Auction
Preview The Status Quo Backline and Francis Rossi Studio Collection exclusively on the Guitar Auctions at Gardiner Houlgate website.
Auction Sale Date: 3rd December 2024
www.guitar-auctions.co.uk/sale/232/the-status-quo-backline-and-francis-rossi-studio-collection
Radio Caroline Prize Draw
Tune in to Radio Caroline between October 14th and November 24th for a chance to win tickets to see Francis Rossi at a venue near you.
Visit www.radiocaroline.co.uk to enter the free prize draw
Driving to Glory
Status Quo is pleased to announce the forthcoming “Driving to Glory” CD and Picture Disc 12” Single - available to pre-order ahead of its release on 29th November 2024:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/status-quo
The release has been personally overseen by the producer Mike Paxman who said: “Known for their hard-driving style, it’s fitting that this Status Quo collection is called Driving To Glory. Many of the songs included were recorded for soundtracks or to go with non-album single releases - this collection brings them together for the first time”
1. Driving to Glory
2. Analyse Time
3. Fighting with the Pack
4. Obstruction Day
5. Famous in the Last Century (Full Length Version)
6. You Let Me Down
7. Money Don’t Matter
8. The Madness
9. Don’t Bring Me Down
10. You’ll Come ‘Round
11. Thinking of You
12. Lucinda
BONUS TRACKS:
13. Whatever You Want (New Version)
14. Don’t Waste My Time (’98 Version)
The Forum theatre Barrow In Furness venue change
With the Forum Theatre, closed for the next six months, The rescheduled 'Tunes and Chat' show will now be coming to The Coro on Tuesday, November 5th.
FR Tunes & Chat Sweden Update
We have been informed by Rock Concerts Sweden that due to insurmountable obstacles they are unable to implement future concerts.
Unfortunately, these circumstances are outside of our control and we have found this event has been closed for sale.
Feeling disappointed and sad for fans who had hoped to see the show.
Francis Rossi 2025 UK Tour.
We are delighted to announce the Francis Rossi UK 2025 Tour.
Join us for an evening of FR songs from the Status Quo songbook and more….
Tickets: www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/francis-rossi/
A strictly limited amount of VIP tickets will be available at each show, and will include: a pre-show Meet & Greet with Francis, personal photo opportunity (please bring your own phone/camera for this), signing opportunity for one of your own items, one of the best seats in the house for the show, and an exclusive tour merchandise item.
The VIP/Meet & Greet tickets will be available direct from the venue websites on 28th June.
Status Quo ‘Official Archive Series’ volume 3
‘Vol. 3 – Live At Westonbirt Arboretum’ is a further release of the Status Quo ‘Official Archive Series’ presenting the raw energy and infectious enthusiasm of a Status Quo live performance; no matter where in the world. With their trademark sound, powerful guitar riffs, and irresistible hooks, the band delivers an unadulterated rock ’n’ roll experience, and this collectible series is a great way to celebrate one of the greatest live acts of all time.
June 22nd, 2008, witnessed a momentous occasion at the National Arboretum Westonbirt. Rock legends, Status Quo, took the stage for the Forestry Commission's Live Music series, renowned for bringing popular music acts to enchanting forest settings.
Their electrifying performance proved to be a crowd-pleaser, keeping the audience on their feet from the very first note to the final chord. The setlist itself was a quintessential Quo blend, featuring both the band's timeless classics that have cemented their place in rock history and newer tracks showcasing their enduring creative spirit.
Beyond the stellar performance, the concert's magic was further amplified by the unique venue. The National Arboretum Westonbirt offers a wide variety of trees and plants amidst which the concert took place in a natural amphitheatre. The release of The Official Archive Series Vol. 3 is another opportunity to witness one of the world's most iconic rock bands perform live, surrounded by the majesty of nature, creating an unforgettable experience.
Out now: https://statusquo.tmstor.es/
FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME ON VINYL:
Francis said of the impending release, “It is great that ‘We Talk Too Much’ is getting a vinyl release. It looks fantastic. This album is close to my heart, it’s a different kind of sound to what I do with Quo, but I love this music. ‘Broken Memory’ also deserves to see the light of day, so I am glad we’ve been able to include that as an extra”.
