Podcast appearances and mentions of Francis Rossi

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer looks at Live Aid, marking 40 years since the historic event first took place on 13th July 1985. As many fans will know, Status Quo had the honour of opening proceedings at Wembley Stadium—an iconic moment that's gone down in rock history.We explore how the idea for Live Aid began with Bob Geldof's reaction to a BBC news report, the creation of Do They Know It's Christmas?, and how Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt were brought in to help broaden the appeal of the Band Aid single. There's also discussion of the technology and ambition behind broadcasting the concerts around the world—an incredible feat for 1985.Of course, the spotlight then turns to Quo's opening set. From the perfect choice of Rockin' All Over the World, to the deep-cut surprise of Don't Waste My Time—we explore how their three-song set has been remembered, edited (and in some ways, forgotten) in the years since. We also touch on how Rossi engaged the crowd in a way that predated Queen's legendary set hours later.Beyond Quo, we look at the rest of the line-up, the Philadelphia concert, and invite you to share your memories. Were you there? Did you watch it on TV? Did a particular act leave a lasting impression?The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available.Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available.Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer gives his thoughts on Francis Rossi's The Way We Were Vol 1. The album, released by EarMUSIC, is a collection of 17 demo recordings recorded in the 2000s.Many of the tracks went on to be included on Status Quo albums, including Heavy Traffic, The Party AIn't Over Yet, and In Search of the Fourth Chord. Some later found life on Rossi's second album, One Step at a Time, in 2010. Five unreleased compositions are heard here for the first time.The CD version of the album comes in a digipak with a small booklet detailing song background.

It's May 2025 — and what a month for Status Quo fans! Not only is the 8-disc expanded edition of Quo Live dropping, but The Way We Were – Volume One by Francis Rossi is also on the way!This collection brings together demos recorded over the past 25 years; All written by the songwriting team of Francis Rossi and Bob Young— many of which became Quo album tracks, singles, or appeared on Francis's 2010 solo album One Step at a Time. Even more exciting: several songs in this collection have never been released in any form before!In this episode, I share my thoughts on the second teaser track, Money Don't Matter — a song that originally appeared on Quo's Heavy Traffic album in 2002 and later featured on the Driving to Glory compilation.I talk about how the demo compares to the final version, how it captures the essence of the song in a raw and relaxed way, and why it holds such strong personal memories for me. Plus, I touch on what Francis himself had to say about how the demo made him reconsider the finished track.

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available.Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

In this episode, Jamie Dyer gives his thoughts on Scary Mary, a new track from Francis Rossi's The Way We Were Vol. 1. The song has just been made available on streaming platforms as a promo for the album.The album is a collection of demos, with many songs that went onto be Status Quo album tracks, Francis Rossi solo songs and a small smattering of never heard before songs from Rossi/Young.https://francis-rossi.lnk.to/scary-mary?fbclid=IwY2xjawJbkMNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQfhlWW6VzBVp70yaIYprdvLJw2d7tax4vwOBDsTRmw0jMRr0QpGU86qZg_aem_brzRo8OEUPr-cuB1ibxpuQThe Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available.Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

Francis Rossi's The Way We Were, Volume 1 is coming on May 2, 2025! This 17-track collection features demos of songs written by Rossi and Bob Young, including compositions that went on to Status Quo albums including Heavy Traffic, The Party Ain't Over Yet, and In Search of the Fourth Chord. There are also versions of Rossi's solo material plus five previously unreleased songs!Will this be the first of many demo collections? We'll have to wait and see!

