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Kossoff Kirke Tetsu Rabbit: Same

In April 1972, “Island” label released the self-titled, debut Kossoff Kirke Tetsu Rabbit studio album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Paul Kossoff, Tetsu Yamauchi, John Bundrick and Simon Kirke.

Personnel:

  • Paul Kossoff – vocals, guitars
  • John “Rabbit” Bundrick – vocals, piano, electric piano, mellotron, organ
  • Tetsu Yamauchi – bass
  • Simon Kirke – vocals, drums
  • B.J. Cole – steel guitar
  • Richard Digby Smith – engineer
  • Tony Platt – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Blue Grass –John Bundrick
  2. Sammy’s Alright – John Bundrick
  3. Anna – Simon Kirke
  4. Just for the Box – Paul Kossoff
  5. Hold on – Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff
  6. Fool’s Life – John Bundrick
  7. Yellow House – John Bundrick
  8. Dying Fire – Simon Kirke
  9. I’m on the Run – John Bundrick
  10. Colours – Elliot Burgess, Paul Kossoff

Paul Kossoff

On March 19, 1975, Paul Francis Kossoff died aged 25. He was musician (guitar) and  songwriter, member of Black Cat Bones, Back Street Crawler and Kossoff /Kirke /Tetsu/ Rabbit, but was best known as member of Free. Kossoff is ranked 51st in “Rolling Stone” magazine list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”.