"FREE" Bassist Andy Fraser Dies - Last Interview

Bassist Andy Fraser from the band "FREE" passed away yesterday at age 62 (1952-2015). This is one of Andy's last interviews with RocknRolivia from The Rockin' Rag for Rock Against Trafficking, which he was a staunch supporter of. We dedicate this interview to Andy's memory with love and affection.

[@aliengrey6052]

This man was the genius behind free. I saw you in 1971. It was a revelation you were a revelation. God may take great care of your gentle kind soul.

[@chrisshaw6451]

RIP Andy, a hero since first seen in the early 70's, great bassist, a great and good man. 👍❤️

[@RisingSon011]

j he is one of the most creative bass players I've ever heard

[@billinawe]

I saw Free in 1970 at a festival in England, they were all superb musicians and Andy was mesmerising. All young guys at the time too. RIP Andy.

[@parkst.frankfranklin3986]

I saw Free too at that time in London.

[@brianmccombe9492]

My Adolescence personified.R.I.P Andy.The bass solo in All Right Now, Will live forever in the memory.

[@robharding1957]

Free legend Andy Fraser !! this guy really did care about the less fortunate in society ,especially abused children. Rest in peace great man.

[@TheRockerxx69]

Amazing guy. Loved him since 1969

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

This guy in my opinion is right up there with Jack Bruce, McCartney, John Paul Jones and all the great rock and roll bass players. He was superb as a 16 year old when he first started with FREE! It's a shame he never really carried on with a new band and found the same success he found with FREE because this guy was a world class musician on piano as well as bass. It's a shame he's passed away,a truly superb musician!!

[@Greenballoffire]

He was actually 15!

[@samuelbasye3508]

💯💯

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

@@samuelbasye3508 glad at least a few people remember Andy Fraser! Right on brother!

[@Parseenfroo]

Amazing talented bloke.

[@slinkyvagabond7030]

Always seemed like a nice bloke, such a shame he died relatively young and suffered for so many years. RIP.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Sad that we lost Andy, an amazing writer and musician. Thank you, Andy, for your commitment to contributing to the battle against this terrible, terrible trafficking

[@LeonidasLost480]

Free is still one of my favourite bands ever. Some people don't know that Elvis, Beatles, Free and led Zeppelin broke the ground for Heavy Metal and Inde music. One of my biggest influences as a bass player. Very innovative and underrated in my view. RIP Andy

[@alexvagias5295]

Actually, one of the very first "heavy" (heavy drums with a strong bass/lead rift) rock songs to come out in the evolution of rock-n-roll was a little known song called "Kicks" by Paul Revere and the Raiders. Came out around 1966. Ironically, they were an American band-which is a rarity. I, often, wonder how many of those heavy English bands were influenced by that song. Also, "Hungry" was another of their heavy songs-very strong drums. Nothing like a little anger to get the blood moving.

[@frhythms]

Thank you, Andy ! You have passed on ... but we are still hearing you !

[@MyMuzikVideos578]

Oh Andy. You are still one of my idols. So much love and respect for this man..His bass sound is always playing in my head, reminding me as a bassist that less is more, it's all about the feel, the groove, to hold it and keep it. Very few did that as beautifully and consistently as Andy Fraser! Reading his memoir, 'All Right Now', lots of things I learned about Andy, his confidence, his great business sense, and much more. I will always miss you, Andy. ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹😓

[@owenjohn5558]

Goodbye Andy. You've been part of my life since I was 14, when I bought the Fire And Water album in 1972. I had never heard of Free until the Little bit of Love single, as All Right Now was before my time. It blew me away, compared to the chart stuff I was used to. Rest in peace.

[@malcolmbenson6368]

I loved Little Bit of Love, it was so under rated but an absolute gem. The guitar , mesmerising, and the vocal ! but , of course Andy and Paul equally as good. How on earth is that possible! love and Peace. " I believe, if you give, a little bit of love, to those you live with, a little bit of love, oooh oh oh ...... has got to come your way, then Koss plays the words with , we now know... irony. Played with Koss's beautiful open heart, hope he believed that, Andy too, right to the end.

