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Joe Hunter
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Overview
Born
November 19
,
1927
·
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Died
February 2
,
2007
·
Detroit, Michigan, USA
(complications from diabetes)
Birth name
Joseph Edward Hunter
Nickname
The Funk Brothers
Mini Bio
Joe Hunter was born on November 19, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, USA. He is known for
Detroit (2017)
,
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
and
2003 Motor City Boogie Woogie & Blues Festival (2004)
. He was married to Mabel Miller. He died on February 2, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Family
Spouse
Mabel Miller
(1957 - February 2, 2007) (his death, 2 children)
Trivia
Began his career in the 1950s, as a pianist for
Jackie Wilson
and also
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
.
Credited, along with
The Funk Brothers
., for creating the "Motown Sound".
Had returned from a European tour with fellow
The Funk Brothers
member
Jack Ashford
, just a few days prior to his death.
He and the rest of
The Funk Brothers
were awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2004.
Known for his versatility in piano performance.
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