Songwriter Chip Taylor, Creator of 'Wild Thing', Passes Away
Chip Taylor, the American songwriter known for composing the hit song 'Wild Thing', has died. Taylor, who was based in New York, also wrote other notable tracks including 'Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)' and 'Angel of the Morning'. His composition 'Wild Thing' gained widespread recognition through Jimi Hendrix's famous performance. The news was reported by Der Standard, confirming his passing.
Key facts
- Chip Taylor has died
- He was the composer of 'Wild Thing'
- He wrote 'Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)' and 'Angel of the Morning'
- Jimi Hendrix performed his song 'Wild Thing'
- He was a New York-based songwriter
Entities
Artists
- Chip Taylor
- Jimi Hendrix
Locations
- New York