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Joe Tex was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter known for his energetic performances and distinctive voice. He was a major figure in the development of Southern soul music in the 1960s and 1970s, with hits like "Hold What You've Got" and "I Gotcha." Tex's music often featured humorous, socially conscious lyrics and a conversational style that set him apart from other artists of his time. His influence on soul and R&B continues to be felt, and his work remains a significant part of the genre's history.
"I started bowling when I was 14, my freshman year in high school."
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"I started bowling when I was 14, my freshman year in high school."

School,
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"I was born on May 17, 1979, in Newark, New Jersey."
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"I was born on May 17, 1979, in Newark, New Jersey."

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"I vividly remember bowling 20 + games a day, 2 or 3 times a week."
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"I vividly remember bowling 20 + games a day, 2 or 3 times a week."

Day, Games
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"Soon after I was born, my parents moved to the South Florida area, and I've lived here ever since (with a few years of living in both Portugal and Brazil in my younger days)."
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"Soon after I was born, my parents moved to the South Florida area, and I've lived here ever since (with a few years of living in both Portugal and Brazil in my younger days)."

Brazil, Living, Parents, Years
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"Well, my hand never fell off, and within no time, I was bowling competitively in leagues and tournaments."
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"Well, my hand never fell off, and within no time, I was bowling competitively in leagues and tournaments."

Time,
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