A night of Blues and Soul! TJ Hooker Taylor, accomplished Artist, Performer, and Songwriter, hails from the musical hub of Kansas City, Missouri. Born into a family deeply rooted in music, his mother, Mary Ann Hooker, and father, the Legendary Blues Soul recording artist Johnnie Taylor, instilled the rich tradition of church singing in him from an early age.
At the age of ten, TJ, alongside his family, formed The Young Golden Voices, capitivating audiences in churches throughout the Kansas City area. At 16, TJ founded the R&B sensation, The Grand Jury Band. The band swiftly rose to prominence as the #1 funk ensemble in the city, securing awards and sharing stages with renowned acts such as The Bar Kays, Cameo, and Slave.
As TJ reached the age of 21, the unmistakable "Taylor Sound" began to manifest in his voice. While he hadn't consciously sought to emulate his father's style, an opportunity to open for his legendary father at the age of 25 proved to be a transformative experience. It was then that "The Blues hit me", says TJ.
Unapologetically proud of his lineage, TJ Hooker Taylor began independently releasing CDs like "The Total Package", "Your Babies Need a Daddy", and "Taylorized", each echoing the distinctive Johnnie Taylor sound. For his latest project ("Taylorized The 45"), and touch of a "newer" Southern Soul sound, TJ Hooker Taylor aims to carry forward the torch, ensuring the legacy of the Taylor musical heritage.
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