What a brilliant interview , thoroughly enjoyable . Francis couldn,t understand how the band was recording an album every year back in the 70,s , however the enjoyment it gave me, that era too me was first class . Dog Of Two Heads followed by Piledriver followed by Hello followed by Quo followed by On The Level followed by Blue For You !!! Thank you to Status Quo for busting your arse !!!!
When Rick died I was so against Francis going forward with status quo, I was still on a high over the reunion tour's I guess, But now I get it, I understand why he's continued and I kinda understand why he (francis) didn't want to reform the original four after the tours finished, I'll always love the original four line up, I was 5 in 1979 and remember my mum getting ready for work every morning listening to quo and getting me ready for school, I'm so glad that I was able to go and see the furious four with my mother, April 2014, she passed away in 2016 , so having those particular memories mean so much to me , I'll always be glad that they did the extra year of that tour and that line up, Good luck with the next album Francis, and thanks for giving me some priceless memories.
Total admiration Francis, for everything you have done and given musically over so many years. Also the music you are continuing with now. For 70yrs you are incredible and inspire so many. Keep on rocking! You're up there with the best of em.
It is great when the interviewer asks good questions and then lets the interviewee speak. Great job! Francis feels comfortable, he can tell the stories then. Congratulations!
I cant undeeatand why ..people always comments againat a peeson who make his effort...to keep working to "alive' this english machine"Quo.."...Those people suspect... and give bad opinion..maby......jellow ?????Thank you Francis Rossi..Alan..Andy Rhino John.for keep rocking ¡¡¡¡ everybody miss Rick Parfit obviusy ....)
Yep, he tells it like it is often, talks common sense, he has the clarity to look past all the flannel and see the actual. I always enjoy his interviews, because he is so frank and (as far as we know) honest about his life.
Me too, I saw. one interview where he must have been in bad form and I didn't like him at all, this time , totlally different, have loads of time for him now.
What a fabulous interview. I have loved and still love Quo from the first day I ever heard them. A friend of mine from Co. Longford Ireland introduced me to them when he pulled out of his album collection "Blue For You" and the first track I ever heard was "Is There A Better Way". We were both about 15/16 at the time when I first experienced Quo and was instantly hooked. I have seen them live quite a few times over the years and Status Quo are and always have been unquestionably one of the greatest live bands you'll ever see. I have seen many great bands over the years, but Status Quo had this ability like no other to uplift your spirit regardless of what may have been going on in your life, it was forgotten about for that one hour 45/2hrs when Status Quo were on stage. I was actually at their 1982 end of the road gig an Hammersmith Odeon,ooooh and I'm delighted that that road extended it's self and Francis and Quo are still Rock'in All Over The world.......ooooh! Apologies for that ha!
Francis is a what you see is what you get man & if you don't like it tough. I love to hear him chattering on, being himself and his TALK TO MUCH GIGS are GREAT, hopefully 2021 he can continue them, we'll wait with baited breath LOVELY bloke
When I see this man, memory's flood back to my apprenticeship days in the mid 60's. I had the naughtiest journeyman one could find. He looked just like this fine musician.
Thank you so much for this interview. I am a couple of years younger than Francis, here he gave me a little bit of education about his views on life and how to place things in the correct position of importance. I've always appreciated Status Quo as an uplifting band . I was a little surprised that when they finish a performance he maybe doesn't understand how many people have been uplifted by their performance. It is an antidepressant. Anyway I enjoyed every minute of the interview and it reminded me of the Staff Canteen at the Nestle factory in York (Francis will know what I mean ). A very good interview.
I've never been a fan of the band but I love seeing Rossi's interviews. He's so honest and so real... I will never be a famous person but through him I can start to imagine what it must be like, in all its banality, to hit those peaks.
Descriptions such as "he is non pretentious" and "you just feel like he is the type of guy you'd bump into down the pub" are mutually exclusive. He's actually quite private and if I met him down the pub, he'd probably say "xxxx off".
@@FrozenHero2010 I'm just saying that you feel he is good company. I'm sure he must have a limit to how much gunning he has to do so people can take selfies with him.
