Alexis Korner: Live From London, CD

Considered the father of British rhythm and blues, Alexis Korner\u2019s influence on a generation of musicians should never be underestimated. Robert Palmer, Eric Burden, Paul Jones and Eric Clapton are just a few of the names who can thank Korner for a leg-up on the musical ladder. This superb concert performance celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Marquee Club in London and recorded as part of the \u201CLive From London\u201D series, is testament to Korner\u2019s talents and pulling power as he is joined on stage by some famous friends including Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Ruby Turner to name a few. Tracks include How Long Blues, Blue Monday, Hoochie Coochie Man and many more!\nBorn in Paris on the 19th April 1928, Alexis Andrew Nicholas Korner spent the first 12 years of his life in Europe and Africa before arriving in London in 1940. He is quoted as saying \u201CFrom then on all I wanted to do was play the blues\u201D, after listening to a Jimmy Yancey song during a German airg