The founder of the famous British rock band has passed away at home. For a long time Lancaster suffered from multiple sclerosis, although he went on stage until the last
Alan Lancaster dies at the age of 72 / Фото: Getty Images
bassist, member and one of the founders of the British rock band Status Quo – Alan Lancaster passed away at the age of 72.
Lancaster had multiple sclerosis. The musician died at his home in Sydney, according to the group’s website.
Alan Lancaster’s death was also written by his friend, journalist Craig Bennett on Facebook:
I am heartbroken to announce the passing of Alan Lancaster, Britain’s king of music, god of the guitar and founding member of the cult band Status Quo.
Status Quo is a British rock band founded in 1962 by Alan Lancaster and Francis Rossi. The band played in the style of rock and roll with elements of rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie.
Her most famous compositions Status Quo – “In The Army Now”, “Down, down”, “Rockin ‘All Over the World”. Few people know that the song “In The Army Now” was written by brothers Rob and Ferdie Bolland, and Status Quo only released their version.
Status Quo – In The Army Now
The team continues to perform to this day, although Alan Lancaster left his colleagues in 1985. In 2013-2014, he took part in the big tour of the original Status Quo lineup.
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