Joe Cocker "Mad Dogs & Englishmen," after the Noël Coward song of the same name. Cocker's music evolved into a more bluesy type of rock, compared to that of the Rolling Stones. During the ensuing Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour (later described by drummer Jim Keltner as "a big, wild party"), Cocker toured 48 cities, recorded a live album, and received very positive reviews from "Time" and "Life" for his performances. However, the pace of the tour was exhausting. Russell and Cocker had personal problems; Cocker became depressed and began drinking excessively as the tour wound down in May 1970. Meanwhile, he
Mad Dogs (UK TV series) one, with excellent performances from a dream cast. It also offers the only opportunity I have of seeing blue skies, azure waters and sunshine in February, so I am in for the duration." Ryan Lambie of "Den of Geek" said of the first episode; "In terms of writing and acting, "Mad Dogs" is good, but not perfect, and much of its knock-about banter is uncannily like any Brit gangster flick you've ever seen," like ""Sexy Beast: the series"." However Lambie noted "when events push its premise from naff lads' drama into exotic thriller, "Mad Dogs" gets infinitely better, and if