For the 50 years I've been watching and listening to this man, he never comes across as anything less than the consumate professional when he's interviewed. No frills. No bull shit. Just tells it how it really is. Long live the Quo. keep rockin' on.
I'm always impressed that Francis has to emphasis that the people who come to the show are so important that it concerns him enough to wrap his life in preparation to give them the best possible . And his sense of humour 😁👍🏴
When my late Mum was alive, she adored Status Quo, and as she aged and suffered ill health, after heart attacks and strokes, it was always the music of Quo who got her through each recovery period. She'd tap her feet, nod her head (an 80+ year old "headbanger" was a sight to see!!) and sing along to every song as her brain recovered and was able to process the life she remembered and continued to get better. My thanks to Francis Rossi for his great personality, his great music and the wonderful help he (obviously unwittingly!) gave to my Mum, getting her through her various trials and tribulations. So good to see Francis doing so well himself. Long may he continue to be fit, well and to enjoy his life. ❤️🎸🏴🙂🇬🇧 R.I.P. to passed on band members... The Show must go on... 🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🏴🙂🇬🇧🖖
The fans who have kept coming back will keep coming back. Another great act from the 60’s which has evolved and Francis has just kept giving. Good on you mate 👍🏻🙏
I seen them in the 90's at the Enmore Theater in Sydney. No money, no ticket, no shoes. I walked around the back and straight through an open door. I ended up in the green room chilling out with the band. Francis commented on my bare feet and we all had a laugh. Almost brings a tear to my eye remembering.
@@CB-xr1eg I interpret it as personal thing for him. He is all about business when getting interviewed and that is why he doesn't say that he misses him. Francis isn't the nostalgic type of person either which you would notice because he deliberatly chooses not to comment on what would be his fondest memories of his career. It's all about business and the now. Love him.
You can tell he’s tired. There’s a sense of realism in his voice and demeanour. He wanted to reminisce about Rick but it’s not good business. It’s what happened to The Stones when Charlie passed. It’s the elephant in the room - don’t scratch the surface. Brilliant band. A stalwart of my youth. Like a faithful dog, The Quo have always been there for me. Francis has done well to keep the dream alive. There’s an element of doubt but there will be when you’re an ageing rocker! Good luck mate.
Remember seeing Quo here in Melbourne Australia maybe 20 years ago and it was totally amazing to see everyone getting into the music regardless of age. I will never forget Francis stopping mid way through a song and telling a grandmother to put her top back on. What a great night and what a band! Aussies love Quo.✌️🙏
Saw the Quo for the first time last year in Brighton. I life long dream come true. They were fabulous. Sad that I missed seeing Ric but the band were tight and Francis sounded great live!
He is one of the nicest guys in music. I was not a Status Quo fan but went to one of their shows and it was one of the best gigs of my whole life. They were brilliant!
Great to hear Francis talking about normal things that happen to people in life I remember meeting Steve Marriott who was like Francis down to earth but get on stage they take on another personality and can really cut it , and both underrated frontman guitarist,
Absolytely this Band, always remember 💕. This man is still charming. Thank you Status Quo band❤〰️☄☄☄. Thank you for the video. Long life too...from Finland friends 👋❤Byee
I write from France and I am 63 years old. If Francis Rossi is certainly a British rock legend, it's funny to me to see him in an interview and in a costume. In fact, for me, he is just the only survivor of a legend, but in France we do not have, or no longer have, the same perception as you of this era that I loved so much.
Love Status Quo! Last time I saw them was at Epsom maybe 10 years ago. Can t believe they are still playing. A really classic band! Wish them all the best!
