KingPrawn Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I know there a band that have come in for a lot of ridicule at times and possibly should of hung their guitars many years ago. I have to admit an underlying respect for the band. Their consistency for making a living out of a good shuffle and pretending they use only three chords. The first big gig I went to aged 11 at the NEC in 1980, Prince Charles was there. I think any fledgling bass play would do well to listen to Alan Lancasters driving bass lines. Himself and John Coghlan were an engine room to be reckoned with. End of a very drawn out era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I like Status Quo. A lot of good tunes, decent blokes and no pretentious posturing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 They've done well. I also have a great respect for what they've done. Nobody does it quite like the Quo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That's one hell of a run, to be fair. I saw them just once, in the early 2000s, and was surprised by just how much I actually enjoyed it. Good time rock 'n' roll, nothing wrong with that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Ah that`s a shame, never got round to seeing them and was always promising myself I would, preferably at one of their pre Xmas shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I have a soft spot for Quo. I think they are responsible for my hearing loss later in life I saw them for the first time in 1972 when they were touring to promote the album Piledriver. The single 'Paper Plane' had just been released. 'There is a space at the front next to those big speakers' I said, so that is where we stood. Rob Young's harmonica in 'Railroad' went straight through my head - very painful - and I couldn't hear properly for 3 days afterwards. Back then they were young, fresh and powerful - no-one else was playing blues rock quite like it IMO and I saw them half a dozen times in the early to mid 70s. Trouble is, again IMO, if you saw them back then you realise what a pastiche of themselves they have become in recent [s]years[/s] decades. http://youtu.be/IBlLfuGKmOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 o when's the comeback tour booked? These guys don't miss a trick when it comes to marketing - they'll be back! And yes, always liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Glad I saw them in December now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I've seen them many times and been a big fan since I was 15. That's 40 years ago now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That's a shame. Our band supported Quo in the early 70's and standing at the side of the stage with them at full chat was to experience a force of nature. They're one of the great rock bands of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Saw them a couple of months ago in Aberdeen. So glad I went. You have to respect these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Quo have got to be one of the best pub bands ever. They have now had so many farewell tours that I've lost count (or p'raps it just seems that way) They are simply an iconic band, even as they get older (along with the rest of us). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Respect to Quo, although as someone has already said I'm sure they'll be back out rocking the Teles one day. I met Rick Parfitt once years ago, briefly, at a pub in Gloucestershire; he seemed like a decent guy. (Bizarrely he was at the bar with Wayne Hussey from The Mission...) As rhythm guitarists go he's damn near invincible I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Not a band I like but I do like the fact that they seem quite willing to take the piss out of themselves. Too many bands of that stature have zero sense of humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 They were the perfect antidote to all those po-faced, humourless tossers who don't realise that Brian Pern is as much them as he is PG. No pretension, just straight-ahead boogie. If they really have stopped, it's a loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) one of my favourite lines, is "Before Punk all we had was Status Quo" when talking to younger mates who are slagging them off because all they know about is there god awful covers albums and that bloody awful record, (the start of their decline) 'rocking all over the world', not quiet true but you should know what I mean, their albums up to Rocking all over the world just rocked. Saw their original line up tour a couple of years ago, brilliant, shame they fell out with Alan Lancaster (one of the bassist who made me want to play bass) but I suspect he could see the way it was going Edited February 3, 2016 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Derrick Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Someone once said Quo are the only band to become their own tribute act Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Legends. I think their own success is exactly why they are their own Tribute Band. They've stuck to the same formula, once they stumbled upon it, and it works. It fills arenas and shifts records. They are to UK music what ZZ Top are to the US. Been around forever, stuck to the same method, your Dad has one of their albums and the band are not remotely serious about themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Bugger. Means I'm going to have to think a bit harder what to get Mrs J for Christmas. The Glasgow shows have always been her favourite time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I saw them at Knebworth in 1990. Fantastic set which I really enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I played in a Quo tribute band many moons ago, it was great fun. John Coghlan used us as Coghlan's Quo at do gigs, lovely fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Was lucky enough to see them last February at a private 70th birthday party as a surprise for a friend of my Dad's. Apparently the birthday boy's wife paid just short of £300k for 45 mins. Worth every penny though. Bloody brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 MMM we'll see but maybe this is just about it for the Mighty Quo. I've had the pleasure of meeting both Rhino Edwards (finger player, therefore poncy) , the new bassist who joined 30 years ago, and also Alan Lancaster ( pick player, therefore proper) the original bassist - who is very short btw & I'm not coming from a position of strength height wise. Both of them supported our Bass Relay very generously and without any nonsense. I First saw the original Quo in 1979 and again in the recent Frantic Four reunion tours & also a few times in - between. It's a bit like missing a soap on TV for ages and tuning back in - there may be some changes here & there but you pretty much know what to expect , although there may be a shocker now and then , like a change in the set list. AS a friend said to me many years ago - once the Quo have played Bye Bye Johnny, get your coat because they're not coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 [quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1454519051' post='2970457'] Was lucky enough to see them last February at a private 70th birthday party as a surprise for a friend of my Dad's. Apparently the birthday boy's wife paid just short of £300k for 45 mins. Worth every penny though. Bloody brilliant [/quote]£300,000 for a 45 minute set, no wonder they can afford to retire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1454522529' post='2970514'] MMM we'll see but maybe this is just about it for the Mighty Quo. I've had the pleasure of meeting both Rhino Edwards (finger player, therefore poncy) , the new bassist who joined 30 years ago, and also Alan Lancaster ( pick player, therefore proper) the original bassist [/quote]head nail hit, they were never the same with Rhino on bass, a fine player I believe, but just not right for Quo, although Quid Pro Quo and Heavy Traffic were good albums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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