Chip Taylor

American songwriter
Person human Q962604
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Chip Taylor

Summary

Chip Taylor is a human[1]. Born in Yonkers[2], he… he was born on March 21, 1940[3]. He died on March 23, 2026[4]. He worked as a songwriter[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,010 views/month, #6,420 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yonkers[2], Chip Taylor…
  • Chip Taylor was born on March 21, 1940[3].
  • Chip Taylor died on March 23, 2026[4].
  • Chip Taylor's father was Elmer Voight[10].
  • Chip Taylor's mother was Barbara Kamp[11].
  • Chip Taylor held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Chip Taylor's professions included songwriter[5].
  • Chip Taylor's professions included singer[6].
  • Chip Taylor worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
  • Chip Taylor worked as a record producer[8].
  • Chip Taylor's education included a stint at University of Hartford[13].
  • Chip Taylor's education included a stint at Archbishop Stepinac High School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Chip Taylor is Wild Thing[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Chip Taylor is Angel of the Morning[16].
  • Chip Taylor was a member of Just Us[17].
  • Chip Taylor is recorded as male[18].
  • Chip Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Chip Taylor's genre is country music[20].
  • Chip Taylor's genre is pop music[21].
  • Chip Taylor's record label is recorded as Buddah Records[22].
  • Chip Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Chip Taylor[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Chip Taylor's family name is recorded as Voight[25].
  • Chip Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[26].
  • Chip Taylor's given name is recorded as James[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chip Taylor's place of birth was Yonkers[2]. He was born on March 21, 1940[3]. His father was Elmer Voight[10]. His mother was Barbara Kamp[11].

Education

Educated at University of Hartford[13], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1957[30] and Archbishop Stepinac High School[14], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1948[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Wild Thing[15], a single[34] and Angel of the Morning[16], a musical work/composition[35].

Death and Burial

Chip Taylor died on March 23, 2026[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24].

Why It Matters

Chip Taylor ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,010 views/month, #6,420 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Chip Taylor born?

Born in Yonkers[2], Chip Taylor…

Who were Chip Taylor's parents?

Chip Taylor's father was Elmer Voight[10]. Chip Taylor's mother was Barbara Kamp[11].

What did Chip Taylor do for work?

Chip Taylor worked as songwriter[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], and record producer[8].

Where did Chip Taylor go to school?

Chip Taylor was educated at University of Hartford[13] and Archbishop Stepinac High School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . books.google.fr. books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . hollywoodreporter.com. hollywoodreporter.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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