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Johnnie Taylor Tribute Concert Featuring Floyd Taylor

Friday, August 15 at Grand Sierra Resort

Tickets are just $10 at the door; call 775-857-3378 to reserve yours!

Celebrating a life of amazing musical contributions, the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest features it’s first ever tribute concert starring Floyd Taylor in honor of the late legendary Johnnie Taylor. Taylor, singing some of his father’s most beloved songs, including “Disco Lady” and “Last Two Dollars,” is consistently compared to his father thanks to his uncanny similarity in voice, singing style, appearance and on-stage presence. The musical tribute impresses audiences searching for the renowned sound of Johnnie Taylor and commemorates a lifetime of musical talent.

About Johnnie Taylor

Recognized as on of the great gospel, soul and R&B artists of the 20^th century, Johnnie Taylor’s legacy is undisputable. Starting off on the streets of Kansas City with the gospel quartet the Melody Makers at just 10 years old, Taylor knew already that music was in his blood and anchored his soul. Whether leading the Soul Stirrers, a group he inherited from friend and renowned vocalist Sam Cooke, or singing doo-wop with Chicago’s The 5 Echoes, Taylor’s talent couldn’t be contained. In 1961 Taylor left gospel singing behind him and signed with Stax Records in 1966 where he recorded with some of America’s greatest musicians including Isaac Hayes and Booker T. Jones. Taylor’s list of hits includes “Who’s Making Love,” “Last Two Dollars” and “Disco Lady” which topped the Billboard pop charts in 1976 and was the first single ever to become officially certified platinum for sales of two million copies.

About Floyd Taylor

Following in the footsteps of his legendary father, R&B and soul legend Johnnie Taylor, Floyd Taylor was destined for a life with music. From his earliest days singing in church with his mother, as his father had before him, or with a band during his high school days in Chicago, Taylor’s musical talents were innate. Joining his father onstage for tours on festivals from the early 70s until the senior Taylor’s untimely death in May 2000, Floyd found a labor of love in playing alongside him. It’s no surprise then that through the years their close bond would grace Floyd with the same singing voice and on stage presence that fans loved in Johnnie. In addition to his years of performing in the nurturing shadow of Johnnie Taylor, Floyd Taylor also performed with many other stars including Natalie Cole, The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Rush, Buddy Guy and Bobby Bland.

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