I too think it would work if they did not do many Queen or Free songs, but did all new material - as then no-one would be comparing Pauls versions (or singing) to Freddies - and it would be cool to have all new material !! (maybe just a Queen song and Free song for nostalgia sake - if Brian or Rog do the vocals on the Queen tracks). Then it would please everyone as we all ache to hear new material.
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Come on Teddy Bear! Never heard of "all right now"? Its on pretty much every classic rock compilation CD. I reckon you will have heard "Can't get enough" as well. They are the type of songs that people usually say to me "Oh yeah that one I didn't realise they sang it". To be honest I think it is a shame that a lot of people are damning the whole affair before its even off the ground. How people can honestly sit there and say George Michael etc etc would be better astounds me. Surely its better if they choose who they are going to be with, after all it is them that will be living in each others pockets for six months when they're out on the road. They obviously get on well so "good on em" is all I can say. So everyone give them a chance I can guarantee it will be fantastic, they've never let me down before.
Why do people think he is following in Freddies shoes - he is not doing that as this is not queen - it is a tour by 2 people who used to be in queen and a singer from another band. All they want to do is play music -c their own music. Live and let live.
Who cares if it is called queen or Pau Rodgers or any other fucking name for that matter.
Perosnally I will go and see it regardless.
time a lot of the people on here got a life and realised that they are talking crap
Who cares if it is called queen or Pau Rodgers or any other fucking name for that matter.
Perosnally I will go and see it regardless.
time a lot of the people on here got a life and realised that they are talking crap
Electic Fire...everyone is entitled to their opinion, just as you expressed yours. That is the point of forums. We will not ever all possibly agree on everything, as that is not possible, but it is always interesting to read how people feel about things, even if it is not how YOU feel personally. Need to show abit more tolerance I think ?
http://anothercosmos.com/tracks/Mhof_03WeAreTheChampions.mp3
Listen to this and tell me he don't tear the roof off, I dare you!
Listen to this and tell me he don't tear the roof off, I dare you!
Paul Rodgers is one of the best rock vocalists of all time period. He may not have a hit in the last 15 years but neither has Queen. This collaboration may be very interesting indeed. And I'll repeat that it sounds like a much better fit than that pussy George Michael. As someone said earlier I would much rather hear Shooting Star than Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go!
the thing about the 25 million was recording sold not recording made, I had a blond moment
They have to sing Queens and Rodgers material... the tour will start in Spring, no time to make new material for a whole concert.
Or as they could put a set together based on a little Queen and a little Free / Bad Co plus a little of May - Taylor - Rodgers solo stuff - plus some new tracks.
I'm just trying to get the show to last over three hours....
I'm just trying to get the show to last over three hours....
FREE
Paul Rodgers-* vocals, guitar, songwriter, Dec17, 1949 Middlesbrough, Cleveland England.
Simon Kirke- *drums, July 28, 1949 London England
Paul Kossoff- guitar, Sept 14, 1950 Hampstead, London England, Died March 19, 1976
Andy Fraser- bass, Aug 7, 1952, London England
Formed May of 1968 London England, then 17 year old Kossoff had been playing in a blues band known as Black Cat Bones.
scouted 18 year old Paul Rodgers who was with a band known as Brown Sugar.
Paul Rodgers recalls “Koss came to the Nag’s Head to jam with me, we hit it off well right from the start, Rodgers still holds memories of Koss near and dear to his heart, I still feel the loss of a soul mate, and musical combination that has as yet been matched.
Koss ask me to join his band, but I was not interested in joining yet another band, Koss had said there was another player in line for the hire, at that point I simply told Koss he should hire the other man, my interest was in forming a band that was ready to go professional, I no longer wanted to do week end gigs, I said that I would love to play with him but only as a band that was ready to get serious.
