Johnnie Taylor: Biography, Facts and Career
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Johnnie Harrison Taylor (May 5, 1934 – May 31, 2000) was an American recording artist and songwriter who performed a wide variety of genres, from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco. He was initially successful at Stax Records with the number-one R&B hits "Who's Making Love" (1968), "Jody's Got Your Girl and Gone" (1971) and "I Believe in You (You Believe in Me)" (1973), and reached number one on the US pop charts with "Disco Lady" in 1976. In 2022, Taylor was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
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- Full name: Johnnie Taylor
- Born: 1934-05-05
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q968938
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Who is Johnnie Taylor?
Johnnie Harrison Taylor (May 5, 1934 – May 31, 2000) was an American recording artist and songwriter who performed a wide variety of genres, from blues, rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel to pop, doo-wop, and disco.
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Johnnie Taylor is United States.
When was Johnnie Taylor born?
Johnnie Taylor was born on 1934-05-05.
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