Great interview with a top bloke who I massively warmed to more. Guy who interviewed did a great job making Francis feel comfortable, asking good questions and letting him speak.
...Status was the first band that I really obssessed about..for years I was so into them...loved every record up to Rocking all over the World which I think was a let down...but live they were always good!💯...great intervju with a true legend!🙌
At 41:01, Francis - with narrowed eyes and masculinity still in full effect - was studying a pretty bird walking by out the window, when the interviewer reminded him that he was 70-years-old. Watch Francis's facial fricative in reaction to having his mellow thusly harshed!
I've never seen an interview with Francis Rossi before, and I was never a Status Quo fan, but what a treat from start to finish. Down to earth, self-effacing, intelligent, funny, and no shame about having an eye for the ladies. I must be getting old, because I miss people having these kind of straight-talking, interesting personalities with no virtue -signalling ideological BS agenda.
Hope he and Quo will rock on forever. It's a lifelonging love, Quo's been part of my life from my early childhood days long long ago up to now. There's no life without Quo!
This is one the best interviews i've seen with Francis, especially the explanation of why him and Rick drifted apart, Francis is usually so self conscious in interviews and tries to hide his emotions with clowning but heree he let his guard down more. It always seemed odd to me that being the front man of a Rock band, and doing interviews for over 50yrs, they still make him uncomfortable Rick was so much more natural in interviews when they were together.
Great interviewer, I've noticed Rossi can get very disinterested and flippant if he's asked stupid or mundane questions, this guy got it right, I think
Watching and listening to him is wonderful. He is down to earth with everything he says. Even at 70 and I am not far off that age, he is wonderful to listen to. Thank you for uploading this. I simply wonder how I get through every day. I honestly do not know how I do it. PC. 23. 10. 2020.
Francis is my kind of guy, I wish my past bandmembers where like him. I've always been straight up, no-nonsense ,respectful and genuine. It has NOT served me well living in 'Superficial Land '(Canada) where you have to be an arse kisser to even half succeed in music, shame is I'm very good at it lol! Great interview mate!
He's always struck me as a "down to earth" totally unpretentious bloke. I'm in my late 60's and I totally relate to his views on ageing. He's a very likeable guy - what you see is what you get - that has to be admired these days. Also, in their heyday the Quo were the business!!
Francis looks and sounds good in his seventies, and just the sort of bloke you'd love to have a long chat to. I hope two years on he's doing alright in the pandemic.
@@johnwilliams2479 If you're so convinced that the pandemic is a scam, why don't you volunteer at a Covid ward but be sure to vehemently refuse to wear a face mask or any Covid protective gear. After a few weeks of volunteering you will then be able to either tell the world it's all a scam or attend your own funeral.
Francis is such a fascinating and insightful interviewee - I really enjoy listening to him, and this interview being more focused on his outlook and beliefs is far more interesting than another retread through the old Live Aid era tales. Nice work, FaceCulture.
such a great interview, Rossi says such wise things, and what a life he had being a rock star. And still he is so down to earth, and honest and open about life and his life in particular. Great guy
Being American I never even heard of SQ till live Aid although I new Matchstick men & learned to mimic the riff on a bass before knowing any other SQ song. Here we are 38 years after me hearing them at live aid & suddenly can't get enough. New song should be Hey Yank ;what took you so long. Its never to late to reach a new fan. JB
Haven't listened to a Quo song in decades. Last I heard anything was the day news broke of Rick's untimely death and played "Rain" "Mystery song" and ("4500 times"- a personal favourate) as a tribute to his passing! They were the only band I got hooked on : D 'QUO ARMY!' ; , as a young teen in 76'. And consistently followed, went to the gigs. Religiously bought every album, every year they came out (including the ones before my time) And litrally the T-shirts! Right up untill 'the time' Francis discusses in this interview.. He still looks just a sharp now as when I got, litrally a ' spure of the moment chance!' to meet both him and Rick promoting the first live gig put to video (VHS back then) at WHSmiths in Brum 83/84?? 'Keep on Rockin' The World, Francis!
