Status Quo, formed in 1962 before the Beatles' rise, has deep roots in British rock despite being seen as one-song wonders. Founders Rossi and Lancaster, along with other members, evolved from the Spectres to the Frantic Four, marking their identity with rugged rock music iconic during their peak in the late 70s. As the band prepares to reissue their 1977 live album recorded in Glasgow, Rossi reflects on the past, emphasizing his ongoing obsession with music despite the loss of key member Rick Parfitt in 2016, showcasing a commitment to their legacy and authenticity.
The Beatles showed Rossi not just what he could do with his life, but touched something very primal in him. Everybody liked them, he says, and I must have been a wimpy kid, and I terribly wanted to be liked.
We weren't very happy being dressed-up pop stars. And our tour manager, Bob Young, said, Well, why don't you change?' So we grew our hair long, got rid of the clothes and put on jeans and T-shirts.
Over 60 years on, he's not there yet, despite the end of his iconic partnership with Parfitt, who died aged 68, in 2016. I don't know what else to do. I'm obsessed by it all, and I just keep going.
As much as the Stones or the Who, Status Quo are carved into British rock. They are often dismissed as one-song wonders, but their influence is undeniable.
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