Chip Taylor, Songwriter of Wild Thing, Passes Away

Chip Taylor, Songwriter of Wild Thing, Passes Away

1:30 Mar 26, 2026
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Chip Taylor, songwriter of the iconic Wild Thing, has passed away at 86. Known for his work with the Troggs and his influence on rock music, Taylor also wrote for artists like Juice Newton and Willie Nelson. He took a break from music to gamble professionally but returned in the 2000s, releasing his final album last year. Taylor is survived by his children and grandchildren. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a7d2444a381146b
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