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Koko Taylor
Born
Sep 28, 1928
Died: Jun 3, 2009
Lived 80 years
Place of Birth
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Career Highlights
11
Movies
1
TV Shows
Also Known As
Cora Walton
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Koko Taylor
Acting
Biography
Koko Taylor, sometimes called "The Queen of the Blues," was an American singer of many genres, including Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues and soul blues.
Movies
11
TV Shows
1
The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969, Vol. 3
as
Self
2004
A Tribute to Muddy Waters - Live
as
Self
2003
Blues Road Movie
as
Herself
2001
Mercury Rising
as
Self
1998
Blues Brothers 2000
as
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
B.B. King: Blues Summit
as
Self
1995
Pride and Joy: The Story of Alligator Records
Cast
1992
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
Cast
1991
Wild at Heart
as
Singer at Zanzibar
1990
Soundstage Blues Summit In Chicago: Muddy Waters And Friends
as
Self/Performer
1974
Blues and the Alligator: The First Twenty Years of Alligator Records
as
himself
TBA
