Alan Lancaster
British bassist and singer (1949–2021)
Alan Charles Lancaster (7 February 1949 – 26 September 2021) was an English musician. He was best known as founding member and bassist of the rock band Status Quo. He played with the band from 1967 to 1985.
Alan Lancaster | |
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 Alan Lancaster performing with Status Quo in Manchester, 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alan Charles Lancaster |
| Born | 7 February 1949 Peckham, London, England |
| Died | 26 September 2021 (aged 72) Sydney, Australia |
| Genres | Hard rock, rock and roll, blues rock, boogie rock, psychedelic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–2014 |
On 26 September 2021, Lancaster died in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 72 from problems caused by multiple sclerosis.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ Dasey, Jason (26 September 2021). "'Loved his life in Australia': Status Quo founding member Alan Lancaster dies in Sydney aged 72". ABC News. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ↑ Rose, Anna (26 September 2021). "Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster has died, aged 72". NME.
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