Koko Taylor Interview (2000)
Here's an interview recorded in 2000 with the lady generally known as "The Queen of the Blues" the legendary Koko Taylor whose distinctive and powerful vocal style made her a star and a trailblazing role model for female singers in the world of blues. Koko passed away at the age of 80 in 2009.recorded for my radio program retrospectives on Casey Radio in Melbourne, Australia;
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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