Francis Rossi

Acting

Francis Rossi

Born

1949-05-29 (77)

Place of birth

Forest Hill, London, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

59 titles

Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi, OBE (born 29 May 1949) is an English musician. He is the co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the rock band Status Quo. Rossi was born on 29 May 1949 in Forest Hill, London. His father's side of the family were Italian ice cream merchants and had an ice cream business in South London, and his mother was a Northern Irish Roman Catholic from Liverpool. He grew up in a household with his parents, grandmother, and "lots of aunts and uncles" and was given a Roman Catholic upbringing, having been named after Saint Francis of Assisi. He spent his summer holidays as a child with an aunt in Waterloo, Merseyside. He attended…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 6 titles

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me poster
7.0

Despite his brief 21 years, Cochran’s musical legacy resonates across generations and genres, influencing icons from David Bowie to The Sex Pistols. His timeless hits like “C’mon Everybody” and “Summertime Blues” continue to shape the soundtracks of countless lives. This landmark documentary explores Cochran’s journey from country roots to rock & roll pioneer, showcasing his profound impact on music history, including his influence on legends ranging from The Beatles to Rod Stewart to Yungblud.

Eddie Cochran: Don't Forget Me

2026

The Kemps: All True poster
8.0

Spandau Ballet global superstars Gary and Martin Kemp, their lives, and their careers.

The Kemps: All True

2020

Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World

2024

The Kemps: All Gold poster
NR

Spandau Ballet brothers Martin and Gary Kemp return to the BBC for a New Year comedy documentary special. Rhys Thomas OBE has been given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to their lives for a whole year, and what a momentous one it’s been - with Martin publishing an explosive biography, his two wives, Pepsi and Shirlie, wanting a divorce, and Gary writing Spandau: The Ballet.

The Kemps: All Gold

2023

The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas? poster
8.0

Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary unearths 75 minutes of rare and previously unseen film footage from the day of recording

The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?

2024

Status Quo - Live at Zurich Airport poster
NR

In 2004, Status Quo was one of a number of major artists to play a special show to mark the opening of the recently renovated Zürich Airport, Switzerland. The show was performed inside of an aircraft hangar in front of a crowd of over 10,000.

Status Quo - Live at Zurich Airport

2024

2010s · 14 titles

Bula Quo! poster
4.1

Status Quo play a series of shows in Fiji and become embroiled in a secret Russian Roulette ring lorded over by Jon Lovitz.

Bula Quo!

2013

Hello Quo poster
5.8

Collecting hours of previously unseen footage and classic live material with full exclusive access to all band members this is the definitive story of a band that has done and seen it all. As well as full access to the band, Hello Quo! Also features input from a host of the biggest names in rock including: Brian May of Queen, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Thin Lizzy, Buzzcocks, Slade, Paul Weller, Sir Cliff Richard and Midge Ure. The documentary also exclusively features the moment when the original line up of the band met again for the first time in over 30 years. A truly poignant reunion, after years of legal wrangling, saw the band clear the air but also plug in and play together once again... This Access All Areas Collector s Edition includes 3 hours of astonishing never seen before Quo footage!

Hello Quo

2012

Best of Night of the Proms Vol.  5 poster
NR

Best of Night of the Proms 5

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 5

2011

Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits poster
7.8

No synopsis available yet.

Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits

2011

Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion poster
6.8

Full coverage of Status Quo's March 2013 gig at Wembley Arena. The show saw the band's original line-up of Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John Coghlan and Alan Lancaster reunite to perform a number of hits from their 1970s heyday including 'Down Down', 'Is There a Better Way', 'Junior's Wailing' and 'Little Lady'.

Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion

2013

Francis Rossi: Live at St Lukes London poster
NR

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi's solo show at St Luke's London was only the seventh that Rossi had ever performed, part of a UK tour in support of his 2010 solo studio album One Step at a Time. The concert featured solo tracks like "Crazy for You", "One Step at a Time" and "Sleeping on the Job" alongside Quo classics "Caroline", "My Little Heartbreaker" and "Don't Waste My Time".

Francis Rossi: Live at St Lukes London

2011

Status Quo: Accept No Substitute! - The Definitive Hits & More! poster
NR

Compilation of Status Quo videos and performances

Status Quo: Accept No Substitute! - The Definitive Hits & More!

2015

Status Quo - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2016 poster
NR

Status Quo have been rockin' for six decades, notching up 65 hit singles, selling over 100m records worldwide and spending more than 400 weeks in the British singles chart. It's no wonder Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt from the band were awarded OBEs in 2010 for their services to music...

