Age, Biography and Wiki
Joe Hunter (Joseph Edward Hunter) was born on 19 November, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, U.S., is an American musician. Discover Joe Hunter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?
| Popular As |
Joseph Edward Hunter |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
79 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
19 November 1927 |
| Birthday |
19 November |
| Birthplace |
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2 February, 2007 |
| Died Place |
Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Joe Hunter Height, Weight & Measurements
At 79 years old, Joe Hunter height not available right now. We will update Joe Hunter's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Joe Hunter's Wife?
His wife is Mabel Miller (1957 - 2 February 2007) ( his death) ( 2 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mabel Miller (1957 - 2 February 2007) ( his death) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Joe Hunter Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Hunter worth at the age of 79 years old? Joe Hunter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Music Department. He is from United States. We have estimated Joe Hunter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Music Department |
Joe Hunter Social Network
Timeline
Joseph Edward Hunter (November 19, 1927 – February 2, 2007) was an American musician and keyboardist, known for his recording session work with Motown Records' in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers.
In 1958 he was recruited by Motown Records, at the time a newly founded label.
He led the record label's studio band, The Funk Brothers, and was instrumental in recruiting many of its musicians, such as James Jamerson and later Earl Van Dyke.
During his tenure at Motown he performed on many of the label's hits such as "Pride and Joy" by Marvin Gaye, "Heat Wave" and "Come and Get These Memories" by Martha and the Vandellas, "Do You Love Me" by The Contours, and "Way Over There" and "Shop Around" by The Miracles.
One of the original Funk Brothers, Hunter served as band director from 1959 until 1964, when he left Motown and was replaced by Earl Van Dyke.
Hunter was born in Jackson, Tennessee, to Vada Idona Hunter and John G. Hunter.
His mother was a piano teacher and he started playing piano at an early age.
At age 11, the family moved to Detroit.
He was drafted into the army where he played in the jazz band alongside pianist Dwike Mitchell and drummer Elvin Jones.
Hunter was influenced by the music of Art Tatum, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Nat King Cole.
After the service, he performed in Detroit jazz clubs and toured with The Midnighters.
He left Motown in 1964 and pursued a career as a freelance arranger and musician.
Although his time with Motown and Funk Brothers was short, his keyboard playing was integral to the "Motown Sound".
He left a lasting impression on future Motown session musicians and artists such as Stevie Wonder.
After Motown, he continued to produce and arrange for various artists.
He was involved with Pied Piper Productions, and he was affiliated with artists Dennis Edwards, The Hesitations, Freddy Butler and John Lee Hooker.
In 1996 he authored an autobiography titled Musicians, Motown, and Myself: The Dawn of a New Sound.
In 2002 the Funk Brothers, including Hunter, were featured in the documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown.
The film highlighted the contribution of Motown's session musicians to the label's success and musical output.
From 2002 to 2007 several of the surviving Funk Brothers, including Hunter, toured as a musical group.
In his later years, Hunter continued to perform as a musician in the Detroit area.
The soundtrack of the film won two Grammys and the Funk Brothers received a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2004.
He died of natural causes on February 2, 2007, at the age of 79.
He was survived by his son Joe Hunter Jr., his daughter and grandchildren.
