Golden Grandparents’ Rule #1
by: GRAND Guest Writer, Golden Grandparents’ Rule #1

Hit-maker Chip Taylor sings the praises of being there.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Chip Taylor — whose hits include “Wild Thing,” “Angel of the Morning” and dozens of songs recorded by such musical legends as Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and many others — grew up in Yonkers, New York. Chip’s parents, Barbara and Elmer Voight, encouraged him (James Voight) and his older brothers, Barry Voight (a renowned volcanologist) and Jon Voight (the Oscar-winning actor), to pursue their passions, ask questions and discuss their thoughts...