Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 24, 1991
Runtime
0h 46m
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original Title
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues
Production Companies
WTTW/Chicago
Director
Patricia Hemmingway-Seale
Description
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.
