James “J.T.” Taylor

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James “J.T.” Taylor Wiki Biography

James Taylor was born on 16 August 1953, in Laurens, South Carolina USA, and is an actor and singer, best known for being part of the R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang as their lead singer. He’s helped them release several successful albums, but all of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is James “J.T.” Taylor? As of mid-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $6 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry which began in the late ‘70s. He also tried his hand at a solo career, releasing various singles and album. As he continues with his various endeavors, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.

James was very involved in music from an early age, and joined his first band at the age of 13. Later in his life, he worked as a schoolteacher, and as an amateur singer performing in nightclubs. In 1978, he joined Kool & the Gang and would become the band’s lead singer the following year.

They released the album “Ladies’ Night” which would become a platinum seller, and help the band propell into the mainstream, focusing on a mix of funk and R&B. The album’s success helped Taylor’s net worth, and releasing several top 10 singles – including “Too Hot” and “Ladies’ Night” – helped solidify his status as the frontman of the group. They would continue to release successful albums including “Celebration” in 1980, also certified platinum, and marked their first number one hit with “Celebration”. They continued to make hits that became popular internationally, including “Get Down on It” and “Joanna”. In 1984, they released the album “Emergency”, and it had four Top 20 hits including “Cherish”. Taylor’s net worth was rising!.

In 1988, James left Kool & the Gang on good terms, to try his hand at a solo career. The following year, he released his first solo album entitled “Master of the Game” which included several hits.

He had a duet with Regina Belle in “All I Want Is Forever”, and the song “The Promised Land” became part of the soundtrack for “Ghostbusters 2”. Three years later, he released his second solo album – “Feel The Need” – which had several hits, including “Heart to Heart” which is a duet with Stephanie Mills. In 1993, he released the album “Baby I’m Back”, and his latest album would come seven years later entitled “A Brand New Me”.

Prior to the release of his fourth solo album, Taylor briefly reunited with Kool & The Gang to release the album “State of Affairs”, which received positive reviews from critics. but it wasn’t as commercially successful as their initial projects. He also tried his hand at acting and appeared in the film “The Mambo Kings”, and became a part of the long-running Broadway production “Raisin”.

His net worth continued to increase thanks to these opportunities.

For his personal life, it is known that James is married to Starleana Young, and they have a son. His family was featured on his album “A Brand New Me”. He also posts regularly on his social media accounts.

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James “J.T.” Taylor Quick Info

Full Name James “J.T.” Taylor
Net Worth $6 Million
Date Of Birth August 16, 1953
Place Of Birth Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Profession Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Education Milton Academy
Nationality American
Spouse Starleana Young
Nicknames J.T. Taylor , Taylor, James “J.T.”
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JTTaylorTheVoice
Twitter https://twitter.com/jttaylorsvoice
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0852486/
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/james-jt-taylor-mn0000112259
Music Groups Kool & the Gang, Band Aid (1984)
Movies The Mambo Kings

James “J.T.” Taylor Important Facts

  • He and Kool & the Gang were inducted into the 2015 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Performance Arts Category.

