Home / Arts and Entertainment / Blues Band Soul Dies Unexpectedly at 64
Blues Band Soul Dies Unexpectedly at 64
2 May
Summary
- Altered Five Blues Band founder Jeffrey Taylor passed away on April 30.
- Taylor, a former principal, founded the blues band in 2002.
- The band toured internationally, performing in 13 countries.
Jeffrey Taylor, a former Milwaukee educator and the founding voice of the Altered Five Blues Band, passed away unexpectedly on April 30 at the age of 64. Taylor, who had also served as a principal at West Allis Central High School and West Milwaukee Intermediate School, established the blues band in 2002.
The Altered Five Blues Band released eight albums, with their latest, "Hammer & Chisel," released on February 27. Their music frequently charted on the Billboard Blues Chart, and the band enjoyed a significant international presence, performing in 13 countries, including a recent trip to India.
Taylor's vocal talents garnered widespread acclaim, with publications like Downbeat magazine and Blues Blast offering glowing reviews of his "smooth, warm-toned voice." The band received multiple Blues Music Award nominations and recognition from the Blues Foundation for their album "Cryin' Mercy."
In a heartfelt Facebook post, the band described Taylor as the "soul" of Altered Five for over two decades, emphasizing his warmth, generosity, and great heart. He is survived by his wife, Kristen. Funeral arrangements are pending.
