Joe Wilder was born in Atlanta with percussive talent acknowledged early in his semi pro to Pro career starting in Atlanta Ga. Since then he has played al around the world in such as S.E. Asia: in Seoul Korea, Tokyo Japan and Philippines and other music hot spots in Central Europe: from Frankfurt, Germany, Paris France, to London.

Joe started playing drums as a Gospel drummer at his local church at the age of 4 and quickly caught the eye of Jazz great Marin A. Pryor. Marvin begin instructing Joe before high school and also became his mentor which greatly influenced his perspective and approach to music. Joe also accounts his influence to other mentors and music producers in the Metro Atlanta music scene.