2 on the U.K. charts and No. But within that was the rapport between Kossoff and Rodgers. He was gifted with the performance gene from birth. In 1968, the two musicians and Paul Rodgers, and bassist Andy Fraser formed Free that released the albums "Tons Of Sobs" (1968) and "Free" (1969). Then came the night in December 1965 when he saw Eric Clapton with John Mayalls Bluesbreakers in concert. Sandie was making cups of tea and trying to maintain an air of domesticity. Three days later, Black Cat Bones joined Champion Jack Dupree at CBS studios to play on his album, When You Feel The Feeling You Was Feeling. Like their creator, those slow sustained notes, measured solos and moments of perfect silence never had the chance to grow old. We lacked an older, wiser head to say, Okay you guys, youre under a lot of stress, youve done too many shows, you have this huge success all of a sudden, you need to take a break. We didnt do that of course, and we just kind of exploded apart. Kossoffs father David set up the Paul Kossoff Foundation to raise awareness about substance abuse. You have to be together to do that, insists Rodgers. Despite this, each member already had a taste for the road after serving in other bands. Although hed just turned 16, Andy Fraser had appointed himself Frees leader at their first meeting. However, in Paul Kossoffs case, parts of 1973 and 74 were lost to his escalating drug use, which, for a time, also included heroin. We did Stormy Monday Blues, B.B. Their name, Free, reflected the foursomes stripped- down approach in the post-Sgt. Koss fingers finally healed and the tour ended on an unexpected high. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; After a few weeks, Kossoff was deemed well enough to visit Annabels nightclub on the tower blocks groundfloor. Fame, money, drugs and some unresolvable inner torment all played a part in his downfall. Playing guitar he transformed his Les Paul or Stratocaster into a wizard's wand conjuring unrepeatable, inexplicable magic out of the air. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Kossoff died on a flight from Los Angeles to New York City on 19 March 1976 from a pulmonary embolism after a blood clot in his leg moved to his lung, while touring America with Back Street Crawler. I thought, Im onto a winner here., But it wasnt to be. Everyone who talks about Kossoff says that had they known then what they know now, his story might have had a happier ending. King, who has a fast vibrato. It was almost religious. I didnt know what to do.. Live guitar from the songs Be My Friend, Fire And Water, The Hunter, Moonshine Feeling pressure to prove that their success wasnt a fluke, the band rushed to record its next album, Highway. Docherty allowed him to drink alcohol, but the guitarist insisted on crme de menthe, not the most popular drink in Sunderland: So I went round every pub in town, buying whatever they had left in the bottles. At the end of the night, Koss would stagger up the 24 flights, with Docherty goading him on like a regimental sergeant major: And it worked. Kings Live at the Regal and Albert Kings Born Under a Bad Signand wed say that the two of us made one of them, Rodgers recalls with a laugh. (function() { But no matter how thoroughly you searched there were times when he would still manage to get out of it. Kossoffs understated solo on the song Swamp Man trailered the sound of Frees debut album that was recorded soon afterwards. He didnt like what he saw yesterday, but he is going to be the guy looking after you. It was not the best start.. The thing that kept messing up Koss was the outside world getting to him, says Rabbit. It was a one-man stand-up show. That was a fine, fine day, as Tony Carey might say, Expo 86 opened 35 years ago today. He just wandered off at some point during the five-hour flight. You must remember, in those days, it was all sort of arty-farty in Britain, said Simon Kirke. I was overjoyed at being in a real live professional blues band, Kirke told Jo Rishton for The Beat Goes On and On. Kossoff was not a prolific writer and had begun to feel excluded from the Rodgers/Fraser clique. Kossoff then formed a band named Back Street Crawler and released The Band Plays On in 1975. It was official, and it was headline news: Free Splits Up. All of a sudden, the spell was broken between us, and when we got back together again it just wasnt the same. I looked at where Paul Kossoff had been sitting and the seat was empty, says former tour manager John Taylor. One of the best-known is the 1958 'Darkburst' that he acquired from Clapton during Blind Faith's ill-fated 1969 tour, with Kossoff reportedly swapping a 1957 Les Paul Custom for the '58. His guitar sabbatical was short lived, however. With greater success came new tensions. While manning the floor one day, he happened to meet a hot new prospect fresh off the plane from America: Jimi Hendrix. It was very full-on and