Koko Taylor
- Type: Vocalist
- Country: United States
- Born: 28 September 1928, Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Died: 3 June 2009, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Active: 1958–2009
Biography
Koko Taylor (28 September 1928 – 3 June 2009) was an American blues singer from near Memphis, Tennessee, celebrated as the Queen of the Blues for her rough, powerful voice. Discovered in Chicago clubs by *Willie Dixon*, she had a million selling hit with 'Wang Dang Doodle' for #Checker# in 1966. She later recorded nine albums for #Alligator#, won a Grammy Award and twenty nine Blues Music Awards, and performed until shortly before her death in Chicago.
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Koko Taylor Discography
- Koko Taylor (1969) - Album - rated 3.82/5
- I Got What It Takes (1975) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Deluxe Edition (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.69/5