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September 1928 bei Memphis, Tennessee; † 3. Juni 2009 in Chicago, Illinois) war eine US-amerikanische Blues -Sängerin. Geboren und aufgewachsen bei Memphis, Tennessee, zog Koko Taylor 1954 mit ihrem Mann, dem LKW-Fahrer Robert Pops Taylor, nach Chicago.
Koko Taylor was a legendary artist who broke down barriers for female blues singers. She succeeded in a male-dominated industry. Koko Taylor changed the game. Her big voice and raw vocals left a mark in music. Our Top 10 Koko Taylor Songs list showcases her incredible talent and range.
- Brian Kachejian
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 78 minutes of Koko Taylor’s best from her long career at Alligator Records. Koko was the preeminent blues woman in the world – the undisputed Queen of the Blues. With her huge, gritty voice and the backing of her powerhouse band, The Blues Machine, she delivered touch Chicago blues over a 45-year career, ending with her death in 2009.
28. Dez. 2023 · Koko Taylor, often referred to as the “Queen of the Blues,” was renowned for her powerful vocals that encompassed a wide range of blues styles, from Chicago blues to soul-blues. Taylor’s unique voice and commanding stage presence allowed her to create some of the most unforgettable blues songs.
Taylor' had the most powerful vocal of the contemporary female Chess stablemates including Etta James, Mitty Collier and Irma Thomas and her shouting style had more in common with e.g. Big Mama Thornton and Howlin' Wolf. Her 1969 self-titled debut album is mostly a compilation of her Chess singles. From 1975 and for more than 30 years she ...
September 1928 bei Memphis, Tennessee; † 3. Juni 2009 in Chicago, Illinois) war eine US-amerikanische Blues -Sängerin. Geboren und aufgewachsen bei Memphis, Tennessee, zog Koko Taylor 1954 mit ihrem Mann, dem LKW-Fahrer Robert Pops Taylor, nach Chicago.
