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Born on March 21, 1940, Chip Taylor is from Yonkers, New York, United States. Chip Taylor is listed as a songwriter, singer and singer-songwriter. That works out to 86 years old in 2026. 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.
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 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Yonkers, New York, United States
- Occupation
- songwriter / singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / composer
2. Background
- High school
- Archbishop Stepinac High School
- University
- University of Hartford
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2026-06-17
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?
Born March 21, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Chip Taylor from?
Chip Taylor is from Yonkers, New York, United States.
What does Chip Taylor do?
Chip Taylor works as songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, record producer, composer.
What is Chip Taylor known for?
Notable works include Wild Thing, Angel of the Morning.
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