Jarvis Cocker News & Posts

Cocker Pens New Tunes For Brand's Snow

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:06:30

pr-inside.com - Former PULP star JARVIS COCKER has given funnyman RUSSELL BRAND’s pop career a boost by agreeing to write three songs for the Brit to sing in his new movie GET HIM TO THE GREEK.Brand revives his outrageous rocker character Aldous Snow for the Forgetting Sarah Marshall sequel and Cocker is writing material for his alter-ego.The

Jarvis Cocker Writing Songs For Comedy (reuters)

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:00:02

rd.yahoo.com - Reuters - Jarvis Cocker has written three songs for the upcoming film "Get Him to the Greek," a spinoff of the hit 2008 comedy "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

Cocker: 'jackson's Later Years Were Tragic'

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:03:57

pr-inside.com - British rocker JARVIS COCKER insists MICHAEL JACKSON’s later years were steeped in tragedy because he never recaptured the magic of his 1980s prime.The former Pulp frontman made headlines around the world when he invaded the stage during Jackson’s performance at the Brit Awards in London in 1996 and pointedly wiggled his backside at the King

Q&a: Jarvis Cocker Delves "further" Into Rock (reuters)

Sat, 23 May 2009 03:35:37

rd.yahoo.com - Reuters - Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker has just released "Further Complications," his second solo effort. The sharp, unpredictable Britpop iconoclast continues to keep fans on their toes, from his counterintuitive choice of Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies) to produce the new album, to his announcement this month that his band would webcast rehearsals from a French art gallery.

Cocker Splits From Wife

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:05:14

pr-inside.com - PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has split from his wife of six years.The Common People singer wed French stylist Camille Bidault-Waddington in 2003 and the couple has a six-year-old son Albert together.But the star has now left the Paris, France home they shared and is trying to negotiate custody terms with his wife.Cocker tells British newspaper

Cocker Helps Fight Against Knife Crime

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:11:00

pr-inside.com - PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER and former SUGABABE MUTYA BUENA are headlining a London concert to raise awareness of the city’s knife crime culture.Dozens of teenagers have died in gang-related stabbings in 2008 alone.Organisers of the South Bank Centre event want to persuade young people to stop carrying blades, and hope music will help get the

Cocker Fury At U.s. Media's Treatment Of Obama

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:08:44

pr-inside.com - Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER used a recent Brooklyn stage appearance to slam the American press over the way they represent U.S. presidential hopeful BARACK OBAMA.The controversial rocker took to the stage at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on Monday (29Jul08) night, and hit out at the American media for casting the popular senator in

Cocker To Write Movie Soundtrack?

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:08:05

pr-inside.com - Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER is reportedly working on songs for a forthcoming film by WES ANDERSON.The 44-year-old has written a handful of tracks for the director’s next project, a children’s film based on novelist Roald Dahl’s book Fantastic Mr Fox.He says, "I’ve been doing some stuff for a children’s film Wes Anderson is doing,

Beth Ditto, Jarvis Cocker Are A Perfect Couple

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:34:47

exposay.com - Beth Ditto says she and Jarvis Cocker are the "perfect couple".

The Gossip singer - who duets with former Pulp frontman Jarvis on their cover of Heaven 17's 'Temptation' - believes they have a connection because they are polar opposites.

Beth Ditto Says She And Jarvis Cocker Are The Perfect Couple'.

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:01:59

pr-inside.com - The Gossip singer - who duets with former Pulp frontman Jarvis on their cover of Heaven 17’s ‘Temptation’ - believes they have a connection because they are polar opposites.She said: ‘Because I’m big and loud I tend to be into people who are the opposite so we’re the perfect couple. I’m big and loud and

Cocker & Ditto Duet Released For Charity

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:04:05

pr-inside.com - The duet JARVIS COCKER and BETH DITTO performed at last year’s (07) NME Awards has been released to raise money for a homeless charity.The former Pulp frontman and U.S. rocker Ditto performed a cover of Heaven 17 classic Temptation at the London ceremony in March 2007, and they are now making it available exclusively on

Cocker Denies Writing Eurovision Song

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:10:28

pr-inside.com - Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has denied he will be writing a song for the Eurovision Song Contest.Earlier this year (07), the 44-year-old expressed interest in penning Britain’s entry track for the international competition, insisting "the door is always open".But a spokesman for singer has indicated a change of mind, saying, "Sorry, but I wouldn’t

Beastie Boys Invite Jarvis Cocker & Lily Allen To Sing On Album

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:43:04

starpulse.com - The Beastie Boys are to revisit their instrumental album The Mixup by asking a host of celebrities like Jarvis Cocker, Lily Allen and M.I.A. to rework tracks and add vocals.

Beastie Boys Invite Cocker & Allen To Sing On Album

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:10:02

pr-inside.com - The BEASTIE BOYS are to revisit their instrumental album THE MIXUP by asking a host of celebrities like JARVIS COCKER, LILY ALLEN and M.I.A. to rework tracks and add vocals.The album was released to lukewarm reviews in June (07) and rapper Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch hopes new lyrics will give the project a boost.He tells Billboard.com,

Music Stars To Perform In Charity Shop

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:10:15

pr-inside.com - Kind hearted stars JARVIS COCKER, JAMELIA, FATBOY SLIM and THE KOOKS are showing their generous side - they are performing a special concert in a charity shop.The music stars have signed up with charity organisation Oxfam, which aims to raise $2 million (£1 million) to help tackle poverty around the world. The Oxjam event takes

Cocker Against England Smoking Ban

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:10:13

pr-inside.com - Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER is dreading the imminent smoking ban in England.Despite spending most of the year in Paris, Cocker is a frequent visitor to his home nation and believes once the ban on smoking in work places, including bars, restaurants and offices, is enforced on 1 July (07), society will drastically change.Cocker says,

Jarvis Cocker's Pain At Estranged Father Reunion

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:53:25

starpulse.com - Former Pulp star Jarvis Cocker's recent reunion with his father after 30 years was not a happy one. The Common People hit maker hadn't seen his father since he was seven years old, but managed to trace him to Australia. He flew out to see Mack with his sister Saskia, but admits it was not a joyful reunion.

Jarvis Cocker's Reunion With Biological Dad Didn't Meet His Expectations

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:36:21

exposay.com - Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker has been reunited with his long-lost father - who left him when he was just seven. The "Common People" singer, now 43, flew out to Australia with his sister Saskia to meet up with dad Mack. However, Jarvis - who is now a solo artist - admits the reunion was far from a happy occasion, and left him disappointed.

He said: "If this happened on a TV show we'd all have been in floods of tears and declaring how much we loved each other. But although we are biologically related it was like meeting someone I didn't know. We didn't have a parent-child relationship."

Cocker Slams Reality Music Shows

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 12:06:35

pr-inside.com - Former PULP frontman JARVIS COCKER has blasted TV talent shows - criticising contestants for having "zero personalities".The Common People hitmaker is saddened by the popularity of music talent series because they encourage contestants to leave their personalities behind.He says, "It saddens me because I love pop music and these shows prove that it’s become an

Cocker Appeals To Fans For Support

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:08:33

pr-inside.com - Former PULP rocker JARVIS COCKER wants fans to help him choose acts to support him on his forthcoming North American tour.The ORDINARY PEOPLE singer, whose solo album JARVIS is released in the US on 3 April, is hoping for local recommendations in five cities where he will perform.Cocker, 43, says, "We are playing in North