[@ianmcnaught9119]

A fantastic bassist, song writer & top bloke. Rest in Peace Andy, you were my hero when I was a youngster & huge Free fan in the 70's & to this day. Never got to see you in Free but saw you with Sharks, saw Bad Company & Back Street Crawler in the 70's.

[@robharding5345]

I've been a free fan for years, But Slade are my no 1 band, But I have to mention this guy Andy Fraser, a free Basist legend, who sadly is no longer with us, But the legacy he has left us is immeasurable, , for two reasons, firstly, he was a musical genius on the bass guitar, and secondly , and no less as important, he wanted the child sex trade to be exposed for what it is, an evil trade in children's abuse. God bless you man. There are people exposing these sickos right now, thanks to this man and his fellow supporters. R I P Andy Fraser.

[@musicplateau1]

I think what made Andy the person we know is that he never swayed from his own goals. Musically he is one of a few bass players who knew that silences within a song enhanced the parts where you actually played. I was in Andy's manor Paddington, when I heard of his passing; truly loved by so many and missed beyond words, proud of you Andy. God bless.

[@ianmacpherson1275]

yeh well said a true gentleman and a good human being

[@ripleypipe]

Such a personable, talented musician and songwriter, a shame he left the party so early in 2015. In 1970 my friends set out for Phun City, a ticketed, pop festival which, due to hopeless security, rapidly became a free for all, except Free, who we'd all gone to see, went straight back to London after realising management of the event was shambolic. On route though, a large Austin overtook us and immediately Andy hung out of the Maxi's rear window, indicating with a big smiley thumbs up, his approval of the ancient Standard Ten I was driving. He was obviously impressed by the silver hub cap-less wheels, white wall tyres, blue bonnet stripe, chequered spotlights and whip aerial. Rest in peace Andy Fraser.

[@MrRhmccabe]

R.I.P.......a great bass player did a great job on Mr.Big from Fire and Water..

[@fifthnail]

Much Love and Respect for Andy.

[@misfit2022]

Having once played in a Free tribute band I am very sad to hear this news. I really like the way he said All right now, I did not even think it was worthy of being a single. One of the greatest singles of all time. Such a modest chap.

[@cphburst4422]

Much much to soon Andy passed on,what a great bass player.Already when he was fifteen he was a star.Thank god we have the tapes and records of Andy and not to forget Kossoff. RIP Andy,-see you later mate........

[@musicplateau1]

In 2013 Andy was in the UK for a series of gigs and he had a fabulous time, well received by those who remembered him from his Free days and those too young to know. I think Andy purveyed a unique language through his bass and vocals; phrasing like that makes you a poet.

[@paistecat]

A friend of mine auditioned for him... on drums. He said he was very... VERY... particular about it... with a LOT of knowledge .... his bass playing was so expressive... it stands out in the FREE albums as almost the lead instrument.

[@jeffmakor7135]

Free didn't really last a long time but go into any blues/rock loving pub and in the course of an evening a tune or three from that band will probably crop up. That's testimony to enduring quality! I believe Andy was fifteen when he joined and in the time until he left, his terrific talent and musical focus would leave many more established bass players running for the hills. He was a magnificent talent, and as we can see from this interview, a truly caring human being. I often think about him and Paul being gone and in those rare moments when I forget, there's always the sound of Free's hits streaming out of a boozer to remind me. Bless em.

[@rodmclean2066]

One of the True Greats. Mega Talented and such a beautiful soul. Such a great Legacy to leave us - FREE. And lets hope the hopes of Andy are carried on to abolish such scum as those who prey on innocent children. R.I.P. Andy

[@martianshoes]

RIP Andy....

[@MrFly8spider]

ANDY FRASER WHAT A LEGEND R I P

[@davidbeckertribune607]

RIP Andy!

[@jaggass]

on the plus side he died a very positive man

[@brianvankorn]

Sorry to see Andy such a powerful voice for sex trafficking is now sadly silent.However Andy's legacy and this last interview will show to the world a compassionate humanitarian who cared to make a difference in this world. See you on the other side Andy.

[@gernotboesser6901]

🙏

[@billparry3591]

Andy. Mr big. R.i.p. mate.

