From Joe's website:
Joe Stead began singing folk songs in the 1950's.

Referred to as a legend by some he is certainly a folklorist of some repute on numerous aspects of folklore. He has met and sung with Paul Robeson and Pete Seeger.

He was recently invited to sing in Chile in South America at the First Valparaiso Festival of the Sea. Together with Kimber's Men he appears frequently at festivals all over Great Britain.

Professional performer since 1966.

Owner of Greenwich Village Records and Sweet Folk All Recordings, 1973 -1989.

Folk Agent, 1972 - 1986.

Specialty workshops and lectures. 'The Life and times of Paul Robeson' and 'Valparaiso round the Horn'.