What year did Alan Lancaster leave status quo?

Alan Lancaster was a popular bassist in the United Kingdom who impacted the whole world with his great talent. Unfortunately, he died on September 26, 2021, after suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Alan Lancaster is a founding member of the Status Quo rock band. He also served as a lead vocalist on albums and live concerts. The Status Quo band was established in 1962 jointly by Alan Lancaster and Francis Rossi but due to some changes, it was renamed to “Status Quo” in 1969.

The alliance between Alan and Francis became weaker with time as Francis paired with Rick Parfitt to record a new album under the name of the band, “Status Quo.” According to sources, this was done without considering Alan Lancaster although the rock bank was jointly owned by Alan and Francis.

Alan Lancaster left Status Quo in 1985 with brief reunions in 2013 and 2014. Although the demise of Alan has caused sadness among his fans, he is still a legend in the rock band.