Free Appreciation Society Magazine - Issue #139

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #139

June 2017  

Now Available...

'Run With The Pack'

And Other Stories... 1976

Full review of the deluxe expanded editions of 'Run With The Pack' and 'Burnin' Sky' with analysis of all the bonus tracks.

As #138 dealt with 1977 and the 'Burnin' Sky' album this issue (#139) deals with 'Run With The Pack' has a 21 page feature on the album, the year it was issued and all the collectors stuff in the way of label variations and singles. 

There's also plenty of period press and an exclusive interview with the designer of the 'RWTP' cover, John Kosh. Lots of colour pictures, lots of information. Plenty to read.

For subscribers this will be in the post on Monday May 22nd. If you don't subscribe you can get a copy via the email on this site (See the 'Welcome' section in the right margin). Just let me know which issue you want, where you are and I'll send a Paypal invoice.

This issue can also be found on Ebay along with some older ones where they can be purchased from anywhere in the world.

44 pages all in full colour -  Don't miss it.

Superb magazine. Essential reading for Rock fans.

You are buying a brand new copy; this is not previously owned or read. It comes straight from the FAS. If you enjoy it why not ask about a subscription.

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Jiimy Copley RIP

Geoff, Jimmy & Jaz... Good times...

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart I have to report the death of my friend Jimmy Copley, who lost his battle with leukaemia last night. He was 63. Jimmy played with Paul Rodgers in what was undeniably Paul's best solo band, also featuring Geoff Whitehorn and Jaz Lochrie. Indeed Jimmy was in fact the first member of that superb line-up (sort of) and actually first played with Paul on his Johnny Walker BBC session in October 1993 where the band also featured Pino Palladino and Brian Adams (yes THAT Brian Adams!)

Jimmy played with Paul, Geoff and Jaz from 1995 until the band was dissolved when Paul Rodgers moved to Canada. He appears on 'Now', 'Live At Loreley' and 'Electric' and throughout 1996 and 1997 I saw that band perform some amazing shows. Awesome stuff.

Jimmy was a fantastic drummer, with excellent 'chops' and exceptional snare and hi-hat skills. He was always friendly, approachable, enthusiastic and a huge Free fan. His career was as wide musically as it was long in years and there wasn't anyone he couldn't play with. He was fantastic with Tears For Fears, Go West and Upp but my own favourite things are the 'Stand' album by Char and 'Toothpick's Pillow' by Dogwood. I had the privilege to see him perform with both. He also played with Manfred Mann, Magnum, Moody Marsden Band, Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and many many more.

In 2008 Jimmy finally released his own solo album which was reviewed in the FAS at the time and was a real who's who of players and showcased not only Jimmy's skills but also his influences. If you don't have it, check it out. The Dogwood and Char albums will be more difficult to find but are both things I'd hate to be without.

I hung out with Geoff, Jimmy and Jaz during two or three full UK tours (every show) and the Ronnie Scott's Residency in 1997. I can honestly say they were some of the best days of my life and those three guys were an absolute hoot to be around. I was very lucky.

Jimmy, I'm so proud to have been able to call you my friend and to have had the time with you. I'll miss you so much and the FAS sends its sincere condolences to Jimmy's family.

Below:
'Every Day As It Comes' - Dogwood
'Down In The Dirt' -  Upp (w/Jeff Beck)

COMING SOON...

FAS #139 has just gone into print production and should be out to subscribers in a couple of weeks.


Surprised, Yeah me too!! However it seemed a good idea to have issues out covering the deluxe albums just before they were released... Play the albums while you read the issues. Sounds like a plan.

Paul Kossoff / Isle Of Wight Les Paul Std

Paul Kossoff IOW Les Paul Feature

 

Long article on Paul Kossoff's Isle Of Wight 1970 stripped Les Paul in the latest edition of 'Guitar & Bass' this month 

(May 2017 Vol 28 No.08) 

Price £4.99.

Written by our old friend Steve Clarke this is the closest look ever at the most elusive of Paul's guitars. Steve goes into every detail and provides some interesting facts while also dispelling a few fictions. Lots of photographs of the guitar and an in depth text for the fan and collector alike. Possibly the closest you'll ever get to this particular instrument. This is the guitar Paul used at the Isle Of Wight Festival, on 'Top Of The Pops' and on the 'Beat Club' performances. Its also the mostly likely contender for being THE 'All Right Now' guitar.

Thanks to Steve and 'Guitar And Bass' magazine for letting me include a link to the feature below. Check it out!!

 Paul Kossoff’s ‘Stripped’ Les Paul'