Koko Taylor
Koko Taylor Taylor at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2006 Background information Birth name Cora Walton Also known as KoKo Born (1928-09-28)September 28, 1928 Shelby County, Tennessee Origin Memphis, Tennessee Died June 3, 2009(2009-06-03) (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois Genres Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues, soul, soul blues Occupation(s) Singer Years active late 1950s–2009 Labels Alligator Records, MCA, Checker, Chess, Yambo Records, Charly Records, Website Koko Taylor.com Koko Taylor, sometimes spelled KoKo Taylor (September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009), was an American Chicago blues singer, popularly known as the "Queen of the Blues." She was known primarily for her rough, powerful vocals and traditional blues stylings.