I found it a bit aggressive., Glover told Blackwell he wasnt convinced. She was good, says Glover but it was no use. I said, Look, Koss has gone off the rails. Sandie shook Paul awake, and then he crawled on all fours like a dog pulled a cheque book out of the drawer, signed this cheque and handed it to the dealer.. Alternatively, the Rodgers/Kossoff co-writeMoonshine was a bleak, spectral blues. And I wouldnt let him use the lift I got him walking up them stairs, all 24 flights. It wasnt easy. The cover showed a raddled-looking Koss next to a dustbin in Golborne Mews. Kossoff was taken ill shortly before the bands first UK tour. I was just happy to help get the name Paul Kossoff out there.. Compared to Fire and Water, Highway was a commercial disappointment, only reaching No. But Paul Rodgers also wanted to make decisions. Who was Paul Kossoff father? Maybe Rodgerswhos been known to haunt theSouth Surrey/White Rock areawill crash the Queen gig to show Lambert what old-school blues-belting is all about! As the frontman for Free and Bad Company, Rodgers's soulful, bluesy voice featured on some of the all-time classic rock songs: All Right Now, Wishing Well, My Brother Jake, Can't Get Enough, Feel Like Makin' Love and many more. But disaster had struck early in the tour after Kossoff attacked John Glover with a whiskey bottle. A great example of that is Fire and Water., When Free decided to call it quits in 1971, Kossoff took it harder than anyone. He was my hero.. I filled my body up with toxins and ended up that way, he explained. Kirke wasnt sure about the band, but loved the guitarist: He was a little bloke with a mane of long hair. What impressed him most was that Kossoff wasnt trying to compete with lightning-fingered players such as Clapton. From AC/DC to The Black Crowes, from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Rival Sons, each generation brings another group beholden to Frees bare-boned approach. I recorded every show and gave him a cassette afterwards, says Taylor. Chris Blackwell had produced the finished album. Kossoff's guitar style was all feel and sincerity. My playing was still very primitive at this time, but it had something in common with the way he sang, said Kossoff. Koss girlfriend, Sandie Chard, tried to reason with him She stuck around. They toured for two years, during which they recorded two albums: Tons of Sobs (1968) and Free (1969). Premier Guitar features affiliate links to help support our content. Kossoff had a fast vibrato, but it was bluesy and soulful and fierykind of like B.B. Worse still, Andy Fraser and Paul Rodgers were clashing: Rodgers resented the bass players self-appointed leadership; Fraser thought the bands singer looked down on him. Kossoff was delighted when old friend Rabbit Bundrick replaced Mike Montgomery. Favorite Guitar Solos: Paul Kossoff Sea of Tranquility 82K subscribers Subscribe 6.6K views 2 years ago Join host Pete Pardo as he lists his 10 favorite guitar solos of the late blues rock. Until a few minutes ago, the blues-rock group Back Street Crawler and their crew had been asleep, scattered throughout the half-empty plane. Koss was with a girl that day somebodys wife in the business who was a well-known smackhead, recalls Taylor. On the eve of the group's July tour of Japan, Andy Fraser abruptly departed and in July of 1973, Free disbanded for good. But the fact is nobody but Kossy could play that guitar through that amp.. Paul Kossoff - Death In 1976, Back Street Crawler was returning from a successful American tour. The members of Free were remarkably young when they formed the group. Sadly, Kossoff died from a drug-related heart attack at 25 during a flight from L.A. to New York, robbing the world of a unique talent. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. Andy Frasers first impression of Kossoff was that he looked like a little lion cub.. Instead, Kossoff meandered between jam sessions and occasional pub gigs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. At which point, says Glover. [20], In December 2015 Bonhams listed for auction a Gibson Les Paul Standard owned by Kossoff from 1970 to 1976. As Christmas 71 came around, John Glover realised neither Peace or Toby would ever replace Free. We were held on the plane for an hour, while the authorities argued over where Koss had died LA or New York, says Taylor. But his addiction meant he resented their help. The record was widely acclaimed but didnt live up to the popularity of Frees music. Kossoff used drugs from age 15. That was the last time I saw him., On March 19, 1976, Kossoff boarded a plane in L.A. bound for New York, but he reach his destination. I had a blues band at the time called Brown Sugar. A bright spot occurred when Kossoff bumped into his former Free bandmates Kirke and Rodgers, now members of the supergroup Bad Company. Paul Kossoff Born 14 September 1950, Hampstead, Greater London, United Kingdom