Bryan Adams Sings Joe Cocker's Praises at Rock Hall Induction

Bryan Adams Honors Joe Cocker at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

In November 2025, Bryan Adams inducted Joe Cocker into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, delivering a heartfelt tribute to the iconic singer. Adams, known for writing "Summer of '69," spoke about the profound impact Cocker had on him after watching Cocker's 1971 concert film, Mad Dogs & Englishmen.

"How could anyone sing like that? And his stage presence was amazing to watch. I can honestly say that any ambitions I had of being a musician before I'd seen that film were doubled by the time I left that cinema. It was that inspiring."

Adams also recalled his collaboration with Cocker on the 1989 Top 40 hit "When the Night Comes," co-writing and playing guitar on the track. During his speech, he shared a humorous story about trying to drink with Joe Cocker, who introduced the infamous "Joe cola" — a mix of rum and cola.

"Joe came in with a bottle of cola and a bottle of rum. For those of you that knew Joe, you will know that this combination was famously called the Joe cola. Now I was not particularly interested in either of those drinks, but after he sang a one-take vocal performance, Joe insisted that we celebrate with a Joe cola. I can tell you unequivocally, that was the end of the recording session."

Other Inductees at the 2025 Ceremony

These artists were also recognized in the performer category at the same event.

Author's summary: Bryan Adams passionately inducted Joe Cocker into the Rock Hall, highlighting Cocker's inspiring presence and sharing a memorable studio story, while other notable artists were also honored.

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