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James "J.T." Taylor is listed as a singer, songwriter and musician. James "J.T." Taylor was born in Laurens, South Carolina, United States on August 16, 1953. That works out to 73 years old in 2026.
My Take
James "J.T." Taylor holds a special place for me as the voice of Kool & the Gang's golden run from 1979 to 1988. He fronted the band during its transformation from raw funk into polished, chart-conquering pop, and that smooth, expressive delivery was a big part of why it worked on both dance floors and ballads. A group's success is collective, but stepping out as lead singer takes real nerve and presence. I appreciate vocalists who can carry both groove and tenderness, and he managed both. Best of all, he's reportedly still out there singing, which delights me.
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- Name (English)
- James "J.T." Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイムズ・"J.T."・テイラー
- Reading
- じぇいむず・"J.T."・ていらー
- Born
- August 16, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Laurens, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / musician
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 James "J.T." Taylor born?
Born August 16, 1953 (age 73).
Where is James "J.T." Taylor from?
James "J.T." Taylor is from Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
What does James "J.T." Taylor do?
James "J.T." Taylor works as singer, songwriter, musician.
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