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Chip Taylor
About
American songwriter (1940–2026)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Chip Taylor
- Born
- 1940-03-21
- Died
- 2026-03-23
- Occupation
- songwriter / singer / singer-songwriter / record producer / composer / musician
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Yonkers
Relationships
Family
- FatherElmer Voight
- MotherBarbara Kamp
- SiblingBarry Voight
- SiblingJon Voight
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- country music
- pop music
Instruments
- voice
Record labels
- Buddah Records
Notable Works
- Wild Thingsong by The Troggs
- Angel of the Morningoriginal song written and composed by Chip Taylor; first recorded by Evie Sands and released in 1967
Education
- University of Hartford
- Archbishop Stepinac High School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Links & Accounts
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q962604 ↗
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