Andy Fraser

Andy Fraser
From left to right: Stevie Winwood, Andy Fraser, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff (1970)
From left to right: Stevie Winwood, Andy Fraser, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff (1970)
Background information
Birth nameAndrew McLan Fraser
Born(1952-07-03)3 July 1952
Paddington, London, England
Died16 March 2015(2015-03-16) (aged 62)
Temecula, California, United States
GenresHard rock, blues-rock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
InstrumentsBass, guitar, piano, vocals
Years active1968–2015

Andrew McLan "Andy" Fraser (3 July 1952 – 16 March 2015) was an English songwriter and bass guitarist whose career lasted over forty years and includes a notable period as one of the founding members of the rock band Free in 1968, at age 15.

Fraser died on 16 March 2015 at his home in California.[1] He had been battling Cancer and AIDS. The cause of his death is under investigation. Fraser is survived by his daughters Hannah and Jasmine Fraser.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Free bassist Andy Fraser dead at 62". Classic Rock. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Free bassist Andy Fraser dies at 62". BBC News. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2015.

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