Francis Rossi, cofounder, lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the legendary Status Quo, remains one of rocks mostcharismatic and enduring figures. After six decades of global success and hundreds of millions of records sold worldwide,he is undoubtedly one of the true icons of British rock. The brandnew studio album The Accidental truly came out ofnowhere, says Rossi. Before I knew it, we had created something special. While Rossis previous solo albums exploredhis love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, this album marks atrue return to the energetic, guitardriven sound that made him a legend with Status Quo. With The Accidental, Rossidelivers a bold collection of finely written and arranged songs that blend power, melody, and energy. Its loud, the guitarsare right to the fore, and there are some great songs, says Francis. The result is a searing yet thoughtful album thatproves even after all these years Rossi is still at the top of his game.
