Alexis Korner

Alexis Korner (April 19, 1928 - January 1, 1984), was an English blues musician.

Korner is probably better remembered as a networker and blues historian alhough he was a proficient guitarist and singer himself. Often refe

Alexis Korner (April 19, 1928 - January 1, 1984), was an English blues musician.

Korner is probably better remembered as a networker and blues historian alhough he was a proficient guitarist and singer himself. Often referred to as "the father of British blues", Korner was instrumental in bringing together various English blues musicians, such as John Mayall as well as Brian Jones, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who went on to form the Rolling Stones.