Morgan Taylor | |
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 Taylor in 2017 | |
| Born | Morgan Andrew Taylor
[1] September 5, 1969
Kettering, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 2022 (aged 52)
Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Illustrator, songwriter |
| Spouse |
Rachel Loshak (
m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 [1] [2] |
Morgan Andrew Taylor (September 5, 1969 [2] – August 11, 2022) was an American illustrator and songwriter. [3] He was perhaps best known for his creation of the fictional character Gustafer Yellowgold, which earned two nominations for Grammy Awards in the category Best Children's Album. [1] [4]
Biography
Taylor was born in Kettering, Ohio, the son of Elizabeth Young and Gordon Taylor. [1] He attended Kettering High School. [1] Taylor then attended college, but left without earning a degree. [1] He moved to New York in 1999. [1]
Taylor worked as a sound engineer. [1] In 2004, he married Rachel Loshak; they have two children, Harvey and Ridley. [1] [2] In the same year, Taylor created the fictional character Gustafer Yellowgold. [2] He had his own radio program on the AM radio station WKNY. [1]
Taylor was nominated for two Grammy Awards in the category Best Children's Album. [1] [4] His first nomination was for the song "Dark Pie Concerns" at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. [4] His second nomination was for the song "Brighter Side" at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. [4]
Taylor died in August 2022 of sepsis at a hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio, at the age of 52. [1] [2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Genzlinger, Neil (August 25, 2022). "Morgan Taylor, Inventive Children's Performer, Dies at 52". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Morgan Taylor Obituary (1969-2022)". Dayton Daily News. August 14, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ Barbour, Celia (September 10, 2006). "New Dr. Seuss Reimagines the Musical". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Gustafer Yellowgold". Grammy Awards. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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