Tracklisting:
LP Side A
01. I'll Take You Home
02. I’ve Tried Letting It Go
03. Oughta Know By Now
04. But I Just Said Goodbye
05. Waiting For Jesus
06. I'm Only Happy
LP Side B
01. Rearrange
02. I Talk Too Much
03. Heartbreaker
04. Good Times Bad Times
05. Sinking In Blue
06. Maybe Tomorrow
07. Broken Memory (Bonus Track)
Rhino news - new solo album
We are delighted to announce that 'Just Sayin', the new album from John 'Rhino' Edwards, will be released worldwide by Molano Music on Friday, March 1, in the following formats: digipak CD (numbered limited edition of 1,000) and 140g black vinyl (hand-numbered and signed limited edition of 250).
Both formats are exclusively available from Rhino's official website and can be ordered here: http://www.rhinosrevenge.com/
Two T-shirt designs have also been added to the store.
Various videos promoting songs from the album can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/@RhinosRevenge
early years box set
We’re excited to announce that The Early Years (1966-69) will be released on 15th March.
The 5CD boxset includes: Mono & stereo versions of Picturesque Matchstickable Messages from The Status Quo' & 'Spare Parts' original albums; Single A-Sides & B-Sides; Before Status Quo; BBC Sessions Includes outtakes, demos, and alternate mixes Booklet with extensive sleeve notes.
Saving All Over The Store
"They say you don’t need to reinvent the classics, but we had a lot of fun re-recording one of our greatest hits for M&S. Even took it for a spin in their Purley Way store not far from me and everyone loved it. All thanks to a suggestion from a lovely lad called Jack – apparently he’s done several ‘viral’ videos about how good value M&S Food is, so we thought we’d beat him at his own game.” Francis
Piledriver whisky
Introducing: Status Quo’s Piledriver Blended Malt is a limited edition whisky bottling celebrating fifty years of the band’s acclaimed 1972 album Piledriver.
The 7-Year-Old Blended Malt whisky was specially chosen by Francis Rossi and Status Quo, under the tutelage of famed ex-Edrington blender Max Mcfarlane, to celebrate this impressive milestone in the band’s history, while capturing the spirit of this iconic musical era.
With delicate notes of Oloroso sherry cask, rich marzipan, and a slightly higher ABV, this whisky is equally suited for a night rocking out with old pals or spending a quiet one with your favourite records.
Limited to 500 bottles. On sale: Friday 8 December, 10 am: https://caskadedrinks.com/products/status-quo-piledriver
A Perfect 10 from Status Quo founder
Francis Rossi is delighted to announce a Limited Edition 10” vinyl release. The ‘Tunes & Chat’ mini album, that celebrates four of his best loved songs, will be out on 22 September 2023. Available exclusively from francisrossi.com, with only 1000 copies in this pressing, pre-orders are live now. The run-off groove features the lyric quote from ‘Rock ’N’ Roll’: “We can pray, what we say, makes a difference in the end”.
‘Tunes & Chat’ features alternate takes on four Status Quo favourites, all written by Francis Rossi and Bob Young. ‘Spinning Wheel Blues’ and ‘April Spring Summer and Wednesdays’, both originally on 1970’s ‘Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon’ album, ‘In My Chair’, a non-album single from the same year, plus ‘And It’s Better Now’ from 1973’s ‘Hello!’.
Francis said of the release, “These are songs that mean a lot to me, and I wanted to revisit them. I’ve been doing just that on the ‘Tunes & Chat’ tour but I was keen to show them some more love. Collectors and lovers of Quo have always treasured vinyl editions and so do I; this record sounds and looks fantastic – the 10” format feels really special. The songs have been recorded in an informal but affectionate way, with some of the studio chatter retained. It’s been interesting to pick out a handful of favourites from my history and get to know them again more than 50 years down the line. Who knows, I might do it again.”
