Francis Rossi, founder of the mighty Status Quo, is gearing up for a busy 2019. Rossi, a bona fide musical legend, has confirmed the release of a collaborative album with vocalist Hannah Rickard, a brand new autobiography written with Mick Wall, and a spoken word UK tour that will see him and Wall tour the country discussing his Quo guitarist’s illustrious career and taking questions from fans.
“We Talk Too Much” is the title of the album by Rossi / Rickard – the pair met when Hannah Rickard worked with Status Quo on the hugely successful “Aquostic” projects. Reconnecting with one of Rossi’s true loves, this is a collection of Country-flavoured duets and is due for release on March 15th, 2019, via earMusic. Featuring all brand-new material, and boasting writing credits for Rossi and Rickard, as well as Quo stalwart Bob Young, this album has been a true labour of love.
The new autobiography, “I Talk Too Much”, is to be published by Little, Brown on March 14th, 2019. This gripping brand-new book has been created in conjunction with award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall, who has sold more than 1 million books. In this explosive new memoir, the famously indiscreet Rossi reveals the true-life stories behind his unbelievable career. Painfully honest at times, the book covers the glory years, the dark days, the ups and downs of his relationship with the late Rick Parfitt and the real stories behind the creation of some of the greatest rock music of all time.
Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock n’ roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening at 36 theatres across the UK. Kicking off on March 20th, 2019, in Whitley Bay and culminating on 20 May in King’s Lynn, the “I Talk Too Much” tour, will feature Francis - joined by Mick Wall - sharing some of the best Rock n’ Roll stories ever, accrued during an extraordinary life on the road. Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out.
Rossi said: “This show is something new for me. It will be live and unscripted, so god knows what could happen! One thing’s for sure though, it’ll be a white-knuckle ride for me, but fans will get a real unvarnished insight into what’s happened over the years. I’ll be taking a guitar along to demonstrate how some of those Quo classics came into being, and hopefully we’ll take a few questions from the audience too. It’s been quite a journey, there’s a lot to share”.
2019 will be a year like no other: with an album, book and tour, Francis Rossi has truly stretched himself creatively but is also connecting as never before with the loyal fanbase built up over fifty years of creating history with Quo. Honest to a fault and always good company, “I Talk Too Much” is aptly named, don’t miss Francis Rossi spilling the beans as never before!
Pre-order “We Talk Too Much” here.
Tracklist:
1. I’ll Take You Home
2. I’ve Tried Letting It Go
3. Oughta Know by Now
4. But I Just Said Goodbye
5. Waiting for Jesus
6. I’m Only Happy
7. Rearrange
8. I Talk Too Much
9. Heartbreaker
10. Good Times Bad Times
11. Sinking in Blue
12. Maybe Tomorrow
Pre-order “I Talk Too Much” book here and here.
Spoken Word UK Tour Dates 2019:
Mar 20: Whitley Bay Playhouse
Mar 21: Stirling Albert Halls
Mar 22: Kilmarnock Grand Hall
Mar 23: Dunfermline Carnegie Hall
Mar 24: Greenock Beacon Arts Centre
Mar 27: Leamington Royal Spa Centre
Mar 28: Lincoln New Theatre Royal
Mar 29: Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
Mar 30: Birmingham Town Hall
Mar 31: Crewe Lyceum
Apr 03: Richmond Theatre
Apr 04: Coventry Albany Theatre
Apr 05: Porthcawl Grand Pavilion
Apr 06: Brierley Hill Civic Hall
Apr 07: Preston Guild Hall
Apr 24: Bury St Edmunds The Apex
Apr 25: Cheltenham Town Hall
Apr 26: Swindon Wyvern Theatre
Apr 27: Watford Colosseum
Apr 28: Southend Palace Theatre
May 01: Lancaster Grand Theatre
May 02: Harrogate Theatre
May 03: Newark Palace Theatre
May 04: Leeds City Varieties
May 05: Loughborough Town Hall
May 08: Reading Hexagon
May 09: Worthing Pavilion
May 10: Hayes Beck Theatre
May 11: Bromley Churchill Theatre
May 12: Wycombe Swan Theatre
May 15: Aldershot Princes Hall
May 16: Exeter Corn Exchange
May 17: Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall
May 18: Clacton West Cliff Theatre
May 19: Dartford Orchard Theatre
May 20: King's Lynn Corn Exchange
Tickets here.
