Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues (1991)

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.

Director: Patricia Hemmingway-Seale
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Production: WTTW/Chicago
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues about?
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.
Who directed Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues was directed by Patricia Hemmingway-Seale.
Who stars in Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues stars Koko Taylor, Willie Dixon.
How long is Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues produced?
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues was produced in United States of America.