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Episode 2: The Ealing Club

Chris Jagger charts Alexis Korner's part in the burgeoning early 60s rhythm and blues scene and the role of The Ealing Club.

Chris Jagger continues to celebrate the work of broadcaster and bandleader Alexis Korner and the British blues scene he pioneered.

The second episode tells the story of Alexis' part in the burgeoning early 60s rhythm and blues scene and The Ealing Club, a small murky cellar underneath the ABC Tea Rooms complete with tarpaulins over the drum stand to catch the condensation dripping from the ceiling. It was this unprepossessing venue that became the crucible of British rock.

Alexis formed the ultimate supergroup to play there, Blues Incorporated, only it was before any of the stars were famous. At various points, the Ealing Club's stage held Eric Burden, Paul Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, Eric Clapton, Graham Bond, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and many others. The club became the place where future blues and rock musicians got their musical education.

We hear from many of those who went there, including Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger and Paul Jones. And hear stories including the night Mick Jagger was dropped from Alexis' first 成人快手 session and went on to form the Rolling Stones.

First broadcast in 2008.

30 minutes

Music Played

  • Alexis Korner

    Up-Town

    • R&B From The Marquee.
    • Castle.
    • CMRCD-1371.
  • Alexis Korner鈥檚 Blues Incorporated

    Royal Dooji (AKA Dooji Wooji)

    • Alexis Korner?s Blues Incorporated.
    • castle music.
    • CMRCD-1373.
  • Alexis Korner鈥檚 Blues Incorporated

    NIGHT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME

    • THE BLUES SCENE.
    • DERAM.
    • 844-801-2.
  • Elmore James

    DUST MY BLUES

    • Dust My Rhythm & Blues: The Flair Records R&B Story.
    • Ace CD.
    • TOP2 1382.
  • Chuck Berry

    ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN

    • THE GREATEST ROCK & ROLL PARTY.
    • DISKY.
    • DC-880042.
  • Alexis Korner鈥檚 Blues Incorporated

    Rain Is Such A Lonesome Sound

    • R&B From The Marquee.
    • Castle.
    • CMRCD-1371.
  • Alexis Korner鈥檚 Blues Incorporated

    HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN

    • ALEXIS KORNER - LIVE AT THE CAVERN.
    • SANCTUARY RECORDS.
    • RRCD035.
  • Alexis Korner鈥檚 Blues Incorporated

    Rockin'

    • Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated.
    • Castle.
    • CMRCD-1373.
  • Unknown Mortal Orchestra

    First World Problem

    • Jagjaguwar.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 7 Feb 2008 23:00
  • Wed 16 Nov 2011 00:00
  • Wed 11 Sep 2013 00:00
  • Wed 19 Aug 2015 02:00
  • Wed 22 May 2019 02:00