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Eric Taylor (September 25, 1949 – March 9, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter from Texas, known for his storytelling style, combining spoken word with anecdotal songs to create a theater-style performance.
Eric Taylor, a relatively unknown Texas singer-songwriter revered by his more celebrated peers for his painterly lyrics and dexterous finger-style guitar playing, died on March 9 in Austin....
About Eric Taylor. A sage musician, a lyrical genius and a master of the guitar. If you’re familiar with the intricate Texas singer/ songwriter jigsaw puzzle, you probably already know a lot about Taylor. If you’re not familiar with Taylor by name, you’ve probably heard his songs performed by people such as Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett.
Mar 15, 2020 · Eric Taylor, an internationally touring Houston, Texas-based singer-songwriter, storyteller and guitarist, died March 9 at the age of 70. Taylor released 10 studio and live albums, while his songs have been recorded by such notable artists as Nanci Griffith (to whom he was formerly married) and Lyle Lovett, on whom he was a major influence.
Eric Taylor was a mentor to Lyle Lovett among others. He was a brilliant wordsmith and looked deep inside the human soul…..and didn’t hesitate to share what he found. Insightful, unapologetic with a dash of curmudgeon thrown in.
Singer/songwriter Eric Taylor is best known for the coterie of musicians who have performed his compositions — including ex-wife Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett, and June Tabor. Although a Georgia native, he landed in Texas in the early ’70s.
Mar 10, 2020 · Eric Taylor 1949-2020. We here at Austin City Limits were saddened to learn of the death of Texan singer/songwriter Eric Taylor on Monday, March 9, after months of ill health. He was 70. Though born in Georgia, Taylor was a key figure in the Texas singer/songwriter scene of the early 1970s.
