Clarence Francis Taylor Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Template:Multiple issuesButch Taylor (born Clarence Francis Taylor on April 13, 1961 in Shawsville, Virginia) is a composer, writer, keyboardist and long time guest musician with Dave Matthews Band.Although not a formal member of the band he acted as a permanent sixth member of the group from 1998 until 2008, making contributions on both studio and live albums. Before teaming up with the band, Taylor played in the band Secrets with Dave Matthews Band drummer, Carter Beauford as well as longtime Dave Matthews Band friend and guest guitarist, Tim Reynolds. Over the years he has also composed many scores for television and film.Taylor attended James Madison University, Virginia where he played trumpet in the JMU Jazz Ensemble. It was there he met Dave Matthews Band saxophonist, LeRoi Moore. He studied for a bachelors degree in English and a Masters degree in music and also returned to the university some years later to teach.He currently lives in Richmond, VA. He is divorced and has three adult sons.On May 27th, 2008, Butch decided to leave the band. The Dave Matthews Band official fan club, the Warehouse Fan Association released this message:"Keyboardist Butch Taylor has decided to leave Dave Matthews Band. We are saddened by this sudden news but he has our full support. He’s given so much to us and our audience through the years and he will be missed."
Currently composing scores for television with Carter Beauford. [December 2003]
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Keyboard player with Dave Matthews Band (1998 - 2008).
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On May 27th 2008, 3 days before the start of the Dave Matthews Band summer tour, it was announced that he had left the group. A message on the bands official website read: "Keyboardist Butch Taylor has decided to leave Dave Matthews Band. We are saddened by this sudden news but he has our full support. He's given so much to us and our audience through the years and he will be missed".
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Played Trumpet in JMU jazz band
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Runs a studio in Richmond, Virginia
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3 sons: Sam (17), Jake (16) and Ben (14) as at 2006
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Taught at the University of Virginia and JMU
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Keyboard player for the Dave Matthews Band
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Has a Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music from James Madison University
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Year
Status
Character
Live 8: A Worldwide Concert Event Presented by Nokia
2005
TV Special
Himself
Dave Matthews Band: The Gorge
2004
Video documentary
Himself (Guest Artist: Keyboards)
Dave Matthews Band: The Central Park Concert
2003
TV Special documentary
Himself (Special Guest: Keyboards)
Dave Matthews Band: Some Other Stuff
2002
Video documentary
Himself
Dave Matthews Band: Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado