1970s' most popular pop bands has announced that they are reuniting. During an eight-year tenure, the group released six top 20 singles before separating in 1974. Despite receiving only one complaint, Melting Pot's signature song Melting Pot was also banned by Ofcom for including 'derogatory references to particular ethnic groups.'

Tony Wheeler, a decade after establishing a publishing company that sold 150 million guidebooks in 221 countries, is still a backpacker at heart. Here, the traveler shares some lessons from his 50 trips around the world. He encourages visitors to pack light and save checked luggage, conduct extensive research about destinations ahead of time, and avoid overcrowding by visiting destinations that are 'two streets over' from popular tourist destinations.

Claudia Winkleman, the Strictly Come Dancing host, was forced to apologise on Saturday night after Tony Adams mistakenly swore live on air. Following his and Katya Jones' spectacular American Smooth to With A Little Help From My Friends by Joe Cocker, the former footballer, 56, was left ecstatic over the judges' applaud. However, Tony got a little carried away when he let a swear word fly, prompting host Claudia to say sorry to viewers over the 'fruity words' used.