Joseph Arrington Jr., known professionally as Joe Tex, was an American singer and musician who gained success in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a key pioneer of Southern soul music, known for his unique blend of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues. Tex was famous for his energetic live performances and his distinctive spoken-word raps or monologues within his songs. His most famous hits include 'Hold What You've Got,' 'Skinny Legs and All,' and the funk classic 'I Gotcha.'