About J.O.E.
Lived 1986 – 2011 (aged 24). J.O.E. was a Jamaican singer.
Alty George Nunes III (14 July 1986 – 7 February 2011), better known by his stage name J.O.E., and previously as Lil Joe, was a Jamaican reggae singer.
Biography From Kingston's Vineyard Town area, Nunes was the son of Alty George Nunes and Patsy Ricketts, the principal dancer of the National Dance Theatre Company, and studied at Wolmer's Boys High School.
Known for his 'conscious' lyrics, Nunes was a member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. He was originally known as 'Lil Joe', and worked with producers such as Gussie Clarke, with whom he recorded one of his best known songs, "Not Good at All".
He died on 7 February 2011 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Mona from a second ruptured cerebral aneurysm, aged 24.
Discography Man From Judah (2012)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J.O.E.?
Jamaican reggae singer
When was J.O.E. born?
J.O.E. was born on 14 July 1986 in Kingston.
When did J.O.E. die?
J.O.E. died on 7 February 2011 in Mona.
What was J.O.E.'s occupation?
J.O.E. was a singer.
What nationality was J.O.E.?
J.O.E. was Jamaican.
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