Francis Rossi

Francis Rossi

Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi, OBE (born 29 May 1949) is an English musician. He is the co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the rock band Status Quo. Rossi was born on 29 May 1949 in Forest Hill, London. His father's side of the family were Italian ice cream merchants and had an ice cream business in South London, and his mother was a Northern Irish Roman Catholic from Liverpool. He grew up in a household with his parents, grandmother, and "lots of aunts and uncles" and was given a Roman Catholic upbringing, having been named after Saint Francis of Assisi. He spent his summer holidays as a child with an aunt in Waterloo, Merseyside. He attended Our Lady and St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Primary School in Sydenham, and then Sedgehill Comprehensive School, from which he was expelled on his last day for having allowed his classmates to deface his school uniform. His desire to become a musician began after seeing The Everly Brothers live on television at a young age, after which he asked his parents to buy him a guitar for Christmas. In 1962, while attending Sedgehill Comprehensive School, Rossi became close friends with future Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster while playing trumpet in the school orchestra. The two, along with other classmates Alan Key (drums) and Jess Jaworski (keyboards), formed a band called the Scorpions, who played their first gig at the Samuel Jones Sports Club in Dulwich. Key was later replaced by Air Cadets drummer and future Quo member John Coghlan, and the band was renamed the Spectres. The Spectres wrote their own material and played live shows; the line-up soon included Redhill-based keyboard player Roy Lynes, whom they had seen performing with a band called the Echoes who were also based in Redhill. In 1965, the Spectres played at a Butlins holiday camp in Minehead. There Rossi met his future long-time Status Quo partner Rick Parfitt, who was playing as part of another band, the Highlights. The two became close friends and agreed to continue working together. In 1966, the Spectres signed a five-year deal with Piccadilly Records, releasing three singles that failed to chart. The group again changed their name, this time to Traffic Jam, after embracing psychedelia. In 1967, Traffic Jam changed its name to The Status Quo, but eventually dropped the definite article. Shortly afterward Parfitt joined the band, completing the original line-up, and beginning an almost 50-year partnership with Rossi until Parfitt's death in 2016. Rossi had written a song called "Pictures of Matchstick Men", which hit the charts in both the UK and the US in 1968, launching their hit-making career. After some years of minor success, the band reached #5 in the album charts in 1972 with Piledriver. Released on Vertigo Records, it included "Paper Plane", a song penned by Rossi and Bob Young, which was released as a single. Status Quo continued to enjoy major success in the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand through the 1970s and 1980s. They were the opening act of 1985's Live Aid, and Rossi wrote and co-wrote some of their biggest hits, including "Caroline" and the band's only number one single, "Down Down". ... Source: Article "Francis Rossi" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

  • Title: Francis Rossi
  • Popularity: 1.394
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1949-05-29
  • Place of Birth: Forest Hill, London, England, UK
  • Homepage: https://www.francisrossi.com/
  • Also Known As: Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi, Status Quo
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Francis Rossi Movies

  • 1985
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    An Audience with Billy Connolly

    An Audience with Billy Connolly

    8.4 1985 HD

    Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.

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  • 2005
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    Live Aid Against All Odds

    Live Aid Against All Odds

    1 2005 HD

    Documentary which traces the story of Live Aid from its humble beginnings, a pop tune cobbled together in the back seat of a taxi, to the eve of the...

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  • 2013
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    Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion

    Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion

    6.8 2013 HD

    Full coverage of Status Quo's March 2013 gig at Wembley Arena. The show saw the band's original line-up of Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John Coghlan...

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  • 2013
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    Bula Quo!

    Bula Quo!

    3.4 2013 HD

    Status Quo play a series of shows in Fiji and become embroiled in a secret Russian Roulette ring lorded over by Jon Lovitz.

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  • 2012
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    Hello Quo

    Hello Quo

    5.6 2012 HD

    Collecting hours of previously unseen footage and classic live material with full exclusive access to all band members this is the definitive story...

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  • 2023
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    The Kemps: All Gold

    The Kemps: All Gold

    1 2023 HD

    Spandau Ballet brothers Martin and Gary Kemp return to the BBC for a New Year comedy documentary special. Rhys Thomas OBE has been given...

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  • 2015
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    Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse

    Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse

    8.5 2015 HD

    This landmark release, recorded in October 2014 in a joint effort by earMUSIC and the BBC, captures the band’s first ever live acoustic...

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  • 2014
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    Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena

    Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena

    9 2014 HD

    When the last notes rang out in the Dublin o2 on Saturday 12 April 2014, the 9000 fans packing the venue knew that they were witness to the end of...

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  • 1989
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    Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989

    Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989

    7 1989 HD

    Live recording of Quo playing at the Birmingham NEC on December 18th 1989. Track Listings: Caroline 3:43 Roll over lay down 7:48 Little Lady...

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  • 2009
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    Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009

    Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009

    8.333 2009 HD

    Status Quo's album "Pictures" (released in November 2008) celebrated 40 years of Status Quo filling the UK charts with hit after hit. The album was...

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  • 2006
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    Status Quo - Just Doin' It!

    Status Quo - Just Doin' It!

    9 2006 HD

    40 Years of Quo Classics filmed Live at Birmingham NEC, England, May 21st, 2006.

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  • 2006
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    Status Quo ‎– The One And Only

    Status Quo ‎– The One And Only

    1 2006 HD

    The One & Only Status Quo: Recorded in 2000. Doing Their Thing: See how the band evolved from their 60s beginnings in this footage from 1970. ...

