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Eric Taylor (September 25, 1949 – March 9, 2020) was a pivotal voice in Americana, folk, and blues. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, his storytelling prowess and spoken-word stagecraft earned him admiration across the Texas singer-songwriter community and beyond. Though he passed away in 2020, his music and archival releases continue to inspire new generations through Blue Ruby Music and ongoing archival projects.

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Onstage and in the studio, Taylor was known for weaving personal narratives with traditional roots, creating timeless songs that have been covered by noted artists. His career spanned from the mid-1970s to the 2010s, marked by critical acclaim, influential collaborations, and a lasting legacy in the folk and Americana landscapes.

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Explore Eric Taylor's journey from his Kerrville roots to his enduring influence on Texas songwriters. Below you’ll find highlights from his biography, notable discography entries, and information about his posthumous impact through archival releases and Blue Ruby Music. For fans and newcomers alike, there’s a clear thread: a storyteller who carved a lane for honest, earnest songs rooted in place and history.

Artist note

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Follow official channels for the latest archival drops and retrospective projects, and keep an eye out for curated releases that honor his narrative artistry.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Eric Taylor

  • Born September 25, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia; died March 9, 2020 in Austin, Texas.
  • Genres: Americana, folk, blues; known for storytelling and spoken-word storytelling in concert.
  • New Folk winner at Kerrville Folk Festival (1977); Kerrville Folk Festival Album of the Year (1996) for his self-titled album.
  • Songs have been recorded by Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett; influenced the Texas singer-songwriter scene.
  • Discography spans 1976–2013 with nine solo albums; last release Studio 10 (2013).
  • Emmy nomination in 2016 for Musical Composition for Road Kid to Writer – The Tracks of Jim Tully.

The records

Eric Taylor Discography

  • Studio 10
    2013 · Blue Ruby Music
  • Live at the Red Shack
    2011 · Blue Ruby Music
  • Hollywood Pocketknife
    2007 · Blue Ruby Music
  • The Great Divide
    2005 · Blue Ruby Music
  • The Kerrville Tapes
    2003 · Silverwolf
  • Scuffletown
    2001 · Eminent Records
  • Resurrect
    1998 · Eminent Records
  • Eric Taylor
    1995 · Watermelon
  • Shameless Love
    1981 · Featherbed
  • Through The Dark Nightly
    1976 · Fair Retail Records

Explore Eric Taylor's journey from his Kerrville roots to his enduring influence on Texas songwriters. Below you’ll find highlights from his biography, notable discography entries, and information about his posthumous impact through archival releases and Blue Ruby Music. For fans and newcomers alike, there’s a clear thread: a storyteller who carved a lane for honest, earnest songs rooted in place and history.

Follow official channels for the latest archival drops and retrospective projects, and keep an eye out for curated releases that honor his narrative artistry.

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