As some you may know I'm a huge guitar-based rock fan. Guitars just do it for me. The rockier the better.
I'm currently listening to one of my favourite young guitarists from the 1970's, Paul Kossoff, playing in the amazing Free, possibly the best rock band in the world at the time.
The track that's on is Mr. Big, part of the wonderful double LP The Free Story. Its a real stunner. Restrained but powerful, Kossoff's playing is large and sublime and along with Andy Fraser's thumping bass, Simon Kirke's ace drums and Paul Roger's definitive rock voice, Mr. Big is truly something, one of the best rock songs ever and a fine example of Free's mighty sound. How I wish I'd seen them live. Mr. Big must have been a blast at festivals.
Tragically Paul Kossoff died far too young but he is fondly remembered and regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
See what you think. Do you like Free?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfTl3EXpwS4&list=OLAK5uy_lvVZR9RAI2srG5iLzTrfk9v9isUQ8yKA4&index=10
Shouldn't you have the Man Who Fell To Earth on or Joan Armatrading 'Walk Under Ladders'?
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