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When did Koko Taylor start making music?
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Koko Taylor's first song “What Came First The Egg Or The Hen” released in 1966.
Koko Taylor (born Cora Anna Walton, September 28, 1928 – June 3, 2009) was an American singer whose style encompassed Chicago blues, electric blues, rhythm and blues, and soul-blues. Sometimes called “The Queen of the Blues”, she was known for her rough, powerful vocals.
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