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British bass guitarist (1952–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Andrew McIan Fraser (3 July 1952 – 16 March 2015) was a British musician and songwriter, best known as the bassist and co-composer for the rock band Free, which he helped found in 1968 when he was 15. He also founded the rock band Sharks after leaving Free in 1972.

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Andy Fraser
Fraser in 1970
Fraser in 1970
Background information
Birth nameAndrew McIan Fraser
Born(1952-07-03)3 July 1952
Paddington, London, England
Died16 March 2015(2015-03-16) (aged 62)
Temecula, California, US
GenresHard rock, blues-rock, funk rock
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Bass guitar
  • piano
Years active1968–2015
Formerly of
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