Francis Rossi has a fantastic cockney sense of humor. I first saw Quo in the '70s and his stage presence and "Jack the Lad" antics made him my favorite performer in my favorite band. Brilliant musician.
I always enjoy listening to Francis 'talking too much'! So interesting. This is an excellent interview with one of the best rock stars in the history of music. I've just watched the DVD "Hello Quo"! and I'd highly recommend it.
18 times I saw the Quo , Met them a couple of times -Book signings ,Meet & greet - Bournmouth -BIC . Golden days . Frame is very honest bloke - Great Bloke
I have been a fan of this great great band for over 40 years and will always love Francis and Rick till the day I die always loved their music and their down to earth attitude greatest live band in the world keep on rocking Francis for Rick
knocked me for 6 right at the end when the great George Carlin was mentioned and Francis said he loved George. So do I, what a master, lots more people should check out the late, great George Carlin's stuff.
I'll never forget Status Quo opening Live Aid. Queen, and rightly so, are really the only ones that people talk about regarding Live Aid. But there was a lot of awesome performances that day and Status Quo set the bar HIGH!
Enjoyed every second of this - Francis as talkative as ever - That guy on stage who would tell you 10 different stories in one breath between the songs. 😅
Love this guy - don’t waste time and money on ‘self help’ quick fix, instant gratification stuff - think about what he is actually saying. Happiness is in here not out there. Rock on Francis you legend!!
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It took me a little while to acknowledge it, but he's spot on about it being futile trying to have a, 'discussion', about the rights and wrongs of Quo with those who won't accept differences of opinion. Best not to bother with them.
There are two kinds of music, the stuff you like and the stuff you don’t. What you like, I may not, what I like you may not. This is the joy of music, we can talk about the stuff we love and share our love of it, hopefully we can enjoy others enjoyment. The only people I don’t ‘get’ are the people who don’t like ANY music, that’s a concept that’s totally beyond me!
He’s talking about the delight is in the desire, when the desire is satisfied there’s no more delight. Just read his autobiography, he doesn’t hold back. Didn’t know anything about Quo except a few hits but now I’m listening to all the songs he writes about
My band, the Outback Hippies were supper act for QUO in the early 2000’s for a few gigs. It was a highlight of my life (having been a super fan since I was 14). Anyway, after each gig I had the pleasure of chatting with Rick, Francis and Rhino in conversations just like this backstage in the dressing room. It was so relaxed and in rock and roll hahaha. But I loved it! Great memories. I wish I’d recorded the backstage convos! Nah not really. I’d rather have the memories! Good times.
He's just like his dad, Dominic. He was a lovely down to earth sweet man too. Shorter than Francis but they were both the spitting image of each other. Dominic had an ice cream depot on the borders of New Cross and Peckham. On my way home from work each evening he would say "hello young lady, how are you" and give me free ice cream. He gave away ice cream to everyone in the street.
For 72 years old Francis you don't look to bad at a guess I'd say that you were 65 years old if not abit younger 😉, I love the fact that you are so honest, my mum always said tell the truth and shame the devil, stay safe and happy 😊 Love from Anita a life long fan ❤ East Kent UK 🇬🇧
What a fantastic interview. Humble, honest, wise and totally endearing
What a brilliant interview , thoroughly enjoyable . Francis couldn,t understand how the band was recording an album every year back in the 70,s , however the enjoyment it gave me, that era too me was first class . Dog Of Two Heads followed by Piledriver followed by Hello followed by Quo followed by On The Level followed by Blue For You !!! Thank you to Status Quo for busting your arse !!!!
Great interview .down to earth..could listen to Francis all day
When Rick died I was so against Francis going forward with status quo, I was still on a high over the reunion tour's I guess,
But now I get it, I understand why he's continued and I kinda understand why he (francis) didn't want to reform the original four after the tours finished, I'll always love the original four line up, I was 5 in 1979 and remember my mum getting ready for work every morning listening to quo and getting me ready for school,
I'm so glad that I was able to go and see the furious four with my mother, April 2014, she passed away in 2016 , so having those particular memories mean so much to me , I'll always be glad that they did the extra year of that tour and that line up,
Good luck with the next album Francis, and thanks for giving me some priceless memories.