Something happens when he walks out under the lights. He can never predict what but he's programmed to perform. As he has for over 60 years and will again when he sets out on a 63-date tour in April peppered with stories of an extravagant life and billed as ‘an evening of Francis Rossi songs from the Status Quo songbook and more'. He looks back here at the acts that showed him the way (Gene Pitney, Slade, ZZ Top, Mott the Hoople and “my uncles, the Stones”), Butlins in Clacton, the “elfin” David Bowie, the value of “dying on your arse”, the evolution of the Status Quo shuffle, the sight of a sea of denim, opening Live Aid (and why the other acts were envious) and memories of Dog Of Two Head and Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. “There's a handful who are talented,” he says, “and the rest of us are just winging it and getting by.” Order tickets here:https://www.francisrossi.com/tourFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something happens when he walks out under the lights. He can never predict what but he's programmed to perform. As he has for over 60 years and will again when he sets out on a 63-date tour in April peppered with stories of an extravagant life and billed as ‘an evening of Francis Rossi songs from the Status Quo songbook and more'. He looks back here at the acts that showed him the way (Gene Pitney, Slade, ZZ Top, Mott the Hoople and “my uncles, the Stones”), Butlins in Clacton, the “elfin” David Bowie, the value of “dying on your arse”, the evolution of the Status Quo shuffle, the sight of a sea of denim, opening Live Aid (and why the other acts were envious) and memories of Dog Of Two Head and Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. “There's a handful who are talented,” he says, “and the rest of us are just winging it and getting by.” Order tickets here:https://www.francisrossi.com/tourFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Something happens when he walks out under the lights. He can never predict what but he's programmed to perform. As he has for over 60 years and will again when he sets out on a 63-date tour in April peppered with stories of an extravagant life and billed as ‘an evening of Francis Rossi songs from the Status Quo songbook and more'. He looks back here at the acts that showed him the way (Gene Pitney, Slade, ZZ Top, Mott the Hoople and “my uncles, the Stones”), Butlins in Clacton, the “elfin” David Bowie, the value of “dying on your arse”, the evolution of the Status Quo shuffle, the sight of a sea of denim, opening Live Aid (and why the other acts were envious) and memories of Dog Of Two Head and Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon. “There's a handful who are talented,” he says, “and the rest of us are just winging it and getting by.” Order tickets here:https://www.francisrossi.com/tourFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer promotes tour dates from Francis Rossi's upcoming tour: An Evening of Francis Rossi's songs from the Status Quo songbook and more. Francis Rossi Website: https://www.francisrossi.com/tour The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

Status Quo es una banda británica. Fue fundada en Londres, Inglaterra, en 1962. La banda ha experimentado varios cambios en su alineación a lo largo de los años, pero sus miembros principales han sido Francis Rossi (guitarra y voz) y Rick Parfitt (guitarra y voz) hasta la muerte de Parfitt en 2016. Es conocida por sus exitosos sencillos como "Rockin' All Over the World", "Whatever You Want" y "In the Army Now". La banda ha sido una de las más duraderas y exitosas en la historia del rock, con una gran base de seguidores en todo el mundo. Locución; I.A Wendy Darkness Controles; Lozano Si os gusta el programa aporta tu granito de arena dale al ❤️ comparte y comenta... ✔️X: @radiohardrock75 ✔️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiohardrockpodcast/ ✔️e-mail: radiohardrock75@gmail.com

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer discusses a Rick Parfitt-penned song that he believes could have been a huge hit had things been handled differently. 1985 was the year Status Quo played Live Aid was also the time the band experimented on various solo projects. Francis Rossi teamed up with Bernie Frost to release several singles including "Modern Romance" and "Jealousy" with a backing band of Pete Kircher and Andy Bown. Rick Parfitt entered the studio with producer Pip Williams to work on his solo album, where he worked alongside bassist John 'Rhino' Edwards and drummer Jeff Rich for the first time. The song "Halloween" was originally recorded for Rick Parfitt's unreleased solo album "Recorded Delivery". It was later repurposed as the B-side to the 1988 single Who Gets the Love, which was a minor hit. It was later included on Parfitt's posthumous solo album "Over and Out". The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

In this episode of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast, Jamie Dyer gives his thoughts on Aquostic: Stripped Bare, which turns 10 this year. Aquostic (Stripped Bare) was released in 2014 and was produced by Mike Paxman. The album features acoustic reworkings of some of Status Quo's greatest hits and fan favourites. The lineup on this album consisted of Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Andrew Bown, and Leon Cave. The album marked a departure from the band's signature electric style. Aquostic was a commercial success, peaking at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's success led to a series of live acoustic shows, including a memorable performance at London's Roundhouse for BBC Radio 2. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

Spare Parts was released on Pye, and produced by John Schroeder. The line up on this album consisted of Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, Roy Lynes and John Coghlan. The album spawned one single, Are You Growing Tired of My Love, which was a minor hit. The album failed to chart. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access to discussions, commentary, and interviews. Connect with us via:

Rebondissement dans l'affaire Gallagher, une "vraie" reformation d'Oasis semble annoncée pour 2025, vont-ils enfin enterrer la hache de guerre et se retrouver sur scène, pile 15 ans après la fin de l'aventure Oasis ? C'est au Citizens Bank Park de Philadelphie que Bruce Springsteen a démenti les récentes rumeurs selon lesquelles il prendrait bientôt sa retraite, le Boss a déclaré qu'il n'allait "nulle part" et qu'il ne prévoyait pas de "tournée d'adieu à la con". Les Foo Fighters ont précisé qu'ils n'avaient pas donné leur accord à Trump pour l'utilisation de leur titre ‘'My Hero'', qui a pourtant été diffusé lors d'un rassemblement républicain. Status Quo pourrait cesser les tournées, celle-ci pourrait bien être la dernière, Francis Rossi l'a déclaré et les autres membres du groupe sont d'accord. Bryan Adams a écrit pour le groupe Kiss, avant de devenir une star internationale, avec son partenaire de longue date, Jim Vallance, et le bassiste de Kiss, Gene Simmons, Bryan avait travaillé sur "Rock And Roll Hell" et "War Machine" pour l'album ‘'Creatures Of The Night'' de Kiss en 1982, dont il a partagé les clips. Le groupe américain Queens of the Stone Age, contraint d'annuler une partie de sa tour née européenne après que le chanteur Josh Homme a subi une intervention chirurgicale, c'est à présent toutes les dates restantes de la tournée actuelle qui sont annulées, pour que le leader du groupe puisse ‘'recevoir des soins médicaux essentiels''. Mots-Clés : possible, article, Angleterre, Times, collègues britanniques, Noel, Liam, V Festival, Stafford, Manchester, Londres, Heaton Park, stade, Wembley, Glastonbury, (What's the Story) Morning Glory, publication, page officielle, nom, Glendale, Arizona, Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, scène, candidat, indépendant, présidence, campagne, soutien, sortie, X , Twitter, utilisation, chanson, âge, SQ24, set, Vivary Park, Taunton, Somerset, annuel, Live, fans, information, 1984, End Of The Road, final, Milton Keynes Bowl, longévité, impressionnant, duo, Royal Blood, place, édition, Pukkelpop, Belgique, week-end, États-Unis, opération, urgence, problème, santé, spécifique, QOTSA, interview, diagnostique, cancer, non spécifié, guéri, Cuts Like a Knife. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer discusses a 1999 charity record featuring Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt alongside a plethora of legendary names. Subscribe to The Quo-Cast for first access to Quo-related discussion, commentary and interviews. Get in contact with the Quo-Cast by emailing QuoCast@Outlook.com, using @TheQuoCast on X or Instagram, or by checking out on Facebook.com/TheQuoCast. The podcast is also available on YouTube, with extra episodes featuring features, unboxings and more! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuoCast⁠

Def Leppard dévoile aujourd'hui la vidéo de “Just Like 73”, un titre avec en invité le guitariste de Rage Against the Machine, Tom Morello. La société Liquid Death a lancé un nouveau mélange d'électrolytes baptisé Death Dust, et elle a engagé Ozzy Osbourne pour nous apprendre à ne pas consommer ce supplément dans cette publicité humoristique face à deux adolescents qui s'apprêtent à mettre le produit dans leur bouteille d'eau. Prince et Green Day font partie des 36 "professionnels du spectacle" qui ont été sélectionnés pour recevoir une étoile sur le Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rachel Fuller, l'épouse de Pete Townshend, se lance dans l'ambitieux projet d'adapter ‘'Quadrophenia'', l'album des Who sorti en 1973, en ballet, chorégraphié par Paul Roberts. Groupe à la longévité impressionnante, Status Quo pourrait cesser les tournées, Francis Rossi l'a déclaré et les autres membres du groupe sont d'accord. Gibson a dévoilé la guitare signature Jeff Beck "Yardburst" 1959 Les Paul Standard, reproduction d'un des instruments préférés du grand guitariste disparu en janvier 2023. Mots-Clés : solo, communiqué de presse, université, tête d'affiche, stades, chanson, limousine, sniffer, diluer, injecter, canne, pervers, marque d'eau, canette, heavy metal, Judas Priest, Super Bowl, intronisé, américain, anglais, Depeche Mode, Keith Urban, Nouvelle-Zélande, australien, acteur, irlandais, Colin Farrell, footballeur, retraite, David Beckham, partition, orchestral, spectacle, projets, divers, clip, Harry Styles, Treat People With Kindness, tournée, Spice Girls, Spiceworld, concours, Eurovision, fans, 1984, route, End Of The Road, final, Milton Keynes Bowl, salle, âge, occasion, Gibson, exemplaire, fabriqués à la main, luthiers, Custom Shop, Nashville, vieilli, Murphy Lab, original, finition, Dark Cherry Sunburst. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer reads out information regarding Francis Rossi's 2025 tour. For more information on venues and tickets, please see https://www.francisrossi.com/news

AS great chat with a fellow music lover. For fellow rock fans.  

