David Kossoff 2004, 28th Anniversary of Paul's death.avi

David Kossoff hosting Paul Kossoff Foundation charity gig 2004 supported by Freed

[@a2zmedia100]

I met Mr David Kossoff back in the 60s. I was just a child back then and he was working for a childrens charity. He gave out gifts to under privileged children. I found him a wonderful warm and kind person. He took time to talk to each child and showed interest in everyone. We never knew how important an actor he was and how many great movies he stared in. Each time I see him in movies now it brings back fond memories of a kind gentle person. God bless you David Kossoff.

[@lillian-cyradeaville1061]

I knew Jennie and David Kossoff. Their lives were changed forever, when Paul passed away. I have never been the same since. Paul died 19th March, 1976. David died 23rd March, 2005. Free's Bass Player Andy Fraser died March 16th, 2015. So very sad.

[@Scottocaster6668]

Spooky how the dates of the deaths of people who are connected to each other coinsides . My grandmother died Oct. 18th, my father died Oct. 16th, my grandfather passed on Oct, 13th. Very odd. Randy Rhoads and Paul Kossoff died on the same date (not year) March 19. Two of my top 5 Guitar players.

[@garymorgan3314]

How on earth can anyone e give this a thumbs down? Clapton asked a young Koss about his tuning on the tour Free supported Blind Faith; a great and influential player. `Miss you Koss..

[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

I met David Kossoff, on a school outing where we went to hear him live, reading Bible stories. A wonderful man, he totally understood children, allowing us plenty of intervals to fidget God rest you David x

[@treasurehunteruk2047]

Paul had a wonderful dad and good upbringing, Waste of life. Keep of the drugs.

[@omarks]

Did you know the family well? I read he was estranged from his family in the early days of Free in the book 'heavy load'

[@59TweedVibrolux]

His father was a True Gentleman and Paul a True Genius Sadly missed ! But Never Forgotten

[@alistairhosie652]

My friend and I met Mr David Kossof in a park in Glasgow with his dear wife he was totally a wonderful and kind man my friend and I spoke quite freely with him back in 1969 ish I was eighteen then and now 67 I believe he was Rabbi Kossof, back then I could be wrong but he had a wonderful smile and smiled beautifully as my friend who is Jewish spoke to him.It was a great day alistair

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

David Kossof did a deeply moving four-part spoken-word lecture called "Late Great Paul" about his son that was on KZbin but has now disappeared. It is a strong anti-drugs statement coming from a father who tragically lost a very talented child to the scourge of drugs. He pulls no punches in the piece. I wish someone would explain why it has been removed.

[@grobbler1]

First saw this on a TV programme back in the 80's and then a different performance on KZbin a couple of years ago. I agree it should still be available to show the ultimate tragedy of drugs and his son Paul's talent, with the excellence of David portraying this.

[@losgrindos]

Yes, I saw it when it briefly appeared online. It's an amazing document and as raw a statement on unmitigated sorrow and grief as I've ever seen. Grief tinged with anger. He was broken when Paul died but in some ways it gave him a renewed purpose...

[@rocco777777]

It's back on here - just search David Kossoff on Paul Kossoff. The 4 parts are all there : )

[@edwardlacorte6357]

What a Classy and Wonderful Man. God Bless Mr David Kossoff! Paul was a One in a Billion Guitarist!

[@izzeem13]

@MegaAvenger2010 There was, and only will be, ONE Paul Kossoff. I was lucky enough to see Free live on a number of occassions, supported Free and Mott The Hoople on tour in England in 1972 and, played with Koss, in one of the versions of back Street Crawler, for a short while. So I know that NOBODY plays guitar like Koss. Stay cool and keep enjoying his music. Regards

[@paulbuxton1326]

Paul was a real player’ from the Soul , great feel 🎶

[@AmericanIsraeliJew]

Paul in the spirit was my inspiration for the first song I wrote. Thanks for bringing him into life.

[@pauldavies8638]

nice one David we will always remember Paul with great love and affection

[@garymorgan3314]

Indeed we will Paul, indeed we will.

[@jamestyler7697]

He looked so healthy at the time of this, especially for someone his age - who would have though he'd die only a year later? RIP

[@allanmacbadger5692]

How wonderful to hear Davids voice again after all these years, sounds just the same as when he was doing The Bible Stories on TV.

[@bhindakhan6113]

oh he made those stories come to life god love him......

[@lynnepierpoint9605]

i saw free and paul at the van dike in plymouth in my teens. he was a huge influence in my life. i remember writing in my diary that he had more talent in his little finger than id have in the rest of my life. that still stands today for me. i wish i had spoken to him. i was too much in awe at that time.

[@sashamoghilla2919]

Thank you very much again Izzee for your music, that wonderful FREE event and for a great chance to meet Mike Raphone then. Very best wishes from Russia, my friend. You rocks!

[@stephenagnew670]

It must be extremely difficult for him to see the superstar paul rodgers has become an what koss could have been if he had looked after himself such a shame what a band free were

[@izzeem13]

Yes, unfortunately the only recording I have was off the video camera mike on the balcony at the back of the hall. I was lucky enough to have known Paul and David and both were outstanding, fine and gentle men.

