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  Features5 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.

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  Features5 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.'

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  Features6 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.

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  Features7 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.

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  Features8 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.

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  Features8 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.

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  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.

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  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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  Artists1 year ago

  Status Quo

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

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  Features1 year 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.

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  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.

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  News2 years ago

  Status Quo Set To Release ‘The Vinyl Singles Collection 2000-2010’ Box Set

  This Limited-Edition release offers sixteen 7" black heavyweight vinyl records housed in a rigid lift-off lid box.

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  News3 years ago

  Ted McKenna, Drummer With Rory Gallagher, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Dead At 68

  McKenna also played with Michael Schenker, Ian Gillan and Gary Moore and was much-loved by the young Def Leppard.

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  Features3 years ago

  Best Box Sets For Christmas 2018

  Offering an embarrassment of riches for collectors and audiophiles alike, these are the best box sets for Christmas 2018 wishlists.