About Morgan Taylor
Lived 1969 – 2022 (aged 52). Morgan Taylor was an American singer-songwriter, engineer, songwriter, audio engineer, radio personality and illustrator.
Biography Taylor was born in Kettering, Ohio, the son of Elizabeth Young and Gordon Taylor. He attended Kettering High School. Taylor attended college, but left without earning a degree. He moved to New York in 1999.
Taylor worked as a sound engineer. In 2004, he married Rachel Loshak; they have two children, Harvey and Ridley. In the same year, Taylor created the character Gustafer Yellowgold. He had his own radio program on the AM radio station WKNY.
Taylor was nominated for two Grammy Awards in the category Best Children's Album. His first nomination was for the song "Dark Pie Concerns" at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. His second nomination was for the song "Brighter Side" at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Taylor died of sepsis in August 2022 at a hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio, at the age of 52.
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Who was Morgan Taylor?
American illustrator and songwriter (1969–2022)
When was Morgan Taylor born?
Morgan Taylor was born on 5 September 1969 in Kettering, Ohio.
When did Morgan Taylor die?
Morgan Taylor died on 11 August 2022 in Miamisburg.
What was Morgan Taylor's occupation?
Morgan Taylor was a singer-songwriter, engineer, songwriter, audio engineer, radio personality and illustrator.
What nationality was Morgan Taylor?
Morgan Taylor was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Morgan Taylor (songwriter)
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