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British blues musician and radio broadcaster
An inspirational figure in British R&B music, responsible for bringing together many British blues legends and furthering the genre.
| Born | April 19, 1928 |
| Hometown | Paris, France |
| Spouse | Roberta Melville (m 1950 - 1984) |
| Children | Nicholas Korner , Damian Korner , Sappho Gillett Korner |
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Albums
R&B from the Marquee
1962
Testament
2000
Got My Mojo Working
1994
Alexis Korner &... (Collectors Series)
1992
Live in Paris
1988
Alexis Korner
1974
Accidentally Born in New Orleans
1973
Bootleg Him!
1972
Both Sides
1970
New Generation of Blues
1968
I Wonder Who
1967
Sky High
1966
Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated
1965
At the Cavern
1964
Red Hot from Alex
1964
Live from London
2016
Roots of UK Rock 'n' Roll
2013
Two of the Same Kind
2012
Easy Rider
2011
Live on Tour in Germany
2006
Kornerstoned: The Alexis Korner Anthology 1954-1983
2006
Alexis Korner Blues
2005
Party Album
1999
Musically Rich...And Famous: Anthology 1967-1982
1998
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