gav
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by gav on Aug 6, 2018 18:14:32 GMT
Noddy Holder makes enough money from Merry Christmas Everybody that he does not need to do anything for the rest of year. As he gets enough Royalties from that 1 song alone. And probably hates Christmas so much now that it's completely killed Slade for him!
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gav
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by gav on Aug 6, 2018 18:19:06 GMT
I am surprised that Rossi and Porter have been able to get record industry interest in recording, releasing and promoting another record. They would know that it will only sell in the low thousands, and that is at a struggle. Maybe the novelty/morbid curiosity of a Rick-less Quo is a potential selling point? Sad to say...
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Aug 6, 2018 22:20:01 GMT
I've not worked it out exactly, but the current members of SQ have over 130 years in the band between them. Take that in. I think of the current band as FR's SQ, but whether we like it or not, SQ in 2018 are still SQ. It's a fact. A fan not regarding them as SQ is an opinion. That SQ still go on is a fact. Francis is finally very open that he's in complete control. Lots of great bands have been controlled by one person, eg Motorhead, so it can work. Ulitmately, will his complete control make him happy? With the process, yes, with the "product", no. Disagree. Yes, it's called Status Quo but, it's not really. Status Quo for me is summed up with one image, an image that is branded about to this day. No offence to John but, the image of Francis, Rick and Alan, front and center of the stage, opening with Caroline and they're rocking their bollix off!! I appreciate not everyone thinks like that but, it's like ACDC... There is no Bon, no Malcolm, no Cliff, no Phil and now no Brian, yet its still called ACDC. But, in essence, is it really? Anyways, at the end of the day, I'm merely only a voice. I don't make any sort of difference. If people still get enjoyment from it, I'm not going to be a dick about it and try ruin it for them. Music at the end of the day is about a feeling and creating a feeling. If people still get kicks out of it then, more power to them. I just think it's a bedpan of shit Mate you say you disagree but then I agree with all of your reply! To an extent how I feel depends upon what side of bed I get out of. Mildly curious to hear the forthcoming album... It’s not SQ to me but of course it is factually a legal and everyday reality that it is still SQ. Those reunions changed many fans perceptions. I no longer really think anything was properly Quo after 81, except live. That said, I’ve no grounds to complain - saw them some 50 times or so and generally had a great time
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Post by unspokenwords on Aug 14, 2018 22:17:06 GMT
In regard to the name 'Status Quo' found this interesting in regard to a group in America:
"Disputes over the rights to use the Ink Spots name began in the late 1940s, resulting in many court cases. Starting in 1954, groups calling themselves "The Ink Spots" sprang up all around the United States. Some groups contained original members Fuqua, McDonald, Bowen, or Watson, but most had no ties to the original group whatsoever. Many groups claimed to have the rights to the name, but no one did. Still, lawsuits were filed between various groups and there was great confusion as to who owned the naming rights. Some groups avoided lawsuits by naming themselves "The Fabulous Ink Spots", "The Famous Ink Spots", "The Amazing Ink Spots", "The Sensational Ink Spots", "The Dynamic Ink Spots", and more.
According to writer Marv Goldberg: "The original group was a partnership, not a corporation, and that influenced [Judge Isidore Wasservogel] to say, in 1955, that when Hoppy Jones died in 1944, it effectively served to terminate the partnership and that no one could truthfully use the name after that."[11] From 1954 to the present, more than 100 groups have used the name "The Ink Spots".[12] In 1967 US federal judge Emmett C. Chaote ruled that since so many groups had been using the name "Ink Spots" it had become "public domain" and was free for anyone to use.[13]"
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Post by Quoincidence on Aug 15, 2018 21:00:46 GMT
12 tracks have been recorded for the new album
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Post by unspokenwords on Aug 16, 2018 11:35:27 GMT
WGAF?
I certainly won't buy it or listen to it and feel disgusted that they are going to put out material under the 'Status Quo' name. It is shameful (or may be shameless?).
If they released material under a different name that would be absolutely fine, but not Status Quo. That is just wrong on so many levels.
I used to watch the Edwards/Rossi/Parfitt Quo occasionally on video (usually to confirm how poor they were) and in the early years of the line up go to see them. This current band I refuse to even watch on Youtube/video and would not go to see them if you paid me a handsome sum.
Why oh why do they continue?
On the other board they are excited and it is as if Rick Parfitt didn't exist and didn't matter to the sound, form or song writing of 'Status Quo' (and as for Alan and John they appear firmly believe that they were never in the 'original' Status Quo or that because Edwards and Bown have a trillion years between them tramping the boards in Rossi's band this make them the original Quo!!!!) I simply cannot believe that people can accept this as Status Quo.
[paragraph removed by Admin. An unnecessary personal attack on Richie Malone and his other band Raid.]
Roll on the recording release and sure quick demise ad disappearance in to obscurity before they revert to their usual form of a gimmick of some form, perhaps doing 'rock' covers of Status Quo songs but of course it will be stated that they will be in a new superior 21st century style or something. They can then tour it, make a film about the story of Status Quo and of course do another final tour.
