FRANCIS ROSSI
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Born in London to a family that ran the Rossi’s Ice Cream parlour chain, Francis Rossi swapped gelato for rock’n’roll as founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo. Established in 1967, the band has clocked up more UK chart hits than any other rock band, including the No.1 Down Down and such favourites as Rockin’ All Over The World, Whatever You Want, What You’re Proposing and Caroline.