Max Taylor | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Max Taylor |
| Also known as | Creepy Neighbour |
| Born | 25 October 1985 London, England |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Bass, guitar, keyboard |
| Labels | The state51 Conspiracy (2021) |
| Website | https://www.maxtaylormusic.com |
Max Taylor (born October 25, 1985) is a British singer-songwriter from East London. He has accompanied singer Mika on albums and international tours since 2012, playing bass and contributing vocals.
Debuts
Taylor was first part of the band Clor, alongside his brother, Harry Bennett, who played drums.[1]
He also toured with British rapper Roots Manuva during this period, and Max had the opportunity to collaborate with many different artists and bands, such as Groove Armada,[2] Tom Vek,[3][4] Rae Morris,[5] Melanie C, and also CocknBullKid.[6]
He has also played bass for the British pop singer Lily Allen and also for Fryars.[7] In 2012, Taylor met Mika, and recorded bass for him on a few songs from his album "The Origin Of Love", which included a collaboration with Pharrell Williams on the song "Celebrate".[8] That was the start of their collaboration which hasn't ended.
Touring
Taylor joined Mika's band for the album's promotional tour. He played bass and accompanied Mika on vocals, and since 2014 he became an official member of the band, and accompanies Mika through his concert tours taking place, in places such as the Montreal Symphony House, in Quebec[9] or even the Royal Opera of Versailles, and the Philharmonie de Paris,[10] both broadcast on France Télévisions,.[11]
A tour with Mika took place in 2022 and covered Canada, and the USA, under the name "For The Rite Of Spring"Tour.[12]
Solo career
In October 2020, Taylor embarked on a solo career, alongside his other activities. He released the single "Millionaire Spaceman", under the pseudonym of Creepy Neighbour, and then an EP. The artist released his debut album in December 2021, ironically titled "Debut Album".
References
- ^ "Clor: By hook or by crook". The Independent. 2 September 2005. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Taylor Taylor | Music in London". Time Out London. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ^ "Roots Manuva - Awfully De/EP". Discogs. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ Booden, Danielle. "'Norwich is one of my favourite cities' - Creepy Neighbour are set to play Norwich Arts Centre". Norwich Evening News. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Rae Morris at Jazz Cafe - London, UK on 11 December 2018". loudmemories.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "CocknBullKid* - Adulthood". Discogs. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ "Introducing Max Taylor- Single Stream Special". Circuit Sweet. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Mika (8) - The Origin Of Love". Discogs. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "MIKA À MONTRÉAL- Un concert symphonique avant la sortie de son nouvel album". lepetitjournal.com (in French). Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Mika envoûte la Philharmonie de Paris". Vanity Fair (in French). 25 October 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "" Au spectacle chez soi " : Mika à l'Opéra royal de Versailles". France tv & vous (in French). Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "MIKA to Play Kings Theatre in April". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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