Paul Kossoff | |
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![]() Kossoff performing with Free at Randwick Racecourse, 1971 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Francis Kossoff |
Born | Hampstead, London, England | 14 September 1950
Died | 19 March 1976 en route to New York, US | (aged 25)
Genres | |
Occupation | Guitarist |
Years active | 1968–1976 |
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Formerly of | |
Website | paulkossoff |
Paul Francis Kossoff (14 September 1950 – 19 March 1976) was an English guitarist, best known as the co-founder and guitarist of the rock band Free. In 2010, he was ranked number 51 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[1]