Album: What It Takes: The Chess Years by Koko Taylor (1997)
Record Label: Alligator Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 - June 3, 2009) was an American blues 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 wid... Part of the Memphis, Tennessee,USA music scene. Associated with Blues movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Memphis, Tennessee,USA music scene. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: 1990s, Album, Alligator Records


What It Takes: The Chess Years

Koko Taylor

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