Jeff Taylor, a member of the Dallas rock band Air Review, has passed away at 44, according to the band’s record label, Velvet Blue Music. ABC affiliate WFAA reported that Taylor was killed in a Texas truck accident on March 9th.
The band’s record label officially announced Taylor’s passing through a formal statement on social media.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we let you know Jeff Taylor of Air Review has left this world,” they wrote. “Massive prayers and condolences to his family [and] friends.”
According to the WFAA report, Taylor’s 2022 GMC Sierra truck collided with a semi-truck in Wise County, Texas. While media reports do not provide details on how the crash occurred, the father-of-two was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver of the semi-truck did not sustain any injuries in the accident.
A local petition has emerged following a fatal crash near the Punjabi Dhabba truck stop in Alvord, Texas. The petition asserts that four fatalities have occurred at the crossover in question.
Jeff Taylor and Air Review gained widespread recognition for their 2013 album Low Wishes. Their track “People Say Things Change” from 2019 appeared in the Netflix series Atypical.
Outside of Air Wave, Jeff Taylor Wore Many Hats During His Varied Career
According to his obituary, Taylor dedicated 14 years to Irving Bible Church as the Technical Director. During his tenure, he oversaw a music studio, contributing to various albums and recordings for local and national artists, even collaborating on Grammy-nominated projects.
In 2018, he merged his musical expertise with his business acumen to establish Taylor Pro Audio, a company specializing in audio, video, and lighting production.
By working with churches, businesses, and events in Texas and nearby states, his company flourished. A jack of all trades, he also assumed the role of operations manager at Petra Coatings, an epoxy coatings firm.
He is survived by his wife, Sara (Litteken) Taylor; son, Callum Taylor; daughter, Evan Taylor; his parents, Raymond and Judy Taylor of Alvord; and his brothers, Jason Taylor of Piedmont, OK, and Travis Taylor of Alvord, along with their families.
Instead of sending flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Jenny’s Hope at Wise County Christian Counseling. This organization supports families and children dealing with grief following the loss of a loved one.