Release 2015  -  NEW !!! sealed - 2CD-Set  - BBC Production
The group started in the early 60s under the name The SPECTRES  :
(Three 45 in 1966+67) at this time more into R&B influenced Beat, they changed name
to TRAFFIC JAM for a one off single in 1967.
TRAFFIC JAM singles are released on Vogue, Hit-ton and in USA on Varius Artists
compilation named PETAL PUSHERS.
A new name change in late 67 now as STATUS QUO  with some nice popsike songs,
already the first single PICTURES OF MATCHSTICK MEN  hit the UK Top 10 in 1967,
followed by ICE IN THE SUN in 1968.
1969 was the first year with a slowly start in the 12 Bar Boogie Rock syndrom charting
in 1970 with DOWN THE DUSTPIPE and GERDUNDULA... since PAPER PLANE they
did not change in sound, till today.

Style:  R&B Beat ; Popsike ;  Boogie-Rock ;

see: 
The Spectres ; Traffic Jam ; Herd ; Honeybus ; Original Mirrors ; Partner In Crime ;
Andy Bown ; Climax Blues Band ; Andromeda ; Atomic Rooster ;

Musicians:
Rick Parfitt (end of 67), Francis (Mike) Rossi - guitars, vocals;
John Coughlan, Peter Kirchner (1981), Jeff Rich (1984) - drums;
Alan Lancaster, Rhino Edwards (1984) - bass, voc.;
Rod Lynes (- 1970), Andy Bown (1984) - organ, voc.;

Disc One:
And its better now
Break the Rules   (Rossi-Young-lancaster-Parfitt-Coghlan) 
Again and again   (Parfitt-Bown-Lynton)   1991
Paper Plane   (Rossi-Young)   1972
Mystery Song
Little Lady
Rock N Roll
Caroline    (Rossi-Young)   1973
What youre Proposin   (Frost-Rossi)   1980
Softer Ride
Down Down  (Rossi-Young)  1974
Pictures of Matchstick Men

Disc Two:
Down the Dustpipe
All the Reasons
Reasons for Living
Rollin Home
Dont drive my Car
Claudie
Rain   (Parfitt)  1976
Marguerita Time
Na Na Na
Whatever you want   (Parfitt-Bown)   1979
Rockin all over the World   (J.Fogerty)  1977
Rock til you drop
Burning Bridges   (Rossi-Bown)   1988