Background
Welz, Joey W. was born on March 17, 1940 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph Wilbur and Melba (Wilson) Welzant.
musician songwriter record producer
Welz, Joey W. was born on March 17, 1940 in Baltimore. Son of Joseph Wilbur and Melba (Wilson) Welzant.
Bachelor in audio, Fort Momouth Electronics School, New Jersey, 1960; degree in broadcasting, Harford College, 1978.
President A&R, Canada American Records, New York, 1966-1970;
president A&R, Palmer Records, Detroit, 1971-1973;
president A&R, Music City Records, Nashville, 1974-1981;
president A&R, Caprice Records, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, since 1982. President Caprice International Records, 1984, Canadian American Records, 1989. President/owner Rock Mill Recording Studios, Lititz, Pennsylvania, 1990.
President Welz, Ursula, BMI, Comettale. Featured pianist Bill Haley and the Comets, 1960's, 70's 80's.
With United States Army, 1959-1962. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (president), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Gold Charter member).
Children: Tina, Terry.