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Free was a British Blues-Rock band, best remembered for their hit single 'Allright now'. But they were so much more than that!

A multiple-choice quiz by Yves. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. During their short lifespan (1968-73), how many albums did Free release? Hint

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Question 2 of 15

2. Before joining Free, bassist Andy Fraser was briefly a member of which UK blues band? Hint

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers

Alexis Korners' Blues Incorporated

The Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation

Black Cat Bones

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Question 3 of 15

3. What's the title of Free's debut album? Hint

Free

Highway

Tons of Sobs

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Question 4 of 15

4. Before joining Free, singer Paul Rodgers was in a band with one of his hometown buddies. Who? Hint

Mick Moody

Jeff Beck

Paul Kossoff

Alvin Lee

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Question 5 of 15

5. When Andy Fraser left Free for the second time, which band did he form with guitarist Chris Spedding? Hint

Tramline

Sharks

Jude

The Andy Fraser Band

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who produced 'Free at Last'? Hint

Guy Stevens

Free

Chris Blackwell

Andy Johns

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Question 7 of 15

7. What member of Traffic played the flute solo on 'Mourning, Sad Morning'? Hint

Dave Mason

Steve Winwood

Chris Wood

Jim Capaldi

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Question 8 of 15

8. Two members of Free recorded an album with two other musicians who were later to join the final incarnation of Free. What's the title of the album in question? Hint

Kirke, Kossoff, Tetsu and Rabbit

Kossoff, Kirke, Tetsu and Rabbit

KKTR

None of the above

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Question 9 of 15

9. Tell me the first name of guitarist Paul Kossoff's famour actor father. Hint

Gilbert

Paul Senior

Simon

David

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Question 10 of 15

10. What is the title of Free's final album? Hint

Heartbreaker

The Free Story

Free at Last

Free Live

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many solo albums did Andy Fraser release after his departure from Free up to the year 2000? Hint

None

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which two members of Free went on to form Bad Company? Hint

Andy Fraser and Paul Kossoff

Simon Kirke and Paul Kossoff

Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke

Paul Rodgers and Andy Fraser

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Question 13 of 15

13. Was the single 'A Little Bit of Love' a UK Top 2O entry?

Yes

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who replaced Paul Kossoff very briefly for live dates in 1972? Hint

Tony Iommi

Steve Miller

Wendell Richardson

Mick Ralphs

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Question 15 of 15

15. Did 'Allright Now' reach the number 1 spot in the UK when first released?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During their short lifespan (1968-73), how many albums did Free release?

Answer: 7

"Tons of Sobs", "Free", "Fire and Water", "Highway", "Free Live", "At Last", "Heartbreaker". "The Free Story" was a compilation.

2. Before joining Free, bassist Andy Fraser was briefly a member of which UK blues band?

Answer: John Mayall's Bluesbreakers

On Alexis Korners' recommendation, Andy joined John Mayall for about six months. Alexis' daughter was Andy's girlfriend at the time.

3. What's the title of Free's debut album?

Answer: Tons of Sobs

Recorded and released in 1968. Still their best!

4. Before joining Free, singer Paul Rodgers was in a band with one of his hometown buddies. Who?

Answer: Mick Moody

Mick Moody later went on to form Tramline. Paul Kossoff was in Black Cat Bones before joining Free, Jeff Beck was with the Yardbirds, and Alvin Lee was the frontman for Ten Years After.

5. When Andy Fraser left Free for the second time, which band did he form with guitarist Chris Spedding?

Answer: Sharks

Andy stayed with Sharks for just one album ("First Water"), and then formed the Andy Fraser Band. Jude was a short-lived experiment with Andy, Frankie Miller, and Robin Trower and never recorded. Tramline was Mick Moody's band; they released two albums.

6. Who produced 'Free at Last'?

Answer: Free

The band themselves took up the producers' chair for this one. The other three produced different albums for Free.

7. What member of Traffic played the flute solo on 'Mourning, Sad Morning'?

Answer: Chris Wood

All were members of the original Traffic, but only one played the flute.

8. Two members of Free recorded an album with two other musicians who were later to join the final incarnation of Free. What's the title of the album in question?

Answer: Kossoff, Kirke, Tetsu and Rabbit

After Free split for the first time, Paul Rodgers and Andy Fraser both embarked on (short-lived) solo projects. The other two, Kossoff and Kirke, may in fact be proud that their solo project at least came to an offiial release.

9. Tell me the first name of guitarist Paul Kossoff's famour actor father.

Answer: David

Paul's father was (and still is) a famous stage actor in the UK.
In fact, after Paul's death he did several lecturing tours across the UK in honour of his son's achievements.

10. What is the title of Free's final album?

Answer: Heartbreaker

"The Free Story" is a compilation album. "Free Live" was their fifth, and "Free at Last" their sixth.

11. How many solo albums did Andy Fraser release after his departure from Free up to the year 2000?

Answer: 3

'The Andy Fraser Band', 'In your Eyes', and 'Fine Fine Line'.

12. Which two members of Free went on to form Bad Company?

Answer: Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke

Along with Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell.

13. Was the single 'A Little Bit of Love' a UK Top 2O entry?

Answer: Yes

Although not their last official single, 'A Little Bit of Love' just made the UK Top 20. Much to the band's surprise, but by then they already had decided to call it a day.

14. Who replaced Paul Kossoff very briefly for live dates in 1972?

Answer: Wendell Richardson

Richardson was the guitarist from Osibisa. The (British) Steve Miller played piano on Free's first album. Mick Ralphs was still in Mott the Hoople at the time. And Tony Iommi was Black Sabbath's guitarist.

15. Did 'Allright Now' reach the number 1 spot in the UK when first released?

Answer: No

The single stranded at number 2.

Source: Author Yves

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