[@ronhomolka1796]

Great bass player

[@smoovegittar]

God bless him.

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

What a wonderful guy…the world is less without him. I hope his good work is still being passionately done by others in the organization and everywhere…and that the disgusting traffiking will end forever.

[@arthurblackhistoric]

I hope I look that good a month before I die!

[@thetruth156real3]

What I like about Andy is, that he doesn’t go on about Gay rights and how he struggled with his sexuality and all that bollocks, it’s just other people and music. I hope he has finally found peace.

[@Formula400Pontiac]

I'm 100% hetero, but i'm thinking that is on you to deal with anyway. When nature or nurture give rise to so many flavors of relationships we should all accept those as long as it's involving legally aged adults. I was born in 1971 and have come to this realization at least 15 years ago. Blaming the environment for being that slow recognizing all the other types of flavors sexuality.

[@hardlines4]

RIP🌹

[@georgebur]

Quite a coherent interview. What a shame!

[@fatbelly27]

Sad loss. I didn't realise he was so young. When he was playing with Free in 1970 (check the videos) he was only 18

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

fatbelly27 He joined them in 1968 at age 15

[@paistecat]

15

[@aussiemouth747]

He was younger.

[@Relic-mt8oe]

Sucks that he is gone from us. Just now reviewing his work. And I'm old enough that I should have been aware back in the day.

[@dodibenabba1378]

He was great with Free, big fan.

[@eckie4679]

When it came down to playing great blues bass, nobody was better than Andy. Listen to Free Live I’m A Mover - it’s just epic bass groove 😎

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

The writer of Every Kinda People. So sad he passed.

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Wow !

[@nigelbrown8319]

Gold old Andy 💪

[@danehart2783]

free had 3 of the best players of they skills of all time .ever start off one of the best of all time at 16 ? andy did .great that people like him get to be alive . who like koss ? ... hehe

[@bobgreen8142]

With you there Dane.

[@touch2change489]

very said, he was a great bass player and left us a great song: All right now

[@mojojojojuniper6122]

One of the best bass players Ever and writers Something suspicious about his death imo RIP Andy💞💞

[@saltybildo4415]

RIP BROTHER

[@dreamingmoon8497]

Andy Fraserが亡くなっていた??? My Hero My Favorite Basisst No1

[@mfrankel8321]

If this was my last video interview I would be very proud of my content. Andy Fraser was an amazing bassist. While the Free group was short lived, His contributions were as important as anyone… including Paul Rogers.

[@jackobyuk]

this was February 8 and March 16 he was gone... it dont look like he was suffering from aids and cancer at all, he looks very healthy. so its scary when things just suddenly turn wrong that fast, rip andy :(

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Wow , you are so right . So sad it is ! :(

[@jsm5827]

he spoke the truth, a sad loss for humanity

[@t8br00k36]

What a talent

[@gostrum1]

He was a Good bloke and a Pretty good bass player

[@PretzelLogic]

Alright? No! Sail On you legend

[@maxgrim7171]

You soul ,is now...."All right now " RIP

[@michaelnewman2133]

I have always been a fan of Free. Now my Sons are fans! I can't count the number of times I pissed the neighbors off playing Mr. Big! I had Andy's bass part turned up all the way! I didn't pay them any mind because I knew that it would be "Alright Now!"

[@brucew6352]

Yeah, Kossoff was the shit. Mike, Paul. and. Simon very good, I struggle with Fraser.

[@dianefelix6108]

RIP Amazing Warrior ❤🙏

[@vincenzosallusto1648]

Big Legend,,,,🎸☄️🎼💫🎵

[@geneo3654]

Something doesn't seem right, he's looking pretty healthy in this interview. I'm wondering if this campaign was his demise !!

[@drivenmad7676]

My thoughts exactly. There are some very powerful monsters out there. In fact they run the whole disgusting circus.

[@dodibenabba1378]

I thought he died of AIDS?

[@colinhughes6088]

without Andy there would be no free sublime bass buff said

[@mm2280]

Genius

[@emanueleforesti4987]

Quest' uomo resterà una grande leggenda

[@pascaljeanne8002]

great bass player he was very original ! bye !

