Jarvis Cocker

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Full Name
Jarvis Branson Cocker
Born
September 19th, 1963
Height
6ft 2in
Hometown
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Net Worth
Estimated $5 million
Partner
Camille Bidault-Waddington
Family
Jarvis Cocker was born to Mac Cocker, a DJ and actor, and Christine Cocker in Sheffield, England. His father left the family when Jarvis was a child, and he was raised by his mother alongside his younger sister, Saskia. Cocker married French fashion stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington in 2002, and they had one son, Albert Cocker, before divorcing in 2009.
Years Active
1978–present
Bands
Pulp, Relaxed Muscle, Jarv Is...
Top Tracks
'Common People', 'Disco 2000', 'Babies', 'Do You Remember the First Time?', 'Cunts Are Still Running the World'
Top Albums
'Different Class', 'His 'n' Hers', 'This Is Hardcore', 'Jarvis', 'More'
Records Sold
More than ten million
Number Ones
'Different Class', 'This Is Hardcore', 'More'
Fun Facts
Cocker founded Pulp at the age of 15 while still at school in Sheffield. ### He became one of the most talked-about figures at the 1996 BRIT Awards after interrupting Michael Jackson's performance of 'Earth Song' in protest against what he saw as its messianic imagery. ### In addition to his music career, Cocker has presented programmes for BBC Radio 6 Music and produced acclaimed documentaries exploring music and popular culture.
Related Artists
Richard Hawley, Brett Anderson, Damon Albarn, Alex Turner, Neil Hannon

Jarvis Cocker is an English singer, songwriter, musician, broadcaster and author best known as the founder, frontman and principal songwriter of Pulp.

Renowned for his witty, observational lyrics and charismatic stage presence, Cocker became one of the defining voices of the Britpop era during the 1990s. His songwriting explores class, relationships and everyday British life with humour, intelligence and emotional insight, particularly on acclaimed albums such as ‘His ‘n’ Hers’, ‘Different Class’ and ‘This Is Hardcore’.

Beyond Pulp, Cocker has enjoyed a successful solo career, collaborated with numerous artists and established himself as a respected radio presenter and documentary maker. His influence on British music and culture has made him one of the country’s most distinctive and celebrated songwriters.

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Jarvis Cocker is an English singer, songwriter and broadcaster best known as the founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of Pulp.
Jarvis Cocker became famous as the frontman of Pulp, whose intelligent songwriting and albums such as 'Different Class' helped define the Britpop movement of the 1990s.
Jarvis Cocker founded Pulp and has also performed with Relaxed Muscle and Jarv Is..., alongside pursuing a successful solo career.
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