Francis Rossi

Francis Rossi is best known as the co-founder, lead singer, and guitarist of the legendary British rock band Status Quo. With his signature ponytail and Telecaster guitar, Rossi helped shape the band's distinctive boogie rock sound, which brought them massive success from the late 1960s onward. Hits like "Rockin’ All Over the World," "Whatever You Want," and "Down Down" helped cement Status Quo as one of the UK's most enduring rock acts.

In addition to his decades-long career with Status Quo, Rossi has also pursued solo projects, collaborating with other artists and releasing his own material. His recent works include albums like I Talk Too Much and Tunes & Chat, which showcase a more personal and acoustic side of his music. Rossi’s combination of dry humor, musical chops, and deep history in the rock scene continue to make him a beloved figure in British music.

Genres

Pop Rock

Folk Rock

Soft Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Hard Rock

Blues Rock

Classic Rock

Acoustic Rock

Glam Rock

Boogie Rock

Related Artists

Status Quo

Slade

Dave Edmunds

The Troggs

Brian May

Ozzy Osbourne

Eric Clapton

David Gilmour

The Hollies

Cliff Richard

Bad Company

Ten Years After

Latest Release

The Way We Were Vol. 1

Francis Rossi

Album - 17 Tracks - Released May 2, 2025