More stories by Kevin P. Chip Taylor, the Songwriters Hall of Fame member who penned tracks for artists such as Johnny Cash and Aretha Franklin, died on March 23 at the age of 86. Born James Wesley ...

Yonkers songwriter Chip Taylor is dead at 86. Taylor, who was born James Wesley Voight, is famous for penning the Troggs’ 1966 rock classic “Wild Thing” as well as “Angel of the Morning,” which Juice ...

Chip Taylor, the singer/songwriter known for hits like ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’, has died. He was 86. The Grammy-nominated artist’s children Kris and Kelly announced their father’s ...

The brother of the actor Jon Voight, he wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, Janis Joplin, Anne Murray and, with “Angel of the Morning,” Juice Newton. By Hannah Ziegler See more of our coverage in your ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind the Troggs’ rock hit “Wild Thing” and actor Angelina Jolie’s uncle, has died.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind "Wild Thing," "Angel of the Morning" and "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)," died March 23 at 86, ...

Train Wreck Records, which Taylor founded in 1997, confirmed his death. The songwriter is survived by his wife, children and brother, actor Jon Voight Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

Chip Taylor, a songwriter responsible for iconic songs such as “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” has died at the age of 86. Taylor, whose real name is James Wesley Voight, died while in hospice ...

Chip Taylor, the "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing" songwriter whose family members include brother Jon Voight and niece Angelina Jolie, has died. He was 86. The singer – born James Wesley Voight ...