Joseph Wooten
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Birth name | Joseph Allen Wooten |
Born | December 15, 1961 |
Occupation(s) | Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer, Author |
Instrument | Keyboards |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels | Xplosive Joseph Music |
Website | www |
Joseph Wooten (Born December 15, 1961) is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, author and philanthropist best known as the member of Steve Miller Band[1][2][3].
Early Life
Joseph was the third of five children born to Dorothy and Elijah Wooten. His brothers: Victor Wooten, Roy “Futureman” Wooten, Regi Wooten and Rudy Wooten (deceased) all are musicians[4]. By the age of 11, Joseph was performing with his brothers in their family band, The Wooten Brothers. As a United States Air Force family, they moved around a lot finally settling in the Warwick Lawns neighborhood of Newport News, Virginia in 1972[5]. Joseph graduated from Denbigh High School in 1979.[6] While in high school, Joseph and his brothers played in the country music venue at Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia.[7]
Career
Joseph has been keyboard player and background vocalist (1993-present) for The Steve Miller Band, one of America’s premier classic rock bands. Wooten also has two solo recordings, Soul of Freedom (2013) and Hands of Soul (2003) as well as production credits on over 35 albums.[2]
Discography
Year | Title | Label |
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1985 | Sax Attack | Arista Records |
1988 | Naked City – Weakness (12”, Single) | Sure Sound Records |
1996 | A show of Hands | Vix Records |
1997 | What Did He Say | Vanguard Records |
1999 | Yin-Yang | Compass Records |
2001 | Live in America | Compass Records |
2005 | Soul Circus | Vanguard Records |
2008 | Palmystery | Heads Up International |
2010 | Let Your Hair Down | Roadrunner Records |
2010 | Hey Yeah London | Uxbridge |
2012 | Words And Tones | Vix Records |
2012 | Sword And Stone | Vix Records |
Year | Title | Label |
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2003 | Hands of Soul | Xplosive Joseph Music |
2016 | Soul Of Freedom | Xplosive Joseph Music |
Publications
Wooten has also written a book titled: It All Matters: What I Believe, Words I Live By.[8]
Charitable work
In September, 2015 collaborated with You are Never Alone Foundation (YANAF) to perform for students at Mount Anthony Union High School as part of a 'You are Never Alone Foundation Presentation' to raise awareness about homelessness.[9]
References
- ^ "Music's a family affair for Sly Stone fan , even on his new solo CD". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ a b "Music's a family affair for Sly Stone fan , even on his new solo CD". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "Americana Project spring concert to feature". The Pagosa Springs SUN. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "The Wooten Brothers Victor Wooten, , Roy "Futureman" Wooten, Regi Wooten | Jefferson Center". www.jeffcenter.org. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "Wooten Brothers in Buffalo Tonight and Beyond - Interview with [VIDEOS] - The Good Neighborhood". The Good Neighborhood. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ McDonald, Sam. "represents, rocks Thursday night for Denbigh High". dailypress.com. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "The Wooten Brothers return to their alma mater, Denbigh High School". tribunedigital-dailypress. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "It All Matters: What I Believe. Words I Live By – Ebookz.top". ebookz.top. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "Grammy-nominated artist to perform at Dorset Playhouse to support Homeless Coalition". The Bennington Banner. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
External Links
See also
http://www.stevemillerband.com/ Category:1961 births Category:Living people