Joe Camilleri

Joseph Vincent Camilleri, (born 21 May 1948) aka Jo Jo Zep, is a Maltese Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Camilleri has recorded as a solo artist and as a member of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows. Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons' highest-charting single was "Hit & Run" from June 1979, which peaked at #12; Jo Jo Zep's "Taxi Mary" peaked at No. 11 in September 1982;

Camilleri has also produced records for The Sports, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, Paul Kelly & the Dots, The Black Sorrows, Renée Geyer, and Ross Wilson.

The Black Sorrows' Saint Georges Road (2021) represented Camilleri's 50th career release.

Biography Early years Joe Camilleri was born the third of ten children in Malta in 1948. The family migrated to Australia when he was two. Camilleri grew up in Port Melbourne and listened to rock music on the radio. In 1968, lead singer for the band, Broderick Smith had been conscripted for National Service during the Vietnam War. As a member of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons, Camilleri was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2007.

Production and session work Beginning in the late 1970s, Camilleri also produced recordings for other artists including The Sports, Paul Kelly & the Dots, Renée Geyer, and Ross Wilson. Label: Head Records (HEAD114) Format: CD, digital download

Released: May 2013 Label: Joe Camilleri Format: streaming, digital download

Singles +List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Chart positions AUS "Nosey Parker" (as Joey Vincent) 1980 — "Celebrate (This Must Be the Day)" 1986 — "Angel Dove" 1989 129 "All Saints Hotel" 1995 166 "A Little Love" (with The Black Sorrows and Darlinghurst) 2023 —

Chronological list of albums The Black Sorrows' Saint Georges Road (2021) represented Camilleri's 50th career release (including compilations, mini-albums/EPs, and live albums). 2007 Joe Camilleri (as part of Jo Jo Zep) ARIA Hall of Fame Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to honour the lifetime achievements of some of Australia's greatest songwriters. 2024 Himself Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame Mo Awards The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Joe Camilleri won one award in that time. (wins only) 1990 Joe Camilleri Rock Performer of the Year

Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. 2020 Rosary of Tears (as Joey Vincent's Bakelite Radio) Best Blues Album