Joe Cocker documentary 'Mad Dog with Soul' airs on Sky Arte

A documentary on the life of Joe Cocker, titled 'Mad Dog with Soul', airs on Sky Arte on Wednesday, May 22. The film explores the turbulent existence and innate talent of the late singer, who achieved international fame at Woodstock in 1969 with his legendary performance of the Beatles' 'A Little Help from My Friends'. His subsequent 1970 American tour, 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen', is now considered a milestone in rock history. As his celebrity grew, pressure mounted, and in the 1970s his inner demons nearly killed him. The documentary chronicles Cocker's victory over alcohol and drugs to rebuild his reputation—Billy Joel called him 'one of the greatest vocalists of all time'. The film blends Cocker's own words with rare excerpts and archival material gathered thanks to his family, friends, and the songwriters and musicians with whom he collaborated.