Francis Rossi

‘The Accidental’ by Francis Rossi, comes as something of a surprise... It was a surprise certainly to Francis, who had no plans to record an album. “This truly came out of nowhere”, says Rossi. “I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special.” While Rossi’s previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, this album, Francis Rossi’s first in seven years, marks a true return to the energetic, guitar-driven sound that made him a legend with Status Quo. ‘The Accidental’ sees Francis Rossi playing to his strengths, but taking risks, cutting loose, and exploring new territory – this album is all about old bones and fresh blood.

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30/01/2026 Francis Rossi

THE GREAT RETURN BY STATUS QUO FOUNDER & FRONTMAN - FRANCIS ROSSI RELEASES NEW ALBUM 'THE ACCIDENTAL'

Today, Francis Rossi releases his brand-new solo album ‘The Accidental’ which comes as something of a surprise, certainly to Francis, who had no plans to record an album. 'This truly came out of nowhere', says Rossi. 'I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special.'

07/01/2026 Francis Rossi

FRANCIS ROSSI KICKS OFF 2026 WITH TWO NEW SONGS TAKEN FROM HIS FORTHCOMING SOLO ALBUM 'THE ACCIDENTAL'

Francis Rossi kicks off 2026 in emphatic style with two brand-new songs, released today as a digital double single and taken from his long-awaited new studio album 'The Accidental', out January 30, 2026.

14/11/2025 Francis Rossi

THE GREAT RETURN BY STATUS QUO FOUNDER & FRONTMAN FRANCIS ROSSI

‘The Accidental’ by Francis Rossi, released by earMUSIC on 30th January 2026 on CD, LP and Digital formats, comes as something of a surprise... It was a surprise certainly to Francis, who had no plans to record an album. “This truly came out of nowhere”, says Rossi. “I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special.”

02/05/2025 Francis Rossi

THE WAY WE WERE VOL. 1: A FASCINATING COLLECTION OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMO RECORDINGS

This 17-track album is an illuminating collection of previously unreleased demo recordings, all taken from Francis Rossi's own personal archive

03/04/2025 Francis Rossi

FRANCIS ROSSI RELEASES FIRST SINGLE TAKEN FROM ‘THE WAY WE WERE VOL. 1’: ‘SCARY MARY’

Francis Rossi is launching ‘Scary Mary’, one of the five previously unreleased songs that have never been before heard outside the studio.

10/03/2025 Francis Rossi

FROM FRANCIS ROSSI'S PERSONAL ARCHIVE: A FASCINATING COLLECTION OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED DEMO RECORDINGS

'The Way We Were Vol.1' is an illuminating collection of 17 previously unreleased demo recordings, all taken from his own personal archive, and written by the powerhouse songwriting team of Francis Rossi and Bob Young.

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30/01/2026

02/05/2025