Andy Fraser talks to Terry Rawlings - Part Two

Andy Fraser continues his talk with Terry about his time with Free.
He also tells about his latest project with Tobi, the latest signing to his McTrax label - and his new film venture with his daughter
www.andyfraser.com
www.mctrax.com

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

My heart aches that Andy is not with us anymore. What a beautiful man and artist. ❤️

[@dommccaffry3802]

Seems really sweet, and quite dry and funny. Particularly interesting what he said about kossoff in part one , and the faces !! Ha ha ! Oh, and apart from everything else , he wrote 50 per cent of one of the very greatest rock n roll songs of all time. Not too shabby. And him and simon kirke were such a unique and funky rhythm section. Free were such a magic combination

[@deebee76]

Bless you, Andy.

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

❤️

[@rowlandsankey8767]

Legend. Always worshipped his stuff, especially Moonshine Live and Mr Big. I'm trying to learn bass but I'm older than he is. Probly should climb straight into my grave.

[@bubbaluvv]

well said

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

It’s never too late man! I had a 12 year break from guitar and now I’m suddenly finally learning stuff I never thought I would. When you want something bad enough you’ll learn. Plus nowadays there are tons of amazing KZbin videos to help you out. Moonshine and Mr Big were incredible live, Koss‘ guitar and Andy’s bass would form an absolutely molten gold sound when they combined. And those were two that Koss contributed to the writing too. Koss wrote Moonshine and asked Rodgers to add lyrics and Andy and Koss wrote Mr Big’s music together. It was a band effort, I think Simon contributed also. Andy was an absolute genius songwriter and bassist. Great singer too. It’s so sad how Koss doubted himself, he was in my opinion still to this day the most emotionally driven guitar player to ever have lived. Nobody has ever played like Koss before or since, and when he did write songs he wrote absolute gems. I have no idea why the song Molten Gold didn’t make the Free At Last album, it was one of the most beautiful songs Free ever did together and an absolute Kossoff masterpiece. But glad it turned up on his solo record. RIP Koss and Andy, love them both to death.

[@daevidharvey7113]

Love Andy's Bass Playing on Chris Spedding's Joyland album "Shock Treatment" , just a cool sounding bass ... great album as well as King Mob "Force 9" & Sharks "Killers of the Deep" all 3 of course Snips & Spedding albums ... Excellent Excellent Excellent 10/10

[@stuartlee8041]

What a star...

[@AnalogOpher]

What a guy! I'd love to party with him! What a fucking amazing bass player.

[@leemark63]

Billy Sheehan named his 2nd band, Mr Big after the Free song. 'nuff said.

[@jazzl7190]

Is there an interview anywhere where Andy is interviewed about his bass playing, and influences without talking to an idiot? Very nder rated player.

[@Slipmahoney21]

I’m a Mover had the greatest groove in Rock!

[@albertarguelles3262]

Hey Help out there anyone. Who is this cat Rabbit they refer to in the interview? Thanks

[@seethroughhead505]

John "Rabbit" Bundrick, very well known and celebrated keyboard player.

[@grenvillephillips6998]

My mate used love the way Andy used to fold back his shirt-sleeves when he went on stage - he thought it was the coolest thing he'd ever seen.

[@davythekid]

Who farted at 5:36?

[@mjh5437]

Something did sound like a bit of a "rafter" there.

[@truthlivingetc88]

what was the book Terry ? Fraser did a very bad thing to a mate of mine in 72. but hey. no grudges.

[@seethroughhead505]

Rock On Wood: Ronnie Wood - the Origin of a Rock & Roll Face

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

What?? What could this man ‘do’ to anybody? Sorry, mate…I just can’t imagine…

[@truthlivingetc88]

Oh dear. It was a terrible event. I would rather not go into details here. Yes he was an amazing bass player and Free were my mate`s favourite band. Mine too. Of course we all make mistakes. I have been an evil twat in my life too. And Fraser comes across as a great guy which I` m sure he was. But trust me. What this guy said to my mate was the lowest thing I ever heard. And I don`t want to stir up old wounds. But my friend never forgot it. All of Free were in a service station one night and my friend made the mistake of rushing up to them in a state of excitement as fans so often do. But it was Fraser that really excelled himself in ignorance and cruelty on that occasion. And it was a very noticeable part of the story that all the other members of the band were there and not one of them called Fraser up about what he did. That means it was on their watch too. According to my friend they all saw what Fraser did. And they all heard what he said. So ? A tragic vibe all round. That never put my mate off their music. If there`s a lesson in this maybe it`s that often the best artists are expected to set higher standards of behaviour than other professions. Which of course causes disappointment when expectations are unreasonably high. As they often are for the fans. To me my friend was the most innocent Eager Lamb that ever went to gigs to do what long haired concert goers do. I was gutted for him. And it took me years to process the really ugly stuff that Fraser said to him that night. I would rather not repeat it. But hey. We all do bad shit sometimes. And Fraser was the greatest musician. Water under the bridge by now. But a lesson in life as well. Water Under The Bridge. It`s Alright Now. God Bless Free and Fraser too. @@jamestcallahanphotographer

[@chrisshaw6451]

I have the Koss off, Kirk, Tetsu, and Rabbit album, and it's a good album, but it's not up to Free standards.

[@DerekEynon]

Whilst very sharp, Andy sounds a bit slurred

[@maccafan10]

Could be his HIV meds.

[@gamoonbat]

just cockney, I think.

[@mjh5437]

The result of a Londoner living n America for so long I think....that "Transatlantic drawl"

[@skummtoons6686]

Dude, quit interrupting. Let him talk, Andy looks like he's getting pissed.

[@PhiI93]

Andy comes across as a sincere guy. Although he's interrupted quite often, he listens and let's the conversation flow and takes an interest in what the guy is saying. Many people in the spotlight would get impatient, but he doesn't seem to. Chill dude.