Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated pioneered the British electric blues sound, forming in London in 1961 as a transformative force in UK music history. The group emerged from blues and jazz sessions at the Marquee Club, where Korner and collaborators began amplifying traditional blues forms—a radical move that sparked both enthusiasm and resistance from folk purists and venue owners alike. Their innovative approach to electric instrumentation became foundational to the development of British blues and rock.
Based at their own venue, The Ealing Club in West London, Blues Incorporated became an incubator for emerging talent throughout the early 1960s, hosting countless musicians and bands exploring the blues-rock fusion. The group released two singles and four albums, with tracks appearing across numerous blues compilations. Through their experimental blending of jazz and blues elements, Korner and his ensemble established the template for electric blues in Britain, influencing generations of musicians and helping shape the trajectory of British rock music that followed.
