Joe Smooth
b. Joseph Welbon, USA. One of early house music's most distinctive vocalists, recording material like "Time To Jack" and working with Fingers Inc. He actually started out as a DJ in 1983 at the Smart Bar in Chicago. There the staff were so impressed by his mixing that they dubbed him Joe Smooth for the first time. A genuine musician, he insisted on bringing his keyboards and drum machine on stage with him for his live shows. He went on to produce two house classics in "You Can't Hide" (with Frankie Knuckles) and "Promised Land" (later covered by the Style Council). His debut album featured guest vocals rather than his own as he concentrated on his musicianship. The singers included Anthony Thomas, former backing vocalist to the Ohio Players. The set included both "Promised Land" and an unlikely cover of "Purple Haze".
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