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American blues singer (1928–2009)
Koko Taylor (born Cora Ann Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm
Koko_Taylor
1969 studio album by Koko Taylor
Koko Taylor is the debut studio album by American blues singer Koko Taylor, released in 1969 via MCA/Chess Records. It has received positive critical reception
Koko_Taylor_(album)
1993 studio album by Koko Taylor
Force of Nature is a blues album by Koko Taylor, released in 1993 by Alligator Records. Taylor duetted with Buddy Guy on the cover of "Born Under a Bad
Force of Nature (Koko Taylor album)
Force_of_Nature_(Koko_Taylor_album)
1985 studio album by Koko Taylor
singer Koko Taylor, released in 1985. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Traditional Blues Recording". The album was produced by Taylor, Criss
Queen_of_the_Blues
Music genre originating in 1860s
Dennis (June 4, 2009). "Koko Taylor, "Queen of the Blues," 1928-2009". Retrieved August 15, 2025. "Blues Queen Koko Taylor Dies At 80". CBS News. June
Blues
Album by the American musician Koko Taylor, released in 1990
American musician Koko Taylor, released in 1990. Its release corresponded with Taylor's appearance in David Lynch's Wild at Heart. Taylor supported the album
Jump for Joy (Koko Taylor album)
Jump_for_Joy_(Koko_Taylor_album)
American blues musician, singer, and songwriter
In 2016, she was nominated for two Living Blues Awards and won the Koko Taylor Award for Best Traditional Female Blues Artist. Her list of honors also
Ruthie_Foster
American blues guitarist and singer (1917–1975)
boogie beats. In 1967, Taylor toured Europe with the American Folk Blues Festival, performing with Little Walter and Koko Taylor. "Taylor is a spiritual and
Hound_Dog_Taylor
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Koko, koko, or kōkō in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Koko or KOKO may refer to: Koko (gorilla) (1971–2018), a gorilla trained to communicate
Koko
American blues record label
by Big Walter Horton with Carey Bell and Fenton Robinson. In 1976, Koko Taylor's I Got What It Takes was nominated for a Grammy Award, and Albert Collins
Alligator_Records
American singer-songwriter
Luther Allison, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, and Koko Taylor. Kight has recorded seven albums to date and received several nominations
E.G._Kight
1995 single by Raekwon
Little Too Smart" by The Detroit Emeralds and "Wang Dang Doodle" by Koko Taylor. RZA originally produced the beat of "Incarcerated Scarfaces" for GZA's
Incarcerated_Scarfaces
Song written by Willie Dixon
1965, Dixon and Leonard Chess persuaded Koko Taylor to record it for Checker Records, a Chess subsidiary. Taylor's rendition quickly became a hit, reaching
Wang_Dang_Doodle
1978 studio album by Koko Taylor
The Earthshaker is a blues album by Koko Taylor, released in 1978 by Alligator Records. The album has since been released on CD by Alligator. Reviewing
The_Earthshaker
Captive gorilla studied by researchers
Hanabiko, nicknamed "Koko" (July 4, 1971 – June 19, 2018), was a female western lowland gorilla born in the San Francisco Zoo and cross-fostered by Francine
Koko_(gorilla)
American rock band from Vermont
qualities—evocative of blues rock singers like Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, or Koko Taylor—as well as for her vibrant energy on stage. Besides playing with the
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Grace_Potter_and_the_Nocturnals
Historic music club in Chicago, Illinois
important location in the history of blues recordings. The late blues great Koko Taylor recorded her only live album, "Live From Chicago – An Audience With The
FitzGerald's_Nightclub
American folk and blues singer (born 1942)
Grammy Awards. In 2013, she was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female) category. In 2003, Muldaur performed
Maria_Muldaur
Music festival in California, US, 1980–2009
Dixon, Albert King, Jimmy McCracklin, Sonny Rhodes, Freddie Roulette, Koko Taylor 1984: Elvin Bishop, James Cotton, Pee Wee Crayton, Buddy Guy & Jr. Wells
Long_Beach_Blues_Festival
American singer
metal bassist, songwriter and singer. Her influences include Etta James, Koko Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, and Little Milton. She writes most of her
Lisa_Mann
