Alexis Korner
Person Male Born 19/4/1928 Died 1/1/1984
Musician. Born Alexis Andrew Nicholas Koerner in Paris. His family moved to Britain at the outbreak of World War II. He played with various bands and in 1961 formed 'Blues Incorporated' with harmonica player Cyril Davies, earning him the sobriquet 'Founding Father of British Blues'. In later years he became a television presenter. Died in the Westminster Hospital.
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