Hamster Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I had the pleasure of meeting Andy last night - he's still got it [attachment=138493:IMG_0252.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Wow, I'd love to meet him; I love the basslines for Free, and his solo albums have some really lovely, soulful moments too*. I'd read years ago that he had totally given up playing bass - glad that's not (or no longer) true. *'Train of Love' is a personal favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1373153785' post='2134265'] I had the pleasure of meeting Andy last night - he's still got it [attachment=138493:IMG_0252.JPG] [/quote] Was this the gig Sutton football club [Boom Boom Club] ? A friend of mine was there, and said he enjoyed it. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I've always liked Andy's Free stuff. Not familar with stuff after that. I'm sure he wrote stuff with/for Frankie Miller. Did Andy have to deny reports that he was dead a few years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Saw this gig advertised but couldn't get there. Love his work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I know someone who was in his class at school! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1373205675' post='2134657'] I know someone who was in his class at school! [/quote] Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1373195736' post='2134511'] Did Andy have to deny reports that he was dead a few years ago? [/quote] He was extremely ill at one point and still has serious health issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1373209079' post='2134704'] He was extremely ill at one point and still has serious health issues... [/quote] Hopefully he's free of all that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1373209923' post='2134719'] Hopefully he's free of all that now [/quote] I'm afraid that you can never be free of AIDS - hopefully he is managing it as well as possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Andy Fraser is a true great of the bass guitar . For years I wondered whatever happened to him but it turned out he was living a quiet life in San Francisco and not playing music that much . Great to see him rocking the bass again and I hope he will be playing a lot more in future . With skills like his , I am sure high - profile musicians will be queueing up to work with Andy Fraser if he has decided to get back into playing again . Edited July 7, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I am so impressed Hamster. Tell us more! AF is one of my all time heroes. Loved him long before I ever thought about playing bass myself, and love him even more now! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cellario Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I still love listening to Andy's playing today. He has a slinky melodic style, years before people started playing that way. I have his latest solo album, 'Naked and finally Free', and try as I might, I can't recommend it as there are only a couple of tracks that really make it...plus the bass isn't featured in the mix...nothing like his early style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Hopefully he's free of all that now [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1373211111' post='2134734'] I'm afraid that you can never be free of AIDS - hopefully he is managing it as well as possible... [/quote] Mr Machine.... should I tell him or will you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1373232737' post='2135199'] Hopefully he's free of all that now Mr Machine.... should I tell him or will you? [/quote] Tell me what exactly? As I understand it, the dude has got AIDS. Not exactly a condition that can be cured by a doctor giving you a prescription, although these days it can be managed by drugs & a healthy lifestyle, etc... http://m.classicrockmagazine.com/news/andy-fraser-how-i-got-aids-and-how-i-survive/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1373237159' post='2135251'] Tell me what exactly? As I understand it, the dude has got AIDS. Not exactly a condition that can be cured by a doctor giving you a prescription, although these days it can be managed by drugs & a healthy lifestyle, etc... [url="http://m.classicrockmagazine.com/news/andy-fraser-how-i-got-aids-and-how-i-survive/"]http://m.classicrock...-how-i-survive/[/url] [/quote] As I read it RATM was being humourous.....Hopefully he's[b] free [/b]of all that now.... Obviously AIDS is a horrible thing to suffer from and everybody wishes Andy (or Mr Fraser to me as I do not know him personally,unfortunately.) all the very best. I didn't know he was suffering from AIDS and I assume RATM didn't either otherwise I am sure he wouldn't have made the joke. Incidentally, I heard a news report the other day that said nobody had to die from being HIV possitive these days as drugs had been developed to prevent it......I hope I have remembered that correctly....If that's true then it's great news indeed. I genuinely meant no offence Peteb and understand that your knowledge of his condition would mean that you would miss the pun. Like many on here I grew up loving Andy Frasers bass lines and can still now,,just about, manage a passable version of his lines to Mr Big from the live album....something that gives me great pleasure! I wish him well. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Yes it was the gig in Sutton with a young lad called Tobi on guitar. I think with the right agent & publicity he could do quite well, very John Mayer like with some good original songs. Several Free numbers in the set as I don't think Andy would have been let off the stage without playing them. He'll obviously never be free from his condition but he's got a great attitude about it and about looking after himself. Still the showman on stage, but he struck me as very humble about his success when we chatted afterwards. I did invite him to the next South East Bass Bash - but he'll be in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1373261191' post='2135306'] I did invite him to the next South East Bass Bash - but he'll be in Japan [/quote] Out of interest, when and where is the next South East Bash please? (and can I attend?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1373251554' post='2135295'] As I read it RATM was being humourous.....Hopefully he's[b] free [/b]of all that now.... Obviously AIDS is a horrible thing to suffer from and everybody wishes Andy (or Mr Fraser to me as I do not know him personally,unfortunately.) all the very best. I didn't know he was suffering from AIDS and I assume RATM didn't either otherwise I am sure he wouldn't have made the joke. Incidentally, I heard a news report the other day that said nobody had to die from being HIV possitive these days as drugs had been developed to prevent it......I hope I have remembered that correctly....If that's true then it's great news indeed. I genuinely meant no offence Peteb and understand that your knowledge of his condition would mean that you would miss the pun. Like many on here I grew up loving Andy Frasers bass lines and can still now,,just about, manage a passable version of his lines to Mr Big from the live album....something that gives me great pleasure! I wish him well. Ray [/quote] HIV is the virus that can lead to AIDS. The human immune system cannot fight HIV like it can most other viruses. Eventually HIV prevents the immune system fighting infections, that is when Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome is likely to develop. It can be managed but not 'cured'. Just thought I'd better point that out as there seems to be some confusion. Good on Andy Fraser for getting out there and doing what he loves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks Xilddx I did know the difference but wouldn't have expressed it so eloquently!.... I just checked on the "news" I had heard about HIV and found this... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/03/2-men-cured-of-hiv-lymphoma-stem-cell-transplant_n_3540295.html So yes there may be a cure ...but it's expensive and a bit impractical......still a little hope is much better than none! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1373280157' post='2135524'] Thanks Xilddx I did know the difference but wouldn't have expressed it so eloquently!.... I just checked on the "news" I had heard about HIV and found this... [url="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/03/2-men-cured-of-hiv-lymphoma-stem-cell-transplant_n_3540295.html"]http://www.huffingto..._n_3540295.html[/url] So yes there may be a cure ...but it's expensive and a bit impractical......still a little hope is much better than none! [/quote] Absolutely mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 [quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1373261191' post='2135306'] Yes it was the gig in Sutton with a young lad called Tobi on guitar. I think with the right agent & publicity he could do quite well, very John Mayer like with some good original songs. Several Free numbers in the set as I don't think Andy would have been let off the stage without playing them. He'll obviously never be free from his condition but he's got a great attitude about it and about looking after himself. Still the showman on stage, but he struck me as very humble about his success when we chatted afterwards. I did invite him to the next South East Bass Bash - but he'll be in Japan [/quote] Japan? Bah! He doesn't know what he'll be missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 As it's been mentioned - Bash news soon, just waiting for a booking confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cellario Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hamster Am thinking of going to the Bolton gig with Andy playing...just wondering was the gig you saw a full band or just him and the young Tobi with maybe backing tapes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 It was a full band with drums, rhythm geetar and 2 x backing vocals. Well worth a night out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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