Joseph Wooten

Joseph Wooten (born December 15, 1961) is an American keyboardist, singer, songwriter, author and philanthropist. Since 1993 he has been a member of the Steve Miller Band.[1][2]

Joseph Wooten
Birth nameJoseph Allen Wooten
Born (1961-12-15) December 15, 1961
Occupation(s)Keyboardist, Songwriter, Producer, Author
InstrumentsKeyboards
Years active1980–present
LabelsXplosive Joseph Music
Websitewww.josephwooten.com

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 often, 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 since 1993 for the Steve Miller Band. Wooten also has two solo albums, Soul of Freedom (2013) and Hands of Soul (2003), as well as production credits on over 35 albums.[1]

Wooten is a frequent speaker at schools across the country. In February 2018, he spoke at the Harmony School of Innovation in Fort Worth, Texas. Wooten gave a TEDx talk entitled “Nothing is Everything It All Matters” to a sold-out auditorium at the Halloran Centre in Downtown Memphis on January 6, 2018.[7] Wooten performed his song “Unity” live on the Today in Nashville show on February of 2018.[8] Wooten performed “We Are American” with his band The Hands of Soul on the Today in Nashville show in November of 2018.[9]

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.[10]

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.[11]

References
  1. "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. TEDx Talks (5 June 2018). "Nothing Is Everything: It All Matters - Joseph Wooten - TEDxMemphis". YouTube. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  8. WSMV staff (26 February 2018). "Joseph Wooten Performs "Unity" 2/26/18". WSMV. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  9. Today In Nashville staff (7 November 2018). "Joseph Wooten We Are American". YouTube. Today in Nashville. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  10. "It All Matters: What I Believe. Words I Live By – Ebookz.top". ebookz.top. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
  11. "Grammy-nominated artist to perform at Dorset Playhouse to support Homeless Coalition". The Bennington Banner. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
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