Alexis Korner: Biography, Facts and Career
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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". A major influence on the sound of the British music scene in the 1960s, he was instrumental in the formation of several notable British bands including the Rolling Stones and Free. Korner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the musical influence category in 2024.
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- Full name: Alexis Korner
- Born: 1928-04-19
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q455236
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Who is Alexis Korner?
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".
What nationality is Alexis Korner?
Alexis Korner is United Kingdom.
When was Alexis Korner born?
Alexis Korner was born on 1928-04-19.
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