Status Quo - Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2016

2016

Status Quo - The Last Night of the Electrics poster
8.7

Live performance from legendary British rockers Status Quo recorded at London's O2 Arena in December 2016. The band perform a number of hit tracks including 'Down Down', 'Whatever You Want' and 'Rockin' All Over the World'.

Status Quo - The Last Night of the Electrics

2017

Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse poster
8.5

This landmark release, recorded in October 2014 in a joint effort by earMUSIC and the BBC, captures the band’s first ever live acoustic performance at the glorious Roundhouse in London. This sensational recording features the new pared-back side of Quo, as revealed on the hit 2014 album ‘Aquostic! (Stripped Bare)’. This album soared to number 5 in the charts, giving the band their highest placing for 18 years, and has now been certified Gold. It was in fact the best-selling independent label album of 2014!

Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse

2015

Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena poster
9.0

When the last notes rang out in the Dublin o2 on Saturday 12 April 2014, the 9000 fans packing the venue knew that they were witness to the end of something special. The reunion that nobody thought would ever be possible did happen, but now the itch was scratched and that particular book was closed.

Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena

2014

Status Quo - Live at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2019 poster
NR

The legendary rockers break out their beloved singalong tunes

Status Quo - Live at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park 2019

2019

Status Quo - Live at the BBC poster
8.0

Live concert.

Status Quo - Live at the BBC

2010

Status Quo – Down Down & Dirty at Wacken poster
NR

Down Down & Dirty At Wacken is a wild & electrifying performance recorded in front of 70.000 wild Heavy Metal Fans at the world famous "Wacken Open Air 2017".

Status Quo – Down Down & Dirty at Wacken

2018

2000s · 14 titles

Live Aid Against All Odds poster
NR

Documentary which traces the story of Live Aid from its humble beginnings, a pop tune cobbled together in the back seat of a taxi, to the eve of the biggest televised event ever. Artists from the time tell the story of the day that music rocked the world. Organiser Bob Geldof recalls how after 12 weeks of manic preparation, the big day finally arrived.

Live Aid Against All Odds

2005

Top of the Pops: The True Story poster
NR

BBC documentary on the long-running British TV show, Top of the Pops.

Top of the Pops: The True Story

2001

Live Aid poster
9.2

4 × DVD, The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. This entry is for the compilation box set released in 2004.

Live Aid

2004

Concert for Diana poster
7.6

Concert for Diana was a benefit concert held at the then newly built Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, on 1 July 2007, which would have been her 46th birthday. 31 August that year brought the 10th anniversary of her death. The concert was hosted by Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, who helped to organise many of the world's most famous entertainers and singers to perform. Proceeds from the concert went to Diana's charities, as well as to charities of which William and Harry are patrons. The concert was broadcast in 140 countries with an estimated potential audience of 500 million. In December 2006, 22.500 tickets were made available for purchase for the concert, selling out in just 17 minutes. 63.000 people turned out to Wembley Stadium to watch the performances to commemorate Diana.

Concert for Diana

2007

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 3 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 3

2008

John Peel's Record Box poster
8.0

John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award. It is about a small private collection of the British radio DJ John Peel who died in 2004 at the age of 65. Peel's main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and CDs. This smaller private collection, however, contains 143 singles - some of them doublettes - stored in a private wooden box representing some of his personal favourites. According to the documentary, there are no singles by Peel's favorite group, The Fall, because he kept them in a separate box. The film features interviews with John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, radio DJs and artists like Mary Anne Hobbs, Sir Elton John, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, Fergal Sharkey, Jack White, Michael Palin and Miki Berenyi.

John Peel's Record Box

2005

Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009 poster
8.3

Status Quo's album "Pictures" (released in November 2008) celebrated 40 years of Status Quo filling the UK charts with hit after hit. The album was an instant success, charting at No.8 and selling over a quarter of a million copies in the UK alone. In July 2009 the Pictures live tour landed at Montreux in Switzerland as part of the world famous festival.

Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009

2009

Status Quo - Just Doin' It! poster
9.0

40 Years of Quo Classics filmed Live at Birmingham NEC, England, May 21st, 2006.

Status Quo - Just Doin' It!

2006

Status Quo - Live Legends poster
NR

Status Quo are veterans of the English rock scene, can count Prince Charles amongst their fans, and performed a rousing set at the legendary Live Aid concert. LIVE LEGENDS was originally released to coincide with their 25th anniversary, and features a welter of material, including candid backstage clips and live performance footage..

Status Quo - Live Legends

2004

Status Quo - Avo Session 2005 poster
8.0

Near perfect quality Pro-shot broadcast recording of the Status Quo, recorded Live at AVO sessions, in Basel, Switzerland on November 10th 2005.

