Joe Cocker Dies: Artists React on Twitter

The music world lost a legend today, when singer Joe Cocker died at the age of 70 of lung cancer. His legend in the rock world as one of the era's greatest performers was set years ago, starting with his classic Woodstock performance.

The rock world has lined up to pay tribute to Cocker on Twitter -- and like his music, his death reached all corners of the world. From contemporaries like Ringo Starr to '70 chart competitors the Doobie Brothers to guitar hero Slash.

Here are some of the classic rockers who are paying tribute to the late, great Joe Cocker on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/JoeWalsh/status/547170761870307328

https://twitter.com/TheDoobieBros/status/547151960248684544

https://twitter.com/Slash/status/547146441366335488

https://twitter.com/bryanadams/status/547109051755397120

https://twitter.com/GeorgeHarrison/status/547150891019960320

https://twitter.com/JohnDensmore/status/547165959325515782

https://twitter.com/FOGHAT/status/547112150649430016

https://twitter.com/IamStevenT/status/547111781538074624

https://twitter.com/peterframpton/status/547123388146528256

https://twitter.com/myMotorhead/status/547102812748795904

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