Koko Taylor
American blues singer (1928–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. 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]
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Birth name | Cora Ann Walton |
Also known as | KoKo |
Born | (1928-09-28)September 28, 1928 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | June 3, 2009(2009-06-03) (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1958–2009 |
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Website | Official website |
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