Joseph Wooten

Joseph Wooten
Birth name Joseph Allen Wooten
Born (1961-12-15) December 15, 1961
Occupation(s) Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer, Author
Instruments Keyboards
Years active 1980–present
Labels Xplosive Joseph Music
Website www.josephwooten.com

Joseph Wooten (born December 15, 1961) is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, author and philanthropist best known as the member of Steve Miller Band.[1][1][2]

Early life

Joseph was the fourth of five children born to Dorothy and Elijah Wooten. His brothers: Victor Wooten, Roy “Futureman” Wooten, Regi Wooten and Rudy Wooten (deceased) all are musicians.[3] By the age of 11, Joseph was performing with his brothers in their family band, The Wooten Brothers. As a United States Air Force family, they moved around a lot finally settling in the Warwick Lawns neighborhood of Newport News, Virginia in 1972.[4] Joseph graduated from Denbigh High School in 1979.[5] While in high school, Joseph and his brothers played in the country music venue at Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia.[6]

Career

Joseph has been keyboard player and background vocalist (1993–present) for The Steve Miller Band, one of America’s premier classic rock bands. Wooten also has two solo recordings, Soul of Freedom (2013) and Hands of Soul (2003) as well as production credits on over 35 albums.[1]

Discography

Vocals
Year Title Label
1985 Sax Attack Arista Records
1988 Naked City – Weakness (12”, Single) Sure Sound Records
1996 A show of Hands Vix Records
1997 What Did He Say Vanguard Records
1999 Yin-Yang Compass Records
2001 Live in America Compass Records
2005 Soul Circus Vanguard Records
2008 Palmystery Heads Up International
2010 Let Your Hair Down Roadrunner Records
2010 Hey Yeah London Uxbridge
2012 Words And Tones Vix Records
2012 Sword And Stone Vix Records
Solos
Year Title Label
2003 Hands of Soul Xplosive Joseph Music
2016 Soul Of Freedom Xplosive Joseph Music

Publications

Wooten has also written a book titled: It All Matters: What I Believe, Words I Live By.[7]

Charitable work

In September, 2015 collaborated with You are Never Alone Foundation (YANAF) to perform for students at Mount Anthony Union High School as part of a 'You are Never Alone Foundation Presentation' to raise awareness about homelessness.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Music's a family affair for Sly Stone fan , even on his new solo CD". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  2. ↑ "Americana Project spring concert to feature". The Pagosa Springs SUN. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  3. ↑ "The Wooten Brothers Victor Wooten, , Roy "Futureman" Wooten, Regi Wooten | Jefferson Center". www.jeffcenter.org. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  4. ↑ "Wooten Brothers in Buffalo Tonight and Beyond - Interview with [VIDEOS] - The Good Neighborhood". The Good Neighborhood. 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  5. ↑ McDonald, Sam. "represents, rocks Thursday night for Denbigh High". dailypress.com. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  6. ↑ "The Wooten Brothers return to their alma mater, Denbigh High School". tribunedigital-dailypress. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  7. ↑ "It All Matters: What I Believe. Words I Live By – Ebookz.top". ebookz.top. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  8. ↑ "Grammy-nominated artist to perform at Dorset Playhouse to support Homeless Coalition". The Bennington Banner. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
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