Francis Rossi Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

23^rd January 2017

Fact: Status Quo has announced new tour dates following the recent death of bandmember Rick Parfitt on Christmas Eve (24Dec16). Remaining rockers Francis Rossi, Andrew Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards, Leon Cave and Richie Malone will perform four shows this summer (17), including a gig at London's Royal Albert Hall on 1 July. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 27 January (17).

8^th July 2013

Quote: "I cry very easily. I've been known to burst into tears during The X Factor." Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi gets emotional while watching reality Tv shows.

3^rd November 2005

Quote: <p>"I'm very bad at being an actor or guitarist. The sign on my gravestone would be, 'I've been getting away with it all my life.'" Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi has been lucky. </p>

18^th October 2005

Quote: <p>"The secret to a good marriage is: never share a bathroom. I don't care how much you love them, there are certain things one should keep to oneself." A top marital tip from STATUS QUO star Francis Rossi. </p>

13^th October 2005

Quote: <p>"The last person I want to see on a day off is Francis Rossi, believe me. But by the time we're back onstage, we're raring to go. We're not best buddies all the time, but it's not punch-ups either." Veteran rocker Rick Parfitt needs to take frequent breaks from his Status Quo bandmate. </p>