Joe South

Joe South
South in 1970
South in 1970
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Alfred Souter
Born(1940-02-28)February 28, 1940
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 5, 2012(2012-09-05) (aged 72)
Buford, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1958–2012
LabelsCapitol
Websitejoesouth.com

Joe South (born Joseph Alfred Souter; February 28, 1940 – September 5, 2012) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Best known for his songwriting, South won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1970 for "Games People Play" and was again nominated for the award in 1972 for "Rose Garden".