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Joe Tex

One of the great Southern soul artists of the '60s and '70s with a strong, emphatic vocal style and common-sense lyrics.
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Joe Tex

Joe Tex - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 1980s

Born

August 8, 1933 in Rogers, TX

Died

August 13, 1982 in Navasota, TX

Genre

R&B

Styles

Soul Southern Soul Funk Disco Early R&B

Also Known As

Joseph Arrington, Jr.

Member Of

Sunbeams The Soul Clan
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