A couple of days later Koss came round again, and the deal was struck”
Kossoffs best bud and band mate 18 year old Simon Kirke was
In tow, then 15 year old Andy Fraser came next who had just felt the boot from Mayall‘s Bluesbreakers.
Between 68 & 69 Free released a couple of albums that went unnoticed they became the opening act for Blind Faith, and began their first tour in 69 moving across the pond to the States.
Their first gig was Madison Sq Gardens.
Free turned down a spot at Woodstock, according to Paul we were not at that point ready for that venue.
Hey, so it took a minute longer to achieve fame guy’s, look at the ones that played Woodstock that are
now forgotten. Paul Rodgers say’s “no regrets, I did play Woodstock in 84, and as a bonus was able to talk Andy into joining me, this gig cut it a bit close as the roster was full, promoters did make room on their stage for us somehow” he say’s rather modestly, as if somehow surprised they made room, yeah right, they were going to turn him down, that will happen when little pigs grow wings and fly.
It was not until they released Fire & Water that things began to
take shape for them with their classic hit All Right Now.
Free from its humble inception had all the markings of greatness,
one consequence was the maturity of the members.
The other, they could not stave off the pitfalls of to much to soon
and no one really watching over to protect them.
Ego’s emerged as did the fatal demon, indulgence in substance abuse.
Free did not use glitz and glimmer they did not need it, they had talent, this set them apart from all the flash and subterfuge.
Lets face it all the glitz in the world can not hide limited talent.
Heavy blues and American R&B simple and so pure was their sound that even today it is as sweet as anything being released, this music simply does not go away, never grows old no matter how much you play it you will find it among your most cherished in your music library.
These artist could never have guessed they were creating the stuff of legends, that in their youthful dreams and innocence they had hoped for fame and stardom, and somehow managed to exceed those dreams.
The music machine has let this beautiful band down, They have never to my belief, received the acknowledgment due them and frankly that is sad, at this point, I suppose they never will.
but the fans and the artist that would follow their lead have held them close and valued what they gave us.
I consider myself one of the extremely lucky, I did see this group perform they had not yet achieved fame, were still struggling, reaching for the stars, I saw them as a warm up band for geeze I think Dr Hook and the medicine show, I do rememb
Paul Rodgers-* vocals, guitar, songwriter, Dec17, 1949 Middlesbrough, Cleveland England.
Simon Kirke- *drums, July 28, 1949 London England
Paul Kossoff- guitar, Sept 14, 1950 Hampstead, London England, Died March 19, 1976
Andy Fraser- bass, Aug 7, 1952, London England
Formed May of 1968 London England, then 17 year old Kossoff had been playing in a blues band known as Black Cat Bones.
scouted 18 year old Paul Rodgers who was with a band known as Brown Sugar.
Paul Rodgers recalls “Koss came to the Nag’s Head to jam with me, we hit it off well right from the start, Rodgers still holds memories of Koss near and dear to his heart, I still feel the loss of a soul mate, and musical combination that has as yet been matched.
Koss ask me to join his band, but I was not interested in joining yet another band, Koss had said there was another player in line for the hire, at that point I simply told Koss he should hire the other man, my interest was in forming a band that was ready to go professional, I no longer wanted to do week end gigs, I said that I would love to play with him but only as a band that was ready to get serious.
A couple of days later Koss came round again, and the deal was struck”
Kossoffs best bud and band mate 18 year old Simon Kirke was
In tow, then 15 year old Andy Fraser came next who had just felt the boot from Mayall‘s Bluesbreakers.
Between 68 & 69 Free released a couple of albums that went unnoticed they became the opening act for Blind Faith, and began their first tour in 69 moving across the pond to the States.
Their first gig was Madison Sq Gardens.
Free turned down a spot at Woodstock, according to Paul we were not at that point ready for that venue.
