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James Taylor | |
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![]() Taylor in April 2011 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | James Vernon Taylor |
Born | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | March 12, 1948
Origin | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
Genres | Folk rock, rock, pop, soft rock, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica[1] |
Years active | 1966–present |
Labels | Apple, Capitol, EMI, Warner Bros., Columbia, SME, Hear Music |
Associated acts | Carole King, Carly Simon, Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh, Joni Mitchell, J.D. Souther, Stevie Wonder, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, David Crosby, Don Henley |
Website | www |
James Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. He is popular for his songs "Fire and Rain", "You've Got a Friend", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)". Taylor is a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama's re-election.[2] Taylor even performed during Obama's second inauguration.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "James Taylor Vinyl Records: Buy & Sell James Taylor CDs LPs Albums; Discography & Bio". Prex.com. 1948-03-12. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
- ↑ Tran, Vivyan (September 7, 2012). "Celebrities spotted at the Democratic National Convention". Politico.
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