Status Quo interview - Francis Rossi (2019)
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Francis about turning 70, talking too much, his early dreams of fame, expectations vs happiness, success only being the beginning, rifts within the band, Rick Parfitt not wanting to be “number 2”, drug and alcohol (ab)use, good times with Rick, the two busses myth, the time he wanted to quit, the new album Backbone, dealing with the music industry, Fame, not feeding his own ego, the title track Backbone, George Carlin.
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Video interview with English singer, songwriter and musician Francis Rossi, who co-founded English rock band Stats Quo. FaceCulture spoke with Francis about turning 70, talking too much, his early dreams of fame, expectations vs happiness, the band before the success, being in the moment, success only being the beginning, rifts within the band, Rick Parfitt not wanting to be “number 2”, drug and alcohol (ab)use, good times with Rick, the two busses myth, the time he wanted to quit, social media, what kept him on the road, the new album Backbone, dealing with the music industry, not feeding his own ego, the title track Backbone, Running Out Of Time, and a lot more! (06/08/2019) 
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What a fantastic interview. Humble, honest, wise and totally endearing
Francis Rossi, the man who spawned a million air guitarists every Saturday night in the discos all over the UK.
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 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 !!!!
Best interview with Rossi i have heard. As being 60 i can relate to much what he says about getting older. I like him.
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.
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!
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.
Hopefully he will still be doing Status Quo at 90. Fingers Crossed!
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.
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.
What a breath of fresh air ..To hear this Man Talk with honesty and no pretension
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 😁
This dude is 50% of my hero... rick is the other 50%
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!
Great Interview.Francis Rossi is so amazing.fantastic.
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 .
I think he is very honest and sincere. I'm 69 and see where he's coming from. Love Quo!
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!
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.
When Francis said Hey Siri, my iPhone responded🤪. Be careful what you say😳
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!!
Wow, I'd love to spend an evening at the pub with this man. A lot of wisdom there.
Just love Francis' honesty. True rocker who just bangs it out. When he stops, Quo will stop... Until then, keep it up lads...
I love this guy! He tells it like it is! I'm 69 and I lnow what he's talking about. 🇺🇸
...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!🙌
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.
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.
One of the best Interview ...thx
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
What a brilliant interview shows how down to earth he can be looking at how his life has been
Brilliant. Should take this on the road as a speaking engagement.
I love your honesty, Francis Rossi.
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.
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.
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
Francis Rossi a great human being love his words.
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!
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 🇬🇧
Comment from Mr Rossi about alcohol being a terrible gateway drug is so true. Certainly for me in a distant past
Oh my really enjoyed this interview. So real
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.
him and rick are icons of my youth!
great honest down to earth interview really great Francis feels comfortable to open up about things great therapy for everyone to hear and understand about Quo and ins and outs
The Grand Old Man of Rock n Roll :) Gotta love him. Long live Status Quo!
Fabulous interview.
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🥰🥰🥰😉👍💪🎸
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!
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 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....
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
When he was talking about fame and disappointment he came very close to bridging the gap of understanding between famous people and the rest of us. Famous people still feel the futility. Society does suggest that they would be free of it.
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.
Francis always does excellent honest interviews.
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!!
Francis Rossi's theory of Relativity is interesting, there could be something in that. Great interview
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!
Great interview. The brutal honesty is refreshing.
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
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 excellent, in-depth interview.
Best interview with Francis. Comes across very normal
Brilliant guy! Thanks so much for posting this great interview.
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
What an absolutely fascinating and brilliant interview!
Excellent interview!
Great interview! Long Live Quo!!! :):):)
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!
Couple of points..... Francis Rossi is an honest and wise man. Also, the interviewer is top notch 👍
I could talk to Frame all day, about anything and everything, I think he seems so gregarious.
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.
The best interview with Francis I’ve seen in a while. Excellent questions. Beautiful location, too. Where was it filmed?
what a nice character... and he seems very healthy and coherent considering the fast-paced life he led for many years.
what a nice man at 70 yes 70 is a tough call
A Real honoust man...top guy !!
Fantastic Interview!
What a great interview
Wonderful truth and honesty, from the wonderful and honest Francis Rossi. Thank you for some wonderful times.
Very good, I feel like I’ve known this man all my life. Never ever met him though. Weird. Met Rick once though.
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
Wonderfully candid interview.
Absolutely rivetting interview. Great guy.
brilliant interview
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.
great interview. he's a gent!
This is brilliant!
I've just read the book. Absolutely loved it!
The one thing Francis didn't say is Quo made a lot of people very happy & I am one of them. I saw them at Hastings beer festival a few years ago & it was one of the best nights ever. I have 3 albums on the car stereo & really annoy the wife cos they have to be played loud. Love em.
If I could meet any rockstars, it would be Pete Townshend and Francis Rossi, an interesting smart fella, great interview cheers....
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