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Alexis Andrew Nicholas Koerner (19 April 1928 – 1 January 1984), known professionally as Alexis Korner, was a British blues musician and radio broadcaster, who has sometimes been referred to as "a founding father of British blues".
Born: 19th April 1928, Paris, France. Died: 1st January 1984, London, England. Alexis Korner was a British blues musician and radio broadcaster. He had travelled with his parents through Switzerland and North Africa before settling in London as a 12 year-old.
Alexis Korner was a pioneering musician in the world of British blues, R&B, and rock and roll. His multicultural upbringing laid the foundation for his eclectic musical taste and his profound understanding of various genres and styles.
Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, or simply Blues Incorporated, were an English blues band formed in London in 1961, led by Alexis Korner and including at various times Jack Bruce, Charlie Watts, Terry Cox, Ginger Baker, Art Wood, Long John Baldry, Ronnie Jones, Danny Thompson, Graham Bond, Cyril Davies and Dick Heckstall-Smith.
Nov 16, 2014 · ALEXIS KORNER - ALEXIS (1971)SIDE A00:00 Black Woman (The Wild Ox Moan) 01:45 Frankie Diamond 05:40 Clay House Inn 08:33 Stump Blues 12:18 You Can Make It L...
Alexis Korner. Born: 19th April 1928. Died: 1st January 1984 aged 55 years. Contribution to British Blues: formed the UK’s (and the world’s) first all-white, electric Blues Band; established the UK’s first Blues Clubs (The London Blues & Barrelhouse Club & The Ealing Club); and inspired a generation of new British Blues and R&B musicians.
Apr 19, 2024 · Cyril Davies and Alexis Korner were the godfathers of the British blues scene and were an inspiration to artists during the late 50s and 60s.
