He is a guitarist and singer-songwriter who was a member of the 1970s jazz-funk band Mastermind. He co-wrote their song “Hustle Bus Stop” with band member Geoffrey Williams, but after releasing their sole album Mastermind, they disbanded before making another.
Mastermind recordings
Hustle Bus Stop (Geoffrey Williams/Joe Frye)
Runnin’ Away from Love (Geoffrey Williams/Brian Wilson)
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