[@lesleystorey3917]

izzeem13 doesn't even look like david kossoff check out the bbc archives

[@kossoff77]

seria fantastico, gracias!

[@starsmiths]

@izzeem13 Do you have the full recording of this as I went to see to see this tribute in about 1986 and have been trying to get hold of it on disc for years but it is not available.

[@pmadamson]

David Kossoff was a great man and from great men come great children - I just hope the youngsters will heed the warnings on drug abuse and take all that David spoke about, not just in this speech, but the whole anti-drugs campaign on board. If we can rid the world of these killers along with Guns the world might be that much a better place. May you both rest in peace and thank you for the music of free and the great words of David Kossoff.

[@northernthrifter8817]

Peter M. Adamson it Just goes to show that addiction is not always the result of a traumatic expirience or poor parenting. Mr David Kossoff is a man of absolute integrity and honours and celebrates his gifted son and at the same time warns of the dangers of drugs particularly heroin. It's a great pity what heroin did to Paul and many other musician's. what i admire about David is he's so proud of what paul achieved and not ashamed at all. We could all learn from this man. I lost a brother to heroin and I've been there myself but my father just shamed us and felt ashamed himself i think shame us very destructive and does nothing to help addicted people.

[@diwlelomo]

@@northernthrifter8817 Very well said, I couldn't agree more.

[@izzeem13]

@cazulu3 Don't know how long it will take to edit, convert and upload whole video but I have dvds and as long as you don't live 'off planet' I would be willing to send you a copy.

[@izzeem13]

Yes, you are right. I feel a little uncomfortable with tribute bands. Personally,I have always felt that a tribute band should be more like a 19th century impressionist painting rather than a photograph. But fair play, horses for courses, plenty of people, including the band members, get a lot of pleasure hearing their favourite music being played live, sometimes this is the only way as many of the original bands no longer exist. And, luckily we all have other projects to be creative in.

[@cazulu3]

Where can you view the whole gig?

[@izzeem13]

Español? No un problema. Cargaré una traducción.

[@MrRhmccabe]

The band has to be kidding.

[@albertdewulf7688]

This is the guy who played Lemmy Barnett?

[@mark22160]

Here's a thought - are the great classical orchestra's of the world nothing more than tribute bands, because all they play are covers of Back, Beethoven and all the other classical composers?

[@Scottocaster6668]

Good point 👍

[@izzeem13]

AND WE RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY. On the whole, I would rather be doing this than not.

[@izzeem13]

Well it does seem like the shoe is on the other foot. Thanks Those that can, do (or try to) , those that can't, just whinge.

[@Scottocaster6668]

Those who can't, direct others to do.

[@TheClemcaster]

He did say £40,000 for an ex Clapton, Kossoff Les Paul didn't he? Maybe he meant 400,000.

[@izzeem13]

Was a looonnnnnggg time ago

[@TheClemcaster]

What was a loooooong time ago?

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

try to imagine how painful it is for a parent to lose a child, but did you know David Kossoff blames Andy Fraser for his son Paul's death?

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Ron DayVoo. Why did David Kossof blame Fraser for Paul's death?

[@andrekuh3956]

YEAH , WHY ?

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

@@andrekuh3956 he said Fraser's unreasonable expectations are what drove Kossoff to drugs but Kossoff took drugs before he joined Free. He just couldn't control his habit and that's what killed him.

[@andrekuh3956]

YEAH , ITS SUCH A CRYIN SHAME . I JUST LOVE THIS MAN , MY ALWAYS GUITAR HERO , MR , PAUL KOSSOF.

[@donjohn2695]

Fraser tried to help kossoff he even took him kossoff and had him stay with him for a few months to try to get Paul off qualudes which Paul was hooked on Fraser did his best to help Paul

[@huskvarsm]

ouch i appreciate what you guys are doing but to watch that guitarist who has average ability try to play like the undisputed king of blues rock paul kossof was one of the most painful things ive ever seen i shall say no more out of respect for pauls dad who i met some 30yrs ago.

[@stevenbrewer6698]

Well that's just like, your opinion man. Piss comment though, you fuckin wanker. I bet your guitar heroes are average as all hell too.

[@huskvarsm]

Steven Brewer you only talk like that cos you know I’ll never get a chance to snap your neck like a match hence why no pic you are no more than a TROLL.

[@donjohn2695]

The singer is horrendous aswell

[@60RHPWINNER]

re: cover bands suck..CREAM-HENDRIX-ROLLING STONES all cover other folks music. Every classical music concert you've never been to, is covering someone's music. Ever been to an all mosart show? Well if SOMEONE can actually make music & admires a certain artist & plays numbers by lets say FREE right on! You don't like it stick to cartoons OR DON'T GO. I saw JHE 2 shows in LA. SAW RANDY HANSEN play w/MITCH MITCHELL (I was his agent) & then BUDDY MILES & it was F'N 100% BRILLIANT!

[@kossoff77]

i need translator! or better: learn inglish!