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Koko Taylor | |
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 Taylor at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cora Ann Walton |
| Also known as | KoKo |
| Born | September 28, 1928 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 2009 (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1958–2009 |
| Labels | |
| Website | Official website |
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. 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.[5]
- ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 246. ISBN 978-0313344237.
- ^ "Chicago Tribune: Chicago breaking news, sports, business, entertainme…". Archive.today. December 28, 2012. Archived from the original on December 28, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ Keepnews, Peter (June 4, 2009) "Koko Taylor, Queen of Chicago Blues, Is Dead at 80". The New York Times.
- ^ "Artist: Koko Taylor". Grammy.com. Recording Academy. Retrieved April 18, 2023.