Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster has died, aged 72

Alan Lancaster, founding bassist of UK rock greats Status Quo, has died in Sydney, Australia, aged 72.
According to a post shared to Facebook by Australian entertainment reporter and Lancaster’s close friend, Craig Bennett, the musician had been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for some time.
“[I] am heartbroken to announce the passing of Alan Lancaster, British born music royalty, guitar God and founding member of iconic band, Status Quo,” Bennett wrote.
“Despite h