Gospel Music Hall of Famer and music executive Joe Moscheo — who sang with Elvis Presley as a member of gospel group The Imperials — died Monday, January 11, 2016 at age 78.
Joe Moscheo is listed in the credits for the following albums:
| Year | Artist | Album | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Imperials | Believe It | Vocals |
| 1971 | Imperials | Time to Get It Together | Vocals |
| 1973 | Imperials | Live | Vocals |
| 1973 | Nancy Honeytree | Honeytree | Producer |
| 1976 | Amplified Version | Whatcha Gonna Do? | Producer |
| 1981 | Nancy Honeytree | Growing Up: Honeytree's Best | Producer |
Joe Moscheo's career began began in 1964 as a singer, keyboard player and arranger for The Imperials. The group worked with Elvis Presley in the recording studio on several sessions in the mid-'60s. In 1969, Presley invited them to be his backup vocal group at his residency in Las Vegas.
His career had many more notable chapters after his time with Presley and The Imperials. In 1978 he joined BMI and served as vice president of special projects, staying with the company for 16 years. His career also included time as president/board member of the Gospel Music Association, the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and the W.O. Smith/Nashville Community Music School.
Mr. Moscheo was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and had previously been inducted as a member of The Imperials.
