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Joe Tex

Yusuf Hazziez (born Joseph Arrington Jr.; August 8, 1935 – August 13, 1982), known professionally as Joe Tex, was an American singer and musician who gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of funk, country, gospel, and rhythm and blues.

His career started after he was signed to King Records in 1955 following four wins at the Apollo Theater. Be…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 8th, 1935
Died
August 13th, 1982
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Epic
Dial Records
Curb Records
Last updated: August 6th, 2018·MusicBrainz

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