Legendary musician with a remarkable career was never less than completely soulful and heartfelt
Joseph "Joe" Moore Jr., age 75, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Burlington, Vt. He was born on November 27, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio. Known to all who loved him as "Joe," he was a soulful, earnest and genuine individual. Joe received Christ as his Lord and Savior prior to his passing and is now in the arms of the Lord. Growing up in central Florida, Joe embarked on a remarkable career in music. He traveled extensively with show bands, including with the renowned Lavell Kamma, and later worked with iconic names in soul music such as Wilson Pickett, the Staple Singers, the Isley Brothers, Slim Harpo, Maceo Parker, Billy Stewart, Billy Bland, Stevie Wonder, Lloyd Sims and the Manhattans. Joe's contributions to these and other legendary acts will resonate through history. Joe arrived in Vermont in October 1975 and became a vibrant part of the local music scene as a member of the John Cassell Band, the N-Zones, Big Dolla, the X-Rays, the Spiders (in Rutland), the Spiders (in East Fairfax), the Joe Moore Band, Pork Tornado, the Dave Keller Band, the Nobby Reed Project, the Jeff Salisbury Band, Still Kickin', Bob Stannard & Those Dangerous Bluesmen, and Left Eye Jump. Additionally, Joe has also performed with notables Jon Fishman, Nancy Wilson and Bo Diddley, and he opened for Taj Mahal, Tower of Power and Jimmy Cliff. Joe gave 110 percent at the bare minimum with every note he played and every song he sang. He was never less than completely soulful and heartfelt, and, according to so many of his bandmates, all that genuine feeling he brought to the bandstand was returned back to him tenfold by the audiences who loved him. We were truly blessed to have him. Joe also became a Vermont movie star when Martin Guigui put him in his 1999 film My Ex-Girlfriend's Wedding. Recent quotes from Vermont musicians who have performed with Joe: Tom Buckley (Chair of the Vermont Blues Society) –“Joe Moore is a Vermont treasure. For decades he has brought a special sound, soul and spirit to virtually all of Vermont's stages, and has generously shared his gifts with his fans and fellow musicians.” Martin Guigui –“Everyone who shared music, laughs and good times with Joe Moore are feeling a similar heartbreak. However, when it comes to the one and only Joe Moore – it will always…
Legendary musician with a remarkable career was never less than completely soulful and heartfelt
Joseph "Joe" Moore Jr., age 75, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Burlington, Vt. He was born on November 27, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio. Known to all who loved him as "Joe," he was a soulful, earnest and genuine individual. Joe received Christ as his Lord and Savior prior to his passing and is now in the arms of the Lord. Growing up in central Florida, Joe embarked on a remarkable career in music. He traveled extensively with show bands, including with the renowned Lavell Kamma, and later worked with iconic names in soul music such as Wilson Pickett, the Staple Singers, the Isley Brothers, Slim Harpo, Maceo Parker, Billy Stewart, Billy Bland, Stevie Wonder, Lloyd Sims and the Manhattans. Joe's contributions to these and other legendary acts will resonate through history. Joe arrived in Vermont in October 1975 and became a vibrant part of the local music scene as a member of the John Cassell Band, the N-Zones, Big Dolla, the X-Rays, the Spiders (in Rutland), the Spiders (in East Fairfax), the Joe Moore Band, Pork Tornado, the Dave Keller Band, the Nobby Reed Project, the Jeff Salisbury Band, Still Kickin', Bob Stannard & Those Dangerous Bluesmen, and Left Eye Jump. Additionally, Joe has also performed with notables Jon Fishman, Nancy Wilson and Bo Diddley, and he opened for Taj Mahal, Tower of Power and Jimmy Cliff. Joe gave 110 percent at the bare minimum with every note he played and every song he sang. He was never less than completely soulful and heartfelt, and, according to so many of his bandmates, all that genuine feeling he brought to the bandstand was returned back to him tenfold by the audiences who loved him. We were truly blessed to have him. Joe also became a Vermont movie star when Martin Guigui put him in his 1999 film My Ex-Girlfriend's Wedding. Recent quotes from Vermont musicians who have performed with Joe: Tom Buckley (Chair of the Vermont Blues Society) –“Joe Moore is a Vermont treasure. For decades he has brought a special sound, soul and spirit to virtually all of Vermont's stages, and has generously shared his gifts with his fans and fellow musicians.” Martin Guigui –“Everyone who shared music, laughs and good times with Joe Moore are feeling a similar heartbreak. However, when it comes to the one and only Joe Moore – it will always…