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Free were an English rock band formed in London in 1968 by Paul Rodgers (vocals), Paul Kossoff (guitar), Andy Fraser (bass, piano) and Simon Kirke (drums, percussion). They are best known for their hit songs " All Right Now " and " Wishing Well ". [ 1 ]
The Discography of American Historical Recordings (DAHR) is a database catalog of master recordings made by American record companies during the 78rpm era. [1] The 78rpm era was the time period in which any flat disc records were being played at a speed of 78 revolutions per minute . [ 2 ]
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Free's discography consists of six studio albums, two live albums, 18 compilation albums, one EP, 16 singles and two video albums. The band released their debut album Tons of Sobs in 1969. [ 1 ] The album entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number 197. [ 2 ]
Historical Figures and Ancient Heads is the eighth album by Canned Heat, released in 1971. It was the first album not to feature original member and songwriter Alan Wilson who had died the previous year, and their bassist Larry Taylor, who had left to join John Mayall's band. Featuring new guitarman Joel Scott Hill and Little Richard on "Rockin ...
Fraser also co-wrote two other hit singles for Free, "My Brother Jake" and "The Stealer". [7] Free initially split in 1971, and Fraser formed a trio, Toby, with guitarist Adrian Fisher, and drummer Stan Speake. [8] Material was recorded but not released, and Fraser re-joined Free in December 1971. He left for the second time in June 1972.
Kossoff was born on 14 September 1950 in Hampstead, London, the son of Margaret (née Jenkins) and actor David Kossoff. [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.
The Free Story is the second greatest hits album by Free, and the first which was released outside of the US. It was released on 31 December 1973 by Island Records . The album reached number 2 in the UK Albums Chart and stayed in the charts for 6 weeks. [ 1 ]