You will be missed but I know you’ll be pitching a Wang Dang Doodle with Johnny Talor in heaven.

Got to see the Queen in Memphis last month..and she could still pitch a wang dang doodle…miss you already..your music will always live…..

The blues are a deeper shade now.

I live in Chicago and have seen her many times and she never has disapointed me. She will be missed

Such a shame, I was listening to her just yesterday. What a voice. Long live the blues.

Oueen of the blues,Yes she filled the bill on that.She will be missed.

I had the honor of dancing with Koko Taylor in Chicago on the “Promanade on the River” back when the Major League Baseball allstar game was played at Wrigley Field. I will always remember that. Another great one has been lost. Chicago will always love Koko Taylor

Got to see Ms. Taylor at the Girl Scout Convention in Kansas City in 1999. She blew me away. What a voice. I too will miss her, although her music will always be with us.

Oh Man C’Mon!!!

She was and always will be the Blues W – O – M – A – N !!!!

We Love ya Koko!!

I saw her in Tokyo not quite two years ago- even at 78 she was belting out the blues better than singers half her age! A great connection to the real Blues age of the 60’s

I am 21 years old and live near Chicago, I’ve seen Koko perform over 17 times in my life and met her personally 3 times. I was raised on her music and when I was younger she was my inspiration to be a singer. I wanted to be a little blonde version of Koko. I still remember when I was in 3rd grade and my parents bought me her CD Mother Nature, I would listen to her version of Hound Dog over and over coming up with dances and singing to my stuffed dog. I got to watch her and Buddy Guy introduce B.B. King last summer at the Chicago Blues fest and I’m heartbroken that it had to be the last time…I will miss you always Koko, you were a kind vibrant woman, even when you were at your worse health-wise, you always had a smile on your face at that Blues tent every summer, and it was my highlight of each year…I will treasure those memories for ever.

There is some great footage and interviews of Koko in the film, Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues (www.newsreel.org).

I had the privilege of seeing her many times in local clubs in Chitown on the North side, wow, she will be missed and you are right her passing leaves the world just a darker shade of blue without this shinning South Side Lady in it!

California Newsreel mourns the death of the pioneering musician Koko Taylor.
The blues were born out of the economic and social transformation of African American life early in this century. As the daughter of a sharecropper, she moved on to gain world renowned status as a blues musician spanning 5 decades of production.
In California Newsreel’s documentary “Wild Women Don’t Have the Blues,” Koko Taylor reminds us the blues and their legacy continue: “You get up in the morning and go to work and your boss tells you you been laid off. You got the blues. Believe it or not, even the President’s got the blues.”
We send our condolences to her family. She will be missed.

Koko was a truly wonderful lady and a great performer. I saw her perform a bunch of times and she was always awesome. Her band, The Blues Machine, is also top notch. The last Koko performance I caught was her set at the 25th Annual Chicago Blues Festival in 2008 . She was one of the headline acts at the Petrillo Band Shell on Friday night. As always she was awesome. I believe that it was the next day at the festival that she passed my friends and myself in an electric carts. I said to her, “we love you Koko!” She replied, “I love you too!” She was a really good person. She did some excellent work through her foundation. We will miss you Koko!

I was lucky enough to see her at Kingston Mines on North Halsted several years ago, as well as at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
R.I.P Koko, we loved you!

Alot of caucasians do not know who she is by name.Some think it is a mans name. But they get chills when they hear her mighty voice. I guess that is all that matters. A definite blues goddess that all try to copy.

I’m fifteen and i’m a big fan and i know that great female blues singers were memphis minnie, etta james, ma rainey and bessie smith and koko talyor was and still is one of the best blues singers of all time

When the blues works it touches a cord that makes you smile. Koko touched that chord better than any woman I’ve ever seen or heard. RIP Koko. Tears of joy and thanks.

I saw Koko Taylor a few years ago at a Summer Music Festival on Santa Monica Pier. It is an understatement to say how FANTASTIC she was. Strutting on the stage ~~ she could have taught Mick a few moves. I wanted to see her again and was rcently searching LA concerts. I am sad … and forever awestruck by this woman.

I saw Koko Taylor a few years ago at a Summer Music Festival on Santa Monica Pier. It is an understatement to say how FANTASTIC she was. Strutting on the stage ~~ she could have taught Mick a few moves. I wanted to see her again and was rcently searching LA concerts. I am sad … and forever awestruck by this woman.

Terrible loss for blues music and fans of Koko- Being from Chicago I always took pride in having her in our community of musicians and vocalists. It saddens me to think that I will not hear her at some point this summer at blues fest or any other festival. Koko will be truly missed..

I was lucky enough to see Koko at the Tampa Bay Blues Fest a couple of years ago. I thought she was wonderful and I was very sad to hear of her passing.
RIP the queen of the blues

All night long, all night long..

Good bye Koko

Rest in peace, Koko.

From the first time I saw her in concert, I knew she was a national tressure. Her talent was inspiring.

Hey JUSTIN THYME!!!

Alot of caucasians know who Koko Taylor is.

Sounds like you don’t know alot of caucasians!

KoKo played at my moms bar in Harvey, Il…Just Angels, many, many times. I know my mom has shed a tear in heaven hearing this news. R.I.P. KoKo

Koko will surely be missed. I saw her perform at a flea market here in Miami when she opened up for headliner Juggles the Clown kiddie show and I was among 10 people standing there watching her. She was really good. Afterward I went and bought a used Judas Priest album.

