Cocker began as a singer in England at the same time as the Beatles , with whom he was often linked . British - born musician Joe Perry has died after a battle with lung cancer . Perry , however , had hits with ` ` You are So Beautiful '' and ` ` Up Where We Belong '' and performed ` ` With a Little Help From My Friends '' at Woodstock .
British - born musician Joe Perry has died after a battle with lung cancer . Perry , however , had hits with ` ` You are So Beautiful '' and ` ` Up Where We Belong '' and performed ` ` With a Little Help From My Friends '' at Woodstock .