Joe Tex (born Joseph Arrington Jnr, Rogers, Texas, August 8, 1933 or 1935; d. Navasota, Texas, August 12 or August 13, 1982) was an American soul singer most popular during the 1960s and 1970s. His style of speaking over music, which he called "rap," makes him a predecessor of the modern style of rap music.The professional career of this popular singer began onstage at the Apollo. He won first place in a 1954 talent contest and duly secured a record deal.
›› read more

