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Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor

1928–2009United States2010s1980s1960s2000s1990s1950s

About Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor (born Cora Ann Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues, and soul blues. Sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues", she was known for her rough, powerful vocals. Over the course of her career, she was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards, winning 1985's Best Traditional Blues Album for her appearance on Blues Explosion.

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Formed

1928 – 2009

Origin

United States

Discography

Basic Soul

Basic Soul (1972)

South Side Lady (1973)

I Got What It Takes (1975)

The Earthshaker (1978)

From the Heart of a Woman (1981)

Queen of the Blues (1985)

Koko Taylor (1987)

Love You Like a Woman (1990)

Jump for Joy (1990)

Wang Dang Doodle (1990)

What It Takes: The Chess Years (1991)

The Blues Collection: Koko Taylor, Wang Dang Doodle (1992)

Force of Nature (1993)

Royal Blue (2000)

Koko Taylor by Type

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Thumbnail for Denise Lassalle talks about treatment she receives in the United States vs abroad when she performs by Queen, Koko Taylor, Record producer, Songwriter7:36

Denise Lassalle talks about treatment she receives in the United States vs abroad when she performs

Queen, Koko Taylor, Record producer, Songwriter

2010sInterviewRare

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Thumbnail for Your V.I.P. Pass to the Sacramento Blues Festival, 86' by Little Milton, Koko Taylor42:11

Your V.I.P. Pass to the Sacramento Blues Festival, 86'

Little Milton, Koko Taylor

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  • Thumbnail for Little Milton Sacramento Blues Festival, 1985 by Little Milton, Koko Taylor1:00:36

    Little Milton Sacramento Blues Festival, 1985

    Little Milton, Koko Taylor

    1980sRare
  • Thumbnail for Best Friends - Koko & Taylor by Koko Taylor3:27

    Best Friends - Koko & Taylor

    Koko Taylor

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for Wild at Heart (1990) - Clip - Koko Taylor (Queen of the Blues) by Koko Taylor0:47

    Wild at Heart (1990) - Clip - Koko Taylor (Queen of the Blues)

    Koko Taylor

    1990sRare
  • Thumbnail for Koko Taylor - The Life In The Country by Koko Taylor1:27

    Koko Taylor - The Life In The Country

    Koko Taylor

    Rare

Interview2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Denise Lassalle talks about treatment she receives in the United States vs abroad when she performs by Queen, Koko Taylor, Record producer, Songwriter7:36

    Denise Lassalle talks about treatment she receives in the United States vs abroad when she performs

    Queen, Koko Taylor, Record producer, Songwriter

    2010sInterviewRare
  • Thumbnail for Koko Taylor Interview (2000) by Koko Taylor21:13

    Koko Taylor Interview (2000)

    Koko Taylor

    2000sInterviewRare

TV Appearance2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Slim-Sykes-Thornton - 1960's Folk Blues Medley 2 by Sleepy John Estes, Roosevelt Sykes, Willie Dixon, Memphis Slim, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Louisiana Red, Otis Rush, T-Bone Walker, Little Brother Montgomery, Victoria Spivey, Magic Sam, Koko Taylor, Sonny Terry, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins, Music festival, Sippie Wallace, Son House, Mick Jagger, Skip James, Little Walter, Otis Spann10:56

    Slim-Sykes-Thornton - 1960's Folk Blues Medley 2

    Sleepy John Estes, Roosevelt Sykes, Willie Dixon, Memphis Slim, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Louisiana Red, Otis Rush, T-Bone Walker, Little Brother Montgomery, Victoria Spivey, Magic Sam, Koko Taylor, Sonny Terry, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins, Music festival, Sippie Wallace, Son House, Mick Jagger, Skip James, Little Walter, Otis Spann

    1960sTV AppearanceRare
  • Thumbnail for Koko Taylor & Little Walter • “Wang Dang Doodle” • 1967 [Reelin' In The Years Archive] by Koko Taylor4:01

    Koko Taylor & Little Walter • “Wang Dang Doodle” • 1967 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

    Koko Taylor

    1960sTV AppearanceRare

Documentary2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Blues Road Movie by Koko Taylor3:43

    Blues Road Movie

    Koko Taylor

    DocumentaryRare
  • Thumbnail for Koko Taylor - Live at Biddy Muligan's - Chicago - 1985 (short clip) by Koko Taylor2:03

    Koko Taylor - Live at Biddy Muligan's - Chicago - 1985 (short clip)

    Koko Taylor

    1980sDocumentaryTV Appearance

Tour2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Koko Taylor - 01 Introduction - Something Strange Going On - The Marquee, NYC - March 13, 1992 by Koko Taylor6:36

    Koko Taylor - 01 Introduction - Something Strange Going On - The Marquee, NYC - March 13, 1992

    Koko Taylor

    1990sTourRare
  • Thumbnail for Lurrie Bell "Blues Stories" Ep. 9 (Reefer, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor and More) by Koko Taylor12:00

    Lurrie Bell "Blues Stories" Ep. 9 (Reefer, Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor and More)

    Koko Taylor

    TourRare

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  • Thumbnail for Your V.I.P. Pass to the Sacramento Blues Festival, 86' by Little Milton, Koko Taylor42:11

    Your V.I.P. Pass to the Sacramento Blues Festival, 86'

    Little Milton, Koko Taylor

    BackstageBehind the Scenes
  • Thumbnail for Koko Taylor "Don't Mess With The Messer" (Checker, 1965): NY Night Train Party Platter by Koko Taylor2:42

    Koko Taylor "Don't Mess With The Messer" (Checker, 1965): NY Night Train Party Platter

    Koko Taylor

    1980sStudioRare
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