Johnnie Harrison Taylor (born May 5, 1934, Crawfordsville, Arkansas; died May 31, 2000, Dallas, Texas) was an American musician that sang in a wide variety of genres, including
blues,
disco,
gospel,
pop, and
soul. Often using an
energetic, belting delivery, he's perhaps best known for his work for the iconic Stax/Volt label, particularly with
southern soul classics such as "
Who's Making Love" and "
Jody's Got Your Girl and Gone" in which he held his own against friendly rivals such as
Otis Redding and
Sam & Dave. Growing up amidst music, Taylor …
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