Status Quo - Avo Session 2005

2005

When Rock Ruled the World poster
NR

From 1970 to the mid 80s, When Rock Ruled The World celebrates the unavoidable appeal of the loudest, fastest, heaviest music on the planet, a time when everyone wanted to own an electric guitar, if only to turn the volume up to eleven. Featuring the extravagance of Led Zeppelin; the power of Deep Purple; the progressive indulgence of Hawkwind; the intensity of Black Sabbath and the band that defined 'excess all areas', Motley Crue. All the extremes of rock are here - the long hair, the air guitar, the leather, the cider and snakebite that were part of an age when rock pumped out an earth-quaking racket that blasted the dandruff from a thousand mullets. Interviewees include Alice Cooper, Lemmy of Motorhead, Vic Reeves, Ozzy Osbourne, Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, Slash of Guns n Roses, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi of Status Quo.

When Rock Ruled the World

2002

Status Quo – Live In Mexico Neza 2003 poster
NR

concert in neza February 22, 2003

Status Quo – Live In Mexico Neza 2003

2003

Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits poster
NR

The DVD features 40 video performances taken from promotional videos, TV performances and concerts, and features previously unseen footage.

Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits

2004

Status Quo ‎– The One And Only poster
NR

The One & Only Status Quo: Recorded in 2000. Doing Their Thing: See how the band evolved from their 60s beginnings in this footage from 1970. Rockpop In Concert: Filmed by German TV in 1982, this is the band in full flight playing the hits and more. TOTP2 Status Quo Special: Join the guys on Top Of The Pops 2 in 2000, reminiscing and performing.

Status Quo ‎– The One And Only

2006

1990s · 4 titles

1980s · 6 titles

Live Aid poster
7.8

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

Live Aid

1985

An Audience with Billy Connolly poster
8.4

Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.

An Audience with Billy Connolly

1985

The Best of Cannon & Ball poster
NR

Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many celebrity guests.

The Best of Cannon & Ball

1985

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1 poster
8.0

The Prince's Trust celebrates it's 10th anniversary in 1986 with a concert at Wembley Arena featuring a variety of rock stars and attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince's Trust Rock Gala - Volume 1

1986

Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989 poster
7.0

Live recording of Quo playing at the Birmingham NEC on December 18th 1989. Track Listings: Caroline 3:43 Roll over lay down 7:48 Little Lady 13:16 In My Chair 16:33 Little Dreamer 20:24 Perfect Remedy 24:36 Mystery Song 28:53 Railroad 31:11 Most of the Time 32:48 Wild Side Of Life 33:55 Again and Again 35:50 Slow Train 36:47 Hold You Back 37:52 The Power Of Rock 42:18 Dirty Water 51:16 Whatever you Want 55:12 In the Army Now 59:41 Rockin All Over The World 1:03:57 Don't Waste My Time 1:07:42 The Wanderer 1:11:42 Marguerita Time 1:13:25 Living On An Island 1:15:22 Break The Rules 1:16:46 Somthin' Bout You Baby I Like 1:18:13 Burning Bridges 1:20:12

Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989

1989

Status Quo - End Of The Road '84 poster
NR

The farewell concert at Milton Keynes Bowl.

Status Quo - End Of The Road '84

1984

Series credits

Volle Kanne poster
4.4

No synopsis available yet.

Volle Kanne

1999

Top of the Pops poster
6.6

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Top of the Pops

1964

Sacrée soirée poster
5.7

No synopsis available yet.

Sacrée soirée

1987

Champs-Elysées poster
6.8

No synopsis available yet.

Champs-Elysées

1982

ZDF-Fernsehgarten poster
2.8

No synopsis available yet.

ZDF-Fernsehgarten

1986

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip poster
6.0

Antiques experts accompany celebrities on a road trip around the UK searching for treasures and competing to make the most money at auction

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

2011

An Audience with... poster
5.3

An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.

An Audience with...

1978

Going Live! poster
8.0

Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher. The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.

Going Live!

1987

Surprise, Surprise poster
5.7

Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for 14 series from 6 May 1984 to 5 September 1997, after which four annual specials were produced between 1998 to 2001. In 2012, the show returned after a 11-year hiatus. The revived version is produced by ITV Studios and presented by Holly Willoughby. The show is currently in its second series.

Surprise, Surprise

1984

Les Nuls, l'émission poster
8.6

No synopsis available yet.

Les Nuls, l'émission

1990

The BRIT Awards poster
10.0

The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.

The BRIT Awards

1977

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet

1966

No artwork available
NR

A pioneering digital culture and music show broadcasting from the dawn of the internet television era. Established in the late 1990s, web62.com features exclusive, raw, and authentic archive interviews with global music icons, pop stars, and cultural legends.

web62.com InterViews

2005