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Morgan Taylor
Taylor in 2017
Born
Morgan Andrew Taylor[1]

(1969-09-05)September 5, 1969
Kettering, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2022(2022-08-11) (aged 52)
Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation(s)Illustrator, songwriter
Spouse
Rachel Loshak
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(m. 2004)​
[1]
Children2[1][2]

Morgan Andrew Taylor (September 5, 1969[2] – August 11, 2022) was an American illustrator and songwriter.[3] He was perhaps best known for his creation of the fictional character Gustafer Yellowgold, which earned two nominations for Grammy Awards in the category Best Children's Album.[1][4]

Biography

Taylor was born in Kettering, Ohio, the son of Elizabeth Young and Gordon Taylor.[1] He attended Kettering High School.[1] Taylor then attended college, but left without earning a degree.[1] He moved to New York in 1999.[1]

Taylor worked as a sound engineer.[1] In 2004, he married Rachel Loshak; they have two children, Harvey and Ridley.[1][2] In the same year, Taylor created the fictional character Gustafer Yellowgold.[2] He had his own radio program on the AM radio station WKNY.[1]

Taylor was nominated for two Grammy Awards in the category Best Children's Album.[1][4] His first nomination was for the song "Dark Pie Concerns" at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.[4] His second nomination was for the song "Brighter Side" at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.[4]

Taylor died in August 2022 of sepsis at a hospital in Miamisburg, Ohio, at the age of 52.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Genzlinger, Neil (August 25, 2022). "Morgan Taylor, Inventive Children's Performer, Dies at 52". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Morgan Taylor Obituary (1969-2022)". Dayton Daily News. August 14, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Barbour, Celia (September 10, 2006). "New Dr. Seuss Reimagines the Musical". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d "Gustafer Yellowgold". Grammy Awards. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
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