Morgan Taylor (songwriter)
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]
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] |
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
- Genzlinger, Neil (August 25, 2022). "Morgan Taylor, Inventive Children's Performer, Dies at 52". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- "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.
- "Gustafer Yellowgold". Grammy Awards. Retrieved October 1, 2022.