Iv been to Quo gigs in the 80s 90s 20s 2010, and 2200 I'm 5 decades going to Quo gig's now, seen all line ups, evey gig I've been to was just brilliant, long live the Quo
It's funny, for decades, as a tour is getting closer and the extra dates are penciled, the PR machine ramps up and the same appearances are scheduled, Francis is rolled out to say the same things. There is something quaint and familiar about it all, I love it and hoping to see them at a festival and in a venue. Legends Quo ❤💪
Oh Francis, you can't be serious that this will be the last tour. For me this is only the second and I hope for at least three. 😘I wish you all the best for this tour and we'll see you soon in Germany. ❤
Went to The End of the Road tour in 1984!!! Going to Botanic, Belfast 2024 forty years on. Albums - Piledriver, Hello, Quo, Dog of Two Head, On The Level and Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon. The old stuff is best. Best track - Forty Five Hundred Times. 🎸
So good to see Mr Rossi again. His six decades of success are well deserved. Furthermore, his diction was far superior to that of his hosts. But, then, it is important in his line of work, is it not?
I heard Piledriver that Boogie was hard. Saw them in the seventies come to America twice opening up for other groups. They were my band I love them. Not one person I've known liked them.
@@CrueLoaf But think about often how Sir Paul talks about John and how he misses him. Rick and Francis were in a band together much longer than Paul & John. Yet Francis seems to reluctant to talk about him. He could recall some stories of events that happened, but he'd rather choose to forget if you ak me.
Lovely man I do hope so much they'll try to get it together for '26. I can't see them this year, but I want to see them one last time with the whole group of friends who I gained over the years
3 hours? I saw them in 1984 in Glasgow and one of the nights (2nd) they really did play for 2 hours 50 minutes. Unbelievable, the energy they had back then.
I thought Quo were done when Rick left as Francis wanted to continue with the acoustic quo and Rick didn't enjoy the aquostic stuff as Rick said he couldn't do acoustic for the rest of his career. Funny that soon as Rick left Francis went back to the electric stuff.
For the 50 years I've been watching and listening to this man, he never comes across as anything less than the consumate professional when he's interviewed. No frills. No bull shit. Just tells it how it really is. Long live the Quo. keep rockin' on.
Knob@@eightiesmusic1984
It is because of where we came from, our parents were different and gave us 'family education', it made us what we are. I am 3 years older than him.
I'm always impressed that Francis has to emphasis that the people who come to the show are so important that it concerns him enough to wrap his life in preparation to give them the best possible . And his sense of humour 😁👍🏴
When my late Mum was alive, she adored Status Quo, and as she aged and suffered ill health, after heart attacks and strokes, it was always the music of Quo who got her through each recovery period. She'd tap her feet, nod her head (an 80+ year old "headbanger" was a sight to see!!) and sing along to every song as her brain recovered and was able to process the life she remembered and continued to get better.
My thanks to Francis Rossi for his great personality, his great music and the wonderful help he (obviously unwittingly!) gave to my Mum, getting her through her various trials and tribulations.
So good to see Francis doing so well himself. Long may he continue to be fit, well and to enjoy his life. ❤️🎸🏴🙂🇬🇧
R.I.P. to passed on band members...
The Show must go on... 🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🏴🙂🇬🇧🖖
I never met your mum, but she sounded fantastic.
Good words and well put . 👍🏴
@@Arthur.in.the.Fridge
Thank-you. 🏴🙂🎵🎸❤️🖖
@@stephenrice4554
Thank-you. 🏴🎵🙂🎸❤️🖖
The fans who have kept coming back will keep coming back. Another great act from the 60’s which has evolved and Francis has just kept giving. Good on you mate 👍🏻🙏
A world without Quo ...
My mind can't process that ❤
Exactly. I hope he wille be around for a few more years.
He’s a lovely bloke, I’ve always had huge respect for him and Rick.
Top man, top band… Francis is a true rock ‘n’ roll professional… long live Quo!
Part of my growing up during the 60's and 70's.
Thanks man...
Will never forget these guys opening up Live Aid in 1985. What an honour and an experience that was...
