B. E. Taylor
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B.E. Taylor at Rockford First Assembly.
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Background information | |
Birth name | William Edward Taylor |
Born | 1954 |
Origin | Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genre(s) | Pop rock Christian rock AOR |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1981 - present |
Label(s) | MCA, Epic, First String Records (B.E. Taylor Group) Chrishae Records |
Associated acts | B.E. Taylor Group |
Website | http://www.betaylor.com |
B.E. Taylor (born William Edward Taylor, 1954 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, U.S.) was the lead singer of the successful pop rock band B.E Taylor Group, and is currently a solo artist.
During his solo career, B.E has recorded 5 albums and amassed a major following in the adult contemporary market with his annual Christmas tours. He had also performed for many popular television programs in the 90s, including the award-winning LightMusic [1], for which he was the music director, Nickelodeon, and its night-time programming block, Nick At Nite [2].
B.E.'s current guitarist, Rick Witkowski, is also a member of the progressive rock band Crack the Sky.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] With B.E. Taylor Group
[edit] Albums
- Innermission (1982)
- Love Won The Fight (1983)
- Life Goes On EP (1984)
- Our World (1986)
[edit] Singles
- "Never Hold Back" (1982)
- "Love Won the Fight" (1983)
- "Just A Beat Away" (1983)
- "Vitamin L" (1984) - #66 Billboard Hot 100
- "Dangerous Rhythm" (1986)
- "Reggae Rock & Roll" (1986)
- "Karen" (1986) - #94 Billboard Hot 100
[edit] As a solo artist
[edit] Albums
- B.E. Taylor Christmas (1994)
- Try Love (1997)
- B.E. Taylor Christmas 2 (2000)
- One Nation Under God (2004)
- Love Never Fails (2006)
[edit] Singles
- "This Time" (1997) - #29 Gavin Adult Contemporary
- "Love You All Over Again" (1997) - #28 Gavin Adult Contemporary
- "Let There Be Peace On Earth" (2002)
[edit] References
- ^ Passing of Tom Green, Pioneer Contemporary Christian Broadcaster Christian Connection. Retrieved 2006-12-03
- ^ Who the "L" are we? Studio L website. Retrieved 2006-12-03