Francis RossiFrancis Rossi, OBE is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the co-founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of the rock band Status Quo. Rossi was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honurs 2010 along with his bandmate Rick Parfitt. Together they wrote XS All Areas: The Status Quo Autobiography. Read More Read Less