Chris Stainton first gained recognition with what English singer and musician who was known for his gritty voice?
Chris Stainton: Christopher Robert "Chris" Stainton (born 22 March 1944, Woodseats, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England) is an English session musician, keyboard player, bassist and songwriter, who first gained recognition with Joe Cocker in the late 1960s. Joe Cocker: Joe Cocker, OBE (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014), born as John Robert Cocker, was an English singer and musician. Joe Cocker:  He was known for his gritty voice, spasmodic body movement in performance and definitive versions of popular songs of varying genre.
Joe Cocker