Died 19 March 1976, United States Member of Black Cat Bones, Free, Back Street Crawler Notes Son of David Kossoff Also Known As Paul Francis Kossoff [birth name] Genres Blues Rock, Hard Rock Share Tweet Follow 467 followers ADVERTISEMENT Discography 26 Credits 39 Album But the singer refused: I knew I wanted to start a new group instead.. In 1977 career retrospective Koss was released and in 1986 Blue Soul. But the song changed them overnight, and Fire And Water became the first Free album to crack the Top 20, reaching No.2. According to some accounts, the Custom later passed into Albert Lee's ownership. For many, Paul Rodgers is the greatest rock singer of them all. Drugs were a defence, his excuse". This time the group was produced by the president of the label, Chris Blackwell. Then I had this obsession about getting a real Les Paul after seeing Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton play them. The real Les Paul he eventually acquired was a black 1954 Custom equipped with dual P-90 pickups, an instrument allegedly owned and played by Clapton himself. Like the bands debut, Free didnt do much on the charts. When they werent out and about playing one-night stands and negotiating Britains primitive motorway system, Free were in the studio. Docherty, a former doorman, was not to be trifled with: I warned him, If you ever do that again. It started howling and feeding back. But it was Islands way of getting the guitarist working again. Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Kossoff was eventually able to purchase his first Gibson guitar. Rodgers and Fraser wrote every song, except the group-credited Trouble On Double Time. [5], Aged nine Kossoff started classical guitar lessons with Blanche Monroe. But the job of replacing Brian Jones went to Mick Taylor instead. But too easy and too easily manipulated., Taylor quickly noticed Pauls fractious relationship with his father. Kossoff sold the guitar to Mike Gooch and in May 1994 it was sold for 12,000 at Christie's.[23]. [2][3][4] His uncle was the broadcaster Alan Keith and he was a cousin of the judge Brian Keith and the model Linda Keith. Kossoff eventually got it back, and used it in his new band Back Street Crawler. By the late 50s, hed become a household name playing the Cockney patriarch Alf Larkin in the TV sitcom The Larkins. But as Back Street Crawler headed to the US for more dates and recording sessions, Rabbit realised his friend was in trouble. Fire And Water: The Making Of Free's Masterpiece. I was on tour with Bad Company when I heard the news, says Rodgers. His body was returned to England and cremated at Golders Green Crematorium in North West London. By 1975 he'd already been involved in writing two of the greatest rock anthems of all time with that band's Feel Like Makin' Love and Free's All Right Now. It was almost as much about the notes he didnt play as the ones he did. But nothing long term came of these collaborations. When we went in, wed drop in, do a couple of tracks, and wed have some band from South Ealing or somewhere peeping in the door going, Are you guys finished yet?. It attracted the attention of Dave Murray, who at the time was about to be auditioned for Iron Maiden. I just loved him to death. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Soon after the Nags Head jam session, the new band were backing Alexis Korner in blues clubs around London and the Home Counties. Other times, Hey, Koss, listen to that, you cunt!. His father, David, was a well-regarded film and television actor who would go on to win Most Promising Newcomer to Film at the 1955 BAFTA award ceremony. In March, Back Street Crawler were due to play Los Angeles Starwood Club, on the same nights as Bad Company played The Forum. (function() { Rodgers and Fraser pursued unsuccessful solo projects. He knew he was blowing it and he knew I wasnt after his job. Walden apparently played on three tracks on the final album and on various versions of Wishing Well. So much like his Dad, wrote Rodgers, who lost his close friend and ex-bandmate in 1976 when the elder Kossoff died from heroin-related heart problems ona flight from L.A. to New York. [7] He received lessons from session guitarist Colin Falconer, who worked in the guitar department at Selmer's. They told me afterwards that he pulled himself together for that night. It was great fun to see. It was also something his father would have done. Simon Kirke was informed just before a Bad Company show in New Orleans, but decided not to tell Paul Rodgers until some days later, so as not to jeopardise the tour. He was my hero. Paul Kossoff on Jimi Hendrix, We used to listen to Albert King and B.B. Chris said, This is John. The lifeless body of ex-Free, now Back Street Crawler guitarist Paul Kossoff had been discovered slumped in the bathroom. Heartbroken Kossoff did sessions, toured with John Martyn, and formed Back Street Crawler, a band that