Andy Fraser, who co-wrote the rousing rock anthem "All Right Now"
when he was the teenage bassist for the British rock band Free, has died
in California at age 62.
Fraser had been living in the Southern California desert community of
Temecula, where he died Monday, the Riverside County coroner said in a
statement. The cause of death is not yet known and remains under
investigation.
Fraser's daughter Hannah sent a lengthy statement to FOX411 about her
father's passing on behalf of herself, her sister Jasmine, and her
mother Ri. Here it is in full:
I'm so shocked and heartbroken by the loss of our amazing father
Andy, who was a true force of nature. His endless passion for music has
been an inspiration to the world for over half a decade. Using his
creative talents to bring positive change to the world with a fearless
commitment to honesty and justice has been a pivotal example for my
life. He worked tirelessly on humanitarian projects such as Rock Against
Trafficking, Gay Rights Issues, The Occupy Movement, Eco-activism, and
he was producing a documentary on Ocean Conservation with me.
Andy never did things by halves. He was a mover and a shaker, and
had unfathomable depths of optimism, even when faced with the biggest
challenges. He saw everything as an opportunity to make a difference,
turning issues into art and uncovering layers of himself to share
bravely with the world.
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I started a quest to find terrific blues music and incredible musicianship when I was just a little kid. I also have a tremendous appreciation of fine musical instruments and equipment. One of my greatest joys all of my life was sharing my finds with my friends. I'm now publishing my journey. I hope that you come along!
Please email me at Info@Bmansbluesreport.com
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Free bass player Andy Fraser passes - Coincidentally Free guitarist died on this day in 1976 - Our thoughts are with his family
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