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Francis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Francis Rossi, a Status Quo guitarist and vocalist. Francis is a name with various meanings, the most popular of which comes from the French François meaning "little French person" or Latin Franciscus, "Frenchman". Francis Dade, a major in the United States Army during the Seminole Wars. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Francis   (189 words)

Francis Rossi Francis is the front man. His instantly recognizable voice and the twin guitars of Rossi and Parfitt are the main ingredients of Status Quo. A typical Gemini, Francis on stage is an outgoing and charismatic showman but has been labelled a recluse because he rarely goes to parties or big social occasions, preferring to stay at home (If you saw his house you'd understand why!). For effects, Francis uses a Roland GP8 which boosts the signal to the amplifier, has five different overdrive patches and one patch which is a very tight straight double effect with some echo. www.statusquo.co.uk /quo/francisrossi.htm   (420 words)

Francis Rossi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Francis Rossi (Francis Dominic Michael Nicholas Rossi) was born 29 May 1949 in Forest Hill, London and is co-founder of the British rock band Status Quo, where he sings lead vocals and plays lead guitar. He is also known as 'Mike Rossi', 'Frame' and more recently, 'The GOMORR' (Grand Old Man of Rock 'n' Roll). He wrote the first Status Quo hit single, "Pictures of Matchstick Men", as well as many other hit songs like "Paper Plane", "Caroline", and "Down Down", often with the group's roadie and harmonica player Bob Young, and another writing partner Bernie Frost. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Francis_Rossi   (211 words)

Books Crazy diamonds Then there is the confessional route as taken by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt of veteran headbangers Status Quo in their joint memoir XS All Areas. by Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt with Mick Wall While Rossi and Parfitt fail to make any connection with what was going on outside their own individual little bubbles, Mason has made a considerably greater effort to fill in the gaps in his (and our) knowledge of the labyrinthine history of Pink Floyd in his book Inside Out. books.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5055094-99941,00.html   (1054 words)

Encyclopaedia Morningtonia: Rossi, Francis Few people, when they hear the name Francis Rossi will immediately think of Mornington Crescent, but it is a matter of record (or was, the files having been destroyed by fire under suspicious circumstances in 1987) that Rossi was one of the "Bright Young Things" in the Streatham and Mitcham (SandM) MCC in the mid-1960s. Rossi was much impressed by this, and was moved to compose a song on the theme, which became a staple in the repertoire of the Saturday night band that Rossi and Parfitt had formed together. Sadly, Rossi was led away from a glittering career in MC by a fellow club member, one Richard (Rick) Parfitt, who joined in 1967 and immediately formed a succesful pairs team with Rossi. kevan.org /morningtonia.pl?Rossi,_Francis   (426 words)

Francis Bacon [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] Sir Francis Bacon (later Lord Verulam, the Viscount St. Albans, and Lord Chancellor of England) was born in London in 1561 to a prominent and well-connected family. Sir Francis Bacon (later Lord Verulam and the Viscount St. Albans) was an English lawyer, statesman, essayist, historian, intellectual reformer, philosopher, and champion of modern science. Francis Bacon and the Transformation of Early-modern Philosophy. www.iep.utm.edu /b/bacon.htm   (6065 words)

Mirror.co.uk - News - EVERYTHING IN LIFE WINDS ME UP SAYS FRANCIS ROSSI Francis Rossi has lived life to the full - even by the excessive standards of the music business. The first time Francis and his wife Eileen became aware of the hell their boy was going through at school each day was when he got into trouble for hitting one of the bullies in self-defence. Today Rossi is sitting in his dressing room, waiting to go onstage for the next gig in the Swiss leg of their tour. www.mirror.co.uk /news/tm_objectid=16147131&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=everything-in-life-winds-me-up-says-francis-rossi--name_page.html   (1471 words)

LondonNet : Francis Rossi's first brothel experience was at 15 Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi claims he first visited a brothel when he was just 15. Francis Rossi's first brothel experience was at 15 » Meanwhile, Rossi claims the secret to a happy marriage is to never share a bathroom. www.londonnet.co.uk /entertainment/2005/Oct/120_20051021.html   (344 words)

Printer Friendly Format - News Shopper Rossi takes it all in his stride, he is content, happy in his skin and, let's face it, can laugh all the way to the bank. Rossi's past is colourful, but his views on religion are interesting. The sex n' drugs n' rock n' roll image is long gone, and Rossi can be spotted nipping round the local Tesco, working out at Esporta gym or perhaps picking up one his younger kids from schools in the area. www.newsshopper.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=229627   (887 words)

