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Koko Taylor Dead at 80 - dateline Chicago

Posted on 6/03/2009 by Monica Yasher


Subject: Sad News
SENT TODAY TO MEMBERS OF THE
Koko Taylor Fan Club,
I regret to inform you that the Queen of the Blues has passed away this afternoon at the age of 80, due to complications from surgery to correct a gastrointestinal bleed. RIP Koko."
'Goodbye Sweet queen of the Blues'
She will be missed
"Sooner or later we all get called back home"
Terry "Gatorman" Lape
Tomorrow night there will be a special tribute to Koko At :
COOL RIVER DRAUGHT HOUSE AND EATERY
12246 West 159th Street
Homer Glen, Illinois
708-301-8006
www.chicagobluesmusicsociety.org the


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