Joseph Edward Hunter Net Worth

Joseph Edward Hunter Net Worth is
$14 Million

Joseph Edward Hunter Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Joe Hunter was born on November 19, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, USA as Joseph Edward Hunter. He is known for his work on Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) and 2003 Motor City Boogie Woogie & Blues Festival (2004). He was married to Mabel Miller. He died on February 2, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Date Of BirthNovember 19, 1927
Place Of BirthJackson, Tennessee, USA
ProfessionActor, Music Department
Star SignScorpio
#Fact
1In 2004 he and the other Funk Brothers were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.
2Joe Hunter was one of Berry Gordy's amazing group of musicians hired to back Motown's recording stars during the 1950s and 60s. Mr. Hunter was the first musician hired by Berry Gordy. These back-up musicians became known as "The Funk Brothers.".
3"The Funk Brothers" played on more number one hits that The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys and Elvis Presley, combined!.
4Three-time Grammy award winner.
5Survived by his son, Joe Hunter, Jr., his daughter, Michelle, and 3 grandchildren.
6Played piano at the Troy, Michigan, Mariott Hotel for years.
7Moved to Detroit at the age of 12.
8Motown's very first Funk Brother, hired by Berry Gordy to back-up Smokey Robinson & The Miracles on piano.
9Known for his versatility in piano performance.
10Joe and the rest of the Funk Brothers were awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2004.
11Had returned from a European tour with fellow Funk Brother Jack Ashford, just a few days prior to his death.
12Credited with the Funk Brothers for creating the "Motown Sound".
13Began his career in the 1950s, as a pianist for Jackie Wilson and also Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
2003 Motor City Boogie Woogie & Blues Festival2004TV MovieMusician

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Standing in the Shadows of Motown2002Documentary musician: keyboards

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Standing in the Shadows of Motown2002DocumentaryHimself

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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