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Francis Rossi - guitarist, singer and founder of Status Quo

Interviews with newsmakers and personalities from across the globe. Stephen Sackur talks to Francis Rossi, guitarist, singer and founder of the band Status Quo.

Stephen Sackur talks to Francis Rossi, guitarist, singer and founder of the band Status Quo - one of the most popular and durable acts in the history of rock and roll. He's turned the old mantra 'live fast, die young' on its head; he's lived fast and just kept on going. The music business has changed beyond all recognition in the last 40 years - how do Status Quo still rock all over the world?

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 3 Jan 201502:30GMT
BBC News UK & UK HD only

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Credits

InterviewerStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestFrancis Rossi

Broadcasts

  • Thu 30 Oct 201404:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 31 Oct 201400:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 31 Oct 201404:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • New Year's Day 201504:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 2 Jan 201500:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Fri 2 Jan 201504:30GMT
    BBC News UK HD & UK only
  • Sat 3 Jan 201502:30GMT
    BBC News UK & UK HD only