He became a media sensation of the 2008 presidential campaign after questioning Senator Barack Obama about his tax policies, but does Joe the Plumber have the "pipes" to become a country music sensation? Singer Aaron Tippin thinks so, but it seems Joe himself isn't as confident.Rumblings of Joe's budding country-music career were first reported by Politico.com, after Tippin met with the Holland, Ohio, native - whose real name is Samuel Wurzelbacher - to form a new partnership that will also include representation from booking agent-management firm The Bobby Roberts Company, and publicist Jim Della Croce of The Press Office.
On Thursday, however, Wurzelbacher told FOX News, "I love country music, and I mean it's pretty much what I listen to from sun-up to sundown. But as far as me being a country music star, I don't know. I don't think people are that deaf-tone out there."
Barack Obamas Top 10 Tunes
The Democratic candidate counts down his top ten tunes.
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 10: will.i.am, 'Yes We Can'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 9: U2, 'City of Blinding Lights'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 8: Aretha Franklin, 'Think'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 7: Frank Sinatra, 'You'd Be So Easy to Love'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 6: Kanye West, 'Touch the Sky'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 5: Nina Simone, 'Sinnerman'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 4: Rolling Stones, 'Gimme Shelter'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 3: Bruce Springsteen, 'I'm On Fire'
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Barack Obama's Top 10 Songs Right Now
No. 2: Marvin Gaye, 'What's Going On'
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Wurzelbacher has received multiple media offers over the past few weeks, including personal appearances and corporate sponsorships. And although (in spite of what Joe himself says) he reportedly can sing and "knocks around on guitar" even Della Croce admits Joe's not an accomplished musician or songwriter.
If the singing career doesn't work out, Joe is also considering a run for Congress, and is getting involved in various charities as a goodwill ambassador, He was also scheduled to appear an event for Senator John McCain late Thursday.
Reader Comments(1 of 9)
Denroberts50at 11-02-2008
I am so sick of hearing about this loser "JOE THE PLUMBER" . He doesn't even have a plumber license for godsakes .
loganloganmattat 11-02-2008
And you know that for a fact? Another demo. talking without facts. Humm, I seem to have heard that about Obama.
backstokerat 11-02-2008
He didn't need one. He was working under a master plumber.
boodlebtlat 11-02-2008
My understanding is that a license is not a requirement in his state.
Siebenat 11-02-2008
the best part of Joe is his questioning Barak about his tax plan when he hasn't paid his taxes "STRANGE" , but that america
TKat 11-02-2008
It's funny someone wrote that he didn't need a license since he was under a master plumber...who also doe's not have a license which is required in his state. Go figure
gmtmrat 11-03-2008
I read the posts and am astonished that those out there without health care, without a good education and who make less than $ 100,000.00 per year really vote Republican. It is amusing for my friends and I to see the people talking about all the points that FOX has fed them, and even though the statements are a) not in their best interests b) not true c) will result in more policies that will fiscally rape them, and put them farther from any reasonable heathcare, they vehmently defend the ideals. It's sad, and to me sort of funny, because the fight against tax cuts for the people @
bobth3monkeyat 11-05-2008
He shouldn't need a license the union tries to control everyone. Union = Unemployed for higher wages.
ldybug5012at 11-02-2008
His 15 minutes of fame will be up when McCain loses the election
loganloganmattat 11-02-2008
No I think we will all remember Joe, the Plumber. In essence, we are all Joe, the Plumbe. We are all going to be sheared by Obama. I truly think our country has reached the lowest of low if Americans vote for Obama. He is like a Snake doctor, sells his wares and moves on to the next location. Wake up Americans, Vote on Tuesday. Vote carefully. Be very careful who you vote for. You might just be in the bread lines with the rest of us.
ckandrus2001at 11-02-2008
No kidding. Lets hope he and Sarah ride off into the sunset together never to be heard from again.
ANYONES GUESSat 11-02-2008
HEY JOE YOU AND MACAIN CAN GO ON THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE WEDNESDAY MORNING
mya7wings7at 11-02-2008
It was commented above "we're all joe the plumber.....Are you saying we all owe back taxes like Joe? Cause I don't....Speak for yourself.
Robert J Aguilarat 11-02-2008
Just another bad pick that McCain did .
barbaraat 11-02-2008
WOW if only thing i had to do is lie a little and make million "hats off to this man" ....As it is said he made himself availible and its cause him to lose his job but hey is gonna make him million.But i am tired of this ats really getting old now wait until wed.. than let see what happens