Joe Moretti | |
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| Birth name | Joseph Edward Moretti |
| Born | 10 May 1938 The Docklands, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland |
| Died | 9 February 2012 (aged 73) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Pop, skiffle, rock[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–1970s |
| Website | http://www.joemoretti.org |
Joseph Edward Moretti[1] (10 May 1938 – 9 February 2012)[1] was a Scottish guitarist renowned for his work on seminal UK rock and roll records such as Vince Taylor's "Brand New Cadillac" and Johnny Kidd & the Pirates' "Shakin' All Over". He later lived in South Africa until his death from lung cancer.
Moretti also worked with Gene Vincent, Vince Eager, Lesley Duncan, Nero and the Gladiators, Ronnie Jones and The Nightimers, Eddie Calvert, Johnny Duncan's Bluegrass Boys, Tom Jones, Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys, and Chris Farlowe.[1]