Status Quo | Roadhouse Blues 1970-1971 (2cd) | 2CD

Status Quo are an English rock band formed in 1962 in South London by Alan Lancaster and Francis Rossi. The band was known as Status Quo from 1967, when Rick Parfitt joined. Its psychedelic pop sound became more blues and boogie rock influenced over the following years.

This two disc CD set is an unofficial reissue titled Roadhouse Blues 1970-1971, released by Expensive Woodland Recordings on 16 June 2023. It collects broadcast recordings from England, Germany and Sweden made in 1970 and 1971. Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt share guitar and vocals, with Alan Lancaster on bass and vocals, John Coghlan on drums, Roy Lynes on keyboards and Bob Young on harp.

Track List

Disc 1

1. Roadhouse Blues
2. Down The Dustpipe
3. Spinning Wheel Blues
4. Is It Really Me / Gotta Go Home
5. (April) Spring, Summer And Wednesdays
6. Spinning Wheel Blues
7. Is It Really Me / Gotta Go Home

Disc 2

1. Juniors Wailing
2. Someone's Learning
3. Umleitung
4. In My Chair
5. Railroad
6. Roadhouse Blues