Status Quo

Features6 months ago

That’s The Way You Do It: Dire Straits In 20 Songs

The biggest singles and most memorable album landmarks of the mighty British band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14, 2018.

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Features8 months ago

How ‘On The Level’ Elevated Status Quo To Rock’s Top Flight

Featuring the career-defining single ‘Down Down,’ 'On The Level’ was crammed with potential hits that took Status Quo to the top of the UK charts in 1975.

Features8 months ago

‘Paradise Lost’: When Peter Frampton Was Seen And Herd

Such was the popularity of British band The Herd that the emerging Peter Frampton was dubbed 'The Face of ’68.'

Features9 months ago

‘Piledriver’: When Status Quo Hit Their Album Stride

Four LPs came and went without making the British bestsellers, until their Vertigo debut 'Piledriver' made the grade on January 20, 1973.

Features10 months ago

When ‘Top Of The Pops’ Was Top Of The World

Running for over four decades, ‘Top Of The Pops’ was a beloved television institution that became the go-to destination for music legends the world over.

Features11 months ago

‘Living On An Island’: Status Quo Come Ashore With An Acoustic Surprise

Rick Parfitt took lead vocals on a song that was inspired by his year of tax exile on the island of Jersey.

Features11 months ago

‘White Punks On Dope’: The Tubes Share UK Chart With ABBA And Queen

The satirical 'White Punks On Dope' became one of the enduring anthems of the new wave period.

Features1 year ago

Live Aid: The Day That United The World Through Music

On July 13, 1985, Live Aid, the dual concert at Wembley Stadium and JFK Stadium featured some of the greatest musical performances in history and I was there to witness it.

Features1 year ago

Status Quo Facts: 8 Essential Things You Need To Know

From the origin of their name to the inspirations behind classic songs, these Status Quo facts are essential to discovering the history of the band.

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Artists2 years ago

The British boogie rock band founded by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster have with a career spanning more than 50 years and countless hits.

Features2 years ago

‘Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee’: Jerry Lee Lewis Rocks On In London

The track came from an album featuring Peter Frampton, Rory Gallagher, members of Spooky Tooth and many more.

Status Quo Three Landmark Albums Reissue

News2 years ago

Deluxe Editions Of Three Landmark Status Quo Albums Set For Release

'Perfect Remedy' and 'Rock ’Til You Drop' were Quo's final releases on the revered Vertigo label, whilst 'Thirsty Work' was their debut release through Polydor.