| 25th January 2008 01:59 PM |
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| Hannalee |
BBC Radio 2
Broadcaster and bandleader Alexis Korner was the catalyst for the British Blues explosion of the 60s.
With 25 solo albums, a successful radio career and the respect of blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll musicians worldwide, he's been a huge influence on the music scene.
Indeed, without Alexis there may not have been The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin or The Animals.
In this three-part series, Chris Jagger, younger brother of Mick and accomplished musician himself, talks to many of those whom Alexis inspired and played with.
Mick Jagger recalls his musical beginnings at Alexis’ Ealing Club, where he would often help Ginger Baker carry his drums onto the last tube.
Charlie Watts, Andy Fraser and Paul Jones also recall the influence of the man regarded as the father figure of British Blues.
Alexis Korner
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| 25th January 2008 02:02 PM |
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| Ade |
thank you -i'll try to remember to listen in. |
| 25th January 2008 02:08 PM |
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| Blue Suede Shoes |
>Indeed, without Alexis there may not have been The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin or The Animals.<
Alexis who?
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| 25th January 2008 08:17 PM |
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| Brainbell Jangler |
quote:
Blue Suede Shoes wrote:
>Indeed, without Alexis there may not have been The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin or The Animals.<
Alexis who?
New in town, huh? Lemme straighten ya out. The Rollin' Stones entered the world as a blues band. They explicitly did not wish to be taken for "a rock'n'roll outfit," as they put it themselves at the time. Chuck Berry and even Buddy Holly were influences, but not Elvis to any significant degree. (Aside to Fiji: And speaking of significant degrees . . .) |
| 26th January 2008 12:20 AM |
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| Sioux |
Google Alexis Korner. He was terribly influential in early British blues. And he continued to make great music until his death on Jan. 1, 1984. |
| 26th January 2008 07:08 PM |
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| GhostofBrianJones |
He was also one of Brian Jones's closest friends. |
| 26th January 2008 11:26 PM |
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| Sioux |
Yep.  I have his autograph. Prized possession. |
