I had assumed that she won some other award or something when I had begun to read the article posted by the Boogie Report. Koko Taylor the Queen of Blues dies at age 80. 

 I'm devastated and I'm tearful and I'm angry that I never had the opportunity to meet the Queen and long lived the Queen. I 'm angry with myself for not trying hard enough to have met her.  I could have done more than just dream.   I just wanted her approval.   I just wanted her to graciously take my hand into hers and Knight me.  Some kind of personal ceremony that would loan validation and credibility to being a true Ambassador of the Blues.    She is the main reason why I Sing The Blues.  

 I wanted so much to have heard her own recollection of some of her most memorable road stories, and how she overcame the obstacles throughout her lifetime, over some tea.  Not as a mere acquaintance but like a mother would share knowledge with her daughter.    I just wanted that one opportunity to sing just one song with her.  I appreciated her talent so much that I never emulated her because I can't.   I'm just a Daughter of the Blues.  But,  I  learned this morning that I did Idolize her.  She will always be The Mother, The Queen

I guess somehow I can find comfort and pray that her family can find comfort in knowing that she did achieve another award.  No, not Access Hollywood but she Accessed Paradise, the greater reward!