Hey, so it took a minute longer to achieve fame guy’s, look at the ones that played Woodstock that are
now forgotten. Paul Rodgers say’s “no regrets, I did play Woodstock in 84, and as a bonus was able to talk Andy into joining me, this gig cut it a bit close as the roster was full, promoters did make room on their stage for us somehow” he say’s rather modestly, as if somehow surprised they made room, yeah right, they were going to turn him down, that will happen when little pigs grow wings and fly.
It was not until they released Fire & Water that things began to
take shape for them with their classic hit All Right Now.
Free from its humble inception had all the markings of greatness,
one consequence was the maturity of the members.
The other, they could not stave off the pitfalls of to much to soon
and no one really watching over to protect them.
Ego’s emerged as did the fatal demon, indulgence in substance abuse.
Free did not use glitz and glimmer they did not need it, they had talent, this set them apart from all the flash and subterfuge.
Lets face it all the glitz in the world can not hide limited talent.
Heavy blues and American R&B simple and so pure was their sound that even today it is as sweet as anything being released, this music simply does not go away, never grows old no matter how much you play it you will find it among your most cherished in your music library.
These artist could never have guessed they were creating the stuff of legends, that in their youthful dreams and innocence they had hoped for fame and stardom, and somehow managed to exceed those dreams.
The music machine has let this beautiful band down, They have never to my belief, received the acknowledgment due them and frankly that is sad, at this point, I suppose they never will.
but the fans and the artist that would follow their lead have held them close and valued what they gave us.
I consider myself one of the extremely lucky, I did see this group perform they had not yet achieved fame, were still struggling, reaching for the stars, I saw them as a warm up band for geeze I think Dr Hook and the medicine show, I do rememb
I can not say why it is that often those that seem most brilliant, find it harder to exist in this world.
Within months of their success in 1971, Kossoff was out of control, often absent from the line-up, when he did attend he was unable to manage the one gift he had been
given, to make beautiful music.
In some way’s, it was as if he wanted to perhaps slow things down, afraid that with fame, came a price tag he did not wish to pay.
I believe he never felt he could keep up, he had talent, but he did not have faith in his self.
Kossoff’s disabilities led the band to split in 71, reforming in 72 bringing in replacement players.
This was most likely a stake through his heart, he had formed this group, chosen each member, he did however, I believe, understand why they had to do it, but, in the understanding, he saw his weakness.
I do not think this was easy for the other members, they wanted their friend well and beside them.
Kossoff’s drug use proved to much to rise above, they made a great effort but, could not conquer the problems centered at
their very hub. had Kossoff been able to follow his heart, not live trying to meet the imagined expectations he perceived others had
of him, had he been able to find a place of peace within his
shattered psyche, he could have realized so many of his dreams.
I get the sense Kossoff wanted more than anything the respect and brotherhood of Rodgers, in my heart of hearts I think he loved him
as one loves family, connected with him on a level as a rule one rarely finds.
In his shattered state, he could not see Rodgers did respect him, Rodgers say’s “Koss was a shy gentle soul, fragile in it’s existence, that just wanted to make beautiful music, Koss always wanted what was best for the band”
I too believe Koss lived and breathed for his music and his love for his band and it’s members I think it broke his heart knowing he could not overcome his addiction, and because of it he knew it would at some point consume him entirely, it had robbed him of the sweetness of life the joy of his music, and was placing bridges between him and those he most loved.
In his fragile state this gentle soul could not climb out of the box he had erected around him, if he could have somehow loved himself to the extent that he loved his band members perhaps he could have found the strength to fight.
I believe Kossoff may have felt he was in Rodger’s way due to his addiction, that too caused him pain, he knew Rodgers talent and drive would take him far, he also knew he would not be there to share in it.
I think he coveted the association of Fraser and Rodgers at times, making him feel left behind in his darkness drugs took him to a place of loneness and disparity a place where he could not feel the love of those around him.
