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Birth name | Joseph Edward Hunter |
Born | Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. | November 19, 1927
Died | February 2, 2007 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 79)
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Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Keyboards |
Years active | c. 1950–2007 |
Formerly of | The Funk Brothers |
Joseph Edward Hunter (November 19, 1927 – February 2, 2007)[1] was an American musician and keyboardist, known for his recording session work with Motown Records' in-house studio band, the Funk Brothers. One of the original Funk Brothers, Hunter served as band director from 1959 until 1964, when he left Motown and was replaced by Earl Van Dyke.[2]