Koko Taylor, American singer. Achievements include 2 Grammy awards, 8 Grammy nominations; March 3, 1993 declared by mayor "Koko Taylor Day" in Chgo. Named to Blues Hall of Fame, 1997; recipient Legend of Year, Clearly Canadian, 1993, Howlin' Wolf award, 1996, Outstanding Generosity award, Children's Brittle Bone Foundation, 1997, Pioneer award, Rhythm & Blues Foundation, 2003; National Heritage Fellowship, National Education Association, 2004.
Background
Taylor, Koko was born on September 28, 1928 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
Named to Blues Hall of Fame, 1997. Recipient Legend of Year, Clearly Canadian, 1993, Howlin' Wolf award, 1996, Outstanding Generosity award, Children's Brittle Bone Foundation, 1997, Pioneer award, Rhythm & Blues Foundation, 2003. National Heritage Fellowship, National Education Association, 2004.
Named to Blues Hall of Fame, 1997. Recipient Legend of Year, Clearly Canadian, 1993, Howlin' Wolf award, 1996, Outstanding Generosity award, Children's Brittle Bone Foundation, 1997, Pioneer award, Rhythm & Blues Foundation, 2003. National Heritage Fellowship, National Education Association, 2004.