Such a humble down to earth guy seen quo 18 times and each time they were brilliant
Most underrated band in history , 50 year listener , strange thing is never met anyone else in that entire time who liked them
THE most charming, down to earth and just brilliant human being I've ever met.
I seen them in the 90's at the Enmore Theater in Sydney. No money, no ticket, no shoes. I walked around the back and straight through an open door. I ended up in the green room chilling out with the band. Francis commented on my bare feet and we all had a laugh. Almost brings a tear to my eye remembering.
What a hero of the industry.
Keep on and on. Cheers.
Always loved francis and the Quo. Great longevity in the music and good down to earth guy.
Such a great guy and artist, keep on rocking ❤❤❤.
He strikes this unusual balance between having the spirit of a rock and roller while oozing professionalism.
Rock n Roll soldier, he should get a medal for endurance!
It's just a shame that he's never been able to say that he misses Rick, if he actually does.
@@CB-xr1eg I interpret it as personal thing for him. He is all about business when getting interviewed and that is why he doesn't say that he misses him. Francis isn't the nostalgic type of person either which you would notice because he deliberatly chooses not to comment on what would be his fondest memories of his career. It's all about business and the now. Love him.
You can tell he’s tired. There’s a sense of realism in his voice and demeanour. He wanted to reminisce about Rick but it’s not good business. It’s what happened to The Stones when Charlie passed. It’s the elephant in the room - don’t scratch the surface.
Brilliant band. A stalwart of my youth. Like a faithful dog, The Quo have always been there for me.
Francis has done well to keep the dream alive. There’s an element of doubt but there will be when you’re an ageing rocker!
Good luck mate.
I don’t think he wanted to talk about Rick. In the interviews I’ve seen, he’s almost dismissive of him.
"Aged" rocker you mean.
@@CB-xr1eg no. He’s still in the industry. He’s still getting older. Still an ageing rocker.
@@JohnArchbell In the industry or not, he has aged, yes he's still ageing but he has definitely aged. If you can't see that...🤷♂
@@CB-xr1eg not doing this. Thank yooooo. Goodnight.
Remember seeing Quo here in Melbourne Australia maybe 20 years ago and it was totally amazing to see everyone getting into the music regardless of age. I will never forget Francis stopping mid way through a song and telling a grandmother to put her top back on. What a great night and what a band! Aussies love Quo.✌️🙏
Was this at Rod Laver or The Palais ??
Great man and musician and a very funny guy, I went to see the tunes and chat at the Corby cube last year! Amazing show.
Love the band then and love the band now,no matter who's in the line up xx
Well said mate.
In that case you like the music, not the band.
@@simonsmith8580 No he just likes the name Status Quo, gets him all hot n bothered.😉
Saw the Quo for the first time last year in Brighton. I life long dream come true. They were fabulous. Sad that I missed seeing Ric but the band were tight and Francis sounded great live!
My Hero..not only as an artisti...bit as a Person as well and funny as hell
What a great guy. I have goose bumps listening. Cheers from Germany!
PICTURES OF MATCHSTICK MEN IS MY FAVE 🤘🎸⚡
He is one of the nicest guys in music. I was not a Status Quo fan but went to one of their shows and it was one of the best gigs of my whole life. They were brilliant!
A great guy - responsible and serious - like any lasting classic rock musician. I was a kid when “On the level” was released.
Great to hear Francis talking about normal things that happen to people in life I remember meeting Steve Marriott who was like Francis down to earth but get on stage they take on another personality and can really cut it , and both underrated frontman guitarist,
Steve Marriot was a trouper , great musician and a funny nice guy . Sadly missed .
Francis is a very eloquent and realistic and thoughtful speaker (and great that he keeps Quo alive).
Absolytely this Band, always remember 💕. This man is still charming. Thank you Status Quo band❤〰️☄☄☄. Thank you for the video. Long life too...from Finland friends 👋❤Byee
He should have been knighted by now for his contribution to music.
Saw Status Quo a couple of times in Stockholm during the seventies, happy memories!