When Andy and Paul R came together and penned songs, it was almost an insult to Kossoff while he surely wanted to see his friends have success I think his heart beat heavy with the thought they would fly without him, Rodgers having a strong sense of his abilities a powerful ego and a willingness to dig down deep and work, demands success and quietly moved into the role of front man, I wholeheartedly believe he loved each and every one of them, he was best mates with Simon, but I truly believe the connection he felt with Paul R was something closer to brotherhood, the two of them seemed to be mirrored souls connected in spirit and in mind.
Kossoff was unable to allow his spirit to fly, afraid that he would fail, that he would disappoint, struggled with demons other than addiction, his heart longed for acceptance, and in his knowledge he had let those down he most respected, his mind taunted him.
Paul K made efforts to keep his music alive after Free, his most notable work being Molten Gold.
It was two years before he could endure live work he then accompanied John Martyn for a brief
Within months of their success in 1971, Kossoff was out of control, often absent from the line-up, when he did attend he was unable to manage the one gift he had been
given, to make beautiful music.
In some way’s, it was as if he wanted to perhaps slow things down, afraid that with fame, came a price tag he did not wish to pay.
I believe he never felt he could keep up, he had talent, but he did not have faith in his self.
Kossoff’s disabilities led the band to split in 71, reforming in 72 bringing in replacement players.
This was most likely a stake through his heart, he had formed this group, chosen each member, he did however, I believe, understand why they had to do it, but, in the understanding, he saw his weakness.
I do not think this was easy for the other members, they wanted their friend well and beside them.
Kossoff’s drug use proved to much to rise above, they made a great effort but, could not conquer the problems centered at
their very hub. had Kossoff been able to follow his heart, not live trying to meet the imagined expectations he perceived others had
of him, had he been able to find a place of peace within his
shattered psyche, he could have realized so many of his dreams.
I get the sense Kossoff wanted more than anything the respect and brotherhood of Rodgers, in my heart of hearts I think he loved him
as one loves family, connected with him on a level as a rule one rarely finds.
In his shattered state, he could not see Rodgers did respect him, Rodgers say’s “Koss was a shy gentle soul, fragile in it’s existence, that just wanted to make beautiful music, Koss always wanted what was best for the band”
I too believe Koss lived and breathed for his music and his love for his band and it’s members I think it broke his heart knowing he could not overcome his addiction, and because of it he knew it would at some point consume him entirely, it had robbed him of the sweetness of life the joy of his music, and was placing bridges between him and those he most loved.
In his fragile state this gentle soul could not climb out of the box he had erected around him, if he could have somehow loved himself to the extent that he loved his band members perhaps he could have found the strength to fight.
I believe Kossoff may have felt he was in Rodger’s way due to his addiction, that too caused him pain, he knew Rodgers talent and drive would take him far, he also knew he would not be there to share in it.
I think he coveted the association of Fraser and Rodgers at times, making him feel left behind in his darkness drugs took him to a place of loneness and disparity a place where he could not feel the love of those around him.
When Andy and Paul R came together and penned songs, it was almost an insult to Kossoff while he surely wanted to see his friends have success I think his heart beat heavy with the thought they would fly without him, Rodgers having a strong sense of his abilities a powerful ego and a willingness to dig down deep and work, demands success and quietly moved into the role of front man, I wholeheartedly believe he loved each and every one of them, he was best mates with Simon, but I truly believe the connection he felt with Paul R was something closer to brotherhood, the two of them seemed to be mirrored souls connected in spirit and in mind.
Kossoff was unable to allow his spirit to fly, afraid that he would fail, that he would disappoint, struggled with demons other than addiction, his heart longed for acceptance, and in his knowledge he had let those down he most respected, his mind taunted him.
Paul K made efforts to keep his music alive after Free, his most notable work being Molten Gold.
It was two years before he could endure live work he then accompanied John Martyn for a brief
A new release this year offers The Best Of Kossoff, a two CD set of most of his work.
