Leroy R. Taylor, Jr. (Deceased) -represented by wife - Kathy Bryant-Taylor)

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF - LEROY R. TAYLOR, JR.
His professional career was launched off with the Louisville Symphony where he played clarinet for several years. He later joined the jazz group, "The Niteliters" where he played bass at local clubs for The Motown Review in Louisville, Kentucky. Leroy's recording and touring career got off to a good start with the then famous group, "New Birth" where such hits were made, "Been Such a Long Time", "Wildflower", "Coming From All Ends", "I Can Understand It", "Dream Merchant" Time For You To Go", and many more hits. Leroy, went on to play and record with "The Undisputed Truth" where he recorded "Smiling Faces". He toured with "The Jacksons" and "Glady Knight and The Pips". Success is no longer stranger to Leroy. In the late seventies he was written up in Playboy Magazine Jazz Poll with Paul McCarthy and Ron Carter, as being one the best musicians for that year. He has to his credit Gold Albums and Songwriting credits. After moving to Roanoke and before his death Leroy played with William Penn Trio and also for many years worked at helping others with their musical endeavors. He wrote lots of his own original music while producing an international African group at the time that was touring the United States. Leroy also worked side by side with his artist and songwriter George Alleyne where they recorded and wrote many songs. His great love and where he worked hard all his Life was for his Music. He is known for the famous bass line "Papa Was A Rolling Stone " by the "Temptations" that is heard from time to time in movies and television.
Kathy Bryant-Taylor - His business partner has been working hard in the studio with all his original music. Listening to his new music and working to find out how best to place his music. Moves and Television has always felt like a good place for his music.