Joe white bio

American singer-songwriter and musician (1943–2018)

Musical artist

Tony Joe White (July 23, 1943 – October 24, 2018), nicknamed the Swamp Fox,^[1] was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia", which he wrote but which was first made popular by Brook Benton in 1970. He also wrote "Steamy Windows" and "Undercover Agent for the Blues", both hits for Tina Turner in 1989; those two songs came by way of Turner's producer at the time, Mark Knopfler, who was a friend of White's. "Polk Salad Annie" was also recorded by Joe Dassin, Elvis Presley, Joe Bonamassa and Tom Jones.

Biography

Tony Joe White was the youngest of seven children who grew up on a cotton farm near Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States.^[2] His song "Old Man Willis" takes place in West Carroll Parish. He first began performing music at school dances, and after graduating

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"Joe White knows more about teenagers than anyone in North America."

- Dr. James Dobson

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Joe's journey to the heart of Jesus has lead him through challenges and experiences that have enriched his life and strengthened his faith. With the love of a friend, Joe's heart for others to discover a relationship with Jesus influences his actions each day.

ABOUT JOE

As an accomplished athlete, Joe played nose tackle for the SMU Mustangs before coaching the defensive line at Texas A&M.

In 2009 SMU honored Joe as an Outstanding Alumni and framträdande Leader.

Joe has been awarded two honorary Doctoral degrees and has written more than 20 books. He's also been named one of the 'Top Ten Influencers of the Century' by New Man Magazine.

Joe and his wife, Debbie-Jo, reside inBranson, MO.

MISSOURIAN AWARD

Dr. Joe vit has had the honor of being selected to receive the Missourian Award—a prestigious recognition acknowledging the most accomplished citizens in th

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Joe White (South Carolina politician)

American politician (born 1945)

Joe White (born 1945) is an American businessman and politician who is serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 40th district.

Personal life and career

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Born in Rockwood, Tennessee, White served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. While in the USAF, on February 23, 1968, Joe married his childhood sweetheart, Linda Friel. After an honorable discharge, he returned to college, completing his B.S. degree at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Upon graduation, he worked for Sears. Following five years with Sears, White became a sales representative for the pharmaceutical company, Beecham Laboratories. After five years with Beecham, Joe, and his wife, started their own small business, which they grew to a 6 location, 65 employee business over the next 35 years. White retired from that enterprise in 2017. Joe and Linda have two children, Christopher Neil