"Koko Taylor". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2024. Accurately dubbed "the Queen of Chicago blues" (and sometimes just the blues in general), Koko Taylor
Honorific nicknames in popular music
Honorific_nicknames_in_popular_music
American jazz and blues singer (1937–2024)
in 2007. In 2013, Brown was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the 'Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female)' category. Brown was born in Houston
Jewel_Brown
American businessman and record producer (born 1947)
Seals, Fenton Robinson, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins, Lonnie Brooks, and many others. A breakthrough came in 1975 with Koko Taylor's "I Got What It Takes"
Bruce_Iglauer
American singer-songwriter
performed with numerous Chicago bands and well-known artists such as Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, and Shemekia Copeland. He formed his own band, the Mike Wheeler
Mike_Wheeler_(musician)
1981 studio album by Koko Taylor
is a blues album by Koko Taylor, released in 1981 by Alligator Records. The New York Times wrote: "A highlight is Miss Taylor's gritty but swinging version
From_the_Heart_of_a_Woman
1962 compilation album by Howlin' Wolf
cover on some reissue pressings of the LP. In 1966, fellow Chess artist Koko Taylor recorded a cover version of "Wang Dang Doodle", which reached No.4 on
Howlin'_Wolf_(album)
American singer-songwriter & guitarist
He has performed onstage with Kenny Neal, Buddy Guy, Tab Benoit, and Koko Taylor. In 2007, Janey was inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame
Bryce_Janey
American singer
Been High", "Ella" and "Money Tree". His songs have been covered by Koko Taylor, Albert King and other blues artists. Born in Haynes, Arkansas, Williams
Detroit_Junior
American singer-songwriter
soul blues singer and songwriter, best known for her nomination in the 'Koko Taylor Award' category at the 33rd Blues Music Awards in 2015. She and her backing
Alexis_P._Suter
Band by Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley 1968 Checker 1967 Koko Taylor by Koko Taylor 1969 Chess The New Chicago Blues by Clarence Wheeler 1973 Atlantic
Buddy_Guy_discography
Songs written by Willie Dixon
recorded by Year Subsequently recorded by "29 Ways" Willie Dixon 1956 Koko Taylor, Marc Cohn, The Blues Band, Dr. Feelgood "As Long as I Have You" Little
List of songs written by Willie Dixon
List_of_songs_written_by_Willie_Dixon
1998 soundtrack album by various artists
Diddley, Charlie Musselwhite, Travis Tritt, Doctor John, Lou Rawls, Koko Taylor, Isaac Hayes, Billy Preston and other artists. This is the first official
Blues Brothers 2000 (soundtrack)
Blues_Brothers_2000_(soundtrack)
1990 film by David Lynch
Timmy Thompson Sheryl Lee as the Good Witch Charlie Spradling as Irma Koko Taylor as Singer at Zanzibar In the summer of 1989, Lynch had finished the pilot
Wild_at_Heart_(film)
American blues musician (1915–1992)
Wolf, Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Eddie Boyd, Jimmy Witherspoon, Lowell Fulson, Willie
Willie_Dixon
American singer (1934–2018)
soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who, after the death of Koko Taylor, was acknowledged as the "Queen of the Blues". Her husband was rapper
Denise_LaSalle
American singer and songwriter
Smith, Big Mama Thornton, and the unrelated Koko Taylor. When she commenced performing professionally, Taylor noted, "It was fun for me when I first started
Demetria_Taylor
American singer-songwriter and musician (born 1997)
Baltimore scene". She performed her original music and covers of songs by Koko Taylor and Tracy Chapman. Her performance was one of six chosen from hundreds
Evan_Nicole_Bell
American music festival
included Otis Rush, Ike Turner, Little Milton, Bobby Bland, Bobby Rush, Koko Taylor, Denise LaSalle, Super Chikan, and Robert Plant. The Sunflower Riverbank
Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival
Sunflower_River_Blues_&_Gospel_Festival
American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter (1929–2018)
and many singles with Chuck Berry and was also featured in works by Koko Taylor, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Buddy Guy, Etta James, and Otis Rush. He also
Matt_"Guitar"_Murphy
American band
blueswomen who had inspired them, such as Big Mama Thornton, Ida Cox and Koko Taylor. Their music, both comedic and serious, tends to deal with feminist themes
Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women
