Taylor's 1978 album for Alligator Records, "The Earthshaker," delivered a potent set of blues-rock numbers that earned critical acclaim. The record features some of her most enduring material and cemented her reputation as the "Queen of the Blues."
- The album was recorded at Curtom Studios in Chicago with the help of a band including Mighty Joe Young.
- "The Earthshaker" was Koko Taylor's second release for the independent blues label Alligator Records.
- The album reached number 25 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.
Koko Taylor was a Chicago-based powerhouse blues singer with a career spanning decades. "The Earthshaker" arrived during a period of resurgence for blues music in the late 1970s, solidifying Taylor's status as a leading figure.
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