Joey DeFrancesco

Joey DeFrancesco is a co-founder of the United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), a group advocating for fair treatment and better working conditions for musicians. With a background in the music industry, DeFrancesco has been a vocal proponent of providing artists with essential benefits, such as healthcare, particularly for those in the early stages of their careers. His activism highlights the ongoing struggles within the music industry regarding artist remuneration and labor rights.