After his tenure with the band Charlee, he worked as a session musician throughout the 1970s with Boule Noire, Michel Pagliaro and Nanette Workman.
During this time period, Rossi was a nominee for the Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year category at the Juno Awards of 1978.
[1][4] During his time with Pickett, Rossi became interested in guitar solos while watching a rock festival in the United States.
[5] During his musical career, Rossi started the band Influence in the late 1960s before playing with the Buddy Miles Express.
[6][7] While with Charlee, he was asked in 1973 to play lead guitar for David Bowie and take over Mick Ronson's spot.
[8] Due to his father's illness, Rossi declined the request to play with Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust Tour.
[9] Musicians that he featured for during this time period included Boule Noire, Michel Pagliaro and Nanette Workman.