James “J.T.” Taylor Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Strictly Come Dancing 2014-2016 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Mike & Mike 2013-2016 TV Series writer – 23 episodes Soundtrack
Office Christmas Party 2016 writer: “Joanna” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014-2016 TV Series writer – 4 episodes Soundtrack
Trolls 2016 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Who’s Doing the Dishes? 2016 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Mr. Robot 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Game of Silence 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Britain’s Got More Talent 2016 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
The Nice Guys 2016 writer: “GET DOWN ON IT” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The Simpsons 1994-2016 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
Everybody Wants Some!! 2016 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Warren Taylor Soundtrack
American Crime Story 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Ted 2 2015 writer: “Celebration” Soundtrack
Britain’s Got Talent 2015 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Bis 2015 “Celebration” Soundtrack
Intresseklubben 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Tammy 2014 writer: “Get Down on It” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The Footy Show 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Harry Hill Movie 2013 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Wreck-It Ralph 2012 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Kinect Sports: Season Two 2011 Video Game writer: “Get Down On It” – as james Taylor Soundtrack
The Power of Two 2011 Documentary writer: “Celebration” – as James Warren Taylor Soundtrack
Camping paradis 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Cilada.com 2011 writer: “Celebration” Soundtrack
Parks and Recreation 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Happy Endings 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dance Paradise 2010/II Video Game writer: “Celebration”, “Ladies Night” – as J. Taylor Soundtrack
Eat Pray Love 2010 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
United States of Tara 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
EastEnders 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Live from Studio Five 2010 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Peep Show 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Firm 2009 writer: “Celebration” – as James Warren Taylor Soundtrack
Funny People 2009 writer: “Joanna” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
America’s Got Talent 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past 2009 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary 2009 Documentary writer: “Celebration” – as James Warren Taylor Soundtrack
17 Again 2009 writer: “Cherish” – as James Warren Taylor Soundtrack
Dancing on Ice 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Beethoven’s Big Break 2008 Video writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Everybody Hates Chris 2005-2008 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
American Swing 2008 Documentary writer: “Ladies Night” – as Taylor Soundtrack
What Happens in Vegas 2008 writer: “Get Down on It” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Made of Honor 2008 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Charlie Wilson’s War 2007 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
This Christmas 2007 writer: “Get Down on It” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Esti showder 2007 TV Series writer – 3 episodes Soundtrack
Gilmore Girls 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mr. Bean’s Holiday 2007 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Prête-moi ta main 2006 writer: “Take My Heart You Can Have It If You Want It” – as J. Taylor Soundtrack
30 Rock 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Australian Idol 2004-2006 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Gridiron Gang 2006 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Littleman 2006 writer: “Celebration” – as James Warren “J.T.” Taylor Soundtrack
Idol – Jakten på en superstjerne 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Science of Sleep 2006 writer: “Steppin’ Out” – as James W. Taylor Soundtrack
Bang Bang Orangutang 2005 writer: “Get Down on It” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Idool 2004 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Shark Tale 2004 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Cesko hledá SuperStar 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Idols! 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Deutschland sucht den Superstar 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen 2004 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 1996-2003 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
GMTV 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Karaoke Revolution 2003 Video Game as James Taylor, “Ladies Night” Soundtrack
Pop Idol 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Liquid Assets 2003 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Malcolm in the Middle 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
American Idol 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
View from the Top 2003 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Idol 2003 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
I Love the ’80s 2002 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002 Video Game writer: “Summer Madness” – as A. Taylor Soundtrack
Undercover Brother 2002 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
24 2002 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Just Can’t Get Enough 2002 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Abandon 2002 writer: “Get Down On It” Soundtrack
Bring It On 2001 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Legally Blonde 2001 writer: “Get Down on It” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Samantha Mumba and Aaron Carter in Concert 2001 TV Special writer: “Baby Come On Over” Soundtrack
Little Nicky 2000 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The West Wing 2000 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Me, Myself & Irene 2000 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The ’70s 2000 TV Movie writer: “Celebration” – uncredited Soundtrack
The Hurricane 1999 writer: “Get Down on It” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The Match 1999 writer: “Celebration” – as James Warren Taylor Soundtrack
Muppets from Space 1999 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
200 Cigarettes 1999 as James Taylor, “Ladies Night”, “Get Down on It” Soundtrack
Ivory Tower 1998 writer: “Celebration” – as J. Taylor Soundtrack
The Wedding Singer 1998 writer: “Ladies Night” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Good Burger 1997 as James Taylor, “Celebration” Soundtrack
Nothing to Lose 1997 writer: “Not Tonight Remix” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Men in Black 1997 writer: “We Just Wanna Party with You” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Out to Sea 1997 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
B*A*P*S 1997 writer: “Get Down On It” 1984 – as Taylor Soundtrack
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate 1996 writer: “It’s Ladies Night At Chocolate City” – as J. Taylor Soundtrack
Sounds of the Eighties 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
MTV Star Trax 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Nick of Time 1995 writer: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
The Nanny 1995 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mickey’s Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World 1995 Video lyrics: “Celebration” – as James Taylor / music: “Celebration” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Mystery Science Theater 3000 1992-1993 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
What’s Up Doc? 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Sjans 1992 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Quantum Leap 1991 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Punky Brewster 1987 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Die Wicherts von nebenan 1986 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Jumpin’ Jack Flash 1986 writer: “Misled” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Ruthless People 1986 writer: “Dance Champion” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Barrow Gang BC 1985 writer: “Cherish” – as James Taylor Soundtrack
Emu’s All Live Pink Windmill Show 1984 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Mike’s Murder 1984 writer: “Get Down on It” Soundtrack
The Pirate Movie 1982 writer: “Stand Up and Sing” Soundtrack
Solid Gold 1982 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
WKRP in Cincinnati 1981-1982 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Price Is Right 1981 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
New American Bandstand 1965 1980 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Ringo Starr: Photographer 2015 Documentary short sound mixer Sound Department
The Def, Dumb and the Blind 2009 Short sound editor Sound Department
The Mambo Kings 1992 Frankie Suarez – The Mambo Kings Band Actor
Hangin’ with the Homeboys 1991 stand-in Miscellaneous
Top Ten 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Soul Train 1990-1993 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1990 TV Series Himself Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1987 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 12th Annual American Music Awards 1985 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
Saturday Night Live 1984 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
New American Bandstand 1965 1980-1981 TV Series Himself Self
Kids Are People, Too 1980 TV Series Himself Self
New York, New York 1980 TV Series Himself – Musician Self