[@brucew6352]

I think Fraser was good, . not in. league with Kossoff. though

[@derekmoody1358]

RIP

[@mrpaxtonquigley]

Does anyone find it strange that Andy dies so abruptly...right when he is passionately bringing awareness to this hideous sex trafficking thing. I finally found one thing that said the cause of death was a heart attack. For the longest time, all that was being said was "Cause Of Death Has Not Been Determined." It just all sounded a bit fishy to me from the beginning. Yes, I know he was HIV positive. But (given his condition) he was in extraordinary shape...and a true "Health Nut." Sure, heart attacks can hit at any time. But it's also a "Catch-All" for when the cause really can't be determined. Everyone that dies has a "Heart Attack"...the heart stops beating for some reason. Of course, this sex trafficking thing is huge money for some incredibly evil people. Throwing light and heat on what they are doing is the last thing they want! Andy was doing just that!. Just curious if I am the only one that was thinking Hmmmm? over Andy's sudden death. Only about a month after this interview.

[@henryohare1]

you are right

[@channelone1517]

Revisiting this in 2019, and yeah. Even more so..

[@rebelsoulsbandny]

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[@underworldent4817]

@@channelone1517 i hear that.

[@Katsem]

Dave V It is actually about sex trafficking. That’s what Andy said.

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

He wrote " Every Kind of People " robert palmer

[@emanueleforesti4987]

Lui e Gary thain i migliori

[@twodogswalking840]

Andy's right. When the truth comes out after Trump gets in and these animals including politicians and celebrities are dealt with the world and especially the children will be allowed to live a better life but forever damaged. I'm a bass player and Andy Fraser was a bass hero to me.

[@graemeyetts3465]

A great man.. Gone too soon. Cant stand the interviewer.

[@andymatthews7617]

WHAT A FANTASTIC HUMAN -BEING, FOR TRYING HELP SEX SLAVES, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, HE SHOULD BE MADE A SAINT.GOD BLESS ALWAYS ANDY.🙏🙏🙏

[@Seansaighdeoir]

Talking bout Pizzagate.

[@naturallawprinciples]

This evil exists in individuals within political high offices, within top echelons in intelligence agencies, law enforcement, military, charitble organisations, state bureaucracy, etc & their influence & power is how its facilitated but rarely are such individuals identified, chosen, recruited within those organisations but are rather placed there.....originally they are from either limited familial bloodlines but with the majority coming thru various fraternal secret/semi-secret societies. Society will never be free of this evil as long as individuals serving a completely different agenda are put in positions of power & influence to serve the people. Never!

[@220773]

I know about some speculations over his death, they all make sense to be honest, but I won't use such things to try and understand why he speaks so slowly during this interview. What I'm implying is that gay people are always depicted and supposed to speak in a somewhat affected and very slow manner, but that's obviously not the reason for this one. He seems to be speaking to some foreigner who can't understand English...

[@pattayaguideorg]

You threaten the predator's, the predator's come after you

[@edwardscherry3004]

I didn’t know he was gay??? Was he closeted???

Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, Marilyn, Balavoine, Clouche and Andy? all assassinated.

[@AmericanIsraeliJew]

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[@martynflynn8368]

Every single person you mentioned there just happens to be a corrupt, lying, scumbag piece of shit, oh, wait, yeah, but of course, the clue is in your name.

[@jaggass]

I wouldn't raise awareness for anything that doesn't affect me

[@georgehamburger1557]

michael jagger

[@jaggass]

George Hamburger it selfish but need to look after no1

[@georgehamburger1557]

michael jagger you are more than selfish.That statement shows that you are an ignorant and shallow door knob.

[@blackmore449]

But you ARE raising awareness for something that could affect you very badly. By making such a repulsive statement so publicly, if you're recognised on the street, most people, even Zen gurus ;) such as myself, will feel an irresistible urge to punch you.

[@2011littlejohn1]

+michael jagger So you're going to wait until someone close to you becomes a victim and then act on it? Like your kid or a relation. wouldn't it be better to prevent such stuff rather than act after it happens? To be really selfish you have to change the world for the better - we all live in it.