AN EVENING of Francis Rossi playing Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more is heading to Redditch’s Palace Theatre.
The new show, at 7.30pm on September 25, will also feature songs he has never played before in this format and he will offer first-hand backstage tales.
With his renowned wit and humour, he will talk about appearing more than 100 times on Top Of The Pops, why the band went on first at Live Aid, life with Rick Parfitt, the hits, fellow stars and misadventures across the world.
Francis will perform many of his signature hits that made the Quo name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts and he will be telling more stories about his incredible life in music.
The star promises a refreshing take on some of his most-loved and enduring material and indiscreet fresh tales from across the incredible career of one of rock’s great performers and raconteurs.
The story starts with ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men’ but continues right up to the present day.
Francis will mostly be playing his Acoustasonic guitar which, he says is ‘basically a Telecaster but is more compatible with a show of this nature – it still has the ring and sound of a Tele’.
Francis, who has extended his 2025 UK tour, adding extra dates, said: “This is a brand new show so I am looking forward to taking it to new venues and new crowds, but also returning to some of my favourite places in the UK.
“The show lifts the lid on a lot of what went on in the world of Status Quo, and I build in plenty of songs along the way – lots of my classic hits, but there are also versions of songs that I haven’t tried in the format before, and I have to say they sound fantastic.
“There’s a lot to get through so don’t be late.”
Visit: aegpresents.co.uk/event/francis-rossi/ for more on the show and go to: redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk or call 01527 65203 to buy tickets.
