Browsing: Koko Taylor

The blues superstar talks her huge new album, covering Dylan, Sam Cooke, and her father, as well as playing at the White House, paving her own way, and being presented the mantle as the new “Queen of the Blues”!

The headstone unveiling will be held in Peoria, IL on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm. The event will be a celebration of Eddie’s life and contributions to music.

About being a woman in the blues, an all-diva festival, the K.C. Blues community, & new album!

Long time captain of likely most successful blues label since Chess Records given prestigious honor.

This shining ensemble album is a proud celebration of Alligator’s many towering accomplishments over 40 years, and is possibly the best valued album of the year.