Les Taylor (singer)

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Les Taylor
Taylor in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Leslie Christopher Taylor
Born	(1948-12-27) December 27, 1948 (age 75)[1] Oneida, Kentucky, U.S.[2]
Origin	Oneida, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1980–present
Labels	Epic
Member of	Exile

Leslie Christopher Taylor (born December 27, 1948) is an American country music artist. Taylor has released two studio albums on Epic Records. His highest charting single, "I Gotta Mind to Go Crazy," peaked at No. 44 in 1991.

In 1980, Taylor became the contributing lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of country-pop band Exile. He performed with the group until 1989, when he left to pursue a solo career. After parting ways with Epic, Taylor reunited with Exile in 1995 and continues to perform with the band.^[3]

As a songwriter, Taylor has had his songs recorded by Travis Tritt and Shelby Lynne. He also co-wrote Janie Fricke's Number One single, "It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy."