Status Quo is a British rock band that was formed in 1962 in London. The original members of the band were Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, and Roy Lynes. Over the years, the band has gone through numerous lineup changes, but Rossi and Lancaster remained the core members until Lancaster’s departure in 1985.
The band’s early music was heavily influenced by rock and roll and blues, but they eventually developed their own distinctive sound that blended boogie rock and hard rock. They had their first hit in 1968 with the song “Pictures of Matchstick Men” and went on to release numerous successful albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
One of the band’s most notable achievements was their performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert, where they played a 15-minute set that included their hit songs “Rockin’ All Over the World” and “Caroline.” The band continued to tour and record new music throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and their popularity remained strong.
In 2016, the band announced that they would be retiring from touring after a final tour in 2017. However, they continued to perform and record new music, and in 2020, they released their latest album, “Backbone.”
Despite numerous lineup changes and a career spanning over five decades, Status Quo remains one of the most successful and influential rock bands in British history. Their legacy is marked by their distinctive sound, energetic live performances, and enduring popularity.