Mick Taylor
Mick Taylor
Michael Kevin "Mick" Tayloris an English musician, best known as a former member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakersand the Rolling Stones. He has appeared on some of the Stones' classic albums including Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main St.. Since resigning from the Rolling Stones in December 1974, Taylor has worked with numerous other artists and released several solo albums. From November 2012 onwards he has participated in the Stones' "Reunion shows" in London and Newark and in...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth17 January 1949
It was a pleasant surprise in California to see people react to music they had never heard before. That was the most encouraging thing really.
It's nice to finally have a CD out which reflects my songwriting, my singing and the band that I have.
It's nice to be living in England again. I only moved back four years ago. This is where my roots are, most of my family and friends.
It's sometimes impossible to fit in all the music we want to fit in, in an hour and 45 minute show.
Altamont... I remember all of that. That was an awful day.
I suppose because I have a good ear, I could pick out harmonies and learn by ear. I still think that you have to have an ear for music to really be able to feel and understand what you're playing. You can learn by watching and listening to other people.
I actually played rhythm guitar for many, many years before I discovered I had the ability and feel to play rock and roll music or rhythm and blues.
I do remember actually learning chords to Beatles songs. I thought they were great songwriters.
I play the piano a lot at home. I write songs on the piano and guitar. I would like to actually play piano on stage. I don't think I'll get the chance for a while.