Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues

Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues

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1991-02-24

Known fondly as the "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor began singing in Chicago blues clubs in the 1950s. Her gritty, powerful voice attracted the attention of Willie Dixon, another famous Chicago blues icon and record producer. Her recording of Dixon's "Wang Dang Doodle" topped the R&B charts in 1966. This special, recorded in 1991 for WTTW, documents her history, and cements her legacy as a Bonafide Chicago Blues legend.

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Known fondly as the "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor began singing in Chicago blues clubs in the 1950s. Her gritty, powerful voice attracted the attention of Willie Dixon, another famous Chicago blues icon and record producer. Her recording of Dixon's "Wang Dang Doodle" topped the R&B charts in 1966. This special, recorded in 1991 for WTTW, documents her history, and cements her legacy as a Bonafide Chicago Blues legend.

Released

1991-02-24

Runtime

46

Director

Patricia Hemmingway-Seale

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Music

Documentary

Language

English

Production

WTTW/Chicago

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    Koko Taylor

    Koko Taylor
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    Willie Dixon

    Willie Dixon