I will always remember Koko for her brilliant song “Wang Dang Doodle.” Because many times when I go to the bathroom to wang my doodle, that song is always playing in mind. Rest in peace Koko and may God have some doodles for you up in heaven!

What Lady With Spirit!God Bless You…Thank You and Family(Blues) for you. I will Miss You.

In September of 1984, Koko Taylor headlined “Folk ‘n’ Blues,” an annual music festival at Beloit College. I had a 9-midnight radio show on the college station (WBCR 90.3FM) to do before I could head over to the show. I knew Koko from her roots in Chicago, seen her at one of the Halsted St. blues clubs, B.L.U.E.S., maybe. That night, at WBCR, I dug through the alpha stacks of vinyl and found some Koko, played maybe 5 or 6 cuts. When I got to the festival, Koko was just finishing her first set. We danced ’til our legs hurt … which takes a long time when you’re 19, I realize now. Koko was sweating, too. It was a constant state for her. Might not have recognized her otherwise; the ALBUM cover was sweating. After the second set, I somehow got up the nerve to go backstage and talk to her. Told her I was a big fan, lied and told her I was from Chicago (suburbs, really). She was so gracious. I asked if I could make a request.

“Sure, honey,” she said. I asked for “Hey, Bartender.” She would probably have played it anyway; I came to learn it was a signature tune. “Ha!” she laughed. “Heard THAT one on the radio, comin’ in here! That was nice, wasn’t it?” she said to a bandmate. “Was,” he said. I could barely contain myself. “That was me!” I burst out, “I – I played that. I just left the station …”

(It should be noted that WBCR was a 10 WATT station at the time. A year later, it’d be 1000 watts. You can hear it today from Rockford to Madison, but at 10 watts, you were lucky to hear it on the whole CAMPUS. Nonetheless, it was pretty cool to see her excited by a little airplay.)

“Honey,” she said. “You play Koko on the radio, you c’make all the requests you WaooNT!”

koko signed a beverage napkin for me in this tiny little bar in Jax, Fl. I caught the last two songs of the night. I lost the napkin. Oh well. i gave her a hug, a real thrill for this blues-loving key west girl. her gift stays with us. bye, koko

My husband introduced me to Chicago Blues 29 years ago. I was amazed by Koko Taylor and saw her many times. One of my favorites was at a festival in Naperville, IL where she performed with Lonnie Brooks. Wang Dang Doodle and Sweet Home Chicago! But the memory I treasure the most was seeing her with Willie Dixon at ChicagoFest. Almost too much talent for one stage!
May the angels see you safely home

I became a Blues fan a few years ago and listened to a variety of Blues musicians. When I heard one of Koko’s songs and that unique voice, she quickly became one of my favorite Blues’ artists. I was always on the lookout to see when she would perform in the NY metro area so I could see this wonderful singer and performer. I was disappointed that she never came to the area and now I am very saddened that I will never get to see her. It sounded like she put on a powerful and memorable performance.

Dear Justin Thyme

YOU ARE A MORON!!

R.I.P Koko! Will miss you in Chicago!

I loved my aunt very much. I used to sub for her drummer when he could not make it to rehearsals when I was about 16 years old. The last time we were together was when she performed at the Long Beach Blues Festival in 2000-2001. She will be missed by all of us and remembered for her Legendary Voice and her dedication to the music industry. Pray for her always and keep her music strong by donating to her causes. Kookie, be strong cuz I’ll see you soon.

Johnny

koko TAYLOR! YOU WILL BE MISSED, CONTINUE TO SING THE ‘BLUES IN HEAVEN.m

I remeber when you and my parents would laugh and talk around the table on the weekends when I was a child . Cousin, I will never forget you. Continue to sing with your wonderful voice. I know my mother ( Mary M. Ryles-Harris- 2005) will welcome you along with all our relatives. May God bless you.

I saw her in Atlanta about 15 yrars ago at her show I asked her who will replace her, well no one has shown up

I “discovered” Koko Taylor about 8 years ago, and was lucky enough to see her perform once! An incredible lady, who ranks up there as one of the greatest vocalists of all time!

When it came to loving and losing, she was at her best! We love you Koko! Looking forward to jamming with you again somewhere in the stars!

We will miss her.

I playd at the Billtown BluesFestival and Bob Margolin and Diunna Greenleaf played right before me and the last song was one of the songs Diunna sang at Koko’s Funeral.

WE SAW KOKO TWICE SHE DEFINATELY IS ALREADY MISSED

I am SO VERY SAD. I’m just learning of Miss Koko’s transition. My heart goes out to her family and everyone else who loved her. I saw her many times in Kalamazoo MI in the 80’s. And, cherish the performance when I went to a show at The Kingston Mines in Chicago. Sending earthly love to a heavenly blues goddess!!

Koko rest You are one of the greats
The Queen of Blues,Another star in Heaven. You truly will be missed.All night long

Dear Ms Taylor You Truly will be missed. You have been one of the greatest iconic figures of the BLUES.Rest in peace. VLW

Dear Ms Taylor You Truly will be missed. You have been one of the greatest iconic figures of the BLUES.Rest in peace. VLW 6/8/2009