Best interview with Rossi i have heard. As being 60 i can relate to much what he says about getting older. I like him.
Total admiration Francis, for everything you have done and given musically over so many years. Also the music you are continuing with now. For 70yrs you are incredible and inspire so many. Keep on rocking! You're up there with the best of em.
It is great when the interviewer asks good questions and then lets the interviewee speak. Great job! Francis feels comfortable, he can tell the stories then. Congratulations!
I think I had the wrong idea about this guy, for a while. He talks a lot of sense, and he seems very honest and wise..
I cant undeeatand why ..people always comments againat a peeson who make his effort...to keep working to "alive' this english machine"Quo.."...Those people suspect... and give bad opinion..maby......jellow ?????Thank you Francis Rossi..Alan..Andy Rhino John.for keep rocking ¡¡¡¡ everybody miss Rick Parfit obviusy ....)
Quo have never been a farce. Hence they’ve been having hits for over 50 years and Rossi is a very honest and humble guy.
Yep, he tells it like it is often, talks common sense, he has the clarity to look past all the flannel and see the actual. I always enjoy his interviews, because he is so frank and (as far as we know) honest about his life.
Me too, I saw. one interview where he must have been in bad form and I didn't like him at all, this time , totlally different, have loads of time for him now.
What a fabulous interview. I have loved and still love Quo from the first day I ever heard them. A friend of mine from Co. Longford Ireland introduced me to them when he pulled out of his album collection "Blue For You" and the first track I ever heard was "Is There A Better Way". We were both about 15/16 at the time when I first experienced Quo and was instantly hooked. I have seen them live quite a few times over the years and Status Quo are and always have been unquestionably one of the greatest live bands you'll ever see. I have seen many great bands over the years, but Status Quo had this ability like no other to uplift your spirit regardless of what may have been going on in your life, it was forgotten about for that one hour 45/2hrs when Status Quo were on stage. I was actually at their 1982 end of the road gig an Hammersmith Odeon,ooooh and I'm delighted that that road extended it's self and Francis and Quo are still Rock'in All Over The world.......ooooh! Apologies for that ha!
Great interview, he’s got a great sense of humor, really intelligent, honest , love he keeps dropping swear words and watching the girls go by.
Francis is a what you see is what you get man & if you don't like it tough. I love to hear him chattering on, being himself and his TALK TO MUCH GIGS are GREAT, hopefully 2021 he can continue them, we'll wait with baited breath LOVELY bloke
"No matter what happens, you wake up with you." So very true Mr Rossi.
Hopefully he will still be doing Status Quo at 90. Fingers Crossed!
What a great honest and frank interview. A rare thing these days.
A refreshing, honest and thought provoking interview. Thanks Francis, for keeping it real.
What a breath of fresh air ..To hear this Man Talk with honesty and no pretension
Great Interview.Francis Rossi is so amazing.fantastic.
When I see this man, memory's flood back to my apprenticeship days in the mid 60's. I had the naughtiest journeyman one could find. He looked just like this fine musician.
Fantastic and funniest guy...besides worldclass musician.. a Real Legend👍👍🎸
I’m currently reading Francis autobiography “ I talk too much ! “ and it’s a very enjoyable and Frank insight into his life .
Thank you so much for this interview. I am a couple of years younger than Francis, here he gave me a little bit of education about his views on life and how to place things in the correct position of importance. I've always appreciated Status Quo as an uplifting band . I was a little surprised that when they finish a performance he maybe doesn't understand how many people have been uplifted by their performance. It is an antidepressant.
Anyway I enjoyed every minute of the interview and it reminded me of the Staff Canteen at the Nestle factory in York (Francis will know what I mean ). A very good interview.
Just love Francis' honesty. True rocker who just bangs it out. When he stops, Quo will stop... Until then, keep it up lads...
