They're back! Britain's best-loved rockers, Status Quo, are returning to Medway this summer to play the Castle Concerts as part of their summer tour.

The surprise announcement was made on the event's Facebook page last night with a video from Francis Rossi himself.

It is not the group's first time to the Towns having taken to the stage in the castle gardens in 2013 and 2010.

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Featuring founding members Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt, the Quo have spent five decades in the music business, producing more hit singles than any other band and the second most chart albums.

They received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 1991.

In 2013 they starred in their very own film Bula Quo! as well as releasing an album with the same title which boasts their 100th single Bula Bula Quo.

The boogie rock band are firm favourites at the Castle Concerts and have described the Rochester Castle Gardens as one of their favourite venues after headlining the Castle Concerts in 2010.

Status Quo are being supported by Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel, the band famous for the hit song Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me).

The band are playing the first day of the summer event, Wednesday July 15. Tickets cost £37.50 each and go on sale at 10am on Monday March 23 online or via the box office on 01634 338338.

It was revealed last month that Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz will also be one of the support acts at this year’s concerts.

The rest of the acts are set to be announced next week, keep an eye on Facebook, Twitter and the Castle Concerts website for more information.