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KoKo Taylor (1928–2009)
KoKo Taylor was born on September 28, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA as Cora Walton. She was married to Hay Harris and Robert 'Pops' Taylor. She died on June 3, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Born:in Memphis, Tennessee, USADied:(age 80) in Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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Soundtrack (23 credits)
Soundtrack (23 credits)
Banshee
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Bloodlines
(2014)
... (performer: "Please Don't Dog Me" - uncredited) / (writer: "Please Don't Dog Me" - uncredited)
Supernatural
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2012) (writer - 1 episode, 2012)
- Bitten
(2012)
... (performer: "It Took a Long Time") / (writer: "It Took a Long Time")
2012
True Blood
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Whatever I Am, You Made Me
(2012)
... (performer: "Whatever I Am, You Made Me" - uncredited)
2010
Justified
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Lord of War and Thunder
(2010)
... (performer: "Voodoo Woman" - uncredited)
2003
Austin City Limits
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Susan Tedeschi/Ruthie Foster
(2003)
... (writer: "Voodoo Woman")
The Blues
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode, 2003) (writer - 1 episode, 2003)
- Godfathers and Sons
(2003)
... (performer: "Wang Dang Doodle", "I Got What It Takes", "Ernestine") / (writer: "Ernestine")
1997
Chicago Cab
(performer: "Merry Merry Christmas" - as Ko Ko Taylor) / (writer: "Merry Merry Christmas" - as Ko Ko Taylor)
1996
New York Undercover
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Enforcers
(1996)
... (performer: "Wang Dang Doodle" - uncredited)
1995
While You Were Sleeping
(performer: "Merry Merry Christmas") / (writer: "Merry Merry Christmas")
1989
Ginger Ale Afternoon
(performer: "FLAMIN' MAMIE", "BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE") / (writer: "BE WHAT YOU WANT TO BE")
1965
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.36
(1965)
... (writer: "Voodoo Woman")
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Actress (2 credits)
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Self (20 credits)
Self (20 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Single: "Wang Dang Doodle".Official Sites:
Alligator Records: Artist BioAlternate Names:
Koko Taylor
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Personal Quote:
I was so glad to get out of the cotton patch and stop pickin' cotton, I wouldn't of cared who come by and said, 'I'll take you to Chicago.' See more »Trivia:
Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1997. Her recording of "Wang Dang Doodle" was inducted into the hall in 1995 in the category Classics of Blues Recording--Single. See more »Nickname:
Queen of the Chicago Blues See more »Star Sign:
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