Free was an English rock band, formed in London in 1968, best known for their signature song "All Right Now". The band's distinctive style combined elements of blues, rock, and soul, with the powerful vocals of Paul Rodgers and the innovative guitar work of Paul Kossoff being particularly notable. Despite only being active for five years, Free's music had a significant impact on the rock genre and their influence can be seen in many succeeding bands. They are often recognized for their infusion of soulful emotion with hard rock, setting a blueprint for generations of rock artists to come.