Steve Taylor
American singer-songwriter and producer
Born
December 9th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in Christian music, this individual emerged in the 1980s with a unique blend of rock and thought-provoking lyrics. Early works included the albums 'I Want to Be a Clone' and 'On the Fritz', which featured satirical takes on contemporary culture and the faith community. As a producer, contributions were made to the careers of multiple artists, alongside forming the band Chagall Guevera. The artist also ventured into filmmaking, creating projects that reflected personal beliefs and artistic vision.
Released 'I Want to Be a Clone' in 1983
Produced albums for several prominent artists
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