Met him on his chat tour very down to earth guy.
I write from France and I am 63 years old. If Francis Rossi is certainly a British rock legend, it's funny to me to see him in an interview and in a costume. In fact, for me, he is just the only survivor of a legend, but in France we do not have, or no longer have, the same perception as you of this era that I loved so much.
Love Status Quo! Last time I saw them was at Epsom maybe 10 years ago. Can t believe they are still playing. A really classic band! Wish them all the best!
I can't believe he's 80 in 5 years. Good interview.
Well there you go that makes him only 74 and 75 end of this month. How old are you?
@@martincannon1078 82.
Wow, you'll be 86 in 5 years time.Difficult to believe! Only joking I'm just 79 and it all goes so fast doesn't it? Take care.@@geoffjoffy
@@martincannon1078 Happy 80th.
@@martincannon1078 82 + 5 = 87 mate😐
Was at Status Quo End of the Road final gig in 1984 Milton Keynes Bowl. So much for end of the road. And thank goodness they kept going.
Yet so many so called fans still cannot get over 1984
Oh THAT Francis Rossi?, not the Francis Rossi who works at a Kebab Takeaway in Droitwich?, phew, glad you clarified that!
No Glamour....no fancy light....no funny clothes....just loud and clear Rock'n Roll ....🤟🤟🤟
Yes. Very smart clothes & clean hair cuts 💀
Simply THE best,keep rockin
Look in fine shape the fella, rock on 💙
Iv been to Quo gigs in the 80s 90s 20s 2010, and 2200 I'm 5 decades going to Quo gig's now, seen all line ups, evey gig I've been to was just brilliant, long live the Quo
Great Advice Words From Francis.🙂👍Keep on Rocking
It's funny, for decades, as a tour is getting closer and the extra dates are penciled, the PR machine ramps up and the same appearances are scheduled, Francis is rolled out to say the same things. There is something quaint and familiar about it all, I love it and hoping to see them at a festival and in a venue. Legends Quo ❤💪
I hope one day this great band can come to Montevideo,
Uruguay!!
One of the Down to Earth Guys ever
Love Him..Love Quo
Oh Francis, you can't be serious that this will be the last tour. For me this is only the second and I hope for at least three. 😘I wish you all the best for this tour and we'll see you soon in Germany. ❤
❤ one of the best
This is what you call class ,not has beens and finally going to call it a day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Dressed like the boss of the mafia yet one hell of a talented guy and very humble.
A marvelous musician and a legendary rock band!chapeau!
God these questions from Alison are beyond painful.. 😣
I was lucky enough to see Quo at the Bulldog Bash some years ago, my god they really kicked ass that night they were utterly brilliant
They always are.
Went to The End of the Road tour in 1984!!! Going to Botanic, Belfast 2024 forty years on. Albums - Piledriver, Hello, Quo, Dog of Two Head, On The Level and Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon. The old stuff is best. Best track - Forty Five Hundred Times. 🎸
Thank god hes still with us and gigging
Never failed to do a great show
So good to see Mr Rossi again. His six decades of success are well deserved.
Furthermore, his diction was far superior to that of his hosts. But, then, it is important in his line of work, is it not?
Diction...important for singing rock n roll? Hardly mate.
@@CB-xr1eg For the sake of clarity, yes. What rock and roll singer of any repute mumbles?
@@CB-xr1eg not everyone can or wants to sound like Bruce Springsteen 🤣
Another great demonstration of why more and more people are getting rid of their television sets
I heard Piledriver that Boogie was hard. Saw them in the seventies come to America twice opening up for other groups. They were my band I love them. Not one person I've known liked them.
Criminally underrated
Спасибо тебе, Фрэнсис. ❤️
Saw Quo in 1991 excellent stuff 😊
Pictures Of Matchstick Men what a classic.
Psychedelic rubbish that was written just to get a hit. They soon dropped that when they discovered their true sound.
