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Musician behind iconic 1960s hits dies at 86

News admin1 · March 25, 2026 · Comments off

Songwriter Chip Taylor — best known for writing the classic hit “Wild Thing” — has died at the age of 86. News of his passing was shared on March 24 by his friend and fellow musician Billy Vera, who posted on social media, “RIP: Chip Taylor, my friend and songwriting mentor, last night in hospice,” alongside a photo of the two together. Taylor’s children, Kris and Kelly, later confirmed the news in a message to fans, writing, “Hi all — we are sad to tell you that Chip passed away last night. His last days were peaceful. Chip loved the... Continues…