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Koko Taylor, born on September 28, 1928, in Bartlett, Tennessee, was a prominent US R&B singer known as "The Queen of Chicago Blues." Her nickname "Koko" stemmed from her love of chocolate. She was discovered in 1962, which led to a contract with Chess Records. In close collaboration with Willie Dixon, she released several singles, including the 1965 hit "Wang Dang Doodle," which had been previously recorded by other artists. Taylor possessed one of the most powerful voices among her contemporary female Chess stablemates, including artists like Etta James and Bettye Lavette, and her shouting style was reminiscent of blues legends such as Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. Her self-titled debut album, released in 1969, primarily featured a compilation of her Chess singles. From 1975 onward, she recorded for Alligator Records for more than 30 years. Her 1985 album, "Queen of the Blues," earned her a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Taylor continued to perform until her passing on June 3, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois, due to complications from surgery for gastrointestinal bleeding.

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