Jarvis Cocker
English singer-songwriter with Pulp's success
Born
September 19th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence in the 1990s as the frontman of the band Pulp. The band achieved significant acclaim with the release of the album 'Different Class' in 1995, which included the hit single 'Common People.' Cocker's distinctive voice, sharp lyrics, and charismatic stage presence characterized Pulp's music, contributing to the Britpop movement during that era. Following the disbandment of Pulp, he pursued a solo career, releasing albums such as 'Jarvis' in 2006. Cocker also engaged in various collaborative projects and ventured into film scoring and radio broadcasting, broadening his artistic output.
Fronted the band Pulp and released 'Different Class'
Achieved success with the hit single 'Common People'
Released solo album 'Jarvis' in 2006
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