Songwriter Chip Taylor Passes Away

On March 25th, songwriter Chip Taylor has passed away at age 86. He died on Monday, March 23rd.

Taylor wrote timeless hits like Angel of the Morning and Wild Thing, his songs, shaped country, and rock music.

Juice Newton's version of Angel of the Morning hit number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981.

He also pinned tracks for Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstat, and Tom Petty.

Taylor came from a notable family.

Born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, New York, in 1940, he was the brother of actor John Voight and uncle to Angelina Jolie.

He started out eyeing a golf career like his dad before turning to music, releasing over 30 albums and earning a Grammy nod.

Train wreck records, his label since 2007, share the news. No cause of death was given.

He leaves behind two children and five grandchildren. His wife of many years died last June.

Fans can honor him by donating to the Metropolitan Golf Association, Caddy Scholarship Fund, supporting young golfers.

Taylor's music keeps inspiring new generations.

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