From the makers of... Francis was heading towards a Country thing, which was very nice in terms of his writing, but I felt myself heading towards a sort of AC/DC thing; into the power chords and things like that. Francis: "Yeah, it was recorded in Montserrat, we'd been away from each other for a while and we thought we'd give it a go again. Francis: "To me On The Level was one of the better albums, it was more like songwriting than trying to be too noisy and rough. www.euronet.nl /users/icu12025/public_html/interv1.htm   (3378 words)

USATODAY.com Francis Rossi of Status Quo: In the last 10 or 12 years, the band has been aware of the negative press we've gotten in Europe (we're too old, we should go away, etc.). Francis Rossi of Status Quo: I was trying to write a song like Hey Joe (I didn't know anything about drugs or alcohol at the time). Francis Rossi of Status Quo: It's very difficult to get anyone to be interested in a tour with a band that's not promoting an album. www.usatoday.com /community/chat_03/2003-02-27-status.htm   (951 words)

Amazon.co.uk: XS All Areas: The "Status Quo" Autobiography: Books Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt first met in 1964, and first performed together in Status Quo in 1966. Rossi and Parfitt admit that in the past they've hidden some of the truth about their stories, unable to admit quite how out of control things were even to themselves. Rossi imparticular is willing to ponder on the impact and problems caused by his addiction to Cocaine. www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0283073756   (1043 words)

Francis Rossi Telecaster Francis Rossi's main axe is a Green 1965 Fender Telecaster®, which he bought for £70 (99 Euros) in 1968. The Francis Rossi Signature Telecaster® can be ordered at your local store using the following product code: 025-5502-948. The story goes that Rossi was in the garden of his south London home one day, treating his garden fence with the aforementioned product when he decided that he liked its dark green hue. fender.demonweb.co.uk /product_reviews/FrancisRossiTelecaster.asp   (477 words)

BBC News Entertainment Preserving the Status Quo But next to the pub's tiny stage, the band's long-standing frontmen, Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, are holding court, knowing they don't have to care with fans like Till around. The critics' sniggers don't bother Rossi and Parfitt any more - three years after they tried to sue Radio 1 for taking their music off its playlist. Rossi chips in: "If we gave it up, we wouldn't get that ego massage - we walk out on stage and everyone cheers. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/307683.stm   (700 words)

Francis Rossi CV at PFD Francis Rossi is represented by PFD on behalf of Duroc Media Ltd. www.pfd.co.uk /clients/rossif/b-aut.html   (24 words)

Marty 'Francis' Hurst Marty is, as Francis, the front man. His voice and actions complete the picture of Francis Rossi and with his green Fender Tele (complete with hole), and his looks one could easily think the real Frame is playing. Marty plays a Fender Telecaster guitar signed by Francis Rossi and plays through a Marshall JCM 900 Amplifiers and 1960A Marshall Quad speaker box. Amplifer: Marshall JCM 900 50Watt with 1960A speaker cabinet just like Francis Rossi ! www.quovadis.net.au /marty.htm   (325 words)

BBC-Interview I would never play with Francis Rossi again unless it was for something very special, someboy else's cause. Francis didn't want to work, he just refused to work, and we were all under contract, and by Francis refusing to work he could have got us sued for everything we had. Francis didn't know I was coming, and he just... www.statusquorockt.de /quo-bbc-interview.htm   (6169 words)

STATUS QUO - year review 1993 (www.quoticker.de) Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi were being interviewed by Cindy Blake and Roger Kasper for their planned autobiography "Just for the record" due to be published at the end of the year. Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi switched on the Blackpool illuminations, the main attraction of Blackpool, in front of a 25,000 crowd. Special Guests are Little Egypt with Francis Rossi's son Nicholas on guitar and as singer. www.quoticker.de /SQTICKERUKYEARREVIEW93.htm   (1118 words)

DAVE LING - MUSIC JOURNALIST With commendable frankness, both Rossi and Parfitt both admit that 2000’s covers album ‘Famous In The Last Century’ was poor – but with a shrug of the shoulders Francis concedes: "We didn’t wanna do it – but it sold. Rossi’s gardener had introduced him to speed – "That’s why songs like ‘Rain’ were so edgy and fast," he explains – but usage of Mandrax, a downer, was also inciting mood-swings. Guitarist Rossi and bassist Lancaster had been impressed with Coghlan’s percussive skills when their respective acts had shared rehearsal space, and John was similarly taken with their set-up. www.daveling.co.uk /docquo.htm   (4752 words)

BBC - h2g2 - Status Quo - the Show - Francis Rossi, any live Quo show anywhere, ever Francis and Rick are always having a bit of a laugh on stage. To celebrate the completion of the first 12 bars of rock for tonight, the denim clad die-hard fans at the front plug in their air guitars and start playing whilst nodding their heads vigorously. www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ww2/A6839067   (1513 words)

