About
Pianist who played for the Motown Records studio band the Funk Brothers during the 1960s.
Before Fame
He stated that the works of Nat King Cole, Art Tatum, and Sergei Rachmaninov were paramount in his early musical education.
Trivia
He played Motown piano on records for The Countours, The Miracles, and Martha & the Vandellas.
Family Life
He died at the age of 79, leaving behind a daughter named Michelle, a son named Joe Jr., and three grandchildren.
Associated With
His unique piano style influenced the musical development and career of Stevie Wonder.
