From The Beatles patronage of his 1968 debut album to his Grammy awards for Hourglass; James Taylor has remained a universally acclaimed songwriter of effortless eloquence and power. In this major biography; the late Timothy White explores the myths and reality behind the personal journey of legendary singer.White examines the roots of Taylors anguish; and his recurring problems with heroin and alcohol. There is an epic family history; an exploration of the stories behind Fire And Rain; and a frank account of the artists time spent at Apple Records and Warner Brothers. With contributions from Paul McCartney; Carly Simon; Sting; the Taylor family and many other key figures; this edition is destined to become the definitive biography of the troubled hero. There is also an epilogue concerning the memorial concerts arranged by Taylor for the late author White; as well as an extensive discography and bibliography.
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