Joe Moscheo was a prominent figure in the music industry, particularly known for his contributions to gospel music. Born in 1937 to Italian immigrants in Albany, New York, Moscheo embarked on his musical journey in 1960 with The Harmoneers, later joining The Prophets. In 1964, he became a member of The Imperials, serving as a singer, keyboard player, and arranger. During his time with The Imperials, the group performed with Elvis Presley in Las Vegas from 1969 to 1972 and appeared on several of his recordings.

Moscheo's career extended beyond performing; he was a songwriter, manager, producer, and author. He wrote "The Gospel Side of Elvis" and produced the PBS documentary "He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley." The Imperials, under his influence, became the first interracial gospel group in 1972 and won their first Gospel Music Association award in 1969.

In 1978, Moscheo transitioned to an executive role at BMI, where he served as Vice President of Special Projects for 16 years. He was also involved with the Nashville chapter of the Recording Academy and later formed his own management company, working with artists like BeBe & CeCe Winans and Michael English.

Moscheo was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame twice, first as a member of The Imperials in 1998 and then individually in 2007. Despite retiring in 2014, he continued to make appearances related to his work with Elvis and The Imperials. He passed away on January 11, 2016, at the age of 78, after battling a degenerative neurological disease. His legacy in gospel music and his contributions to the industry are remembered and celebrated.