Joe Hunter (musician)

Joseph Edward Hunter (November 19, 1927 โ€“ February 2, 2007) was an American musician and keyboardist, known for his recording session work with Motown Records' in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers. One of the original Funk Brothers, Hunter served as band director from 1959 until 1964, when he left Motown and was replaced by Earl Van Dyke.

Joe Hunter
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Edward Hunter
Born(1927-11-19)November 19, 1927
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2007(2007-02-02) (aged 79)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
  • R&B
  • soul
  • pop
  • jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Keyboards
Years activec.โ€‰1950โ€“2007
Formerly ofThe Funk Brothers
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