Status Quo go down down to Chase

Thousands of fans got rocking when they flocked to watch Status Quo during an outdoor concert at a Staffordshire beauty spot.nextpage

Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi from Status Quo perform at the Cannock Chase gig. Photo: Jason Sheldon www.junction10.net

The legendary rockers took to the stage in front of more than 4,000 people for the gig.nextpage

The Quo gig is one of three outdoor performances being staged over the weekend at Cannock Chase.nextpage

Organisers said the gig had been the best yet of all of the concerts staged at the venuenextpage

Old and young alike danced to a selection of the band's hits from the past 42 years. nextpage

Gemma Baker, aged 24, from Uttoxeter, enjoyed the concert with her boyfriend Chris Johnson. "We are massive fans but this was the first time we have seen them live and it was great," she said.nextpage

Other performers planned for this weekend include The Zutons and The Charlatans.