September
14, 1950 - March 19, 1976
50
years. It sounds like a long time, because it is a long time. Having
put a tribute to Paul in the current issue, with some superb new and
previously unpublished photographs from his brother, Simon, I don't
feel the need to write the same thing again here. I think one of the
best things I wrote about Paul's career, was the first thing I ever
posted on this blog, written for FAS #126, when Paul would have been
60. A direct link to that below is below if you want to have a look.
I'm
a bit sad that it appears the 'retail' music magazines seem to
have missed this 50 year remembrance (anniversary seems to be
completely the wrong word), maybe I should have reminded them, but I
think celebrating Paul's life, and fabulous legacy, is important, as
different generations of fans have contrasting connections, and introductions
to it. Over the years we've passed through people like Thunder and
Cry Of Love mentioning Free, on to Warren Haynes and Joe Bonamassa,
and even now via people like Jared James Nichols. It's remarkable how the torch gets passed on from one generation of guitar players, to the next, right up to the current guys.
It's
also interesting to see just how much material there is on the 'World Wide Web'. It's amazing. A quick 'Google' search
throws up over 1730 immediate results, that doesn't include
everything, due to copyrights and data protection. Type 'Paul
Kossoff' into the 'Youtube' search bar, and there's a huge
amount of stuff. All the film, a ton of audio, people talking about
Paul, guitar lessons to play the songs or the solos, analysis of
playing style, tone and technique. Incredible, and it goes right back
to the start of 'YouTube' right up to the current day. Not
just titles that name Paul, but also in interviews where he is
mentioned. Check out the link below, start at 19.45, where Rich
Robinson (Black Crowes) mentions Kossoff and Fraser from an interview
recorded recently, and posted just six days ago. You think Paul isn't
around that much these days, but actually he's everywhere!Rich Robinson interview:
Below:
A few interesting Youtube links.
The
Feel Over Speed Approach - Paul Kossoff’s Genius
10
Guitar Riffs | Paul Kossoff | Free | Guitar licks
Jared
James Nichols: How to play like Free's Paul Kossoff
David
Brewster has done a number of 'looks' at Free and Paul. Here
Paul is obviously an influence on the presenter, and while not
everything is exactly as I'd play it, or how I hear it. His overviews
are very good, and, as a guitar player myself, I do like his tone! So
if you play, you can check these out and maybe learn a few new
'licks'.
3
Paul Kossoff Licks From 1970
Chordplay
- The Chords Of Free
Soloing
Secrets - Paul Kossoff
