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Koko Taylor (born Cora Ann Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) [2][3][4] was an American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues. Sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues", [1] she was known for her rough, powerful vocals.
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Koko Taylor (gebürtig: Cora Walton; * 28. 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. Sie begann, in den Chicagoer Blues-Clubs zu singen, wo sie Willie Dixon 1962 entdeckte. Ab 1965 hatte sie einen Plattenvertrag mit Chess Records. Ihre Single Wang Dang Doodle, geschrieben von Dixon, wurde ein Hit.
In den 1990er-Jahren hatte Koko Taylor Auftritte in verschiedenen Filmen, etwa Blues Brothers 2000. Sie eröffnete 1994 einen Blues-Club in Chicago, der allerdings 1999 wieder schloss. Sie starb aufgrund von Komplikationen nach einer Operation.
Koko Taylor (born September 28, 1928, Bartlett, Tennessee, U.S.—died June 3, 2009, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) was an American blues singer who forged a musical career that spanned nearly half a century and earned her the nickname “Queen of the Blues.”
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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.
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8. Mai 2010 · Koko Taylor performing the blues classic, "I'd Rather Go Blind," live. This is without a doubt the best performance of this song I've ever heard and definitely ranks highly on the list of my ...
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3. Juni 2009 · Potent blues singer who scored one of Chess Records' last big hits in 1966 and began a long run with Alligator in 1975. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. September 28, 1928 in Memphis, TN. Died. June 3, 2009 in Chicago, IL.
15. Juni 2019 · Known as the “Queen of the Blues”, Koko Taylor brought both a raw intensity and a southern earthiness to the Chicago blues scene. Her gritty vocals and consummate showmanship won her adulation...
