James Taylor

James Taylor is one of the most popular folk musicians of all time. Emerging in the late sixties, he became a success in the seventies. It's a shame he had to wait so long to be inducted.

honors
He has five Grammys. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has an Emmy. He has the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He has the Kennedy Center Honors.

successes
His greatest hits went diamond. Almost all of his albums were certified. He had numerous hit singles, You've Got a Friend going gold.

trivia
He famously appeared on Sesame Street.