Saffire_–_The_Uppity_Blues_Women
1967 blues song by Ellington Jordan
Carter. Other recordings include those by Little Milton, Chicken Shack, Koko Taylor, Sydney Youngblood, Man Man, Rod Stewart, B.B. King, Elkie Brooks, Paul
I'd_Rather_Go_Blind
Musical artist
Entertainer of the Year in 2009, becoming only the second woman, after Koko Taylor, to be so honored. The award was presented by B.B. King himself and Bonnie
Janiva_Magness
Annual awards by the Blues Foundation since 1980
Instrumentalist – Vocals Danielle Nicole Pinetop Perkins Piano Player Marcia Ball Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female) Eden Brent Blues Rock Album of the Year
Blues_Music_Awards
Polish-American record executive (1917–1969)
Flamingos, and Chuck Berry, and in the '60s with Etta James, Fontella Bass, Koko Taylor, Little Milton, Laura Lee, and Tommy Tucker. As the 1960s progressed
Leonard_Chess
Music award
1985 John P. Hammond, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble, Sugar Blue, Koko Taylor & the Blues Machine, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson & J.B. Hutto & the
Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Traditional_Blues_Album
American singer
to date. She has variously appeared on the same bill with B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Etta James, Buddy Guy, the Holmes Brothers, Robert Cray, Keb' Mo', Deanna
Teeny_Tucker
American blues guitarist (born 1965)
week after his graduation from high school, he was invited to join Koko Taylor's touring band. During that time, he furthered his skills under the tutelage
Bernard_Allison
American record label (1950–1975)
Moms Mabley LP/LPS-1531 Fathers and Sons Muddy Waters LP/LPS-1532 Koko Taylor Koko Taylor LP-1533 Blues from Big Bill's CopaCabana Various Artists LP/LPS-1534
Chess_Records
American jazz musician
Grundy's were Sun Ra, Buddy Rich, Count Basie, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Johnny O'Neal, Royce Campbell, Clark Terry, Ray Reach and many others
Jerry_Grundhoefer
American songwriter
and songwriter. He has recorded albums with Junior Wells, Carey Bell, Koko Taylor, Lil' Ed Williams, Eddie Shaw, Matthew Skoller, Lurrie Bell, Carey Bell
Johnny_Iguana
p. 405. Shadwick 2001, p. 408. Shadwick 2001, p. 409; Huey, Steve. "Koko Taylor – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 25, 2023. AllMusic 1996, pp. 345
List_of_blues_musicians
American singer
would sound perfectly phrased and memorable." Along with Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, and Little Milton, Clayton was one of the most important figures in
Willie_Clayton
1946 song by Louis Jordan
opener for countless blues artists over the years, from B.B. King to Koko Taylor". "Let the Good Times Roll" has also been identified as inspiring "Come
Let the Good Times Roll (Louis Jordan song)
Let_the_Good_Times_Roll_(Louis_Jordan_song)
Sease Preston Shannon Drink Small Alexis P. Suter Johnnie Taylor Koko Taylor Little Johnny Taylor Ike Turner Robert Ward Walter "Wolfman" Washington Lavelle
List_of_soul-blues_musicians
American blues harmonica player (1930–1968)
footage of Little Walter performing. Footage of him backing Hound Dog Taylor and Koko Taylor was shown on a television program in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October
Little_Walter
Finnish musician and songwriter
Ray Charles. Later she found the music of Koko Taylor, and she mentions one of her favourite songs from Taylor was the piece "I'm A Woman" from The Earthshaker
Erja_Lyytinen
Chicago, IL 60640 Blues, roots, folk Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison, Albert Collins, Hound Dog Taylor, Johnny Winter, Shemekia Copeland, Marcia
Chicago_record_labels
American blues and gospel musical artist
lifetime including B.B. King, India Arie, Gladys Knight, Etta James, Koko Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, Elvin Bishop, Mavis Staples and the Staple Singers,
Sista_Monica_Parker
December 17, 1975). Guitarist and singer. Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009). Singer. Melvin Taylor (born March 13, 1959). Guitarist. Johnny
List of Chicago blues musicians
List_of_Chicago_blues_musicians
Feminine given name
lawyer Cora Walton (1928–2009), birth name of American Blues singer Koko Taylor Cora Stuart Wheeler (1852–1897), American poet, author Cora Wilding (1888–1982)
Cora_(name)
