Paul Kossoff - Page 3

Ride on a Pony · 10-16-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Daintree

This is a great interview with the all the guys in the band in 1970...
Something Koss says regarding the music, the business, and how Free went about things..."and that way, you play to the people...you develop musically, on stage...and you build a good strong honest following, rather than hype...."
Definitely worth a watch if you've never seen this...

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Is this what you were trying to post?

YouTube - Interview in 1970 w/ the rock band FREE

I love the part when she asks Paul Rodgers about the stage act.

Poor Andy is trying to keep it going as best he can but Paul's making it really awkward.

Daintree · 10-16-2009, 07:35 PM

Yep you got it....Thanks for sorting that out

honeyburst · 10-22-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cherrick

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eh wtf

BrianGT · 10-23-2009, 10:44 AM

Thank you for this thread.....it's my first post and I can't think of anywhere better to start!
His legacy lives on and his playing touches me deeply.

Ride on a Pony · 10-23-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianGT

Thank you for this thread.....it's my first post and I can't think of anywhere better to start!
His legacy lives on and his playing touches me deeply.

Welcome! I think Koss' playing has had a big influence on a lot of people, he played with so much emotion and raw power...

Hope you enjoy your stay!

BrianGT · 10-24-2009, 01:42 PM

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Hope you enjoy your stay!

Thank you kindly Sir!

I am overwhelmed by all the great information on here! Lot's to read on the dark winter nights ahead.........

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Ride on a Pony · 10-25-2009, 05:50 PM

Sorry its a bit big:

Ride on a Pony · 10-25-2009, 05:57 PM

May have been posted before:

"1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar owned by Paul Kossoff of the band Free. It is thought that Eric Clapton had this guitar for a bit as it came from his former manager."

rickym · 10-25-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cherrick

Who is Kossoff?

Nice of you to ask this question on 10/10, considering you asked this same question on the LPF thread on 9/27 & had the answer on 9/28.

Daintree · 10-25-2009, 11:31 PM

Paul Kossoff....what can I say that hasn't already been said!
This is just the most soulful playing, truly one of the Greats...He definitely touched some of us very deeply...

YouTube - Paul Kossoff - Time Away

Angus · 10-26-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ride on a Pony

I love the part when she asks Paul Rodgers about the stage act.

Poor Andy is trying to keep it going as best he can but Paul's making it really awkward.

I gather the band were really shattered at this point, and Rodgers was basically leaving because of it, and because his concerns wer'nt being listened to. Kossoff actually seems to have the most energy and looks in good shape, sadly a situation that was soon to change.

Ride on a Pony · 10-28-2009, 01:03 AM

YouTube - Remember - Free

An awesome song.

One day this thread will catch the Jimmy Page one... It will... Believe me...

BrianGT · 10-28-2009, 12:35 PM

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One day this thread will catch the Jimmy Page one... It will... Believe me...

Well Paul definitely deserves some space on here.....he ranks amongst the greats as far as I am concerned.

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flashriffs · 10-28-2009, 03:02 PM

Hi gents, Just thought I'd chime in with my bit, I'm a massive Koss fan, got the tee shirts, got 43 Free and BSC bootlegs, got just about every picture ever took of Koss on my pc, been to his kip in London, got a pic took in the same spot he stood for the BSC album cover, Oh yeah and played his guitar last month.

I never saw Free live but heard 'Free Live' the album (recorded in my local nightclub) Blew me away, after that I was hooked, bought every album, Then in 75 I saw him in the same venue as above with BSC, died and went to heaven, best gig of my life, Koss was on fire, played The Hunter note for note from the Free Live album, magic. Shame there's no bootleg of this one, I remember in between songs Koss walked along the front of the stage and played (just him) about 20 seconds of what I can only describe as the most beautiful music I'd ever heard.
I'll never forget the day he died, me and my brother were gutted.

He's the reason I play guitar today, not very well I might add, I thought some of the Koss spirit might have gone through my fingers up my arms and into my soul when I played his guitar,maybe it takes a while to get going ha ha !! anyway I've included a pic, not many people have seen this one I'll bet. I got this, and more, from someone who took them in 72 at a debatable venue. Frank

Ride on a Pony · 10-28-2009, 04:23 PM

Awesome! I bet you've got alot to contribute to the thread.

You're a mackem I see... From what I understand Sunderland was a hotbed for Free-mania in the 70's.

EDIT: I see, so you're the guy in one of the pictures above holding Koss' LP... If I remember rightly, didn't you say on the LesPaulForum that the guy that owns it also owns his stripped burst? Or did I imagine that?

BrianGT · 10-28-2009, 04:50 PM

Flashriffs......that's an awsome story!

Is that you holding Pauls guitar in the pics above?????

I have always loved seeing Paul playing that guitar out of any others he played.....they just seemed to be a part of one another.

It's funny......when I saw those fabulous pics I thought " wouldn't it be awesome to just hold that guitar" let alone play it!
I am so pleased for you!

If it is you.......would you mind emailing those pics? I have never seen a better close up pic than those. It would make my year!!

