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Title: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Jun 3^rd, 2009 at 9:10pm

:Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey

http://www.kokotaylor.com

Grammy Award-winning blues legend Koko Taylor, 80, died on June 3, 2009 in her hometown of Chicago, IL, as a result of complications following her May 19 surgery to correct a gastrointestinal bleed

Willie Dixon wrote "Wang Dang Doodle", Koko's million selling hit that became her signature song. Mick named Charlie "Wang Dang Doodle" Watts

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by The Wick on Jun 3^rd, 2009 at 9:45pm

It is really hard to find a better voice anywhere. She was amazing. RIP.

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by mojoman on Jun 3^rd, 2009 at 9:56pm

rest in peace koko......

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Paranoid Android on Jun 3^rd, 2009 at 10:38pm

I was lucky enough to see her a few times in DC...a true GEM!!! RIP Koko

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Sioux on Jun 3^rd, 2009 at 11:19pm

Really sad news...:( What a voice. What a woman. :(

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Ade on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 12:35am

sad - RIP

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by LadyJane on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 4:59am

So glad I got the chance to hear her voice live.

RIP, Koko

LJ.

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Post by Zack on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 5:20am

Willie looks like he's about to pitch a wang dang doodle in that photo!

RIP Koko.

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Heart Of Stone on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 6:49am

R.I.P. Koko.

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Irina on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 7:28am

RIP, Koko

L-R:Muddy Waters, Viola Spearman (Koko's sister), Levi Walton (Koko's brother), Otis Spann, Vera Walton (Levi's wife),
Elga Edmonds, Koko Taylor, Robert Taylor, possibly Jimmy Rogers and Savannah Becton (Koko's sister)
At Sylvio's Lounge, probably 1954
Photo from Koko Taylor collection

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Martha on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 10:04am

I got to see Koko with Buddy Guy a couple years ago at Red Rocks. It was a very memorable night and I am thankful I got to be there.

RIP darlin'.

xxoo,
April

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by left shoe shuffle on Jun 4^th, 2009 at 10:48am

Great pic, Irina.

Koko was still doing what she loved right up to the end.

RIP.

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Jun 6^th, 2009 at 12:12pm

Yes great pic Irina... (Seems that Koko is less popular than David Carradine here at the board :-[ )

To honor Koko and respect my hangover I'm gonna leave the header for some hours... see you later. I'm going to the pyramids ROnnie

:smoking :weed :booze

:wtf3

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Ginda on Jun 9^th, 2009 at 2:20pm

What a loss this is to the music world. A grand lady with a glorious voice that could belt them out better than almost anyone. What a life she lived.

Title: Re: RIP Koko Taylor (1928-2009)
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Jun 9^th, 2009 at 3:31pm

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 6^th, 2009 at 12:12pm:

Ouch!

This was the header, it was up for three days... RIP Koko get your mojo working up there and make heaven a better place... Lord I miss her!

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Post by parmeda on Jun 10^th, 2009 at 11:32pm

What a great header, Voo - sorry I missed it.
And the 'gem' Irina posted - truly an amazing find!

Koko's funeral is tomorrow. There have been many tributes to her in Chitown this past week, but none will be more appropriate than what is planned for the annual Blues Festival that begins Friday and runs through the weekend....neither of which will be missed by your resident parmeda, I might add.

From Koko's website: http://www.kokotaylor.com/news.html

She will be missed.