American-Canadian animated television series (1996–2022)
show. Arthur Ganson – as himself in the episode "Muffy's Art Attack". Koko Taylor – as herself in "Big Horns George". Taj Mahal – as himself who helps
Arthur_(TV_series)
American blues singer and songwriter (born 1957)
singer and songwriter. At the 2014 Blues Music Awards, Greenleaf won the Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female), beating fellow nominees Teeny Tucker
Diunna_Greenleaf
American actress, singer, dancer (born 1947)
Henderson, noted that "Lynn isn't one to hold back emotionally; like Koko Taylor and Etta James, she screams, shouts, testifies and gets her points across
Trudy_Lynn
American singer-songwriter
McCray, Sugar Blue, Bobby Bland, Walter Trout, and Johnnie Taylor. Her influences include Koko Taylor, Etta James, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin
Sharrie_Williams
American musician and composer (born 1956)
clubs and opened concerts for James Cotton, Willie Dixon, Dr. John, Koko Taylor, and Muddy Waters, amongst others. Other groups and artists Kane has
Jonathan_Kane
American Chicago blues musician
You Baby", released by J.O.B. Records. He then played guitar backing Koko Taylor, a role he undertook for two decades. He formed Eddie King & the Kingsmen
Eddie_King_(musician)
American singer
Travers, Kim Wilson, Bobby Bland, Walter Trout, Big Bill Morganfield, Koko Taylor, Ike Turner, and Robert Cray. Chambers was born on the Gulf Coast of
Sean_Chambers_(musician)
(Flyleaf) Svetlana Surganova Rachel Sweet Skye Sweetnam Sylvaine Koko Taylor Maria Taylor (Azure Ray, Now It's Overhead) Susan Tedeschi Özlem Tekin Keiko
List_of_female_rock_singers
him and Yo-Yo Ma discussing the merits of different types of music. Koko Taylor appears in the episode "Big Horns George" and is The Brain's favorite
List_of_Arthur_characters
Award for best contemporary Blues album
"Blue" Bland "Wang Dang Doodle" Koko Taylor 1991 Family Style Jimmie Vaughan and Stevie Ray Vaughan Jump for Joy Koko Taylor Midnight Stroll The Robert Cray
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Contemporary_Blues_Album
1984–1985 concert tour
Delta Hurricanes —N/a —N/a September 14, 1984 Memphis Orpheum Theatre Koko Taylor September 15, 1984 Greenville Freedom Village Bo Diddley, Robert Cray
Couldn't Stand the Weather Tour
Couldn't_Stand_the_Weather_Tour
American blues guitarist and singer (born 1936)
back Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Koko Taylor and others. As late as 1967, Guy worked as a tow truck driver while playing
Buddy_Guy
1998 film by John Landis
vocals Joshua Redman – tenor saxophone Paul Shaffer as Marco– keyboards Koko Taylor – vocals Travis Tritt – vocals and guitar Jimmie Vaughan – vocals and
Blues_Brothers_2000
American singer
and worked with Carl Weathersby and Dave Specter. Fellow blues singer, Koko Taylor once commented, "Nora Jean sounds just like I did when I was her age
Nora_Jean_Bruso
Live Anthology 2009 "I'm a Man" (live) (Bo Diddley cover) Bo Diddley Koko Taylor ‡ The Live Anthology 2009 "I'm in Love" (live) (Aretha Franklin cover)
List of songs recorded by Tom Petty
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Tom_Petty
1985 award ceremony for music
Hammond, J.B. Hutto & the New Hawks, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Koko Taylor & the Blues Machine & Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble for Blues Explosion
27th_Annual_Grammy_Awards
American blues musician (born 1944)
blues and R&B musicians, such as B.B. King, Bo Diddley, Eric Clapton, Koko Taylor, Jimmie Vaughan, Dr. John, and Jack DeJohnette. Over the years, Musselwhite
Charlie_Musselwhite
American professional wrestler
James Williams Ware Jr. (born June 20, 1957), better known by his ring name Koko B. Ware, is an American retired professional wrestler. He debuted in 1978
Koko_B._Ware
American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1925–2015)
singer of the Louisiana Gator Boys along with Eric Clapton, Dr. John, Koko Taylor and Bo Diddley. In 2000, he and Clapton teamed up again to record Riding
B._B._King
1988 single by Melissa Etheridge
concert special. "Bring Me Some Water" was remade by American blues artist Koko Taylor and recorded on her 2000 album, Royal Blue. All songs were written by
Bring_Me_Some_Water
American singer-songwriter
