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Early years. 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. [5]
Mar 19, 2024 · The story of Paul Francis Kossoff is a Shakespearean tragedy, with the guitarist as its gifted, damaged hero. Fame, money, drugs and some unresolvable inner torment all played a part in his downfall. Sadly, all the praise in the world couldn’t keep Paul Kossoff alive.
Oct 27, 2019 · Paul Kossoff was a founding member of Free, a British blues rock band that had a hit song "All Right Now". He died in 1976 at 26 from a pulmonary embolism, after struggling with drug addiction and depression.
Dec 6, 2013 · Learn about the life and techniques of Free's legendary lead guitarist, who died at 25 from a drug-related heart attack. Read anecdotes from friends and fans, including Paul Rodgers and Joe Bonamassa, who admired his style and tone.
Mar 12, 2024 · Kossoff is the new hot-shot teenage lead guitarist, playing with Black Cat Bones – a blues band making something of a name for itself in the London scene. Despite this success, Kossoff is bored with playing 12-bar blues. And it just so happens that BCB’s drummer, Simon Kirke, is feeling the same way.
Jul 3, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Paul Kossoff, a founder member of the rock band Free and a brilliant blues guitarist. Discover how he was influenced by Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix, and how he struggled with drug addiction and died young.
Jan 21, 2015 · A tribute to the late British guitarist who made his mark with Free and Backstreet Crawler, and influenced Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Learn about his career, style, legacy and tragic death in this special feature.
