Joseph Wooten facts for kids
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Joseph Wooten
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Wooten performing with The Steve Miller Band in 2006
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| Birth name | Joseph Allen Wooten |
| Born | December 15, 1961 |
| Occupation(s) | Keyboardist, songwriter, producer, author |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | Xplosive Joseph Music |
Joseph Wooten, born on December 15, 1961, is a talented American musician. He is a keyboard player, singer, songwriter, and even an author. Joseph is also known for his charity work. Since 1993, he has been a key member of the famous Steve Miller Band.
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Joseph's Early Life
Joseph was the fourth of five children in his family. His parents were Dorothy and Elijah Wooten. All of his brothers, Victor Wooten, Roy "Futureman" Wooten, Regi Wooten, and Rudy Wooten (who has passed away), are also musicians.
When Joseph was just 11 years old, he started performing with his brothers. They played together in their family band, called The Wooten Brothers. Because their dad was in the United States Air Force, Joseph's family moved around a lot. They finally settled in Newport News, Virginia, in 1972.
Joseph finished high school at Denbigh High School in 1979. While he was in high school, Joseph and his brothers often played music. They performed country music at the Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Joseph's Music Career
Joseph Wooten has been the main keyboard player and a background singer for the Steve Miller Band since 1993. That's a long time playing with a famous rock band!
Besides his work with the Steve Miller Band, Joseph has also released his own music. He has two solo albums: Soul of Freedom (released in 2013) and Hands of Soul (from 2003). He has also helped produce music for over 35 other albums.
Sharing His Message
Joseph Wooten often visits schools across the country to speak to students. In February 2018, he spoke at the Harmony School of Innovation in Fort Worth, Texas. He loves to share his experiences and inspire young people.
Joseph also gave a special talk called a TEDx talk. It was titled "Nothing is Everything It All Matters." He gave this talk to a sold-out crowd at the Halloran Centre in Memphis on January 6, 2018.
He has also performed his songs on TV. In February 2018, he played his song "Unity" live on the Today in Nashville show. Later that year, in November 2018, he performed "We Are American" with his band, The Hands of Soul, on the same show.
Joseph's Solo Albums
Joseph Wooten has released these albums on his own:
- Hands of Soul (2003) - Released by Xplosive Joseph Music
- Soul Of Freedom (2016) - Also released by Xplosive Joseph Music
Helping Others: Charitable Work
Joseph Wooten cares a lot about helping people. In September 2015, he worked with the You Are Never Alone Foundation (YANAF). He performed for students at Mount Anthony Union High School. This event was part of a special presentation to help raise awareness about homelessness. Joseph uses his music and his voice to make a positive difference in the world.
