Friday 25 February 2011

Status Quo man for Planet Rock

A series of shows for digital radio station Planet Rock is to host by Status Quo band frontman Francis Rossi.

One show a week for the station will be presented by him from March 6,The programme will commence on Sunday evenings from 6pm to 7pm.

"Over the years I've been in hundreds of radio stations but nobody has ever asked me to have a go myself,” Rossi said. “This time the only person cracking terrible jokes and missing their cues will be me."

“Planet Rock has always brought rock’s greatest artists to the airwaves, giving a rock star’s perspective to life on the road, in the studio and to hear stories never heard on radio before,” added Planet Rock programme director Trevor White.

“Francis has something to say about everyone and everything, the trouble is stopping him…. And his choice of music makes the show a must listen.”

Saturday 12 February 2011

Status Quo announce Thetford Forest concert


At Thetford Forest on Thursday, 9 June 2011, Status Quo have confirmed their participation as part of Forestry Commission Live Music.

Caroline, Down Down and Whatever You Want are classic songs by band which they will going to perform at their only appearance in the East this year.

In summer 2008 band last appeared in Norfolk.

"We are pleased to make Thetford part of our touring plans for 2011," said lead guitarist Francis Rossi.

"Forestry Commission Live Music is a fantastic annual event that has become a statutory part of the UK's live music calendar.

"We love to bag a trip to the woods each year."

For the summer concerts at Thetford Forest,Status Quo join Erasure and Simple Minds as confirmed acts.