Francis talks candidly about Status Quo, the reunion, solo albums, song writing (with actual examples being played) and how he looks after himself. Thank you for all your support Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

A catch up with Status Quo legend Francis Rossi , Still rockin all over the world. James Watt chats with Francis about the early days , Buses, and doing big band music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francis Rossi of Status Quo is hitting the road this summer for a tour across the Rock-Republic, and he's opened up about the forthcoming gigs in our exclusive ROCK ANTENNE interview with music director, Thomas Moser. They also chat about Francis' 75th birthday and his struggle to pick the setlist for the upcoming shows. Have fun!

Joining me today is Leon Cave. Since 2013 Leon has been the drummer with the mighty Status Quo. Join Leon and myself as we talk about his career so far, from his early days as a young heavy metal fan playing along to Iron Maiden songs through to studying with the renowned manchester based drummer and percussionist (and former guest) Dave Hassel. Leon tells us about his "sliding doors" moment, a turn of events that got him the Francis Rossi gig, and how things could have been very different if hadnt made a certain decision........ im not giving it away here!! We talk about what it takes to pull of the Quo songs especially some of the up tempo shuffles and how Leon does this and makes it look so easy! This was a fabulous conversation, its been a while in the making and im so glad we got it over the line! Leon, thanks so much for giving up your time from your manic schedule! www.statusquo.co.uk Socials@Leoncavenusic

Happy New Year! This is the first episode of The Quo-Cast for 2024. In this episode, Jamie Dyer reviews the documentary spoof The Kemps: All Gold, which aired on BBC2 over Christmas. It featured a cameo appearance from Status Quo's Francis Rossi, who played a fictionalized version of himself. Jamie is joined by a special guest to discuss why Rossi's appearance is significant, and how his public image has changed over the last 12 months. The Kemps: All Gold is the sequel to the 2020 mockumentary The Kemps: All True, it follows Gary and Martin Kemp over a year, and documents the antics they find themselves in. Written and directed by Rhys Thomas, it has a narrative connection to the world of Thomas' Brian Pern series of spoof music documentaries.

Status Quo are one of Britain's longest-running bands, staying together for over six decades. During much of that time, the group was only successful in the U.K., where they racked up a string of Top Ten singles over the decades. In America, the Quo were ignored after they abandoned psychedelia for heavy boogie rock in the early '70s. Before that, the band managed to reach number 12 in the U.S. with the psychedelic classic "Pictures of Matchstick Men" Following that single, the group suffered a lean period for the next few years before the band members decided to refashion themselves as a hard rock boogie band in 1970. The Quo have basically recycled the same simple boogie on each successive album and single, yet their popularity has never waned. If anything, their very predictability ensured the group a large following. The guys started out as The Spectres with Francis Rossi (vocals, guitar) Alan Lancaster (bass) drummer John Coghlan and organist Roy Lynes. The group added Rick Parfitt (guitar, vocals) and changed its name to Status Quo. Throughout the '70s, each album Status Quo released went into the Top Five, while their singles -- including the number one "Down Down" (1974), "Roll Over Lay Down" (1975), "Rain" (1976), "Wild Side of Life" (1976), and a cover of John Fogerty's "Rockin' All Over the World" (1977) - consistently hit the Top Ten. Since they were experiencing a great deal of success, they didn't change their sound at all, they just kept churning out the same heavy boogie. John Coghlan left Status Quo in 1981 – during rehearsals for the band's 20th Anniversary album in Switzerland. Tensions had developed and John left to form his own band. By 1983 his own band featured a selection of respected musicians, comprising; guitarist Ray Majors (ex-Mott and British Lions), bass player Ian Ellis (ex-Savoy Brown and Steamhammer), and keyboard player Jeff Banister. That same year John Coghlan teamed up with a trio of other well-known musicians called the Rockers. The four man line up boasted John on drums, Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy's frontman) on bass, guitar and vocals, Chas Hodges (from Chas ‘n' Dave) on keyboards and Roy Wood (ex Wizzard, ELO and The Move) on guitar and vocals. Coghlan continued to tour regularly playing with various musicians. He began working with Alan Lancaster in Australia who was putting together a band with Australian guitarist John Brewster, called the Bombers. John worked with The Bombers for a year but returned to the UK in 1990. John Coghlan started working with his own band, John Coghlan's Quo, during the late 1990s. By that time, Status Quo had scored 50 British hit singles, which was more than any other band in rock & roll history at the time. This week John Coghlan joins us to explain what those heady days were like, why he left the band in 1981and what life holds for him today. If you'd like to learn more about John Coghlan follow these links: http://www.johncoghlan.com/ and check out his new book SPUD https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coghlan-Quo-Steven-Myatt/dp/1899750479 To check out what Status Quo are doing these days head for https://www.statusquo.co.uk/ If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions for future guests on this show, please contact me https://abreathoffreshair.com.au/

