For the Iowa State Representative, see Dick Taylor (Iowa politician).

Dick Taylor (born Richard Clifford Taylor, 28 January 1943, in Dartford, Kent, England) was an early bass player for Rolling Stones. He left to become an art student at Sidcup Art College and while there formed The Pretty Things in September 1963. Taylor now lives on the Isle of Wight, England.

Career

In 1962, while Taylor was at Sidcup Art College, Rolling Stones was formed when Brian Jones joined Taylor, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards' three-piece, Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys. Taylor was pushed into bassist position to accommodate Jones (Before Brian Jones' arrival, Taylor played lead guitar in the band).

By the autumn of 1962, Taylor had left to return to art college; Bill Wyman succeeded him as The Rolling Stones' bassist in December 1962.

Later in 1963, Taylor formed The Pretty Things with Phil May and once again played his preferred guitar position. The core members of The Pretty Things remain in the band to this day, and are reportedly working on a new album for 2006 release.