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Andy Fraser, FREE's legendary bass-player/writer and founding member, completes transition to singer/songwriter - a musician who brings his love of blues, rock, african world music and soul to this latest contemporary music.
In his new album "Naked... and finally free", Andy conveys a rare honesty as he shares his darkest moments, and the inspiration which leads him into understanding and upliftment, his passionate vocals weaving through rolling grooves with guest appearances by some of todays top musicians.
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HE'S BACK AND HE'S FREE
One of the most important musicians in one of the most important bands of the 1970’s is back.
Legendary FREE bassist and songwriter of one of rock’s all-time anthems “All Right Now,” Andy Fraser breaks a decade-long since with “Naked…And Finally Free,” an album that could’ve only been by a man who has been through a lifetime of setbacks in the past several years. He has suffered from AIDS, cancer, painful neck surgery and crushing depression along with the struggle to accept his sexuality. Throughout it all, the only constants for him have been music and love; forces that imbue “Naked…And Finally Free” with a rare spiritual power – to inspire, to uplift, and to heal.
On the album’s single and lead-off track “Healing Hands,” in particular, you hear the same artist that worked with Paul Rodgers and Paul Kossoff to give the world FREE’s iconic “All Right Now” coming to grips with forces beyond his control and affirming what truly matters in life.
Anyone who has ever been in a similar situation or yearned for something more from contemporary music will be moved by the fearless honesty and courage it took Fraser to write such a song. Pressed to explain how he was able to achieve such an artistic achievement, Fraser is both telling and oracular: “Only the best things are done in love.”
Rather than a “comeback album,” Fraser describes “Naked…And Finally Free” as a “coming out” album: “coming out” of the shadows after a near decade-long silence, “coming out” about his sexuality and “coming out” with the unvarnished truth about himself and his place in the universe.
In terms of style, the album combines Fraser’s hard-rocking roots with Blues and African music – elements that bring Fraser to another level musically while not forgetting the past or what brought him to this moment as both a man and an artist.
Hey, sorry about the slow response in getting back with you. With the album coming out on the 12th, it's been hectic around here to say the least. We just wanted to thank you for dropping by for a cold beer with us and staying for the music. We really appreciate your nice comments. Please stay in touch, drop by any time and any of your friends that are into hard rock like Deep Purple and classic Whitesnake, please send them over. There will always be plenty of room for new friends at our home. The Cotton Soeterboek Band
I love your attitude about political lies, including war. The marriage bullshit is PURE bullshit because it is CIVIL, not religious. Some want religious recognition as well, but I'm an athiest and find religion of any kind repugnant, and would never hold my breath for any pope to apologize for lies or repay for centuries of incredibly insane sins.
Marriage is marriage. There is no such thing as gay marriage, as it is all the same. Call a particular marriage out as a gay marriage and it makes perfect sense to call other marriages "closeted affairs, hidden indoors, with the bride in question hiding, scared, well behind veils".
Screw religion, I hope the marriage question is answered by the Supreme Court, and I hope they don't answer with two birds in Prez Bush:
Marriage is an equal-opportunity situation, and all are welcome to the same civil privileges.
Is it just me, or does fascism and stupidity rule America?
imwatching you at isle of wight fuckin nzailed that bass solo on mr big were you using thse marshall plexis as your bass amp thats why you got that bright tone on your bass free were and still are the best peace
ANDY GREAT OBAMA SONG MY FRIEND ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER HEARD OBAMA SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE FUNDING FOR AIDS VICTIMS IN HIS AGENDA FOR THE PRESIDENCY! ANY THOUGHT'S J.D.
Thanks for the add Andy!I Hope u find much success with your new music! I personally do not listen to this style of music, but i do have alot of admiration for your contribution to music as a bass player & song writer! Your earlier years with the band Free no doubt have left an undeniable mark in Rock History! You were a big part of that! Peace man!
Andy Fraser, FREE's legendary bass-player/writer and founding member, completes transition to singer/songwriter - a musician who brings his love of blues, rock, african world music and soul to this latest contemporary music.
In his new album "Naked... and finally free", Andy conveys a rare honesty as he shares his darkest moments, and the inspiration which leads him into understanding and upliftment, his passionate vocals weaving through rolling grooves with guest appearances by some of todays top musicians.
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HE'S BACK AND HE'S FREE
One of the most important musicians in one of the most important bands of the 1970’s is back.
Legendary FREE bassist and songwriter of one of rock’s all-time anthems “All Right Now,” Andy Fraser breaks a decade-long since with “Naked…And Finally Free,” an album that could’ve only been by a man who has been through a lifetime of setbacks in the past several years. He has suffered from AIDS, cancer, painful neck surgery and crushing depression along with the struggle to accept his sexuality. Throughout it all, the only constants for him have been music and love; forces that imbue “Naked…And Finally Free” with a rare spiritual power – to inspire, to uplift, and to heal.
On the album’s single and lead-off track “Healing Hands,” in particular, you hear the same artist that worked with Paul Rodgers and Paul Kossoff to give the world FREE’s iconic “All Right Now” coming to grips with forces beyond his control and affirming what truly matters in life.
Anyone who has ever been in a similar situation or yearned for something more from contemporary music will be moved by the fearless honesty and courage it took Fraser to write such a song. Pressed to explain how he was able to achieve such an artistic achievement, Fraser is both telling and oracular: “Only the best things are done in love.”
Rather than a “comeback album,” Fraser describes “Naked…And Finally Free” as a “coming out” album: “coming out” of the shadows after a near decade-long silence, “coming out” about his sexuality and “coming out” with the unvarnished truth about himself and his place in the universe.
In terms of style, the album combines Fraser’s hard-rocking roots with Blues and African music – elements that bring Fraser to another level musically while not forgetting the past or what brought him to this moment as both a man and an artist.