I've never been a fan of the band but I love seeing Rossi's interviews. He's so honest and so real... I will never be a famous person but through him I can start to imagine what it must be like, in all its banality, to hit those peaks.
You've got to love the man. He is non pretentious. You just feel like he is the type of guy you'd bump into down the pub.
You probably wouldn't. He doesn't drink. ;-) :'D
@@davidrebel You're still allowed in a pub even if you don't drink alcohol!
They do actually serve soft drinks, has nobody told you that?
Descriptions such as "he is non pretentious" and "you just feel like he is the type of guy you'd bump into down the pub" are mutually exclusive. He's actually quite private and if I met him down the pub, he'd probably say "xxxx off".
@@FrozenHero2010 I'm just saying that you feel he is good company. I'm sure he must have a limit to how much gunning he has to do so people can take selfies with him.
To me he looks like everyone's kindly granddad.
I love your honesty, Francis Rossi.
Francis Rossi a great human being love his words.
Francis always does excellent honest interviews.
I think he is very honest and sincere. I'm 69 and see where he's coming from. Love Quo!
Great interview with a top bloke who I massively warmed to more. Guy who interviewed did a great job making Francis feel comfortable, asking good questions and letting him speak.
...Status was the first band that I really obssessed about..for years I was so into them...loved every record up to Rocking all over the World which I think was a let down...but live they were always good!💯...great intervju with a true legend!🙌
I love this guy! He tells it like it is! I'm 69 and I lnow what he's talking about. 🇺🇸
One of the best Interview ...thx
Wow, I'd love to spend an evening at the pub with this man. A lot of wisdom there.
At 41:01, Francis - with narrowed eyes and masculinity still in full effect - was studying a pretty bird walking by out the window, when the interviewer reminded him that he was 70-years-old. Watch Francis's facial fricative in reaction to having his mellow thusly harshed!
I've never seen an interview with Francis Rossi before, and I was never a Status Quo fan, but what a treat from start to finish. Down to earth, self-effacing, intelligent, funny, and no shame about having an eye for the ladies. I must be getting old, because I miss people having these kind of straight-talking, interesting personalities with no virtue -signalling ideological BS agenda.
Hope he and Quo will rock on forever. It's a lifelonging love, Quo's been part of my life from my early childhood days long long ago up to now. There's no life without Quo!
This is one the best interviews i've seen with Francis, especially the explanation of why him and Rick drifted apart, Francis is usually so self conscious in interviews and tries to hide his emotions with clowning but heree he let his guard down more. It always seemed odd to me that being the front man of a Rock band, and doing interviews for over 50yrs, they still make him uncomfortable Rick was so much more natural in interviews when they were together.
Great interviewer, I've noticed Rossi can get very disinterested and flippant if he's asked stupid or mundane questions, this guy got it right, I think
Acre Blade Uninterested......disinterested means impartial......apologies.
@@calderdale6795 indeed you are correct cheers 😁
Watching and listening to him is wonderful. He is down to earth with everything he says. Even at 70 and I am not far off that age, he is wonderful to listen to. Thank you for uploading this. I simply wonder how I get through every day. I honestly do not know how I do it. PC. 23. 10. 2020.
The Grand Old Man of Rock n Roll :) Gotta love him. Long live Status Quo!
What a great guy and a very honest interview, he always seems to be up for a laugh and a joke and still looking good. Top man 😊
Francis is so cool he has a great sense of humour
Great interview! Long Live Quo!!! :):):)
So impressed. The life we live! Nothing if we do not consider and learn and self reflect. Love this man. Music also a bonus ;) X
What a brilliant interview shows how down to earth he can be looking at how his life has been
met him twice, amazing man. Didnt think it was possible to admire him even more until i read his book. So honest, talented, all round great guy.
Francis is my kind of guy, I wish my past bandmembers where like him. I've always been straight up, no-nonsense ,respectful and genuine. It has NOT served me well living in 'Superficial Land '(Canada) where you have to be an arse kisser to even half succeed in music, shame is I'm very good at it lol! Great interview mate!
