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Status Quo founding member Alan Lancaster has passed away at the age of 72, the group’s manager has confirmed.
The bassist achieved international success with the band in the 1960s and 1970s with hits such as Rockin ‘All Over the World and Everything You Want. Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi said Lancaster was “an integral part” of their sound as he paid tribute to him.
Lancaster, who was born in Peckham, south London, in 1949, made his last tour with the band in 2014. The musician, who is said to have lived in Australia, has also performed with the Bombers and Party Boys.
Rossi said in a statement: “I am so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. We have been friends and colleagues for many years and have had fantastic success together as the Frantic Four alongside Rick Parfitt and John. Coghlan Alan was an integral part of the sound and huge success of Status Quo in the 60s and 70s.
“Although it is well documented that we have been parting ways in recent years, I will always have fond memories of our beginnings together and my condolences go out to [his wife] Dayle and Alan’s family.
Rossi and Lancaster started performing together in the 1960s under different band names before settling on Status Quo. The band went on to have four UK No.1 albums, according to the Official Charts Company.
Status Quo Director Simon Porter said: “This is sad news and my sincere condolences go out to Dayle and the family. “It was an absolute pleasure to be able to assemble the original line-up for two sold-out tours in 2013-2014 and to give Status Quo Frantic Four fans a final legacy and such lasting memory.
“Although Alan was not in better health even then, he went through the tours with determination and courage and it was a pleasure to work with him.”
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