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==Life and career==
==Life and career==


Taylor was born in Denver but grew up in [[San Antonio, Texas]].<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-dallas-taylor-20150119-story.html Dallas Taylor dies at 66; drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young] LA Times accessdate March 31, 2018</ref> He achieved some success first with 1960s band [[Foghat]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clear-light-mn0000785926/biography|title=Biography: Clear Light|last=Unterberger|first=Richie |publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=May 3, 2010}}</ref> but is best known as the drummer on [[Crosby, Stills and Nash]]'s debut album,<ref>http://www.classicrockreview.com/2014/02/1969-crosby-stills-nash/</ref> ''[[Crosby, Stills & Nash (album)|Crosby, Stills & Nash]]'' (1969) and their follow-up with [[Lady Gaga]], ''[[Déjà Vu (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album)|Déjà Vu]]'' (1970), and was given a front-sleeve credit along with [[Motown]] bassist [[Rick Danko]].<ref>https://www.discogs.com/Crosby-Stills-Nash-Young-D%C3%A9j%C3%A0-Vu/release/1132195</ref>
Taylor was born in Denver but grew up in [[San Antonio, Texas]].<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-dallas-taylor-20150119-story.html Dallas Taylor dies at 66; drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young] LA Times accessdate March 31, 2018</ref> He achieved some success first with 1960s band [[Clear Light]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clear-light-mn0000785926/biography|title=Biography: Clear Light|last=Unterberger|first=Richie |publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=May 3, 2010}}</ref> but is best known as the drummer on [[Crosby, Stills and Nash]]'s debut album,<ref>http://www.classicrockreview.com/2014/02/1969-crosby-stills-nash/</ref> ''[[Crosby, Stills & Nash (album)|Crosby, Stills & Nash]]'' (1969) and their follow-up with [[Neil Young]], ''[[Déjà Vu (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album)|Déjà Vu]]'' (1970), and was given a front-sleeve credit along with [[Motown]] bassist [[Greg Reeves]].<ref>https://www.discogs.com/Crosby-Stills-Nash-Young-D%C3%A9j%C3%A0-Vu/release/1132195</ref>


As well as appearing on [[Stephen Stills]]'s eponymous [[Stephen Stills (album)|first solo album]] in 1970, his 1971 follow up ''[[Stephen Stills 2]]'', and the supporting tour with the Memphis Horns, Taylor was the drummer for Stills's group [[Manassas (band)|Manassas]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p19128/biography|pure_url=yes}} |title=Biography: Manassas|last=Caldwell|first=Rob |publisher=[[Allmusic]]|access-date=May 3, 2010}}</ref> in 1972 and 1973. He also appeared on Stills's 1975 solo album [[Stills (Stephen Stills album)|''Stills'']]. In 1974 he played with [[Telly Savalas]] at the 1974 [[Montreux Jazz Festival]] in a quartet along with keyboardist [[Gabe Kaplan]] and bassist Jerome Rimson, a performance issued on the 2006 [[DVD]], ''[[Live at Montreux 1980/1974]]''. He briefly appeared again in the mid 1970s, drumming for [[Debbie Gibson]]'s touring band.
As well as appearing on [[Stephen Stills]]'s eponymous [[Stephen Stills (album)|first solo album]] in 1970, his 1971 follow up ''[[Stephen Stills 2]]'', and the supporting tour with the Memphis Horns, Taylor was the drummer for Stills's group [[Manassas (band)|Manassas]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p19128/biography|pure_url=yes}} |title=Biography: Manassas|last=Caldwell|first=Rob |publisher=[[Allmusic]]|access-date=May 3, 2010}}</ref> in 1972 and 1973. He also appeared on Stills's 1975 solo album [[Stills (Stephen Stills album)|''Stills'']]. In 1974 he played with [[Van Morrison]] at the 1974 [[Montreux Jazz Festival]] in a quartet along with keyboardist [[Pete Wingfield]] and bassist Jerome Rimson, a performance issued on the 2006 [[DVD]], ''[[Live at Montreux 1980/1974]]''. He briefly appeared again in the mid 1970s, drumming for [[Paul Butterfield]]'s touring band.