Weblinks:
www.francisrossi.com
www.statusquo.com
“We Talk Too Much” is the title of the album by Rossi / Rickard – the pair met when Hannah Rickard worked with Status Quo on the hugely successful “Aquostic” projects. Reconnecting with one of Rossi’s true loves, this is a collection of Country-flavoured duets and is due for release on March 15th, 2019, via earMusic. Featuring all brand-new material, and boasting writing credits for Rossi and Rickard, as well as Quo stalwart Bob Young, this album has been a true labour of love.
The new autobiography, “I Talk Too Much”, is to be published by Little, Brown on March 14th, 2019. This gripping brand-new book has been created in conjunction with award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall, who has sold more than 1 million books. In this explosive new memoir, the famously indiscreet Rossi reveals the true-life stories behind his unbelievable career. Painfully honest at times, the book covers the glory years, the dark days, the ups and downs of his relationship with the late Rick Parfitt and the real stories behind the creation of some of the greatest rock music of all time.
Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock n’ roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening at 36 theatres across the UK. Kicking off on March 20th, 2019, in Whitley Bay and culminating on 20 May in King’s Lynn, the “I Talk Too Much” tour, will feature Francis - joined by Mick Wall - sharing some of the best Rock n’ Roll stories ever, accrued during an extraordinary life on the road. Expect laughter, revelations, tales involving some of the giants of music, exclusive video clips, snatches of classic tunes and a great night out.
Rossi said: “This show is something new for me. It will be live and unscripted, so god knows what could happen! One thing’s for sure though, it’ll be a white-knuckle ride for me, but fans will get a real unvarnished insight into what’s happened over the years. I’ll be taking a guitar along to demonstrate how some of those Quo classics came into being, and hopefully we’ll take a few questions from the audience too. It’s been quite a journey, there’s a lot to share”.
2019 will be a year like no other: with an album, book and tour, Francis Rossi has truly stretched himself creatively but is also connecting as never before with the loyal fanbase built up over fifty years of creating history with Quo. Honest to a fault and always good company, “I Talk Too Much” is aptly named, don’t miss Francis Rossi spilling the beans as never before!
Pre-order “We Talk Too Much” here.
Tracklist:
1. I’ll Take You Home
2. I’ve Tried Letting It Go
3. Oughta Know by Now
4. But I Just Said Goodbye
5. Waiting for Jesus
6. I’m Only Happy
7. Rearrange
8. I Talk Too Much
9. Heartbreaker
10. Good Times Bad Times
11. Sinking in Blue
12. Maybe Tomorrow
Pre-order “I Talk Too Much” book here and here.
Spoken Word UK Tour Dates 2019:
Mar 20: Whitley Bay Playhouse
Mar 21: Stirling Albert Halls
Mar 22: Kilmarnock Grand Hall
Mar 23: Dunfermline Carnegie Hall
Mar 24: Greenock Beacon Arts Centre
Mar 27: Leamington Royal Spa Centre
Mar 28: Lincoln New Theatre Royal
Mar 29: Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
Mar 30: Birmingham Town Hall
Mar 31: Crewe Lyceum
Apr 03: Richmond Theatre
Apr 04: Coventry Albany Theatre
Apr 05: Porthcawl Grand Pavilion
Apr 06: Brierley Hill Civic Hall
Apr 07: Preston Guild Hall
Apr 24: Bury St Edmunds The Apex
Apr 25: Cheltenham Town Hall
Apr 26: Swindon Wyvern Theatre
Apr 27: Watford Colosseum
Apr 28: Southend Palace Theatre
May 01: Lancaster Grand Theatre
May 02: Harrogate Theatre
May 03: Newark Palace Theatre
May 04: Leeds City Varieties
May 05: Loughborough Town Hall
May 08: Reading Hexagon
May 09: Worthing Pavilion
May 10: Hayes Beck Theatre
May 11: Bromley Churchill Theatre
May 12: Wycombe Swan Theatre
May 15: Aldershot Princes Hall
May 16: Exeter Corn Exchange
May 17: Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall
May 18: Clacton West Cliff Theatre
May 19: Dartford Orchard Theatre
May 20: King's Lynn Corn Exchange
Tickets here.
Weblinks:
www.francisrossi.com
www.statusquo.com