Paul Kossoff
Guitarist for Free with 'All Right Now'
Born
September 14th, 1950
74 years ago
Died
March 19th, 1976
48 years ago — 25 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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An English guitarist and songwriter played a significant role in the blues-rock band Free. The band achieved commercial success in the early 1970s, particularly with the hit single 'All Right Now'. This song reached number one in several countries and became a classic rock staple. Kossoff's guitar work was characterized by emotion and melody, contributing to the band's distinctive sound. Additionally, he was a founding member of the group Back Street Crawler, which he formed after Free disbanded. Despite struggles with personal issues, his musical legacy remains influential in rock music.
Played guitar for Free
Contributed to the song 'All Right Now'
Founded Back Street Crawler
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