Chip Taylor, the American singer and songwriter known for writing “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” died on March 23, 2026, at age 86.
Born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, New York, on March 21, 1940, he performed professionally as Chip Taylor and worked in country and pop music from the 1960s until 2026.
James Wesley Voight (March 21, 1940 – March 23, 2026), known professionally as Chip Taylor, was an American songwriter and singer noted for writing “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing”.