Joe Moretti

Joe Moretti
Born
Joseph Edward Moretti

(1938-05-10)10 May 1938
Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland
Died9 February 2012(2012-02-09) (aged 73)
Johannesburg, South Africa
GenresPop, skiffle, rock
OccupationsGuitarist, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1960s–1970s
Websitewww.joemoretti.org

Joseph Edward Moretti (10 May 1938 – 9 February 2012) was a Scottish guitarist and songwriter, renowned for his work on seminal UK rock and roll records such as Vince Taylor's "Brand New Cadillac" and Johnny Kidd & the Pirates' "Shakin' All Over", and later for his work as a session musician. He also worked with Gene Vincent, Vince Eager, Lesley Duncan, Nero and the Gladiators, Ronnie Jones and The Nightimers, Eddie Calvert, Johnny Duncan's Bluegrass Boys, Tom Jones, Colin Hicks & The Cabin Boys, Chris Farlowe, and Madeline Bell.