Alexis Korner
Alexis Korner Alexis Korner & Snape, Musikhalle Hamburg, November 1972 Background information Birth name Alexis Andrew Nicholas Koerner Also known as "Father of British Blues" Born (1928-04-19)19 April 1928 Paris, France Died 1 January 1984(1984-01-01) (aged 55) Westminster, London Genres Blues, blues rock Occupations Musician songwriter historian broadcaster Instruments Vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, Dobro, tiple, piano Years active 1945–1984 Labels Decca, Polydor, Spot Records, CBS Records, Transatlantic Records, Fontana, RAK Records, Tempo, Brain Records, Liberty, Atlantic/Metronome, 77 Records, Warner Bros., Charisma Associated acts Blues Incorporated C.C.S., Snape Notable instruments Guild F-30, Gibson ES-35, Martin Tiple Alexis Korner (19 April 1928 – 1 January 1984) 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, Korner was instrumental in bringing together various English blues musicians.