Erik Taylor

Erik Taylor was born in Staten Island NY, a borough of New York City in 1982. He grew up listening to
Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and watching old musicals with Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers and all the
classic stars of the era. At a young age Erik found a passion for the arts. His mother was a Radio city
Rockette at New York Cities Radio City Music Hall, and His Father was the lead singer of a traveling
band on the east coast. Entertainment is in his blood. Erik first started performing at the age of 4 at his
church in Staten Island. For many years to follow, Erik performed at church events, church shows, and
Sunday services. He sang, danced, and acted in many performances throughout the years. Erik would sing
for friends, do karaoke, and even preform at his sister’s wedding writing the song himself. Erik has
written and sang songs for many years. His most notable memory was writing one of his first songs
around 15 years old. Since then Erik has written multiple songs that shows his passion for music and the
arts. Though having a tough childhood, Erik held on to the music that helped him through. “Music has
such an inspiring way to help us heal in hard times, help us express happiness, joy, sadness, anger, but
most of all love. Music speaks to us all differently in different ways. I enjoy listening to the story it tells”
(Erik Taylor). His style of music ranges from rock to country, blues to opera, classical to crooner. He has
a love for all styles and sounds. Erik’s hope is that one day his music will help people heal or bring joy
and love to their lives, just as music has done for him.