To end this section on Koss I would like to say I count myself as one of the lucky to have seen him play and to have met him albeit ever so briefly as it were, he was it seemed almost timid very soft spoken and even in his drugged state he was very nice and considerate. ( Thank You Koss - the runaway”
To end this section on Koss I would like to say I count myself as one of the lucky to have seen him play and to have met him albeit ever so briefly as it were, he was it seemed almost timid very soft spoken and even in his drugged state he was very nice and considerate. ( Thank You Koss - the runaway”
Andy
Andy driven by something much more primal, wanted the acknowledgment and the power fame could offer.
Andy so young, his talent so enormous, he struggled with the fact he was born in a time of non-acceptance being born of mixed race.
Taking on the responsibilities of manhood, but in reality he was a mere child.
Without the advantage of being allowed to grow into manhood nurtured and directed.
In his mind scared from a world of insensitive reality, idealism soon died.
He became obsessed, to prove himself to shove his talent in the face of those that had snubbed him
The one he felt most insult from, his absent father.
In his reasoning if he could achieve greatness he could show what a mistake it had been for his father to walk away, perhaps Andy would even be allowed the ultimate revenge, he could one day turn his back on the man that had refused him.
In 71 he joined Adrian Fisher to form Toby and with Chris Spedding in 72 to form Sharks releasing two albums before they disband he then worked with Frankie Miller and formed The Andy Fraser Band in 75 adding two more releases to his credits.
In the end Andy decided to withdraw, severing all ties to the music world and to his old associates.
Doing the one thing he resented most in others, retreating. His music once so much a part of him
abandoned.
Andy driven by something much more primal, wanted the acknowledgment and the power fame could offer.
Andy so young, his talent so enormous, he struggled with the fact he was born in a time of non-acceptance being born of mixed race.
Taking on the responsibilities of manhood, but in reality he was a mere child.
Without the advantage of being allowed to grow into manhood nurtured and directed.
In his mind scared from a world of insensitive reality, idealism soon died.
He became obsessed, to prove himself to shove his talent in the face of those that had snubbed him
The one he felt most insult from, his absent father.
In his reasoning if he could achieve greatness he could show what a mistake it had been for his father to walk away, perhaps Andy would even be allowed the ultimate revenge, he could one day turn his back on the man that had refused him.
In 71 he joined Adrian Fisher to form Toby and with Chris Spedding in 72 to form Sharks releasing two albums before they disband he then worked with Frankie Miller and formed The Andy Fraser Band in 75 adding two more releases to his credits.
In the end Andy decided to withdraw, severing all ties to the music world and to his old associates.
Doing the one thing he resented most in others, retreating. His music once so much a part of him
abandoned.
Simon Ahhh Sweet Simon, what’s not to like here?
Sexy, good looking, killer smile,
Secure in his world, that safe big brother that’s always there when you call. I get the feeling Simon was the level cooler head, he seemed to be the peace maker, the glue that held this fragile group together.
But, do not temp fate and push his sweet temperament, he just
might put his foot up your bum.
Think there is a lot of fire to our Si, slow burning embers that can blister if handled wrong.
Si’s first stage presentation was at age 9 or so, in his school choir’s A Christmas Carol.
All together now,,, awwwwwwwwwww, bet he was a cute little bugger too.
Our bad ass drummer, a choir boy, now that’s a snap I would pay to see, little starched white shirt, tie and knickers. J
Simon’s first band was The Maniacs, he then moved to playing along with records in a traveling discotheque, he must have been in his very early teens if you figure his age at the time he joined Free and
work back.
He met Paul K in 68 who’s band Black Cat Bones just happened to need a drummer, they went onto become best friends.
When the two Paul’s decided they wanted to form a band, Simon was the natural choice, hell I think Si just wanted to play, he would show up just cause he freakin loves it, the gravy is, Hey I get paid To Do This! Simon recalls this time fondly, “full of the high hopes, really the stuff of dreams we were just lads out to take over the world”
My thoughts on Simon, he is a good guy, he stayed with his friend Kossoff out of devotion, and a longing to help him.
