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Joe South (Joseph Alfred Souter) was born on 28 February, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actor, Music Department. Discover Joe South's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Joe South networth?
| Popular As |
Joseph Alfred Souter |
| Occupation |
soundtrack,actor,music_department |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
28 February, 1940 |
| Birthday |
28 February |
| Birthplace |
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Date of death |
5 September, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 72 years old group.
Joe South Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Joe South height not available right now. We will update Joe South's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Joe South's Wife?
His wife is Jan Tant (1987 - 1999) ( her death) ( 1 child), ? (? - ?) ( divorced)
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| Wife |
Jan Tant (1987 - 1999) ( her death) ( 1 child), ? (? - ?) ( divorced) |
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Joe South Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joe South worth at the age of 72 years old? Joe South’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated
Joe South's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
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Timeline
His songs have appeared on the soundtracks for such movies as Zodiac (2007), Children of Men (2006), Monster's Ball (2001), Simpatico (1999) and Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973).
On September 13, 2003, Joe was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
Inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1981.
South was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1979.
His 1969 song, "Games People Play", won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song and was named the Grammy Song of the Year.
In 1962, South went to Nashville and established himself as an expert session musician in both Nashville and Muscle Shoals. Among the artists Joe played guitar for were Marty Robbins, Aretha Franklin ("Chain of Fools"), Eddy Arnold, Simon & Garfunkel ("I Am A Rock"), Fats Domino, Wilson Pickett and even Bob Dylan (the "Blonde on Blonde" album). South further demonstrated his versatility as a songwriter, penning hit songs for The Tams ("Untie Me"), Billy Joe Royal ("Down in the Boondocks") and Deep Purple ("Hush"). Lynn Anderson, in particular, scored a massive smash hit with her catchy and spirited rendition of "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden". In addition, Joe produced and arranged "What Kind of Fool" and "Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy" for The Tams. Other artists who have recorded South's songs included Johnny Rivers, Harry Belafonte, Petula Clark, Ernest Tubb, The Osmonds, Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Loggins, Della Reese and Elvis Presley. South, himself, had a huge hit with the terrifically reflective "Games People Play", which was featured on his extraordinary album "Introspect" and went on to win two well-deserved Grammy Awards. "Birds of a Feather" was a sizable country hit. The follow-up songs, "Walk A Mile in My Shoes" and "Don't It Make You Want To Go Home", were likewise pretty successful.
Excellent and acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe South was born as Joseph Alfred Souter on February 28, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia. South built his own radio station as a little boy and received his first guitar as a Christmas present at age eleven. At age twelve, Joe had his own weekly radio show, playing guitar and singing country songs on WGST radio station.
