Effective period / Period of releases: 2017 - 2018

Members: Johan Öhrnell, Henrik Olsson (5), Micke Laakso, Joakim Rognedal

Hailing from the Dalsland and Värmland regions of Sweden, Sound Of Status are one of the world's leading tributes to 'Frantic Four'-era Status Quo but, unusually, also boast a fine line in their own brand of self-penned, heads down classic rock, heavily influenced by the likes of Quo, AC/DC and Airbourne. Their debut album "Rough Business" contains ten all-original gems showcasing their undoubted New Wave Of Classic Rock credentials.
The band's explosive breakthrough performance took place at 2017's Official Status Quo Fan Club Convention held at Butlins, Minehead, UK. During this event they also contributed to "Christmas Eve (Nanana)", a charitable tribute to the late Rick Parfitt fronted by CJ of Brit Rock legends The Wildhearts. The track appeared on the "Rock Remembers Rick EP" and peaked at #2 on the Official UK Physical Singles Chart in December 2017.