The Spectres, formed in 1962 in London, were the precursor to the legendary rock band Status Quo. Founded by Francis Rossi (guitar, vocals) and Alan Lancaster (bass, vocals), the lineup solidified with John Coghlan (drums) and Roy Lynes (keyboards). Initially rooted in the beat and psychedelic rock genres, they released singles like "I (Who Have Nothing)" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man" under the Piccadilly label. Despite limited commercial success, their evolving sound and persistent efforts led to a transformation into Status Quo in 1967, marking the beginning of a storied career in rock music. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spectres?utm_source=openai))