He stayed until in his mind he had made every effort to save him.
Staying with Kossoff, Tetsu and John after the break in 72 which was a mere shadow of what they once had been, there was one release simply named after the artist involved.
Kossoff by this point was basically lost,
Si had spent years watching someone he valued slowly destroy himself.
This had to be troublesome for Simon, Paul R, and Andy, think for a moment, these were boys that started out together, full of hopes and dreams.
Boys, that formed the bonds of family, they tried to rally around their tormented friend, but nothing was to save him.
In the end they had to walk away, there is no way that could have been easy for them, they had been through so much together.
How long can you watch someone break down at their own hands, each day taking a piece of you with them?
There has to be a point in which you say, Enough, I can’t do this any more.
You swallow the lump in your throat, learn to deal with the ache in your heart, shed your tears when you are alone, ask yourself a thousand times “Was there something more I could have done?”
All the while knowing the answer is no, life must go on, destiny calls, and fate plays her hand.
After the break up of the band Si went to Brazil, guess he just needed to find his center, needed to be Free.
Of his former band mates Simon has wonderful memories and high praises for each of them, of Koss he recalls, “a vulnerable soul, truly outstanding ability, he took me under his wing and protected me, in the beginning, me being raw and not at all wise in the ways of how things worked, I stayed with him for years, and ended up trying to protect him, but in the end drugs won the battle.
Of Andy Simon chuckles, “ A genius, a real prodigy, and at time’s a real pain in the ass, one hell of a bass, most do not know he could also play piano, and drums, he used to drive me crazy, he laughs, bugger would just jump on my kit and start banging, drove me freakin nut’s, I never saw him play guitar and he never did the vocals with Free, except some harmony now and then.
Of Paul Rodgers, “He was the intense one, aggressive and moody sometimes, but he can also be very charming, has a great sense of humor, Paul is very wise, and one of the most honest people I know, the best damn singer I
Sexy, good looking, killer smile,
Secure in his world, that safe big brother that’s always there when you call. I get the feeling Simon was the level cooler head, he seemed to be the peace maker, the glue that held this fragile group together.
But, do not temp fate and push his sweet temperament, he just
might put his foot up your bum.
Think there is a lot of fire to our Si, slow burning embers that can blister if handled wrong.
Si’s first stage presentation was at age 9 or so, in his school choir’s A Christmas Carol.
All together now,,, awwwwwwwwwww, bet he was a cute little bugger too.
Our bad ass drummer, a choir boy, now that’s a snap I would pay to see, little starched white shirt, tie and knickers. J
Simon’s first band was The Maniacs, he then moved to playing along with records in a traveling discotheque, he must have been in his very early teens if you figure his age at the time he joined Free and
work back.
He met Paul K in 68 who’s band Black Cat Bones just happened to need a drummer, they went onto become best friends.
When the two Paul’s decided they wanted to form a band, Simon was the natural choice, hell I think Si just wanted to play, he would show up just cause he freakin loves it, the gravy is, Hey I get paid To Do This! Simon recalls this time fondly, “full of the high hopes, really the stuff of dreams we were just lads out to take over the world”
My thoughts on Simon, he is a good guy, he stayed with his friend Kossoff out of devotion, and a longing to help him.
He stayed until in his mind he had made every effort to save him.
Staying with Kossoff, Tetsu and John after the break in 72 which was a mere shadow of what they once had been, there was one release simply named after the artist involved.
Kossoff by this point was basically lost,
Si had spent years watching someone he valued slowly destroy himself.
This had to be troublesome for Simon, Paul R, and Andy, think for a moment, these were boys that started out together, full of hopes and dreams.
Boys, that formed the bonds of family, they tried to rally around their tormented friend, but nothing was to save him.
