James Taylor | |
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Taylor in April 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Vernon Taylor |
| Born | March 12, 1948 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Origin | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Genres | Folk rock, rock, pop, soft rock, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1966–present |
| Labels | Apple, Capitol, EMI, Warner Bros., Columbia, SME, Hear Music |
| Website | www |
James Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter. He is popular for his songs "Fire and Rain", "You've Got a Friend", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)". Taylor is a Democrat. He attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Obama's re-election. Taylor performed during Obama's second inauguration.