LEGENDS | Mark Bego: Joe Cocker's Relationship with Leon Russell, Mad Dogs Tour

Mark Bego, author of "Joe Cocker: With a LOT of Help from His Friends" talks about the relationship between Joe Cocker and Leon Russell during the iconic Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. Mark Bego explores the initial admiration, the later perception of rivalry, and the eventual reconciliation between the two musicians. He concludes with a reflection on the impact this story had on the Tulsa music scene.
In November 2023, Mark Bego visited The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to host a book-signing event where fans could meet him and get an autographed copy of his new book! Mark Bego is a highly accomplished American author renowned for his prolific career in celebrity biographies and pop culture literature. With a portfolio of over 68 books, Mark Bego has become a leading authority in chronicling the lives of iconic figures in the entertainment industry. His expertise spans a diverse array of subjects, with biographies on legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Madonna. Mark Bego's enduring contributions to the literary world, coupled with his role as a respected music journalist and pop culture historian, have solidified his reputation as a go-to source for in-depth insights into the private and professional lives of cultural icons, making him a celebrated figure in the realm of celebrity literature and commentary.
The new Mark Bego book, "Joe Cocker: With a LOT of Help from His Friends" is available to purchase on The Church Studio's online store: thechurchstudio.com/product/j...
The Church Studio is a historic recording studio that was built in 1915 as Grace M.E. Church. It came to life in 1972 when Leon Russell, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winning artist, purchased the old church and turned it into an analog recording studio and home office to Shelter Records. Teresa Knox, a Leon Russell fan and Tulsa native, purchased The Church Studio and has brought it back to life as a professional analog and digital recording studio, event center, audio engineering school, entertainment network, and home to The Church Studio Archive.
Location: The Church Studio, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Guest: Mark Bego
Producer & Interviewer: Teresa Knox
Cinematography & Editing: Matthew Simonson, Garrison Marsh
People and locations mentioned in this exclusive interview:
A&M Records
Bob Dylan Center
Claudia Lennear
Charlie Chaplin
Dee Anthony
Delaney and Bonnie and Friends
Delta lady
Eric Clapton
Humble Pie
Joe Cocker
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Rita Coolidge
Woody Guthrie Center
Woodstock
Subscribe to the official The Church Studio CZcams channel: / thechurchstudio
Follow The Church Studio
Facebook: / thechurchstudio
Instagram: / thechurchstudio
Twitter: / thechurchstudiowebsite: thechurchstudio.com
#thechurchstudio #tulsasound #leonrussell #shelterrecords #recordingstudio #analog

[@nancyullrich5447]

Excellent description of Leon and Joe's relationship, and interesting anecdotes about the tour!! Mark Bego is a compelling, articulate, and knowledgeable speaker. Thank you!! Yes, buy the book!! 🤩

[@gerardgough9757]

Thanks Mark- what a wonderful tour and magic music- we are still playin' it- marvellous

[@ladylouise1969]

I love Leon and his musical genius!!

[@denisebrowning2743]

I play Leon’s music! I eat salty candy all the time.what a Great Man.

[@thomasjurgensen2086]

One of the best albums I have great album

[@GLD-hopeful]

Great interview CS and I need to find the new book!

[@TheChurchStudio]

Absolutely! You can find it on our website: thechurchstudio.com/product/joe-cocker-with-a-lot-of-help-from-his-friends-by-mark-bego/

[@James_Bowie]

Dee Anthony was a mafia style thug. It's a wonder that Joe survived the Mad Dogs Tour.