In the end they had to walk away, there is no way that could have been easy for them, they had been through so much together.
How long can you watch someone break down at their own hands, each day taking a piece of you with them?
There has to be a point in which you say, Enough, I can’t do this any more.
You swallow the lump in your throat, learn to deal with the ache in your heart, shed your tears when you are alone, ask yourself a thousand times “Was there something more I could have done?”
All the while knowing the answer is no, life must go on, destiny calls, and fate plays her hand.
After the break up of the band Si went to Brazil, guess he just needed to find his center, needed to be Free.
Of his former band mates Simon has wonderful memories and high praises for each of them, of Koss he recalls, “a vulnerable soul, truly outstanding ability, he took me under his wing and protected me, in the beginning, me being raw and not at all wise in the ways of how things worked, I stayed with him for years, and ended up trying to protect him, but in the end drugs won the battle.
Of Andy Simon chuckles, “ A genius, a real prodigy, and at time’s a real pain in the ass, one hell of a bass, most do not know he could also play piano, and drums, he used to drive me crazy, he laughs, bugger would just jump on my kit and start banging, drove me freakin nut’s, I never saw him play guitar and he never did the vocals with Free, except some harmony now and then.
Of Paul Rodgers, “He was the intense one, aggressive and moody sometimes, but he can also be very charming, has a great sense of humor, Paul is very wise, and one of the most honest people I know, the best damn singer I
His honesty in life, the heart of a lion, and spirit to stand for what he believes is important.
His soul, his music, and the joy that is found in simply living, Paul could be happy in life with nothing in his pockets as long as he had his music, I don’t think anything will ever be as important to him as his ability to give his music.
Kirke & Rodgers moved beyond the traps, beyond the trials and adversity, they looked ahead to the future.
Their strength of character and determination gave them the edge needed to see their dreams fulfilled.
How easy would it have been for them to blame the events of the past as a reason to lie down?
They had plenty of excuses to fail, but to these gentlemen that was not an option.
They strapped on their balls and rose to merit respect.
Here we find the answer to the question of predestined verses free will.
Yes fate deals the cards, but, we each must make choices in life.
To every end there is a beginning, today’s path is not set in stone. open yourself to the energy of life, if you allow yourself to be called out on the strikes you will never step to the plate.
Do not be afraid of it, walk your path, reach for your dreams, never walk in someone’s shadow always cast your own.
Destiny gives you those dreams, yes I believe there are things we are meant to achieve, we must however discover on our own how to make those dreams come true.
We are given the tools by fate, it is our free will, which ones we use.
You can withdraw and play the blame game, choose to be weak and you will fail, My reasons for doing this my desire to honor this group for their role in music, and I happen to be keen on their work.
First we need to list the replacement players, and while I tend to lean a bit more to the founding members, there are crowning moments as well with the second leg of Free.
1972 brought three artist into the band as members and
Snuffy Waldon guest guitarist
Tetsu Yamauchi - bass
John Bundrick - keyboard
Wendell Richardson - guitar
Free Releases.
Tons Of Sobs - 1968 - Island Records.
Hard rock & blues sound, erotic vocals even by today’s standards it
is intense and suggestive, this is hard to get but not impossible.
Best cut, toss up between I’m A Mover & The Hunter* < fyi this is a remake of Albert Kings.
Free - 1969 Island.
You notice Simon more in this release, best cuts Women* & I’ll Be Creepin.
Fire & Water - 1970 Island.
Here we get our beloved All Right Now, this release was their best work, this is where they had defined their sound you can see what each one brought to the table here, Kirkes power on the kit was stepped up, Rogers distinctive vocals sensual and erotically strong,
Bold bluesy guitar licks, strong songwriting.
Best cuts, All Right Now,* Mr. Big, Heavy Load, Remember, Don’t Say You Love Me** Highway - 1970 - Island
The Stealer was suppose to be your grabber here, but my pick will forever stand as Be My Friend with its haunting message it seemed to be an overture pleading for understanding.