In this episode, Jamie Dyer gives his thoughts on Francis Rossi's Tunes & Chat EP. It was released as a limited edition 10" vinyl. After success in charts, it is now available on digital and streaming platforms. Francis Rossi | Tunes & Chat | Francis Rossi | Vinyl (backstreetmerch.com)

Mit gut 60 Jahren Bandgeschichte sind Status Quo eine der beständigsten Rockbands des Vereinigten Königreiches. Alleine das ist schon Grund genug, dass wir zumindest eines ihrer Werke in unseren SWR1 Meilensteinen besprechen. Bei 33 veröffentlichten Alben stellt sich die Frage: Über welches Album von Status Quo sprechen wir zuerst in unseren SWR1 Meilensteinen. Wir haben uns für das mit der Begrüßung entschieden: "Hello!" Nicht nur, weil die Band uns auf dem Plattencover scheinbar so freundlich winkt, sondern weil "Hello!" das Album ist, mit dem die Band es vor ziemlich genau 50 Jahren zu ersten Mal an die Spitze der britischen Albumcharts geschafft hat. Und das in einem Jahr, in dem mit "Dark Side of the Moon" von Pink Floyd, "Quadrophenia" von The Who und "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" von Elton John auch musikalisch richtig starke Konkurrenz auf dem Plattenmarkt unterwegs war. Wie so viele Bands haben auch die Anfänge von Status Quo zu Schulzeiten stattgefunden. Dort haben sich Francis Rossi und Alan Lancaster kennengelernt – im Schulorchester. Bis der Rest der Band dann fest dazu gekommen ist, hat es aber noch eine Weile gedauert, bis alle Mitglieder gefunden wurden. Und erst nach verschiedensten Bandnamen und gefloppten Singles sind sie dann zum ersten Mal als "Status Quo" aufgetreten. Bis die Band endgültig in ihrer passenden Konstellation beieinander war, hat es also eine ganze Weile gedauert. Und auch dann war die Band noch nicht die groovige Rockgruppe, als die wir sie heute kennen. Es hat noch eine ganze Weile gedauert, bis Status Quo ihren Sound gefunden hatten. Anfangs waren Status Quo eher eine rockige Popband. "Irgendwann hat Francis Rossi [...] gesagt, das mit diesen Popsingles, das ist irgendwie so kurzlebig. Da ist immer die Gefahr, dass man wieder relativ schnell weg vom Fenster ist und wir wollen aber längerfristig erfolgreich sein. Und deshalb haben sie sich irgendwann von diesem Popsound ganz bewusst abgewendet", erklärt SWR Redakteur Christian Rönspies im Meilensteine Podcast zu "Hello!" __________ Über diese Songs vom Album “Hello!” wird im Podcast gesprochen (13:25) – “Roll Over Lay Down” (30:10) – “Caroline” (42:51) – “Softer Ride” (44:57) – “It's Better Now” (01:00:38) – “Forty Five Hundred Times” __________ Über diese Songs wird außerdem im Podcast gesprochen (04:06) – “You're So Vain” von Carly Simon (04:15) – “Live And Let Die” von Wings (04:19) – “Angie” von The Rolling Stones (07:46) – “Pictures of Matchstick Man” von Status Quo (56:12) – “I Who Have Nothing” von Shirley Bassey (57:29) – “Roadhouse Blues” von The Doors __________ Shownotes: Status Quo bei ZDF Rock Pop in Concert (1982): https://www.youtube.com/@StatusQuoAsItWas/videos Dokumentation “Rock `til You Drop”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo8xXZAy1TA Youtube-Kanal von Status Quo: https://www.youtube.com/@StatusQuoAsItWas/videos Überblick zu Status Quo Dokus bei Musikwoche: https://www.musikwoche.de/search?tab=searchProjects&q=Status%20Quo&filter=people_Status%20Quo Status Quo im Musikladen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF0TRTj6feM Status Quo im Beat Club:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BViiEiHyD4  Album Review auf Allmusic.com:  https://www.allmusic.com/album/hello%21-mw0000473649 Die Doku zu “Rockin‘ All Over The World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEFHaowlUpo __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Schreibt uns an: meilensteine@swr.de