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flashriffs · 10-28-2009, 06:00 PM

Hi Brian, I've sent you an email. Yeah thats me !! Koss swapped the stripped burst with Aurthur Ramm for one year then swapped back.

Free played loads of gigs in Sunderland in the 70's. Koss lived in Sunderland for a while with Geoff Docherty who wrote all about in his book ' A promoters tale ' a cracking read. Koss would frequent a nighclub on his doorstep in Sunderland often with Rodgers 2 or 3 times a week, I was speaking to a mate of mine who remembers one night when Koss asked him for change of 2 50p's for the fag machine.
Another mate saw Free in Sunderland, Koss was out of it, collecting rings thrown on the stage by girls instead of playing, the last number Rodgers threw the mikestand in the air and it tangled around the chanderlier and never came back down, he then walked over to Koss and whacked him straight in the guts !! Not the first time apparently, my other mate who's in a Free tribute band with Simon Kirke drumming on a regular basis with them ( Freeway ) told him after the Albert Hall gig Rodgers went back stage and kicked the shit out of Koss. Frank

BrianGT · 10-28-2009, 06:17 PM

Frank.......thank you SO much!

I have emailed you my private addy....can't wait!

I know what's going to be my screensaver from now on!

Matamp soundclips: Gentle Thunder on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Emerald · 10-29-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ride on a Pony

Sorry its a bit big:

Loving my Classic Rock scans here lately!!

Emerald

Ride on a Pony · 10-29-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Emerald

Loving my Classic Rock scans here lately!!

Emerald

Got any more Koss' ones?

I've always wanted to find the article (in Guitar player or something like that, can't remember exactly) that had an article on Koss' stripped burst. I think it was from 1994, but I can't remember what issue.

eric ernest · 10-30-2009, 01:25 AM

Ride on a pony, I liked your Kos photo so much I touched it up in Photoshop....little better detail!

Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar Burst live

And another...slightly higher rez.

Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar Burst live Marshalls

Ride on a Pony · 10-30-2009, 01:40 AM

Awesome! Its taken away that sort of hazy wash it had.

BrianGT · 10-30-2009, 03:49 AM

Quote:

I've always wanted to find the article (in Guitar player or something like that, can't remember exactly) that had an article on Koss' stripped burst. I think it was from 1994, but I can't remember what issue.
__________________

It was actually Guitarist magazine but you were right with the year!
Unfortunately I don't have it anymore.....I have a missus that makes me get rid of things after a while.....I do as I am told!!

Angus · 10-30-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric ernest

Ride on a pony, I liked your Kos photo so much I touched it up in Photoshop....little better detail!

Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar Burst live

Wow, great shot - this must be close to the end, I would think, he's got those beige Marshalls - but it looks like he might be playing Allright Now!

Any idea on the date/venue - and thanks for sharing it.

flashriffs · 10-30-2009, 11:54 AM

The pic above was taken at the Liverpool Empire Theatre UK Nov 23rd 75.
This was the first gig of the second leg of the BSC UK tour only a couple of months after Koss 'died' for 35 min's

flashriffs · 10-30-2009, 11:58 AM

Forgot to mention, ERIC, cracking job on the photo mate !!.....Frank

cynic79 · 10-30-2009, 01:42 PM

I was not that familiar with Paul Kossoff, apart from "All Right Now." After reading this thread and seeing a live video of "I'll be Creepin'," I grabbed the first couple of Free albums.

Completely blown away by his tone and feel.

Angus · 10-30-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashriffs

He's the reason I play guitar today, not very well I might add, I thought some of the Koss spirit might have gone through my fingers up my arms and into my soul when I played his guitar,maybe it takes a while to get going ha ha !! anyway I've included a pic, not many people have seen this one I'll bet. I got this, and more, from someone who took them in 72 at a debatable venue. Frank

I've never seen this shot Frank - thanks for posting it.

Can anybody identify that box behind him to the right - with the buttons?

eric ernest · 10-30-2009, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the kind words!

I tried to get a little better detail out of this photo, but it is just too washed out.

Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar collection

BrianGT · 10-30-2009, 05:29 PM

Great pics guys!!

Just look at the size of him and those delicate hands.......how on earth did he wrestle with that guitar and make it sing??

10-16-2009, 07:35 PM	#62 (permalink)
Daintree Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Far North Queensland, Australia. Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Yep you got it....Thanks for sorting that out

10-23-2009, 10:44 AM	#64 (permalink)
BrianGT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East Scotland Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Thank you for this thread.....it's my first post and I can't think of anywhere better to start! His legacy lives on and his playing touches me deeply.

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BrianGT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East Scotland Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff PHP Code: `Welcome! I think Koss playing has had a big influence on a lot of people, he played with so much emotion and raw power... Hope you enjoy your stay!` Thank you kindly Sir! I am overwhelmed by all the great information on here! Lot's to read on the dark winter nights ahead......... Matamp 1224 soundclips: www.myspace.com/gentlethunderband Last edited by BrianGT; 10-26-2009 at 11:32 AM.

