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Joe Moretti (Joseph Edward Moretti) was born on 10 May, 1938 in The Docklands, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, is a Joseph Edward Moretti was guitarist. Discover Joe Moretti'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 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Joseph Edward Moretti |
| Occupation |
Guitarist, songwriter |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
10 May, 1938 |
| Birthday |
10 May |
| Birthplace |
The Docklands, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland |
| Date of death |
9 February, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Joe Moretti Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Joe Moretti height not available right now. We will update Joe Moretti's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Joe Moretti Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Moretti worth at the age of 73 years old? Joe Moretti’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Joe Moretti'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 |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Joseph Edward Moretti (10 May 1938 – 9 February 2012) was a Scottish guitarist renowned for his work on seminal UK rock and roll records such as Vince Taylor's "Brand New Cadillac" and Johnny Kidd & the Pirates' "Shakin' All Over".
He later lived in South Africa until his death from lung cancer.
Moretti moved from his birthplace of Glasgow to London in November 1958 with his wife Pina, and instantly became part of the burgeoning rock and roll scene based around The 2i's Coffee Bar in Soho.
There he found opportunities backing up singers such as Gene Vincent, Vince Eager, Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys and other skiffle acts and nascent rock n' roll outfits.
It was in the 2i's, in early 1959, that Moretti discovered guitarist-singer Tony Sheridan had quit Vince Taylor's band, The Playboys, and was asked to take his place.
Moretti toured with Taylor in the UK and cut the iconic "Brand New Cadillac" in the spring of 1959.
Shortly after, Moretti left the band to take up with Johnny Duncan's Bluegrass Boys.
The following year, 1960, Moretti was to play guitar on another session after being called into the studio by Johnny Kidd & the Pirates' guitarist Alan Caddy to play leads on two songs: UK number one single "Shakin' All Over" and its follow-up "Restless".
It was Moretti who created the special signature sound to "Shakin' All Over" by sliding a cigarette lighter up and down the fret-board of his guitar.
Throughout the 1960s Moretti continued to tour and record with artists such as Nero and the Gladiators, Ronnie Jones and The Nightimers and Eddie Calvert.
In addition, Moretti was in demand as a session musician and, along with other UK guitarists such as Big Jim Sullivan, future Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and Vic Flick, often played guitar at a recording date without being credited.
Moretti claims to have played guitar on hits for Jet Harris and Tony Meehan ("Scarlet O'Hara" and "Applejack") and Donovan's hit record "Mellow Yellow".
It is now accepted that he played guitar on at least two more UK number one records: Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" and Chris Farlowe's Rolling Stones cover "Out of Time".
Moretti died from lung cancer in February 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa, aged 73.
