- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJoseph Edward Hunter
- Nickname
- The Funk Brothers
- Joe Hunter was born on November 19, 1927 in Jackson, Tennessee, USA. He is known for Detroit (2017), 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.
- SpouseMabel Miller(1957 - February 2, 2007) (his death, 2 children)
- Three-time Grammy award winner.
- Began his career in the 1950s, as a pianist for Jackie Wilson and also Hank Ballard & The Midnighters.
- Credited, along with The Funk Brothers., for creating the "Motown Sound".
- Had returned from a European tour with fellow The Funk Brothers member Jack Ashford , just a few days prior to his death.
- He and the rest of The Funk Brothers were awarded with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2004.
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