Koko Taylor

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Born
28 September 1928
Born In
Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Died
3 June 2009 (aged 80)
Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 - June 3, 2009) was an American musician, popularly known as the "Queen of the Blues." She was known primarily for her rough and powerful vocals and traditional blues stylings. Taylor was born as Cora Walton on a farm just outside Memphis, Tennessee. In 1954, Taylor left Memphis for Chicago with her husband, truck driver Robert "Pops" Taylor. In the late 1950s she began singing in Chicago blues clubs and was spotted by Willie Dixon in 1962, leading to wider performances and her first recording contract. In 1965, Taylor was si… read more
Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 - June 3, 2009) was an American musician, popularly known as the "Queen of the Blues." She was known primarily for her rough and powerful vocals and traditional blues stylings. Taylor was born as Cora Walton on a farm just outside Memphis, Tenne… read more
Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 - June 3, 2009) was an American musician, popularly known as the "Queen of the Blues." She was known primarily for her rough and powerful vocals and traditional blues stylings. Taylor was born as Cora Walton on a farm just outside Memphis, Tennessee. In 1954, Taylor left Memphis for Chicago with her husband, truck d… read more

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1 Play track The Chess Box Wang Dang Doodle
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2 Play track I Got What It Takes Voodoo Woman
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3 Play track Deluxe Edition I'd Rather Go Blind
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4 Play track Deluxe Edition I'm a Woman
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5 Play track The Chess Box Insane Asylum - Single Version
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6 Play track I Got What It Takes Blues Never Die
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7 Play track I Got What It Takes That's Why I'm Crying
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8 Play track What It Takes I Got What It Takes
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9 Play track Chess Soul Sisters Tease Your Man
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10 Play track Force of Nature Born Under a Bad Sign
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  1. 45,593 listeners

    2002 · 15 tracks

    Deluxe Edition
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  2. 41,668 listeners

    1969 · 12 tracks

    Koko Taylor
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  3. 41,478 listeners

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    What It Takes
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  4. 26,419 listeners

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