James Taylor

James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Taylor achieved his major breakthrough in 1970 with the #3 single "Fire and Rain" and had his first #1 hit the following year with "You've Got a Friend", a recording of Carole King's classic song. His 1976 Greatest Hits album was certified Diamond and has sold 12 ... More

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  • Mar 12, 1948 (age 64 years)

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Also known as:

  • Taylor, James,
  • James Vernon Taylor

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Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album Winners

Grammy Award for Best Classical Crossover Album Nominees

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  • 2000
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