similar award for Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year, as were Koko Taylor, Maria Muldaur and the winner of the award, Etta James. Her song "Morning
Precious_Bryant
Music award category
1976 The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album Muddy Waters I Got What It Takes Koko Taylor Memphis Blues Memphis Slim Music of Guatemala The San Lucas Band Wake
Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Ethnic_or_Traditional_Folk_Recording
British singer (born 1994)
before discovering her own music from names such as Thelonious Monk, Koko Taylor through YouTube and iTunes at the age of 14. Celeste recalls singing
Celeste_(singer)
American blues singer (born 1948)
Music Award in the category 'Traditional Blues Female' (known as the Koko Taylor Award). Her latest album, Friday Night (2016), featured Little Mike and
Zora_Young
United States historic place
Musgraves Keb Mo Kentucky Thunder Kevin Costner & Modern West Kevin Fowler Koko Taylor Kris Kristofferson LeAnn Rimes Lee Ann Womack Lee Roy Parnell Leon Russell
Gruene_Hall
American jazz historian, record label owner and feminist (1924–2008)
featured music by Adelaide Hall, Big Mama Thornton, Nell Carter and Koko Taylor. Reitz was the recipient of three awards—the Wonder Woman Award of 1982
Rosetta_Reitz
American Chicago blues musician
and variously worked with Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Johnson, Koko Taylor, Phil Guy, Jimmy Dawkins, Sunnyland Slim, Michael Coleman, Fenton Robinson
Professor_Eddie_Lusk
2001 award ceremony for music
Phantom Blues Band Wicked – Shemekia Copeland Shake Hands with Shorty – North Mississippi Allstars Royal Blue – Koko Taylor Hoochie Man – Bobby Rush
43rd_Annual_Grammy_Awards
American mastering engineer (1954–2017)
Albert Collins, Robert Cray & Johnny Copeland 1985 – Queen of the Blues – Koko Taylor 1985 – When a Guitar Plays the Blues – Roy Buchanan 1985 – Pressure Cooker
Tom_Coyne_(music_engineer)
2005 studio album by Styx
and "Wishing Well" Johnnie Johnson – piano on "Blue Collar Man @ 2120" Koko Taylor – guest vocals on "Blue Collar Man @ 2120" Gary Loizzo – producer, engineer
Big_Bang_Theory_(Styx_album)
25, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2009. Keepnews, Peter (June 4, 2009). "Koko Taylor, Queen of Chicago Blues, Is Dead at 80". The New York Times. Retrieved
List of 2000s deaths in popular music
List_of_2000s_deaths_in_popular_music
American blues and rock musician (born 1957)
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Thackery, Otis Rush, Willie Dixon, Son Seals, Koko Taylor, Albert Collins and Buddy Guy.[citation needed] In early 2013, Ellis
Tinsley_Ellis
2009 live album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
London, England 3:55 7. "I'm a Man" (September 21, 2006) Ellas McDaniel, Koko Taylor Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville, Florida 2:46 8. "Straight into
The_Live_Anthology
American musician
special guests were John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Koko Taylor, Ruth Brown, Otis Clay, Son Seals, Duke Robillard, Rod Piazza, and many
James_Montgomery_(singer)
Annual music festival in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Shepherd (5/2), King Slender (5/1), Kingsized (5/3), Koko Taylor (5/2), Kool & The Gang featuring JT Taylor(5/2), La Bottine Souriante (5/2), Letters To Cleo
Music_Midtown
American singer-songwriter (1943–1998)
singer at Chess Records on recordings by Fontella Bass, Etta James, Koko Taylor, and others produced by Higgins. In 1966, she started working as a receptionist
Barbara_Acklin
American blues singer (b. 1979)
was presented Koko Taylor's crown and officially given the honor as the "New Queen of the Blues" by Koko Taylor's daughter, Cookie Taylor. In 2013, Copeland
Shemekia_Copeland
Stellar Moments". Npr.org. March 11, 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2018. "Eddie Taylor Jr. - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2019. Long, Kyle
List of musicians from Chicago
List_of_musicians_from_Chicago
the highlights of past festivals were: Luther Allison, Junior Wells, Koko Taylor, Carey Bell, John Cephas and Phil Wiggins, C. J. Chenier, Nora Jean Bruso
Rawa_Blues_Festival
1953 single by Ruth Brown
including: Anita Wood (1960) Sarah Vaughan (1962) Delaney & Bonnie (1970) Koko Taylor (1975) Susan Tedeschi (1998). Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop
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