Modern Guitars Magazine: Lot 28, Status Quo Francis Rossi Gibson Flying V This lot was sold to the current vendor by Francis Rossi in February 2000 and is accompanied by a copy of the bill of sale, listing this guitar and signed by Rossi. Francis Rossi's, owned and thoroughly spanked, Gibson Flying V guitar, serial number 550953, in hard case. Status Quo Francis Rossi Gibson Flying V guitar www.modernguitars.com /archives/000952.html   (202 words)

Status Quo at Thomas Boqvist The line-up was now Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown, John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass) and Jeff Rich (drums). The charisma of Francis Rossi talking to the audience at concerts. Rossi preferred to call himself Mike after one of his second names. sorkar.com /~thbo/sq   (3979 words)

QUOTICKER - year review 1969 (www.quoticker.de) Francis Rossi was always very much influenced by the music of the Everly-Brothers and the next single choice was the Everly song "The Price of Love" from the year 1965. With no success and no money the wifes of Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster had to work to save the band money. In November the record company came up with idea to release a batch of the old hits on a compilations album to get the band back in public mind. www.quoticker.de /SQTICKERUKYEARREVIEW69.htm   (1305 words)

Welcome to Brenda's Status Quo Homepage francis rossi, status quo, rick parfitt, rhino edwards, andrew bown, matthew letley, world of status quo, blue for you, hello, www.statusquo.cjb.net   (28 words)

Bernard, Sir Francis on Encyclopedia.com Frank words from rock star Francis; Status Quo front man Francis Rossi has reasons to be cheerful, he tells David Powell.(Features) BERNARD, SIR FRANCIS [Bernard, Sir Francis], 1712-79, British colonial governor. William Mulholland and the St. Francis Dam disaster.(Privilege And Responsibility) www.encyclopedia.com /html/e/e-b1ernardf1.asp   (371 words)

Status Quo Even with all these honors, Francis Rossi is at a loss to explain Status Quo's lingering longevity. Rossi, who will be joined by Parfitt, keyboardist ANDY BOWN and ex-CLIMAX BLUES BAND rhythm section JEFF RICH and JOHN "RHINO" EDWARDS at The Warehouse tomorrow, is also unsure as to why Status Quo never capitalized on the North American impact of their 1968 Top 20 classic "Pictures Of Matchstick Men." Another ten minutes pass before Rossi comes up for air, time enough to formulate a theory as to how Status Quo has bucked trends and confounded critics for the better part of 30 years. www.octopusmediaink.com /StatusQuo.html   (1490 words)

Slow Train (tabs) This is an excellent large scale song made by Francis Rossi and Bob Young showing the more creative side of young Rossi introducing a dbl lead guitar played in a sort of reel style. I have written the dbl lead with both Francis' and Rick's guitar in parallel. Guitar: A-A-H-H-D-D-A-A (guitars+bass) A-A-H-H-D-D(-E)-A-A (whole band) A-A-H-H-D-D(-E)-A-A " A-A-H-H-D-D-A-A (guitars+bass twice) Francis: E--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- home.online.no /~prannug/quo/slow.html   (510 words)

The Frank Skinner Show: Nicole Appleton, Shane MacGowan, Goldie Lookin' Chain, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi - TV.com We don't have allusions for Nicole Appleton, Shane MacGowan, Goldie Lookin' Chain, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi. We don't have trivia for Nicole Appleton, Shane MacGowan, Goldie Lookin' Chain, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi. We don't have notes for Nicole Appleton, Shane MacGowan, Goldie Lookin' Chain, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi. www.tv.com /frank-skinner-show/michael-parkinson-shane-macgowan-goldie-lookin-chain/episode/379359/summary.html   (191 words)

QUOTICKER - year review 1973 (www.quoticker.de) The way Francis Rossi talks to the audience is later known as the 'jig'. Most notable the furious performance of the song "Roadhouse Blues", which for many fans is the best live version of this song at all. www.quoticker.de /SQTICKERUKYEARREVIEW73.htm   (556 words)

XS ALL AREAS by FRANCIS ROSSI from Pickabook Books XS ALL AREAS by FRANCIS ROSSI from Pickabook Books The story of Status Quo is essentially the story of two very different characters: Rossi, the moody insecure one, and Parfitt, the smiling, permanently at ease golden boy, who against the odds forged an enduring bond that would see them through the highs and lows of a 40-year career. The best stories are the true ones, and there can be few BBC series that have generated as many gripping tales as 'Planet Earth'. www.pickabook.co.uk /cgi/bkdetail.php?isbn=0283073756   (173 words)

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