He's always struck me as a "down to earth" totally unpretentious bloke. I'm in my late 60's and I totally relate to his views on ageing. He's a very likeable guy - what you see is what you get - that has to be admired these days. Also, in their heyday the Quo were the business!!
Brilliant. Should take this on the road as a speaking engagement.
Never been a huge fan of Quo but I enjoyed this interview. Enjoyed it so much that, much to my surprise I watched it right to the end!
Francis looks and sounds good in his seventies, and just the sort of bloke you'd love to have a long chat to. I hope two years on he's doing alright in the pandemic.
The pandemic a scam
@@johnwilliams2479 Explain that to the families of the Covid dead, foolish statement.
@@andylucas1175 check out what's happening OZ , it's all about control
@@andylucas1175 The World health organisation pay all Hospitals 30 grand to write on death certificates died of Covid19, bump the numbers up,
@@johnwilliams2479 If you're so convinced that the pandemic is a scam, why don't you volunteer at a Covid ward but be sure to vehemently refuse to wear a face mask or any Covid protective gear. After a few weeks of volunteering you will then be able to either tell the world it's all a scam or attend your own funeral.
Francis is such a fascinating and insightful interviewee - I really enjoy listening to him, and this interview being more focused on his outlook and beliefs is far more interesting than another retread through the old Live Aid era tales. Nice work, FaceCulture.
Oh my really enjoyed this interview. So real
Fabulous interview.
such a great interview, Rossi says such wise things, and what a life he had being a rock star. And still he is so down to earth, and honest and open about life and his life in particular. Great guy
An excellent interview.
Being American I never even heard of SQ till live Aid although I new Matchstick men & learned to mimic the riff on a bass before knowing any other SQ song. Here we are 38 years after me hearing them at live aid & suddenly can't get enough. New song should be Hey Yank ;what took you so long. Its never to late to reach a new fan. JB
Haven't listened to a Quo song in decades. Last I heard anything was the day news broke of Rick's untimely death and played "Rain" "Mystery song" and ("4500 times"- a personal favourate) as a tribute to his passing! They were the only band I got hooked on : D 'QUO ARMY!' ; , as a young teen in 76'. And consistently followed, went to the gigs. Religiously bought every album, every year they came out (including the ones before my time) And litrally the T-shirts! Right up untill 'the time' Francis discusses in this interview.. He still looks just a sharp now as when I got, litrally a ' spure of the moment chance!' to meet both him and Rick promoting the first live gig put to video (VHS back then) at WHSmiths in Brum 83/84?? 'Keep on Rockin' The World, Francis!
Francis Rossi has a fantastic cockney sense of humor. I first saw Quo in the '70s and his stage presence and "Jack the Lad" antics made him my favorite performer in my favorite band. Brilliant musician.
Me too.5 times in 1972 around Croydon/Purley....
him and rick are icons of my youth!
One of the best, and totally down to earth. Thank you Francis, for the joy you gave myself and my friends growing up in Australia during the 1970s.
What an absolutely fascinating and brilliant interview!
I always enjoy listening to Francis 'talking too much'! So interesting. This is an excellent interview with one of the best rock stars in the history of music. I've just watched the DVD "Hello Quo"! and I'd highly recommend it.
18 times I saw the Quo , Met them a couple of times -Book signings ,Meet & greet - Bournmouth -BIC . Golden days . Frame is very honest bloke - Great Bloke
You re a very lucky man🥰🥰🥰😉👍💪🎸
When Francis said Hey Siri, my iPhone responded🤪. Be careful what you say😳
I have been a fan of this great great band for over 40 years and will always love Francis and Rick till the day I die always loved their music and their down to earth attitude greatest live band in the world keep on rocking Francis for Rick
Great interview. The brutal honesty is refreshing.
What an excellent, in-depth interview.
Absolutely rivetting interview. Great guy.
Wonderful truth and honesty, from the wonderful and honest Francis Rossi. Thank you for some wonderful times.
Brilliant guy! Thanks so much for posting this great interview.
knocked me for 6 right at the end when the great George Carlin was mentioned and Francis said he loved George. So do I, what a master, lots more people should check out the late, great George Carlin's stuff.
