Francis Rossi
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40 years after their End Of The Road tour, Status Quo may finally be nearing the end of the road
By Fraser Lewry published
In other news, Francis Rossi has announced an extensive solo tour

"I can't be a good father, because I had eight kids and my career came first": A no-holds-barred interview with Status Quo's Francis Rossi
By Paul Elliott published
Francis Rossi has fronted Status Quo for nearly 60 years: A British institution, they're loved and loathed in equal measure

"I heard it for the first time at a dope dealer’s house one night": My 10 favourite British albums ever, by Status Quo's Francis Rossi
By Dave Ling published
Francis Rossi reveals why the Rolling Stones annoy him, names the guitarist whose onstage farewell he copied, and reveals the band "who should have been drowned at birth"

Francis Rossi could make another Status Quo album but he won't: you can blame Spotify
By Dave Everley published
Status Quo’s grand statesman Francis Rossi on un-Royal behaviour, his pal ‘Reg’ (aka Elton John) and the fear of slowing down

On the road with Francis Rossi: it's good to talk
By Mick Wall published
In 2021 Francis Rossi continued his marathon spoken-word tour around the UK, and Classic Rock's Mick Wall was alongside him every step of the way

Status Quo's Francis Rossi tells Bruce Dickinson about the time he served ice cream containing his own blood
By Elizabeth Scarlett published
When working in his family business, former Status Quo leader Francis Rossi once served "strawberry" ice cream that contained his own blood following an accident

Rock stars with their favourite food: a gallery of culinary delight
By Fraser Lewry last updated
Brian May, Rob Zombie, Biffy Clyro, Francis Rossi, Siouxsie Sioux and more posed with their favourite meals... for a good cause

Status Quo’s Francis Rossi details 2020 spoken word tour
By Scott Munro published
The Status Quo vocalist and guitarist will hit the road across the UK and Ireland in 2020 for another spoken word tour
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