James Taylor At 50
The singer and songwriter takes a trip into his past.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s the latest on James Taylor’s kids based on available recent reporting:
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Henry Taylor, James’s son with Kim Smedvig, has been increasingly visible in his father’s tours and performances. He has joined James onstage as a backing vocalist and has been part of live shows in recent years, including tours and collaborative performances. This is reflected in multiple outlets noting Henry’s ongoing involvement in the touring band and live appearances.[2][4]
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Rufus Taylor, Henry’s twin brother, has more kept a lower public profile in recent years. Public mentions emphasize his academic path and private life, with fewer on-stage appearances compared to Henry, though he has been noted in coverage about the family’s history and education.[3][4]
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Sally Taylor (Sarah Maria Sally Taylor) and Ben Taylor are James’s older children from his marriage to Carly Simon. Sally has pursued music toward education and nonprofit work, and Ben has released music while also pursuing other work outside of the spotlight; both have been active in the broader James Taylor family legacy but with varying levels of public exposure in 2024–2025 reporting.[1][4]
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James Taylor’s family milestones continued into 2025, including live performances and family collaborations. Notably, Henry joined James for onstage moments around that period, marking a continuing familial musical partnership.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise dates or compile a concise timeline of Henry and Rufus’s key public appearances, plus notable updates about Sally and Ben, using the latest articles. I can also look for any upcoming tour mentions that include family collaborations. Would you like me to do that?
Sources:
- James Taylor, Henry Taylor onstage and touring involvement.[4][2]
- Family overview including Sally and Ben Taylor.[4]
- Additional context on Henry’s ongoing stage appearances and the Taylor family legacy.[1][3]