Joe Tex (born Joseph Arrington Jnr, in Baytown, Texas, on 8 August 1933; died in Navasota, Texas, on 13 August 1982) was an American soul singer most popular during the 1960s and 1970s. His style of speaking over music, which he called "rap," made him a predecessor of the modern style of rap music. Baytown is a city located in Texas, partly in Chambers County and partly in Harris County. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 695,622 km²  (268,581 sq. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Navasota is a city located in Grimes County, Texas. ... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Soul music is a combination of rhythm and blues and gospel which began in the late 1950s in the United States. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Hip hop music is a style of popular music. ...

The professional career of this popular singer began onstage at the Apollo. He won first place in a 1954 talent contest and duly secured a record deal. Releases on King, Ace and the Anna labels were derivative and disappointing, but Tex meanwhile honed his songwriting talent. James Brown's version of "Baby You're Right" (1962) became a U.S. number 2, after which Tex was signed to Dial. 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... James Brown, known variously as: Soul Brother Number One, the Godfather of Soul, Universal James, Mr. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal Republic George...

Although early releases showed promise, it was not until 1965 that Tex prospered. Recorded at Fame and distributed by Atlantic, "Hold On To What You've Got" was a U.S. Top 5 hit. Others followed, namely "A Woman Can Change A Man", and "The Love You Save (May Be Your Own) which were both slow ballads. But a change in tempo also brought hits such as "S.Y.S.L.J.F.M. (The Letter Song) (1966), and "Show Me" (1967). "Skinny Legs And All" and "Men Are Getting Scarce" were also major hits, but the singer seemed unsure of his future direction. His last major hit of that time was "I Gotcha" in 1972, and it was then he decided to retire. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ...

A convert to the Muslim faith since 1966, he changed his name to Yusuf Hazziez, and toured as a spiritual lecturer. He has a son, Ramadan Hazziez. A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Turkish:Müslüman, Persian:مسلمان, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of Islam. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...

However, he returned to music in 1975. Two years later, he enjoyed a massive comeback hit with "Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)". By the 1980s he had withdrawn again from full-time performing. He devoted himself to Islam, his Texas ranch and the Houston Oilers American Football team. See also: 1974 in music, other events of 1975, 1976 in music, 1970s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 2 - New York City US District Court Judge Richard Owen rules that former Beatle John Lennon and his lawyers can have access to Department of Immigration... MacGyver - 1980s hero The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... Islam (Arabic: ; ) is a monotheistic religion based on the Quran. ... The Tennessee Titans are a National Football League team based in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

But, on 13 August, in 1982, he died following a heart attack, just days after his 49th birthday. August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...