10-28-2009, 03:02 PM	#74 (permalink)
flashriffs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunderland UK Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Hi gents, Just thought I'd chime in with my bit, I'm a massive Koss fan, got the tee shirts, got 43 Free and BSC bootlegs, got just about every picture ever took of Koss on my pc, been to his kip in London, got a pic took in the same spot he stood for the BSC album cover, Oh yeah and played his guitar last month. I never saw Free live but heard 'Free Live' the album (recorded in my local nightclub) Blew me away, after that I was hooked, bought every album, Then in 75 I saw him in the same venue as above with BSC, died and went to heaven, best gig of my life, Koss was on fire, played The Hunter note for note from the Free Live album, magic. Shame there's no bootleg of this one, I remember in between songs Koss walked along the front of the stage and played (just him) about 20 seconds of what I can only describe as the most beautiful music I'd ever heard. I'll never forget the day he died, me and my brother were gutted. He's the reason I play guitar today, not very well I might add, I thought some of the Koss spirit might have gone through my fingers up my arms and into my soul when I played his guitar,maybe it takes a while to get going ha ha !! anyway I've included a pic, not many people have seen this one I'll bet. I got this, and more, from someone who took them in 72 at a debatable venue. Frank __________________ '' If the success becomes more important than the music, if the music ever becomes second to anything, then it comes to an end musically.'' Paul Kossoff 1970

10-28-2009, 04:50 PM	#76 (permalink)
BrianGT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East Scotland Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Flashriffs......that's an awsome story! Is that you holding Pauls guitar in the pics above????? I have always loved seeing Paul playing that guitar out of any others he played.....they just seemed to be a part of one another. It's funny......when I saw those fabulous pics I thought " wouldn't it be awesome to just hold that guitar" let alone play it! I am so pleased for you! If it is you.......would you mind emailing those pics? I have never seen a better close up pic than those. It would make my year!! Matamp 1224 soundclips Gentle Thunder on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

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10-28-2009, 06:00 PM	#77 (permalink)
flashriffs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunderland UK Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Hi Brian, I've sent you an email. Yeah thats me !! Koss swapped the stripped burst with Aurthur Ramm for one year then swapped back. Free played loads of gigs in Sunderland in the 70's. Koss lived in Sunderland for a while with Geoff Docherty who wrote all about in his book ' A promoters tale ' a cracking read. Koss would frequent a nighclub on his doorstep in Sunderland often with Rodgers 2 or 3 times a week, I was speaking to a mate of mine who remembers one night when Koss asked him for change of 2 50p's for the fag machine. Another mate saw Free in Sunderland, Koss was out of it, collecting rings thrown on the stage by girls instead of playing, the last number Rodgers threw the mikestand in the air and it tangled around the chanderlier and never came back down, he then walked over to Koss and whacked him straight in the guts !! Not the first time apparently, my other mate who's in a Free tribute band with Simon Kirke drumming on a regular basis with them ( Freeway ) told him after the Albert Hall gig Rodgers went back stage and kicked the shit out of Koss. Frank __________________ '' If the success becomes more important than the music, if the music ever becomes second to anything, then it comes to an end musically.'' Paul Kossoff 1970

10-28-2009, 06:17 PM	#78 (permalink)
BrianGT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East Scotland Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Frank.......thank you SO much! I have emailed you my private addy....can't wait! I know what's going to be my screensaver from now on! Matamp soundclips: Gentle Thunder on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

10-30-2009, 01:25 AM	#81 (permalink)
eric ernest Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coolumbia, SC Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Ride on a pony, I liked your Kos photo so much I touched it up in Photoshop....little better detail! Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar Burst live And another...slightly higher rez. Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard guitar Burst live Marshalls Last edited by eric ernest; 10-30-2009 at 01:54 AM. Reason: Photo added

10-30-2009, 11:54 AM	#85 (permalink)
flashriffs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunderland UK Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff The pic above was taken at the Liverpool Empire Theatre UK Nov 23rd 75. This was the first gig of the second leg of the BSC UK tour only a couple of months after Koss 'died' for 35 min's __________________ '' If the success becomes more important than the music, if the music ever becomes second to anything, then it comes to an end musically.'' Paul Kossoff 1970

10-30-2009, 11:58 AM	#86 (permalink)
flashriffs Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunderland UK Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Forgot to mention, ERIC, cracking job on the photo mate !!.....Frank __________________ '' If the success becomes more important than the music, if the music ever becomes second to anything, then it comes to an end musically.'' Paul Kossoff 1970

10-30-2009, 01:42 PM	#87 (permalink)
cynic79 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Paul Kossoff I was not that familiar with Paul Kossoff, apart from "All Right Now." After reading this thread and seeing a live video of "I'll be Creepin'," I grabbed the first couple of Free albums. Completely blown away by his tone and feel. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/dressingthedebutantes

10-30-2009, 05:24 PM	#89 (permalink)
eric ernest Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coolumbia, SC Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Thanks for the kind words! I tried to get a little better detail out of this photo, but it is just too washed out. Paul Kossoff Free 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar collection

10-30-2009, 05:29 PM	#90 (permalink)
BrianGT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North East Scotland Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Paul Kossoff Great pics guys!! Just look at the size of him and those delicate hands.......how on earth did he wrestle with that guitar and make it sing??

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