Alexis Korner was a prominent British jazz and blues musician, born on April 19, 1928, in London. He was a significant figure in British blues music during the 1950s and 1960s, collaborating with many notable musicians. Korner's influence on the music industry was profound, and he is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of British blues music.
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