Koko Taylor: Birth name: Cora Walton Also known as: KoKo Born: September 28, 1928(1928-09-28) Origin: Memphis, Tennessee Died: June 3, 2009 (aged 80) Genre(s): blues, R&B Occupation(s): singer Years active: 1960s—2009 Label(s): Alligator Records Koko Taylor sometimes spelled KoKo Taylor (born Cora Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009)[1] 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...
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