Musician. Born in Hampstead, London, England, he was a musician best known for being the lead guitarist for the English rock band Free. In April 1968, he paired up with singer Paul Rodgers, bassist Andy Fraser and drummer Simon Kirke, forming the band Free. Performing on the transit circuit, they released the albums "Tons of Sobs" (1968) and "Free" (1969). Success came with their third album "Fire and Water" (1970), which spawned the massive hit "Alright Now," featuring Kossoff's progressive guitar work. The band toured playing for sellout crowds in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Following the release of their next album "Highway"(1970), the band split up due to personal pressures, leading Rodgers and Kirke to form Bad Company (Bad Co.) in 1973. Kossoff went on to be a much in-demand session musician, contributing guitar solos on several albums during the 1970s. He died from a pulmonary embolism on a flight from Los Angeles to New York City at the age of 25. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 51 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
Musician. Born in Hampstead, London, England, he was a musician best known for being the lead guitarist for the English rock band Free. In April 1968, he paired up with singer Paul Rodgers, bassist Andy Fraser and drummer Simon Kirke, forming the band Free. Performing on the transit circuit, they released the albums "Tons of Sobs" (1968) and "Free" (1969). Success came with their third album "Fire and Water" (1970), which spawned the massive hit "Alright Now," featuring Kossoff's progressive guitar work. The band toured playing for sellout crowds in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Following the release of their next album "Highway"(1970), the band split up due to personal pressures, leading Rodgers and Kirke to form Bad Company (Bad Co.) in 1973. Kossoff went on to be a much in-demand session musician, contributing guitar solos on several albums during the 1970s. He died from a pulmonary embolism on a flight from Los Angeles to New York City at the age of 25. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 51 on their list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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