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 Joe Fox,who will speak at this weekends BESLA conference was leader of the former Der Kinky Fox band which included members such as Johnny Kemp, Timmy Allen, and Kevin Robinson, musicians whom would later embark on successful, renowned musical solo careers. Fox also worked with great musicians, such as, Miles Davis, Teddy Pendergrass, Teddy Riley, Ray Munnings, Checkmate, Stephen Stills, Tony Terry, Betty Right, Parliament Funkadelic, Wayne Cochran, to name a few. |
Musician and entrepreneur Joe 'Kinky' Fox will be guest speaking at the upcoming Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) 32nd annual conference, held October 24- 28, 2012 at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas.
Fox is the president of the Grand Bahama Entertainment, Musicians and Artists Association, and is an accomplished musician, performer, producer, agent, writer, and entrepreneur.? Fox has contributed to the entertainment industry for 46 years.
Joe?s love for music began when he was a child. He landed gigs singing and playing the drums in multiple venues during his teen years. In 1971, Fox moved to New York City while working with the band called the Esquires LTD. The group?s popularity spread through its boroughs leading Fox to later create and manage successful music groups such as Foxfire, Der Kinky Fox, and many more.
The Der Kinky Fox band included members, such as, Johnny Kemp, Timmy Allen, and Kevin Robinson, musicians whom would later embark on successful, renowned musical solo careers. Fox also worked with great musicians, such as, Miles Davis, Teddy Pendergrass, Teddy Riley, Ray Munnings, Checkmate, Stephen Stills, Tony Terry, Betty Right, Parliament Funkadelic, Wayne Cochran, to name a few.
Fox was later recruited to serve as the first opening act at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. He soon became the first Bahamian to have three showcases, to perform simultaneously in three different casinos. In addition, he created the first Black and Bahamian agency in Las Vegas, called Original Artist Agency. He also became a renowned Bahamian themed party coordinator and coordinated for Caesar?s Palace.
Fox, grateful for his success, talent, and musical collaborations with other great musicians noticed the importance of giving back to the music industry. He sought to support other Black musicians and was thrilled after being requested to book talent for the National Black Engineer?s Convention. Following this achievement, Fox became eager to raise awareness to the struggles experienced by Bahamian musicians. In 2004, Fox returned to his homeland of Freeport, Bahamas. By way of his own successful radio show, during which Fox promised his audience he would ?Keep it Real,? Fox donated support, advice to members of the industry, and raised funds for charities dedicated to supporting Bahamian musicians. Fox remains committed to contributing to success of Black members in the entertainment industry.
Joe Fox has fearless advocate and ally for musicians and artists. Born in Nassau, he is passionate about the role that music and the arts can play in enhancing and preserving rich Bahamian culture and tourism. During this time as President of GBEMAA, he has tirelessly reinforced the movement to ?bring live entertainment back.? Mr. Fox has been able to gain the respect of the local Grand Bahama business community, supporters from small and large organizations, and support from the ministry of tourism.???
His goal for the organization is to create structure and backing for musicians and artists that stand on the principals of high quality standards to promote pride, performance, and professionalism. Joe Fox has been a key contributor in designing a vision for the next wave of musicians and artists in the Bahamas.
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As Mr. Fox enters this next phase of his journey, he has become particularly interested in cultivating the talent and resources for his home- The Bahamas. He believes that music and entertainment can be a powerful tool to create power, momentum, and hope for an economy that thrives on tourism. His value system stands firm on the idea that if the Bahamas will protect, cultivate, and promote quality music and artists, pride and joy will ring and tourists and supporters will hear the call.
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