received only scant attention from record buyers. Kossoffs solo album, Back Street Crawler, slipped out in November 73. The vibrato of any player is your fingerprint, explains Joe Bonamassa. As Paul Rodgers recalls, He was always working on it. This was the golden age of the guitar player, when people like Clapton, Beck, and Page became recognized names the world over. I didnt know who he was or what had gone down, but heres all these people yelling, God! Taylor sat with Kossoff after take-off. Almost immediately after they finished recording, the group resumed its breakneck touring schedule, supporting the supergroup Blind Faith on its only American tour. Along with the likes of Clapton, Page, and Keith Richards, Kossoff did much to popularize the defunct burst line of Les Pauls. Fraser formed a new group, Sharks, and Rodgers and Kirke paired up in Bad Company. But he also loved all of those great soul and blues records from America. When those two fell out, it all fell apart, says Glover. After the demise of Free in 1973 and tragic death of their guitarist Paul Kossoff three years later, Paul found even greater success with Bad Company. He resumed lessons, this time with noted session musician Colin Falconer. In the 1960s, England was up to its eyeballs in white-boy blues bands. Growing up, their second son Paul showed a wit and precocity beyond his years. He definitely had an innate talent for guitar.. When a policeman spotted Taylor half-carrying him towards the terminal, he threatened to arrest them both unless they left the airport. Koss crept back to Free before anyone noticed. Once again, it all fell apart in Newcastle, where he had a seizure backstage at The Mayfair. Frees new songs also needed a more rhythmic approach not Koss strong point. Kossoffs solo album, Back Street Crawler, slipped out in November 73. We were always a rock/blues band, says Rodgers. The late 1990s saw a renewed interest in Kossoff and Blue Soul was re-released, as well as the five-disc Free box set Songs of Yesterday. Geoff was the top promoter in the north east, but I was the manager and this is what I do., In January 75, to test Kossoffs reliability, Glover put him on the road with John Martyn: He played a few songs a night with John, and it was great for a couple of weeks. By then, everybody knew the awful truth. Docherty moved Kossoff into his 12th-floor flat in a Wearside tower block, and began a cold turkey/boot camp regime. Clapton became a looming figure in the young guitarists mind, and Kossoff went out of his way to emulate Slowhand. Around autumn 1974, David Kossoff called John Glover and told him Paul was drug-free. I just loved him to death. Taylor had the unenviable job of arranging to transport the body to England, while John Glover told everyone the bad news. The band called it quits for good in 1973. Between Paul Rodgers wailing, Simon Kirkes tremendous backbeat, and the steady bass lines of Andy Fraser, Free had more than enough talent. Just seeing him really freaked me out. Taylor didnt see Kossoff again until the evening. Pauls sometimes disruptive behaviour and poor academic record meant he was expelled from school, and gave up his education for good aged 15. Language English Publisher Matador Dimensions 12.01 x 1.34 x 8.62 inches ISBN-10 1785898817 ISBN-13 978-1785898815 See all details Limited-Time Offer Join Audible Premium Plus for 60% off. The guitar became his prized possession, and he spent hours bent over it, mastering the many blues licks and solos hed come to love. He would drive us two or three hundred miles, do a couple of shows, and drive back. There was no time to pause or reflect. Footage from the show captured them at the height of their powers; Kossoff wincing and gurning as if every note played was having a physical effect on his being. 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The band that would soon become Free jammed together for the first time on April 19 1968 at the Nags Head in Battersea. One of the great things about Koss was that he played every note like his life depended on it, declared Rodgers. They were okay, he says diplomatically. 'My Brother Jake'. David was trying to get him off the stuff, but Paul didnt get on with his dad at all. Despite the sparse audience, Free played a dynamic set. Kirke found the break-up hard, but Kossoff was devastated. When the rest of the group couldnt make it in time to a gig in Connecticut or New Jersey, Kossoff managed to calm the angry promoter. [2], One of Kossoff's signature guitars, a 1957 Fender Stratocaster, was bought and sold after his death by English guitarist Dave Murray of the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden; he used it from 1978 to 1990. Shortly after, he sent Islands management team to watch them showcase in a club in Londons Leicester Square. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 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