The story
British blues musician and radio broadcaster (born April 19, 1928, Paris, France; died January 1, 1984, London, England).
Korner travelled with his parents through Switzerland and North Africa before settling in London as a 12 year-old. He grew up listening to the early blues pioneers and his music career as a guitarist and singer really began with engagements in and Chris Barber bands.
In 1956, Korner met with whom he founded the blues club in Ealing and the band Blues Incorporated. Their aim was to play 'real' and uncompromising blues (probably the first 'electric British blues' bands) becoming a platform for the careers of Mick Jagger, , Jack Bruce, and Charlie Watts.
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