Johnnie Taylor

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Lifespan:
May 5, 1937 - May 31, 2000, he died aged 63 and was American.
Birthname:
Johnnie Harrison Taylor.
Snapshot:
An Artist with 84 releases, a member of 2 groups, and credited twice on others' music. 2 collaborations.

Biography

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Johnnie Taylor (May 5, 1937 - May 31, 2000) was an American vocalist in a wide variety of genres, from gospel, blues and soul to pop, doo-wop and disco.

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Genres

Blues, Soul, Funk, Traditional R&B, Christian & Gospel, Disco. Vote on Genres

Discography

124 releases – 84 under his own name, 38 in other groups and 2 credits on others' music Edit
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  • Johnnie Taylor had his biggest hit with "Disco Lady" in 1975 - which sold 2 million copies and was reportedly the first single to be certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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