For over five decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known. A self-contained unit, the band consist of (from oldest to youngest) Regi on guitar/vocals; Roy on drums/vocals; Joseph on keyboards/vocals; and Victor on bass/vocals. The Wooten Brothers continue to honor their middle brother, Rudy, whose untimely passing in 2010 left the band without their one-man horn section. Since he was a child, Rudy played two saxophones at once, duplicating lines from popular horn bands such as Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Tower of Power, Blood Sweat and Tears, and others.

Sons of military parents, the boy’s early years often meant moving from state to state. Regi, Roy, and Rudy, born in Louisiana and North Carolina, were exposed to music at a very early age. Their parent’s recognized the boy’s interest and supported them by bringing them to concerts. On two different occasions, while dancing in the aisles, both Chubby Checker and James Brown invited the three young Wootens on stage to dance with them. The three brother’s love of music and thirst for the stage had been solidified. Soon after, Joseph was born in Ohio and three years later, Victor was born in Idaho, With the addition of two more brothers, Regi knew that the band was complete and immediately began teaching the youngest two. Later that day, the brothers performed their first show in their front yard.

Individually, the brothers were forced to find alternative musical outlets. Gigs with local bands, recording sessions, small tours, performances at Busch Gardens – The Old Country amusement park, and a few moves to different states ensued. Roy and Victor eventually became founding members of the super-group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones while Joseph joined the Steve Miller Band. All the brothers were able to musically keep busy, but they never lost their thirst and desire to play together as The Wooten Brothers. Now the time has come!

Regi Wooten’s signature guitar style of chording, slapping, tapping and frenzied strumming has earned him world-wide notoriety and comparisons to Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa and Chuck Berry. In recent years, Regi has performed with many artists including the legendary Ginger Baker. Regi, known worldwide as “The Teacher”, currently teaches music in Nashville, TN and has taught many notable musicians. He was teaching his little brothers Joseph and Victor when he himself was only 9 years old. One of his early, but lasting contributions was the composition of his and his brother’s high school Alma Mater.

Roy “Futureman” Wooten, a five-time Grammy Award winner, is best known for his masterful drumming and percussion skills and is a founding member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Roy, a seasoned drum set player, is mostly known for his frenzied, inimitable on-stage performances heightened by his surreal choice of instruments: his trademark inventions “The Drumitar” and “RoyEl” keyboard. He is also a philosopher, researcher, filmmaker, and educator. His impressive solo career and “Black Mozart” projects scan the genres of classical, jazz, soul, gospel, and spoken word.

Joseph Wooten, aka the “Hands of Soul”, has a dizzying list of talents that is impressive even by the Wooten clan’s standards. Currently the keyboardist/vocalist for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted Steve Miller in his “Steve Miller Band” (since 1993), Joseph is also a Grammy nominated songwriter, composer, arranger, motivational speaker, and has been showcased as an amazing vocalist since he was a child. In 2017 he published his book, “It All Matters”. He has collaborated with the likes of Whitney Houston, Kashif,  Kenny G, George Clinton, and when not touring with Miller, leads his own band. Joseph was also a member of “Freedom Sings”, an elite group of hand-picked musicians organized by the First Amendment Center in Washington, D.C. to promote and educate about the First Amendment, and even helps out his little brother as keyboardist, vocalist, and composer for The Victor Wooten Band. Joseph also has a non-profit organization, “I Matter! You Matter!”, that works with young people of all ages, gives scholarships, and provides aid and support to the homeless, Veterans, and first responders.