From the disputed origins in the 1920s of the name 99, via the turf wars between ice cream van men in the 1980s, to the persistent myth that Margaret Thatcher helped to invent Mr Whippy soft-serve ice cream, Scoop offers a creamy, nutty, fruity knickerbocker glory of history, personal testimony and unexpected twists, With James Sinclair of Rossi in Southend, whose job is to "sell happiness" - he tours his ice cream factory and the Rossi seafront parlour; Leyla Dervish of Magic Foods, a third generation ice cream seller in south-east London, who shares the magical send-off her father received from his fellow ice cream van men; food historian Dr Annie Gray; the composer of the mobile sound creation Music for Seven Ice Cream Vans, Dan Jones, and ice cream vendor Akan driving the streets of south-east London. With archive from Radio 4's The Food Programme, featuring Dan Saladino and his ice cream van Dad, Bobo; coverage of the 'Glasgow ice cream wars' of the 1980s; Jim Carey's documentary, The Ice Cream Van Cometh, that includes Francis Rossi and Banksy (courtesy of Jim Carey and Loftus Media) and a special recording from an ice cream van man's funeral. Produced by Alan Hall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 (Image of Leyla Dervish's Mum, Sheree, courtesy of the Dervish family.)

Paul sits down with the legendary lead singer and guitarist of Status Quo, Francis Rossi! Join us as we delve into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic rock bands in the history of the UK Charts. With a staggering 60 Top 40 singles, including an impressive 22 that soared into the Top 10, and an astonishing 25 Top 10 albums, Status Quo's impact is undeniable. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind their breakout hit, 'Pictures of Matchstick Men,' and explore the audacious decision to self-produce their albums, a move that set them on a path of creative independence from an early stage. Discover the stories that unfold, being 'too loud for one studio' and the monumental moment they rocked the Live Aid stage, opening the event which left an indelible mark on music history. But that's not all – we dive deep into the man behind the music. Francis Rossi opens up about his thoughts on the 'three-chord wonder' label, the candid reflections on the band's attempt to crack the American market, and how it took some convincing to get the band to finally record the powerful anthem 'In the Army Now.' Join us as we unravel the tales, triumphs, and tunes that have shaped the legacy of Status Quo and continue to resonate with generations of rock enthusiasts. Don't miss this captivating conversation with a rock legend on Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul sits down with the legendary lead singer and guitarist of Status Quo, Francis Rossi! Join us as we delve into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic rock bands in the history of the UK Charts. With a staggering 60 Top 40 singles, including an impressive 22 that soared into the Top 10, and an astonishing 25 Top 10 albums, Status Quo's impact is undeniable. Tune in as we uncover the secrets behind their breakout hit, 'Pictures of Matchstick Men,' and explore the audacious decision to self-produce their albums, a move that set them on a path of creative independence from an early stage. Discover the stories that unfold, being 'too loud for one studio' and the monumental moment they rocked the Live Aid stage, opening the event which left an indelible mark on music history. But that's not all – we dive deep into the man behind the music. Francis Rossi opens up about his thoughts on the 'three-chord wonder' label, the candid reflections on the band's attempt to crack the American market, and how it took some convincing to get the band to finally record the powerful anthem 'In the Army Now.' Join us as we unravel the tales, triumphs, and tunes that have shaped the legacy of Status Quo and continue to resonate with generations of rock enthusiasts. Don't miss this captivating conversation with a rock legend on Vintage Rock Pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer chats with Greg Harper about Status Quo's 18th studio album, Ain't Complaining, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. "Ain't Complaining" (Rick Parfitt, Pip Williams) "Everytime I Think of You" (John Edwards, Jeff Rich, Mike Paxman) "One for the Money" (Rick Parfitt, Pip Williams) "Another Shipwreck" (Andy Bown) "Don't Mind If I Do" (Francis Rossi, John Edwards) "I Know You're Leaving" (Eric van Tijn, Jochem Fluitsma) "Cross That Bridge" (John David) "Cream of the Crop" (Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost) "The Loving Game" (Rick Parfitt, John Edwards, Jeff Rich) "Who Gets the Love?" (Pip Williams, John Goodison) "Burning Bridges" (Francis Rossi, Andy Bown) "Magic" (Francis Rossi, Bernie Frost) If you'd like to be a future episode of The Quo-Cast, email QuoCast@outlook.com, tweet @TheQuoCast or visit us on Facebook.com/TheQuo-Cast.

