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F R E E
“The only band I knew to go on without thinking they’re superstars, were Free. To me they were a great band. They were far ahead of any other band I know. I think they’re the only English band that people should feel they’re lucky to have.” –
Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple)
Sounds interview, January 1974
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