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James "J.T." Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of the R&B/funk band Kool & the Gang. Taylor was born in Laurens, South Carolina, and began singing in church at the age of five. He attended Laurens High School and later studied music at South Carolina State University. Taylor joined Kool & the Gang in 1979 and became the lead singer of the group. He sang lead vocals on the band's biggest hits, including "Celebration," "Cherish," "Jungle Boogie," and "Get Down On It." Taylor left the band in 1988 and pursued a solo career. He released his debut solo album, Master of the Game, in 1989. Taylor has also acted in several films, including The Last Dragon (1985), The Preacher's Wife (1996), and The Fighting Temptations (2003). He has also appeared in television shows, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Jamie Foxx Show. As of 2021, James "J.T." Taylor's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.
| Popular As | James Warren Taylor |
| Occupation | Singer, actor, songwriter |
| Age | 70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | 16 August, 1953 |
| Birthday | 16 August |
| Birthplace | Laurens, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | United States |
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James "J.T." Taylor Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is James "J.T." Taylor's Wife?
His wife is Starleana Young
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| Wife | Starleana Young |
| Sibling | Not Available |
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James "J.T." Taylor Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is James "J.T." Taylor worth at the age of 70 years old? James "J.T." Taylor’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated James "J.T." Taylor's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
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Timeline
In 1996, he briefly reunited with Kool & the Gang, releasing the 1996 album, State of Affairs. Although the album was well received by critics, it was not commercially successful in comparison to Kool & the Gang's releases from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
1993 saw the release of the singer's third solo album, Baby I'm Back, followed by his fourth solo album in 2000 entitled A Brand New Me.
In 1991, Taylor released his second solo album, Feel The Need, which garnered the hits, "Long Hot Summer Night" and "Heart To Heart", a duet with Stephanie Mills.
During the 1990s, Taylor began his acting career in earnest appearing in the 1992 Hollywood film The Mambo Kings, and the long-running Broadway musical, Raisin.
In 1988, Taylor amicably left Kool & the Gang to pursue a solo career and has released four solo albums to date. In 1989, he released his first solo album entitled Master of the Game which produced several hits including the album's first single, "All I Want Is Forever", a duet with Regina Belle. Another single, "The Promised Land" was included on 1989's Ghostbusters II soundtrack.
James "J.T." Taylor (born August 16, 1953, Laurens, South Carolina) is an American singer and actor best known as the former lead singer of the R&B/funk band, Kool & the Gang. Before his rise to fame, Taylor was a schoolteacher and amateur night club singer having first joined a band at the age of 13. He joined Kool & the Gang in 1978 and became the band's lead singer in 1979.
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