Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues(1991)
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues Synopsis
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.
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues (1991) is a music and documentary film directed by Patricia Hemmingway-Seale, released on February 24, 1991 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Koko Taylor and Willie Dixon.
- Director:
- Patricia Hemmingway-Seale
- Production:
- WTTW/Chicago
- Status:
- Released
Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Patricia Hemmingway-Seale.
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Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues (1991) includes Koko Taylor and Willie Dixon. The film was directed by Patricia Hemmingway-Seale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues released?
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Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues was released on February 24, 1991 and runs for 46m.