KoKo Taylor nickname(s):
KoKo
KoKo Taylor date of birth:
September 28, 1928
How old was KoKo Taylor when died?
80
Where was KoKo Taylor born?
Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
When did KoKo Taylor die?
June 3, 2009
What is KoKo Taylor's occupation?
Singer
What genre is KoKo Taylor's work?
Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues, soul, soul blues, traditional pop
Short Biography
Koko Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American Chicago blues singer, whose style also encompassed many genres including electric blues, rhythm and blues and blues and soul blues popularly she was known as the "Queen of the Blues." She was known primarily for her rough, powerful vocals and traditional blues stylings. Her name was sometimes styled KoKo Taylor.