Alan Lancaster
British bassist and singer (1949–2021)
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Key Takeaways
- Alan Charles "Nuff" Lancaster (7 February 1949 – 26 September 2021) was an English musician, best known as a founding member and bassist of the rock band Status Quo, playing with the band from 1967 to 1985, with brief reunions in 2013 and 2014.
- Alan Lancaster formed the group in 1962 with his then-schoolmate Francis Rossi.
- In March 2013, he collaborated with his old bandmates for a series of "Frantic Four" concerts in the UK.
- With classmates Alan Key (drums) and Jess Jaworski (keyboards), the pair formed a band called The Paladins, who played their first gig at the Samuel Jones Sports Club in Dulwich.
- The Scorpions have always been cited as the band's first name and this is ingrained into Quo history.
Alan Charles "Nuff" Lancaster (7 February 1949 – 26 September 2021) was an English musician, best known as a founding member and bassist of the rock band Status Quo, playing with the band from 1967 to 1985, with brief reunions in 2013 and 2014. As well as contributing to songwriting, he was also one of the lead vocalists on albums and live concerts, taking the lead on tracks such as "Backwater", "Is There a Better Way", "Bye Bye Johnny", "High Flyer" and "Roadhouse Blues".
Alan Lancaster formed the group in 1962 with his then-schoolmate Francis Rossi. His final performance as a full-time member of Status Quo was at Wembley Stadium on 13 July 1985 for the opening of Live Aid. In March 2013, he collaborated with his old bandmates for a series of "Frantic Four" concerts in the UK.
Career
Status Quo (1962–1985)
While attending Sedgehill Comprehensive School in 1962, Lancaster befriended future Status Quo singer and guitarist Francis Rossi while playing in the school orchestra. With classmates Alan Key (drums) and Jess Jaworski (keyboards), the pair formed a band called The Paladins, who played their first gig at the Samuel Jones Sports Club in Dulwich.
An Urban legend about Status Quo was that they formed as "The Scorpions", but this was disproven by Lancaster.
The Scorpions have always been cited as the band's first name and this is ingrained into Quo history. However, this has now been exposed as an urban myth. [...] We called ourselves 'The Paladins' for a short while - before changing to The 'Spectres'.
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