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Joe Tex (Soul Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Joe Tex Fast Facts
Birthday
*** ,1933
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Death day
August 13, 1982 (49 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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Joe Tex
Yusuf Hazziez, known by his stage name Joe Tex, is an American singer and songwriter who succeeded in the 1960s and 1970s with the Southern soul brand, a blend of funk, country, and bliss. tones and rhythms and blues. His career began after being signed with King Records in 1955 after four victories at the Apollo Theater. From 1955 to 1964, he struggled to find hits, and by the time he finally recorded his first hit, "Hold What You've Got" in 1964, he recorded. Previous negative 30 singles were considered a failure in the charts. He went on to have 4 million hits sold, "Hold What You Have", "Skinny Legs and All", "I Gotcha" and "Ain't Gonna Bump No More". Joe Tex has been nominated six times for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the last in 2017
Birth nameJoseph Arrington Jr.
Also known asYusuf Hazziez
BornAugust 08, 1935, Rogers, Texas, U.S.
OriginBaytown, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 13, 1982, Navasota, Texas, United States
GenresR&B, soul, southern soul, deep soul, funk, disco
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1955–1982
LabelsKing Records, Ace Records, Anna Records, Dial Records, Atlantic Records, Mercury Records, Epic Records

About Joe Tex

Soul Singer Joe Tex was born on August 8, 1933 in Texas, United States (He dies at the age of 49, on August 13, 1982).

His Southern soul masterpieces"Skinny Legs,""All", and"I Gotcha" were successful in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Joe Tex before becoming famous

Joe Tex was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1933 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).

He won a talent contest in Houston, which earned him a trip to New York City to compete in amateur shows at the Apollo Theater.

Achievement of Joe Tex

He had a public spat with singer Soul Singer James Brown, with whom he competed for songwriting credits and ladies.

Joe Tex's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born Joseph Arrington, Jr. in Rogers, Texas, and changed his name to Yusuf Hazziez after converting to Islam.

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Guitarist Trey Anastasio and Phish covered his song"You Better Believe It Baby" in several of their gigs.

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Joe Tex Income & Net worth

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Joe Tex Height and Weight

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Latest information about Joe Tex updated on March 12 2023.