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Joe South (Joseph Alfred Souter) was born on 28 February, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is a soundtrack,actor,music_department. Discover Joe South'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 72 years old?

Popular As Joseph Alfred Souter
Occupation soundtrack,actor,music_department
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 28 February, 1940
Birthday 28 February
Birthplace Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Date of death 5 September, 2012
Died Place Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA
Nationality United States

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Joe South Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Joe South's Wife?

His wife is Jan Tant (1987 - 1999) ( her death) ( 1 child), ? (? - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Jan Tant (1987 - 1999) ( her death) ( 1 child), ? (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Joe South Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe South worth at the age of 72 years old? Joe South’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Joe South's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1940

Excellent and acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe South was born as Joseph Alfred Souter on February 28, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. South built his own radio station as a little boy and received his first guitar as a Christmas present at age eleven. At age twelve, Joe had his own weekly radio show, playing guitar and singing country songs on WGST radio station.

1962

In 1962, South went to Nashville and established himself as an expert session musician in both Nashville and Muscle Shoals. Among the artists Joe played guitar for were Marty Robbins, Aretha Franklin ("Chain of Fools"), Eddy Arnold, Simon & Garfunkel ("I Am A Rock"), Fats Domino, Wilson Pickett and even Bob Dylan (the "Blonde on Blonde" album). South further demonstrated his versatility as a songwriter, penning hit songs for The Tams ("Untie Me"), Billy Joe Royal ("Down in the Boondocks") and Deep Purple ("Hush"). Lynn Anderson, in particular, scored a massive smash hit with her catchy and spirited rendition of "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden". In addition, Joe produced and arranged "What Kind of Fool" and "Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy" for The Tams. Other artists who have recorded South's songs included Johnny Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Petula Clark, Ernest Tubb, The Osmonds, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Loggins, Della Reese and Elvis Presley. South, himself, had a huge hit with the terrifically reflective "Games People Play", which was featured on his extraordinary album "Introspect" and went on to win two well-deserved Grammy Awards. "Birds of a Feather" was a sizable country hit. The follow-up songs, "Walk A Mile in My Shoes" and "Don't It Make You Want To Go Home", were likewise pretty successful.

1969

His 1969 song, "Games People Play", won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song and was named the Grammy Song of the Year.

1979

South was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1979.

1981

Inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1981.

2003

On September 13, 2003, Joe was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

2007

His songs have appeared on the soundtracks for such movies as Zodiac (2007), Children of Men (2006), Monster's Ball (2001), Simpatico (1999) and Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973).