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Ben Taylor (born Benjamin Simon Taylor on January 22, 1977) is a musician and actor. He is the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon. His sister, Sally Taylor, is also a musician.
On his first released album Famous Among the Barns and his EP #1, Taylor collaborated with friends Adam MacDougall and Larry Ciancia to form The Ben Taylor Band. However, ultimately deciding that this path (which yielded music that Taylor describes as “neo-psychadelic folk funk”) was not his true musical nature, Taylor released a follow-up album by himself that is much more acoustic in nature and more in line with his family roots. That solo effort, Another Run Around the Sun, features background vocals by his sister and mother, and still features drummer-friend Larry Ciancia, and well as Kevin Bacon on bass guitar, and producer.
During 2008 Ben released his third studio album, the wittily titled ‘The Legend of Kung Folk: Part One (The Killing Bite). This time however, Ben reverted his name to ‘Benjamin’, so look for Benjamin Taylor this in the record store :-) An extensive world tour of intimate venue’s followed, with Larry again on percussion, and his old friend (and self declared heterosexual soul mate) and writing partner David Saw on accompanying guitar and vocal duties. Throughout 2010, Ben & David have continued to write, record and release tracks on Ben’s website.
On his first released album Famous Among the Barns and his EP #1, Taylor collaborated with friends Adam MacDougall and Larry Ciancia to form The Ben Taylor Band. However, ultimately deciding that this path (which yielded music that Taylor describes as “neo-psychadelic folk funk”) was not his true musical nature, Taylor released a follow-up album by himself that is much more acoustic in nature and more in line with his family roots. That solo effort, Another Run Around the Sun, features background vocals by his sister and mother, and still features drummer-friend Larry Ciancia, and well as Kevin Bacon on bass guitar, and producer.
During 2008 Ben released his third studio album, the wittily titled ‘The Legend of Kung Folk: Part One (The Killing Bite). This time however, Ben reverted his name to ‘Benjamin’, so look for Benjamin Taylor this in the record store :-) An extensive world tour of intimate venue’s followed, with Larry again on percussion, and his old friend (and self declared heterosexual soul mate) and writing partner David Saw on accompanying guitar and vocal duties. Throughout 2010, Ben & David have continued to write, record and release tracks on Ben’s website.
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chefcarlitos wrote:
lol
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servilla wrote:
hmmm...nice.
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jimmyp41 wrote:
shame he didn't inherit any good looks or musical talent huh? LOL
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rustedempire wrote:
I'm surprised his cover of sensual seduction is hardly listened to.
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iDoubleYou wrote:
happy birthday!!!!! greatings from Amsterdam, Esther and Inge.
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StanLeChinois wrote:
Greetings from Paris /France http://www.myspace.com/stanlechinois
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dagda16 wrote:
not as good as his dad, or mom for that matter, however he's still rockin out quite nicely.
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zz-eon wrote:
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mccallerickson wrote:
I love Ben Taylor. My favorite is "nothing I can do" one of the best original songs I have heard in a long time.
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ianburnip wrote:
Can anyone tell me anything about this guy? does he still speak to his dad? Is he involved politically?
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crispa1970 wrote:
wow. amazing talent. diggin his music. love his dad too.
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loudyloudy wrote:
mmm I think he's got it.
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_liz wrote:
such a pleasant voice.
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matthewgair wrote:
I love Ben Taylor's music....The man is a genius and doesn't need a band or anything other than his guitar and voice to create incredible songs. Check out http://www.last.fm/music/Matthew+Gair
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madijoysmith wrote:
my emotional being is stroked by the accoustic versions, there is a slight chance i might just fall in love.
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harmonylucille wrote:
Oooh... if anyone has photos from that Martha's Vineyard concert, I'd really appreciate copies!!! Thanks.
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harmonylucille wrote:
The show at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs this weekend was amazing - small venue, diverse but appreciative crowd, the powerful combination of Ben and Meridith Sheldon's voices - not to mention the two visits to the stage by Carly Simon. And each the songs was performed in a way unique from the recordings I own... it's one to remember. Thanks, Ben!
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jacko_c167 wrote:
highly underrated. loving 'another run around the sun'.
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