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  • 2004
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    Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits

    Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits

    1 2004 HD

    The DVD features 40 video performances taken from promotional videos, TV performances and concerts, and features previously unseen footage.

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  • 2004
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    Status Quo - Live Legends

    Status Quo - Live Legends

    1 2004 HD

    Status Quo are veterans of the English rock scene, can count Prince Charles amongst their fans, and performed a rousing set at the legendary Live Aid...

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  • 1985
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    Live Aid

    Live Aid

    7.9 1985 HD

    Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United...

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  • 1970
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    Status Quo - The Party Ain't Over Yet

    Status Quo - The Party Ain't Over Yet

    7.5 1970 HD

    Still here. Still hungry. Still kicking out classics. Feast yourself on 40 years worth of the legend that is Status Quo in this feature-stuffed...

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  • 1984
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    Status Quo - End Of The Road '84

    Status Quo - End Of The Road '84

    1 1984 HD

    The farewell concert at Milton Keynes Bowl.

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  • 1970
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    Status Quo Reunion Tour 2013

    Status Quo Reunion Tour 2013

    1 1970 HD

    Live at Wembley

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  • 2010
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    Status Quo - Live at the BBC

    Status Quo - Live at the BBC

    8 2010 HD

    Live concert.

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  • 2016
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    Status Quo - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2016

    Status Quo - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2016

    1 2016 HD

    Status Quo have been rockin' for six decades, notching up 65 hit singles, selling over 100m records worldwide and spending more than 400 weeks in the...

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  • 2005
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    Status Quo - Avo Session 2005

    Status Quo - Avo Session 2005

    8 2005 HD

    Near perfect quality Pro-shot broadcast recording of the Status Quo, recorded Live at AVO sessions, in Basel, Switzerland on November 10th 2005.

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  • 2018
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    Status Quo – Down Down & Dirty at Wacken

    Status Quo – Down Down & Dirty at Wacken

    1 2018 HD

    Down Down & Dirty At Wacken is a wild & electrifying performance recorded in front of 70.000 wild Heavy Metal Fans at the world famous "Wacken Open...

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  • 2004
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    Live Aid

    Live Aid

    9.1 2004 HD

    4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine...

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  • 2019
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    Status Quo - Live at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2019

    Status Quo - Live at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2019

    1 2019 HD

    The legendary rockers break out their beloved singalong tunes

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  • 2003
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    Status Quo - Anniversary Waltz

    Status Quo - Anniversary Waltz

    1 2003 HD

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  • 2017
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    Status Quo - The Last Night of the Electrics

    Status Quo - The Last Night of the Electrics

    8.7 2017 HD

    Live performance from legendary British rockers Status Quo recorded at London's O2 Arena in December 2016. The band perform a number of hit tracks...

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  • 2007
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    Concert for Diana

    Concert for Diana

    7.6 2007 HD

    Live broadcast of the concert at Wembley Stadium in London on July 1st 2007 to commemorate the life of Princess Diana on what would have been her...

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  • 2005
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    John Peel's Record Box

    John Peel's Record Box

    8 2005 HD

    John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy...

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  • 1985
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    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    The Best of Cannon & Ball

    1 1985 HD

    Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with...

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  • 2011
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    Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 5

    Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 5

    1 2011 HD

    Best of Night of the Proms 5

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  • 2008
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    Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 3

    Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 3

    1 2008 HD

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  • 2011
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    Francis Rossi: Live at St Lukes London

    Francis Rossi: Live at St Lukes London

    1 2011 HD

    Status Quo legend Francis Rossi's solo show at St Luke's London was only the seventh that Rossi had ever performed, part of a UK tour in support of...

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  • 1991
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    Status Quo - Rock 'Til You Drop

    Status Quo - Rock 'Til You Drop

    1 1991 HD

    How could Quo top their fantastic 25th year? By staging the most spectacular and lunatic stunt ever. The Rock 'Til You Drop extravaganza took place...

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  • 2002
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    When Rock Ruled the World

    When Rock Ruled the World

    1 2002 HD

    From 1970 to the mid 80s, When Rock Ruled The World celebrates the unavoidable appeal of the loudest, fastest, heaviest music on the planet, a time...

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  • 2024
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    Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World

    Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World

    8 2024 HD

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  • 2024
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    The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?

    The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?

    1 2024 HD

    Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary unearths 75 minutes of rare and previously unseen...

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  • 1964
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    Top of the Pops

    Top of the Pops

    6.487 1964 HD

    The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

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  • 1966
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    4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet

    4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet

    1 1966 HD

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  • 1984
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    Surprise, Surprise

    Surprise, Surprise

    5.8 1984 HD

    Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for...

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  • 1990
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    Les Nuls, l'émission

    Les Nuls, l'émission

    8.4 1990 HD

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  • 1978
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    An Audience with...

    An Audience with...

    5.3 1978 HD

    An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian,...

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  • 1987
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    Going Live!

    Going Live!

    6 1987 HD

    Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah...

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  • 2011
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    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

    5 2011 HD

    Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

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  • 1986
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    ZDF-Fernsehgarten

    ZDF-Fernsehgarten

    1.7 1986 HD

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  • 1982
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    Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

    6.2 1982 HD

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  • 1999
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    Volle Kanne

    Volle Kanne

    4.4 1999 HD

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