Sam Taylor (blues musician)

For the saxophonist, see Sam Taylor (saxophonist).
Sam Taylor
Taylor performing at the Port Jefferson American Music Festival, 2006
Background information
Also known asBluzman
Born
Samuel Willis Taylor Jr.

(1934-10-25)October 25, 1934
Mobile, Alabama, United States
DiedJanuary 5, 2009(2009-01-05) (aged 74)
Islandia, New York, United States
GenresRock and roll, pop, jump blues, R&B
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, bandleader, boxer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1959–2009
LabelsCapitol, Brother
Formerly ofJoey Dee and the Starliters

Sam Taylor (October 25, 1934 – January 5, 2009) was an American jump blues musician and songwriter.

Taylor's more popular recordings included "Funny", "Drinking Straight Tequila", and "Voice of the Blues". He variously worked with Joey Dee and the Starliters, Otis Redding, B.T. Express, The Drifters, Big Joe Turner, T-Bone Walker, Sam & Dave, Tracy Nelson, Mother Earth, and The Isley Brothers. Taylor was inducted to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

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