🎉 keep on rocking mr rossi x
So who at Halifax never forget. That show pure brilliance
Saw them in 82 at monsters of rock, they were my idols
Was there that year for the third year in a row, then other things got in the way.
I used to love the way Rick and Francis used to have a little chat in the middle of a song.
Love Francis and thanks for this, but where did they find these interviewers for hecks sake!
Amazing Legend.Respect.
BIN A QUO SINCE I WAS ABOUT 13 YEARS OLD NOW 63 NOT THE SAME WITHOUT RICK BUT STILL LOVE THE QUO
What a beautifyl woman! ❤
Im not even an avid fan and I know the lyrics too.
Just read his autobiography. Nice chap… very honest which may upset a few people.
Over 7 years and this honest, nice chap can't admit that he misses Rick. See how he deflects from the subject here?
@@CB-xr1eg He knew Rick more than anyone. Grief is a complicated emotion AND is a personal and private thing. He doesn't need to grieve publicly.
@@CrueLoaf But think about often how Sir Paul talks about John and how he misses him. Rick and Francis were in a band together much longer than Paul & John. Yet Francis seems to reluctant to talk about him. He could recall some stories of events that happened, but he'd rather choose to forget if you ak me.
@@CB-xr1egRick's son hates Francis
@@loriAlessiroberts118 That doesn't surprise me.
Top Dude !
The first song I remember from Status Quo is “Dustpipe”.
Down The Dustpipe, very good song.
A true legend.
40 years ago they had their end of the road tour, fair play rossi and parfitt kept quo going. 40th anniversary of the end of the road a fitting end.
Poptastic!
🙏👁👁🙏
ANDY BOWN
un grande sempre al angolo del gruppo ❓️❤️
We was watching....Good grief Alison...we WERE watching 😮
I m very, very sure, it will not be the last Tour this year, there will be more Shows, you will rock it Francis💯💥💥💥👍😘
Didn't they announce the last tour 40 years ago?🤔
I am a huge status quo fan
Well go on a diet if you're worried about it.🤣
@@CB-xr1eg what
@@CB-xr1eg I don't go on the diet thank you
@@keiranhyre750 🤣 Whoosh...
@@CB-xr1eg i like status quo hugely
He's rocking the 75 years of age thing....
He's hilarious 😊
wtf no Pictures Of Matchstick Men? thats their biggest hit
It clearly wasn’t their biggest hit
thankfully they didn't play that song.
The best!
Lovely man
I do hope so much they'll try to get it together for '26. I can't see them this year, but I want to see them one last time with the whole group of friends who I gained over the years
3 hours? I saw them in 1984 in Glasgow and one of the nights (2nd) they really did play for 2 hours 50 minutes. Unbelievable, the energy they had back then.
BBC presenters make me gag, so fake and sugary. Rossi however.....love him. 🥰
These are not BBC and are even worse. The Rock singer is the only one who is smartly dressed and clearly spoken. Where do they find these people?
Cretins
Smoothies and juices can turn back all the years of abusing our bodies as Frances says
Always great the Frame. Hope she didn't take the job from a journalist, "While we was watcheen that actually". The subtitles got it right.
Grand homme, grand musicien
Francis Rossi is "the real Rock'n roll man!! We see( Asko, Teemu, and I in Turku hall 1995! Hard " rock sessio Status Quo! Pete Kr 🎸🇫🇮
I thought Quo were done when Rick left as Francis wanted to continue with the acoustic quo and Rick didn't enjoy the aquostic stuff as Rick said he couldn't do acoustic for the rest of his career. Funny that soon as Rick left Francis went back to the electric stuff.
Saw him last Friday and he was in top form
Come to Singapore
Not a humble man, that is what i like about him, always a laugh! 👏👏👏
Francis Rossay................................................
Der ist aber noch Fit wie ein Turnschuh,....👍...mein Respekt!
Grande signore del rock