Couldn't agree more!
@@FaceCulture George would have knocked the WOKE FOLK out the park and some...
It would certainly be interesting. Imagine him and Patrice O'Neal today :D
I'll never forget Status Quo opening Live Aid. Queen, and rightly so, are really the only ones that people talk about regarding Live Aid. But there was a lot of awesome performances that day and Status Quo set the bar HIGH!
Best interview with Francis. Comes across very normal
This dude is 50% of my hero... rick is the other 50%
What a great interview
Couple of points..... Francis Rossi is an honest and wise man. Also, the interviewer is top notch 👍
Enjoyed every second of this - Francis as talkative as ever - That guy on stage who would tell you 10 different stories in one breath between the songs. 😅
Excellent interview!
Love this guy - don’t waste time and money on ‘self help’ quick fix, instant gratification stuff - think about what he is actually saying. Happiness is in here not out there. Rock on Francis you legend!!
It took me a little while to acknowledge it, but he's spot on about it being futile trying to have a, 'discussion', about the rights and wrongs of Quo with those who won't accept differences of opinion. Best not to bother with them.
There are two kinds of music, the stuff you like and the stuff you don’t. What you like, I may not, what I like you may not. This is the joy of music, we can talk about the stuff we love and share our love of it, hopefully we can enjoy others enjoyment. The only people I don’t ‘get’ are the people who don’t like ANY music, that’s a concept that’s totally beyond me!
The best interview with Francis I’ve seen in a while. Excellent questions. Beautiful location, too. Where was it filmed?
I've just read the book. Absolutely loved it!
I just hope that, where ever we go after this life, I hope and pray status quo will be there with their music. I can’t imagine eternity without it.
He’s talking about the delight is in the desire, when the desire is satisfied there’s no more delight. Just read his autobiography, he doesn’t hold back. Didn’t know anything about Quo except a few hits but now I’m listening to all the songs he writes about
My band, the Outback Hippies were supper act for QUO in the early 2000’s for a few gigs. It was a highlight of my life (having been a super fan since I was 14). Anyway, after each gig I had the pleasure of chatting with Rick, Francis and Rhino in conversations just like this backstage in the dressing room. It was so relaxed and in rock and roll hahaha. But I loved it! Great memories. I wish I’d recorded the backstage convos! Nah not really. I’d rather have the memories! Good times.
Comment from Mr Rossi about alcohol being a terrible gateway drug is so true. Certainly for me in a distant past
He seems happier than that tour documentary
He's just like his dad, Dominic. He was a lovely down to earth sweet man too. Shorter than Francis but they were both the spitting image of each other.
Dominic had an ice cream depot on the borders of New Cross and Peckham.
On my way home from work each evening he would say "hello young lady, how are you" and give me free ice cream. He gave away ice cream to everyone in the street.
helen campbell I was in SE London recently and noticed a ‘Rossi’ ice cream van and wondered was the old family business still in operation.
I remember Rossi brothers ice cream parlor in rye lane and I remember rossis dad to.
Nice man.x
Wonderfully candid interview.
brilliant interview
Francis Rossi's theory of Relativity is interesting, there could be something in that. Great interview
A Real honoust man...top guy !!
You will always be a legend to me Francis. I wouldn't be playing music like I do today without your influence.
Fantastic Interview!
what a nice man at 70 yes 70 is a tough call
great interview. he's a gent!
Very good, I feel like I’ve known this man all my life. Never ever met him though. Weird. Met Rick once though.
For 72 years old Francis you don't look to bad at a guess I'd say that you were 65 years old if not abit younger 😉, I love the fact that you are so honest, my mum always said tell the truth and shame the devil, stay safe and happy 😊
Love from Anita a life long fan ❤ East Kent UK 🇬🇧
Not my favourite band but he's an inspiration. Long may he continue, and im going to make sure i see him in redditch later this year. 🎶
what a nice character... and he seems very healthy and coherent considering the fast-paced life he led for many years.
Nice one Francis !! Such a nice bloke . RIP your other half, Rick Parfitt. Quo forever !!