Rick Parfitt

Personal Info

Birthday

October 12, 1948

Day of Death

2016-12-24

(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Woking, Surrey, England, UK

Also Known As

Status Quo

Rick Parfitt

Biography

Richard John Parfitt, OBE (12 October 1948 – 24 December 2016) was an English musician, best known as a rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter with rock band Status Quo. Parfitt began his career in the early 1960s, playing in pubs and holiday camps.

He joined Status Quo in 1967 when they were looking for an additional singer. He wrote songs for the band and remained with them for 49 years. He occasionally guested with other bands, and recorded an unreleased solo album in 1985.

Known For

Bula Quo!

Filmography

2024
Status Quo - Live at Zurich Airport
as Self
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas?
as Self
Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World
as Himself
2015
Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse
as Self
Status Quo: Aquostic - Live at The Roundhouse
as Self
2014
Oh! You Pretty Things: The Story of British Music and Fashion
as Self
Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena
as Self
2013
Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion
as Self
Bula Quo!
as Rick
2012
Hello Quo
as Self
2011
Top of the Pops, 1964 to 1975 - Big Hits
as Self
2010
Status Quo - Live at the BBC
as Self
2009
Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009
as Self
2006
Status Quo - Just Doin' It!
as Self
2005
John Peel's Record Box
as Self
Status Quo - Avo Session 2005
as Self
Live Aid Against All Odds
as Self
2004
Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits
as Self
Status Quo - Live Legends
as Self
2002
When Rock Ruled the World
as Self
1991
Status Quo - Rock 'Til You Drop
as Self
Status Quo - Anniversary Waltz (A Celebration Of 25 Rockin' Years)
as Self
1989
Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989
as Self
1985
An Audience with Billy Connolly
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Live Aid
as Self
The Best of Cannon & Ball
as Self
1984
Status Quo - End Of The Road '84
as Self