I’ve sometimes wondered when listening to this one if Rodgers & Fraser had their friend Kossoff in mind when they sat down and penned these words.
All I need is a friend, someone to give me a helping hand.
I would give all I’ve got, If I were to have someone believe in me.
Just to do that, and put me back on track.
Yes, I know the rest of the song, and I know it is very sensual
asking for love and understanding, but remember, a song is often a mixture of emotions.
I Know, I know….. I’m thinking like a women aye.
OKAY I’LL STOP!!
Sorry Paul, sorry Andy, I won’t do that again, Well… I’ll try not to, how’s that?
Live - 1971 - Island.
Not long after this r
His soul, his music, and the joy that is found in simply living, Paul could be happy in life with nothing in his pockets as long as he had his music, I don’t think anything will ever be as important to him as his ability to give his music.
Kirke & Rodgers moved beyond the traps, beyond the trials and adversity, they looked ahead to the future.
Their strength of character and determination gave them the edge needed to see their dreams fulfilled.
How easy would it have been for them to blame the events of the past as a reason to lie down?
They had plenty of excuses to fail, but to these gentlemen that was not an option.
They strapped on their balls and rose to merit respect.
Here we find the answer to the question of predestined verses free will.
Yes fate deals the cards, but, we each must make choices in life.
To every end there is a beginning, today’s path is not set in stone. open yourself to the energy of life, if you allow yourself to be called out on the strikes you will never step to the plate.
Do not be afraid of it, walk your path, reach for your dreams, never walk in someone’s shadow always cast your own.
Destiny gives you those dreams, yes I believe there are things we are meant to achieve, we must however discover on our own how to make those dreams come true.
We are given the tools by fate, it is our free will, which ones we use.
You can withdraw and play the blame game, choose to be weak and you will fail, My reasons for doing this my desire to honor this group for their role in music, and I happen to be keen on their work.
First we need to list the replacement players, and while I tend to lean a bit more to the founding members, there are crowning moments as well with the second leg of Free.
1972 brought three artist into the band as members and
Snuffy Waldon guest guitarist
Tetsu Yamauchi - bass
John Bundrick - keyboard
Wendell Richardson - guitar
Free Releases.
Tons Of Sobs - 1968 - Island Records.
Hard rock & blues sound, erotic vocals even by today’s standards it
is intense and suggestive, this is hard to get but not impossible.
Best cut, toss up between I’m A Mover & The Hunter* < fyi this is a remake of Albert Kings.
Free - 1969 Island.
You notice Simon more in this release, best cuts Women* & I’ll Be Creepin.
Fire & Water - 1970 Island.
Here we get our beloved All Right Now, this release was their best work, this is where they had defined their sound you can see what each one brought to the table here, Kirkes power on the kit was stepped up, Rogers distinctive vocals sensual and erotically strong,
Bold bluesy guitar licks, strong songwriting.
Best cuts, All Right Now,* Mr. Big, Heavy Load, Remember, Don’t Say You Love Me** Highway - 1970 - Island
The Stealer was suppose to be your grabber here, but my pick will forever stand as Be My Friend with its haunting message it seemed to be an overture pleading for understanding.
I’ve sometimes wondered when listening to this one if Rodgers & Fraser had their friend Kossoff in mind when they sat down and penned these words.
All I need is a friend, someone to give me a helping hand.
I would give all I’ve got, If I were to have someone believe in me.
Just to do that, and put me back on track.
Yes, I know the rest of the song, and I know it is very sensual
asking for love and understanding, but remember, a song is often a mixture of emotions.
I Know, I know….. I’m thinking like a women aye.
OKAY I’LL STOP!!
Sorry Paul, sorry Andy, I won’t do that again, Well… I’ll try not to, how’s that?
Live - 1971 - Island.
Not long after this r