"Playing the blues is like being black twice."
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About Alexis Korner
Alexis Korner was a pioneering musician, known as the 'Father of British Blues.' He was a skilled guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and played a crucial role in bringing blues music to the forefront in the UK during the 1960s. Korner was a founding member of Blues Incorporated, the first electric blues band in Britain, and his influence extended to many renowned musicians, including members of the Rolling Stones, Cream, and Led Zeppelin.
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