Tributes to singer Cocker

Former Beatle Paul McCartney has led tributes to rock and blues singer Joe Cocker, who has died at the age of 70.

Cocker, who was born in Sheffield and had a career spanning more than 50 years, died after a battle with lung cancer.

He was perhaps best known for his cover of The Beatles’ song ‘With A Little Help From My Friends, which reached number one in the UK in 1968.