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Born on March 21, 1940, Chip Taylor was from Yonkers, New York, United States. Chip Taylor was listed as a songwriter, singer and singer-songwriter. Death is recorded on March 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Schooling on record includes Archbishop Stepinac High School and University of Hartford. Credited works include Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning.
My Take
You may not know Chip Taylor's name, but you certainly know "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning" — and writing either would justify a career. The Yonkers songwriter, brother of actor Jon Voight, was the rare craftsman content to let the songs outlive their author rather than chase the spotlight himself. He passed in 2026, but those melodies are still covered around the world, which is the highest compliment a songwriter can receive. I have nothing but respect for a writer whose work has quietly become part of everyone's musical memory.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chip Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- チップ・テイラー
- Reading
- ちっぷ・ていらー
- Born
- March 21, 1940 – March 23, 2026
- Origin
- Yonkers, New York, United States
- Occupation
- songwriter / singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Archbishop Stepinac High School
- University
- University of Hartford
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Wild Thing |
| Notable work | Angel of the Morning |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip%20Taylor
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q962604
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chip Taylor born?
Chip Taylor was born on March 21, 1940.
When did Chip Taylor die?
Chip Taylor died on March 23, 2026, aged 86.
Where was Chip Taylor from?
Chip Taylor was from Yonkers, New York, United States.
What did Chip Taylor do?
Chip Taylor worked as songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer.
Where did Chip Taylor study?
Chip Taylor attended University of Hartford.
What was Chip Taylor known for?
Chip Taylor's notable works include Wild Thing, Angel of the Morning.
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