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Status Quo: 'We're Not Musicians — We're Players!'

Caroline Coon, Melody Maker, 10 January 1976

STRIDING into his road-manager's sitting room, Francis Rossi quips, "no comment " and then spins on his heel as if a fast retreat is on the cards. Consternation reigns – until you see his sneaky smile. But, before you can relax, his friend is saying: "Can I introduce you to Rick Parfitt?"

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