Joe Camel
Joe Camel first appeared in the U.S in 1988, in materials created for the 75th anniversary of the Camel brand by Trone Advertising. Trone is a mid-size agency in Greensboro, N.C., that Reynolds used on various advertising and promotional projects.
Joe Comfort
A native of Los Angeles, Joe Comfort was taught trombone first by his father. He was self-taught on double bass. In the 1940s he was a bass player in the Lionel Hampton band and worked with Nat King Cole into the 1950s. He worked separately with Cole's guitarist, Oscar Moore. Beginning in the 1950s, he was a studio musician who recorded soundtracks and pop music with Nelson Riddle.