On June 3, 2009, Cora Walton aka Koko Taylor died aged 80. She was blues singer, known by powerful and rough vocal, performing rhythm and blues, Chicago Blues and blues. Often called “The Queen of Blues”, for her work she received number of awards including:

• In 1985, Grammy Awardfor Best Traditional Blues Album
• In 1996, Howlin’ Wolf Award
• In 1997, inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame
• In 1999, Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
• In 2004, NEA National Heritage Fellowship
• 24 times the Blues Music Award in the following categories:
• Female Artist
• Traditional Blues Female Artist
• Vocalist of the Year
• Contemporary Blues Female Artist
• Entertainer of the Year