Sympathy for the Sheeran: Why Ed deserves to beat Marvin Gaye in the current copyright court case. And why Status Quo's Francis Rossi has a point. Does the downgrading of old skool indie DJs Mark Riley and Gideon Coe mean the beginning of the end for BBC 6 Music? Brassed Off and The Full Monty have a lot to answer for: what the latest sentimental Brit comedy starring Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton says about British tastes.

Since I posted this podcast in 2021, many people are using the title 'The Music That Made Me.' Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Francis and I had great fun during this interview. I hope it makes you smile. 

This week we discuss the song that Francis Rossi wrote on the toilet while trying to escape family life - the pop-psychedelic masterpiece "Pictures of Matchstick Men" by Status Quo (1:53). With that in mind, it's possible that the tune is a fever dream fantasy of familicide, with the wah-wah parts imitating his newborn baby crying ... who knew that there could be such a push-and-pull between the domestic and the psychedelic? (- The Beatles, probably) ... The second snapshot is by The Invaders, from South Africa (1:30:01). This one has a much dryer sound than the original, but it's punched up with some punchy trumpet that wah-wah pioneer Clyde ("Don't Call Me Claude") McCoy would love! The third in this week's triptych is the band with the longest name we've ever featured: Charlie y Manny Con Otto de Rojas Y Su Conjunto (1:49:41).  Is that a harmonica in there? A chunky drum sound and some cool "sliding" effects in the organ and bass keeps the picture sharp. Do dee do dee do!!

Charles and Graham eat humble pie after their Oscar predictions and reflect on the results of this year's Academy Awards. Graham looks ahead to Francis Rossi of Status Quo's spoken word event at Harrogate Theatre and how the man behind "going down down deeper and down..." is now happy to talk intelligently about his life and times. Graham reports on the impact of a rally to save Edinburgh Filmhouse as hopes rise it may be saved. Graham reports on saw one of the most unusual and final ever UK gigs by The Go Betweens nearly 20 years ago at the Barbican in London which leads Charles to reflects on a recent low key gig with Robert Forster, formerly of The Go Betweens at The Crescent in York. Charles then reports on a gig by former Easyworld member, singer-songwriter, David Ford.

This week on Rockonteurs we chat with a man who has been ‘Rockin' All Over The World' since the 60s and shows no sign of stopping. Francis Rossi joins Gary and Guy from the road as he continues the latest UK tour for Status Quo. With tales of life on the road, his special relationship with Rick and memories of some of the biggest music events of all time, this is one not to miss. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rockonteurs we chat with a man who has been ‘Rockin' All Over The World' since the 60s and shows no sign of stopping. Francis Rossi joins Gary and Guy from the road as he continues the latest UK tour for Status Quo. With tales of life on the road, his special relationship with Rick and memories of some of the biggest music events of all time, this is one not to miss. Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones for Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every now and then, you get the chance to meet your heroes. One of my first ever gigs was seeing Status Quo so it was awesome to be zooming into Francis Rossi's home for a chat! We covered all sorts from memories of playing around Essex and some great advice for new musicians to flies, orangeries and the new Quo album! Quo'ing In – The Best Of The Noughties by Status Quo is out now. Click here to listen on Spotify. You can also see Status Quo live on thier Out Out Quoing Tour.

It's time to come to germany! Status Quo will start their tour in September with Manfred Mann's Earth Band as their very special guest. Now they are getting ready to perform songs of their new compilation "Quo'ing In - The Best of the Noughties" - but they won't leave out classics like "In The Army Now" or "Rockin' All Over The World" for sure. In our exlusive ROCK ANTENNE interview, Francis Rossi talks about how the band is getting ready for the tour and what they have planned. Enjoy!

John Coghlan - Percussion Discussion - Episode 96.Firmly back in the legends lounge today with one of the most requested interviews, the fabulous John Coghlan.John played drums for Status Quo from 1962 - 1981 with the classic line up with Francis Rossi and the late Rick Parfitt & Alan Lancaster playing on the first 14 albums with countless gigs and tours to back the albums up! John set up John Coghlans Quo, playing all the classic Quo songs with an incredible band performing all over the world.Join John and myself as we chat about his career, including his early days, including how he ended up playing in Staus Quo in the early 60's, through to the manic schedule of the 70's some years recording and releasing 2 albums in a year (unheard of these days) as well as lengthy tours to back them up! we had to talk about some of the amazing drums that John has used over his career including Ludwig Drums, Yamaha Drums and of course Premier Drums which John is very well known for playing! (it is a drumming podacast after all, what did you expect!) We also talk about the Classic Quo reuninon and Documentary Hello Quo and the tour that followed, alledgedly selling out in 20 minutes, how it felt to be back onstage with that classic line up and how much touring had changed (for the better in the last 20 years ) It was a thrill to spend an hour chatting to John, he is genuinely a lovely guy with an obvious passion for music! John, thank you for giving up your time so generously, and thanks to his lovely wife Gillie for setting it up. Thank you both.www.johncoghlan.com

