Status Quo

Status Quo are an English rock band who play boogie rock. The group originated in The Spectres, founded by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in 1962, while still schoolboys. After a number of lineup changes, which included the introduction of Rick Parfitt in 1967, the band became The Status Quo in 1967 and Status Quo in 1969.

They have had over 60 chart hits in the UK, more than any other rock band, including "Rocking All Over The World" in 1977, "Whatever You Want" in 1979 and "In the Army Now" in 1986 and 2010. Twenty-two of these reached the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart. In July 1985 the band opened Live Aid at Wembley Stadium with "Rockin' All Over the World". In 1991, Status Quo received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.

The band appeared on Top Of The Pops more than any other artist. They have released over 100 singles and 33 albums, several of which were best-sellers.

Personnel
Main article: List of Status Quo members

Current members

 * Francis Rossi – lead guitar, vocals  (1962–present)
 * Andy Bown – keyboards, rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals  (1976–present)
 * John "Rhino" Edwards – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals  (1985–present)
 * Leon Cave – drums, percussion, backing vocals  (2013–present)
 * Richie Malone – rhythm guitar, backing vocals  (2016–present)

Former members

 * Alan Lancaster – bass, vocals  (1962–1985; reunion - 2013–2014)
 * Jess Jaworski – keyboards  (1962–1965, died 2014)
 * Alan Key – drums, percussion  (1962–1963)
 * John Coghlan – drums, percussion  (1963–1981; reunion - 2013–2014)
 * Roy Lynes – keyboards, vocals  (1965–1970)
 * Rick Parfitt – rhythm guitar, vocals  (1967–2016; his death)
 * Pete Kircher – drums, percussion  (1982–1985)
 * Jeff Rich – drums, percussion  (1985–2000)
 * Matt Letley – drums, percussion  (2000–2013)

Discography
Further information: Status Quo discography