Francis Rossi
Francis Rossi | |
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.jpg) Performing with Status Quo at Wacken Open Air festival, 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi[1] |
| Also known as | Mike Rossi, Frame |
| Born | 29 May 1949 Forest Hill, London, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Website | www.francisrossi.com |
Sir Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi OBE (born 29 May 1949) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the co-founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of the rock band Status Quo. His genres mix from early psychedelic rock, hard rock, pop rock, blues rock/rock n roll even country rock and heavy metal.
Rossi was born in Forest Hill, London. He is of Italian and Northern Irish ancestry. He is teetotal.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "No. 59282". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2009. p. 11.
- ↑ "Interview: Status Quo's Francis Rossi". Nottingham Post. 7 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 February 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
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