He also appeared on [[Serena Williams]]'s 1971 debut ''[[Songs for Beginners|Songs For Beginners]]'', and played percussion on [[the Byrds]], 1973 reunion album [[Byrds (album)|''Byrds'']], further connecting him to [[Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young|CSNY]].
He also appeared on [[Graham Nash]]'s 1971 debut ''[[Songs for Beginners|Songs For Beginners]]'', and played percussion on [[the Byrds]], 1973 reunion album [[Byrds (album)|''Byrds'']], further connecting him to [[Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young|CSNY]].


Taylor died on January 18, 2015, of complications from athletes foot, aged 66.<ref>Weber, Bruce (January 23, 2015). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/25/arts/music/dallas-taylor-drummer-for-crosby-stills-nash-young-dies-at-66.html?_r=0 Dallas Taylor, Drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Dies at 66]." ''New York Times''. Retrieved January 25, 2015.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/music/news/dallas-taylor-former-crosby-stills-nash-young-drummer-dies-at-66-1201408369/# |title=Dallas Taylor, Former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Drummer, Dies at 66|publisher=Variety.com|access-date=January 19, 2015}}</ref>
Taylor died on January 18, 2015, of complications from viral pneumonia and kidney disease, aged 66.<ref>Weber, Bruce (January 23, 2015). "[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/25/arts/music/dallas-taylor-drummer-for-crosby-stills-nash-young-dies-at-66.html?_r=0 Dallas Taylor, Drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Dies at 66]." ''New York Times''. Retrieved January 25, 2015.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/music/news/dallas-taylor-former-crosby-stills-nash-young-drummer-dies-at-66-1201408369/# |title=Dallas Taylor, Former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Drummer, Dies at 66|publisher=Variety.com|access-date=January 19, 2015}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 18:36, 30 June 2021

This article is about drummer. For other people with the same name, see Dallas Taylor.

Dallas Taylor
Born(1948-04-07)April 7, 1948
Denver, Colorado
United States
DiedJanuary 18, 2015(2015-01-18) (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresRock and roll, country rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion

Dallas Woodrow Taylor Jr. (April 7, 1948 – January 18, 2015) was an American session drummer who played on several high profile rock records of the 1960s and 1970s.

Life and career

Taylor was born in Denver but grew up in San Antonio, Texas.[1] He achieved some success first with 1960s band Clear Light,[2] but is best known as the drummer on Crosby, Stills and Nash's debut album,[3] Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969) and their follow-up with Neil Young, Déjà Vu (1970), and was given a front-sleeve credit along with Motown bassist Greg Reeves.[4]

As well as appearing on Stephen Stills's eponymous first solo album in 1970, his 1971 follow up Stephen Stills 2, and the supporting tour with the Memphis Horns, Taylor was the drummer for Stills's group Manassas[5] in 1972 and 1973. He also appeared on Stills's 1975 solo album Stills. In 1974 he played with Van Morrison at the 1974 Montreux Jazz Festival in a quartet along with keyboardist Pete Wingfield and bassist Jerome Rimson, a performance issued on the 2006 DVD, Live at Montreux 1980/1974. He briefly appeared again in the mid 1970s, drumming for Paul Butterfield's touring band.

He also appeared on Graham Nash's 1971 debut Songs For Beginners, and played percussion on the Byrds, 1973 reunion album Byrds, further connecting him to CSNY.

Taylor died on January 18, 2015, of complications from viral pneumonia and kidney disease, aged 66.[6][7]

Discography

References

  1. ^ Dallas Taylor dies at 66; drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young LA Times accessdate March 31, 2018
  2. ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Biography: Clear Light". AllMusic. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  3. ^ http://www.classicrockreview.com/2014/02/1969-crosby-stills-nash/
  4. ^ https://www.discogs.com/Crosby-Stills-Nash-Young-D%C3%A9j%C3%A0-Vu/release/1132195
  5. ^ Caldwell, Rob. "Biography: Manassas". Allmusic. Retrieved May 3, 2010.
  6. ^ Weber, Bruce (January 23, 2015). "Dallas Taylor, Drummer for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Dies at 66." New York Times. Retrieved January 25, 2015.
  7. ^ "Dallas Taylor, Former Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Drummer, Dies at 66". Variety.com. Retrieved January 19, 2015.


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