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James "J.T." Warren Taylor (born August 16, 1953) is an American singer who achieved fame as the lead singer of Kool & the Gang between 1979 and 1988. Taylor joined Kool & the Gang in 1979 and remained with the group for nine years.
Learn about the life and career of James "J.T." Taylor, the lead singer and songwriter of Kool & The Gang, who wrote hits like "Celebration" and "Jungle Boogie". Find out how he started singing, collaborated with other artists, and became a solo star and actor.
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James 'JT' Taylor. Soundtrack: The Nice Guys. JT's vocal talents were discovered at the age of seven while singing in his church choir, rapidly inspiring praise for him throughout his neighborhood. At the age of thirteen, JT formed his first band, gaining New York state recognition with an appearance at the world famous Apollo Theater.
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The lead singer for Kool & the Gang from 1979 to 1988, James "J.T." Taylor presided over the group's commercial -- if not artistic -- peak of the early to mid-'80s, later moving on to a…. Read Full Biography.
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James "J.T." Warren Taylor is an American singer who achieved fame as the lead singer of Kool & the Gang between 1979 and 1988. Taylor joined Kool & the Gang in 1979 and remained with the group...
