Mick Taylor
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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
The one thing perhaps I do regret is not making more albums. I have written a lot of music that should be recorded... that will be recorded.
The Beatles and The Stones were basically inspired by American Rhythm and Blues
Maybe if I go far enough back into my ancestry, I have African roots or something. I've got no idea
These days there's so much technology and ways you can learn. There are videos and CD roms
The most important thing is to follow your instinct and get involved with some friends who have similar tastes and aspirations and like music as much as you do.
If you've been playing for a few years, especially in a group context, you'll see if you have the ability or the passion to want to carry on. It's something that you have to be dedicated to and you've got to love, no matter what happens