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“It's a true feeling that comes from the heart, not something that just comes out of my mouth. Blues is what I love, and blues is what I always do.”

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Koko Taylor, born Ethel Bates, was an American blues and rhythm and blues singer, known as the 'Queen of the Blues'. She was born on September 28, 1928, and passed away on June 3, 2009. Taylor was renowned for her distinctive voice and powerful live performances, and her musical career spanned half a century, profoundly influencing the blues genre. more

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