LEGENDS | Mark Bego, Joe Cocker Biographer - A Story of Self-Destruction and Redemption

An exclusive interview with Mark Bego, author of the newly published biography, "Joe Cocker: With a LOT of Help from His Friends." 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! In this exclusive interview, he discusses the aspects of Joe Cocker's inspiring story that drew him to write this 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:
Lisa Saltzman
Gerry Rafferty
Joe Cocker
Stealer's Wheel
Do It Again
Woodstock
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Jennifer Warnes
Colorado
Ray Charles
Unbreak My Heart
The Beatles
With A Little Help From My Friends
I'll Cry Instead
Decca Records
Across The Universe
Come Together
John Belushi
National Lampoon: Lemmings
Michael Lang
Saturday Night Live
Tribute
Vincent Van Gough
You Are So Beautiful
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[@James_Bowie]

Whoever arranged Cocker's covers was a genius.

[@olly8]

Loved the SNL skit with John B. But absolutely ❤ love Joe Cocker!!!

[@whistleblower1238]

Great job on doing justice too Joe Cocker. It makes me think of the Verse from the Animal, " I'm just a Soul who's intentions are good, oh lord please don't let me be misunderstood"

[@TheChurchStudio]

That's such a beautiful line! We're all so glad that Mark saw and shared such an inspirational arc in Joe's life.

[@GoodMrDawes]

Legend

[@GLD-hopeful]

Need to make a trip to Barnes and Noble. Thanks for this interview CS!

[@johnnydeano2288]

JC with Leon Russell on Cry Me a River.

[@panatypical]

I've gotta listen to his version of "I'll Cry Instead!"