Koko Taylor

From the opening sting of Criss Johnson's guitar through the openhearted, deep-soul
balladry of "Nothing Takes the Place of You," Force of Nature forces the listener to hear
Koko Taylor with fresh ears. Though Taylor has long claimed the title of Queen of the
Blues, such coronation seemed more a matter of lack of competition than depth of artistry,
a reflection of raw vocal power rather than stylistic range – her blustery swagg... More >