Status Quo bassist Alan Lancaster dies aged 72

The original members of Status Quo, front from left, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan, rear (Steve Parsons/PA)

Status Quo founding member Alan Lancaster has died aged 72, the band’s manager has confirmed.

The bassist achieved international success with the group during the 60s and 70s with hits including Rockin’ All Over The World and Whatever You Want.