The Children’s Advocacy Center of Smith County (CACSC) invites the community to attend the annual Battle of the Badges ...

Chip Taylor, best known as the songwriter who penned classic songs such as “Angel of the Morning” and “Wild Thing,” died on Monday (March 23.) He was 86 years old. News of his death came via a ...

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Chip Taylor, the singer/songwriter known for hits like ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’, has died. He was 86. The Grammy-nominated artist’s children Kris and Kelly announced their father’s ...

The brother of the actor Jon Voight, he wrote songs for Frank Sinatra, Janis Joplin, Anne Murray and, with “Angel of the Morning,” Juice Newton. By Hannah Ziegler See more of our coverage in your ...

Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind rock and pop music classics including "Wild Thing," popularized by the Troggs, and "Angel of the Morning," made famous by both Merrilee Rush and Juice Newton, died ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Two Tyler men have been arrested in Houston in connection with a shooting at a Smith County club that left two dead. Andru Davis, 18, is charged with capital murder. Brandon ...

Train Wreck Records, which Taylor founded in 1997, confirmed his death. The songwriter is survived by his wife, children and brother, actor Jon Voight Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

Chip Taylor, who penned memorable tunes like '60s hit "Wild Thing," has died at the age of 86, his family announced on Facebook Tuesday. "We are sad to tell you that Chip passed away last night. His ...

His death, which occurred on Monday, March 23, was announced by the record label he founded, Train Wreck Records According to his friend and songwriting mentee Bill Vera, he died "in hospice" Chip ...

Chip Taylor, songwriter behind Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning, dies aged 89 Originally posted on Contact Music | Last updated Mar 25, 2026 8:26 AM ET Acclaimed songwriter Chip Taylor has died at ...

Acclaimed songwriter Chip Taylor has died at the age of 89, just two days after marking his birthday. The musician — whose catalogue includes the era‑defining hit Wild Thing, later immortalised by The ...