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Musician and Author Greg Harper interviews Jamie Dyer about his love of Quo, with a focus on the 1980s onwards. They discuss Francis Rossi's productions (Incl Lee O'Brien), Bula Quo, Aquostic, In Search Of The Fourth Chord and more!

Escucha el espacio musical para combatir los gérmenes todos los días a las 08:00 y a las 10:00 horas en compañía de Luis Diego Peralta. En este capítulo suena Status Quo, grupo inglés de rock formado en 1962 por Francis Rossi y Alan Lancaster, cuentan con más de 30 álbumes, el más exitoso es Aquostic (Stripped Bare) del 2014. Escucha algunos de sus temas más populares en este podcast.

In this episode of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast: Jamie Dyer introduces the 100th-ish edition of the podcast: News: 1) Rhino's Revenge gig updates 2) Francis Rossi on Saturday Morning with James Martin 3) Marking the anniversary of Alan Lancaster's birth. Main Feature Jamie talks of his experience with the podcast, which has reached three years, 100 episodes and over 15,000 plays across all platforms!

@TheRealDrKev and Bruce chat to Status Quo founder & frontman Francis Rossi about how to survive in the shark pit of rock n' roll. They talk egos, personas, and the psychological dynamics of being in an enduring, iconic rock band. Oh, and does it really make sense for Spotify to have over 4000 different music genres...?Please make sure you like, subscribe, rate, review and comment wherever you get your Podcasts from. It's the BEST way for others to find out about Psycho Schizo Espresso and to keep us producing more great content.And don't forget, you can listen to and watch longer episodes of Psycho Schizo Espresso AD FREE if you become a Patreon at www.patreon.com/psychoschizoespressoTo access the video version of Psycho Schizo Espresso, please visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVkVwrlhpqkGALjULD7C1bzLZn0nVABjfTo get in touch, please email PSE@PodProd.co.uk and follow the hashtag #PsychoSchizoEspresso and @TheRealDrKevPsycho Schizo Espresso is a Pod Prod Production. For more information, please go to www.podprod.co.uk

A wide-ranging interview I did with Francis Rossi, who talks, a lot, about The Every Brothers, early Fleetwood Mac, Pictures of Matchstick men, In My Chair, cocaine nearly ruining his voice, Bono, Van Morrios and God, in that order. Great fun overall. 

If my full interviews are like albums then look upon this as a single! For nearly a decade at the start of the 21st century, I interviewed many of the most famous musicians in the world, for a radio series called Under The Influence. Taking my cue from the fact that hearing two particular Elvis songs when I was a child - I tell that tale in the intro to the podcast - changed my life, changed it utterly, I always kicked off each show by asking a musician if she or he had a similar memory that maybe led to an epiphany and to them wanting to make music. So, now, alongside my uploading already four of the full shows - Christy Moore, Elvis Costello, Micky Dolenz, and the other Joe Jackson- I have decided to "release" these "singles" which focus on the song that became a clarion call of sorts to the musician in question. 

Welcome to the latest edition of The Classic Rock Podcast and in this months show as Nick Mason prepared to receive his "Prog God" award we hear from a very young Pink Floyd with Barret, Mason, Waters and Wright plus the months news round up and press review, we have a special feature on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock and we celebrate the return of Status Quo on the eve of their new album release "Backbone" we will hear from Francis Rossi and the band. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/classic-rock-news/message

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Hardtalk's Stephen Sackur talks to Francis Rossi, guitarist, singer and founder of the band Status Quo – one of the most popular and durable acts in the history of rock 'n' roll. He's turned the old mantra “live fast, die young” on its head - he has lived fast and just kept on going. The music business has changed beyond all recognition in the last 40 years – how are Status Quo still rocking all over the world?(Photo: Francis Rossi of Status Quo performs for TV show Gabalier: Die Volks-Rock'n'Roll-Show. Credit: Joerg Koch/Getty Images)