Rossi, please give it up, retire, and stick to your daily paper word puzzles, carp fish pond and Irish wolf hounds. It is where your heart lies, certainly not in any thing that is genuinely Status Quo.
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Post by unspokenwords on Aug 16, 2018 13:53:07 GMT
I find in interesting that admin are now removing parts of posts (as above in my post) that expression an opinion. It could not under any circumstances be construed as a 'personal attack' to say his band was an average pub band and he an average guitarist and singer. That is opinion, It does not proceed to insult any of his personal attributes, sexuality, political view points etc.,
Sad really
(paragraph removed by Admin. An unnecessary personal attack on Richie Malone and his other band Raid.]
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Post by whoaskedyou on Aug 16, 2018 14:27:36 GMT
WGAF?
Possibly very few folk on here now or maybe more than you think ?
Since the death of Rick I have no desire to see Quo live and my interest has dwindled. To be honest I have not really listening to Rick's solo album and I don't post much.
Like you I don't see the band as Quo now but again for many it has not been Quo for decades or since the passing of Rick..take your pick.
Whether the name should be Status Quo..well that is an old chestnut debated over and over and probably most of us would agree with you but hey ho it is what is is.
The reason Admin deleted you paragraph was probably because not only was it a bit harsh but not in keeping with the new album context of the thread.
We are probably all guilty of the odd harsh comment so I am not knocking you for your passion, I prefer now to just listen to the Quo albums I fancy...I don't have the interest now to worry too much about the current line up.
The buying of Product as I now refer it is up to the individual whether we buy it or not and whether we think it is Status Quo or not.
I suspect a lot of us will check it out if we fancy.. I doubt many will buy it out of loyalty as we have been loyal enough with our money over the decades. Who knows..never say never.
Peace and love to all
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Aug 16, 2018 14:38:38 GMT
I'm so cool and with it.....I just had to google WGAF to see WTF it means I'd like to post an embarrassed smilie, but I'm not sure which would be the right one to use
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Post by whoaskedyou on Aug 16, 2018 14:46:22 GMT
WGAF...fairly obvious,,but I had to google it as well...lol
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2018 15:15:26 GMT
Hi All, It started with he who cannot be named getting unplatformed, whether you agree with him or not it's the start of free speech being banned and people should be worried.
Posting on web sites and social media should not be messed with, a difference of opinion is what creates discussion, without apposing thoughts discussion cannot take place. Just because somebody does not agree with a certain train of thought does not mean their opinion is less valid when all said and done it's whoevers opinion simple!
There are obviously limits and I don't need to list them here as most have the same ideas as to what they are, but editing posts unless they are completely offensive then they should stay as written, you either agree or disagree with them nobody forces you to comment or reply you have a choice.
As for a new album! Well for one thing the band should have changed they're name to FR's Quo anything but SQ none the least as a tribute to Rick(RIP) if the group have recorded new material I really hope the two following things happen.
1. - The music is a lot better than CQ 1 or 2.
2. - FR decides to change the bands name so that the band can stand on they're own output and not rely on the past to prop them up like so many have myself included have said before.
If the music is sound I wish them every success but if FR cannot be bothered to change then they really should give it up as they will as some have already deemed them be a cover band with a single original.
Dare I suggest this even the three remainder get together add RM and tour ? I know, I know sacrilege but at the end of the day it could be done and again what a tribute to Rick that would be ? If not again just pack it all in because all it does is tear the fans into separate camps and tears the heart out of the fan base when really we should all be united as Quo fans.
Geoff.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2018 15:23:38 GMT
What is 'unplatforming"?
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Post by markquo on Aug 16, 2018 15:39:00 GMT
This was on facearse yesterday / Looks like recording is in full swing Cheers
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Post by paradiseflats on Aug 16, 2018 15:41:05 GMT
Hi All, It started with he who cannot be named getting unplatformed, whether you agree with him or not it's the start of free speech being banned and people should be worried.
Posting on web sites and social media should not be messed with, a difference of opinion is what creates discussion, without apposing thoughts discussion cannot take place. Just because somebody does not agree with a certain train of thought does not mean their opinion is less valid when all said and done it's whoevers opinion simple!
There are obviously limits and I don't need to list them here as most have the same ideas as to what they are, but editing posts unless they are completely offensive then they should stay as written, you either agree or disagree with them nobody forces you to comment or reply you have a choice.
As for a new album! Well for one thing the band should have changed they're name to FR's Quo anything but SQ none the least as a tribute to Rick(RIP) if the group have recorded new material I really hope the two following things happen.
1. - The music is a lot better than CQ
2. - FR decides to change the bands name so that the band can stand on they're own output and not rely on the past to prop them up like so many have myself included have said before.
If the music is sound I wish them every success but if FR cannot be bothered to change then they really should give it up as they will as some have already deemed them be a cover band with a single original.
Dare I suggest this even the three remainder get together add RM and tour ? I know, I know sacrilege but at the end of the day it could be done and again what a tribute to Rick that would be ? If not again just pack it all in because all it does is tear the fans into separate camps and tears the heart out of the fan base when really we should all be united as Quo fans.
Geoff. But they are the so called CQ. You pays your money, you makes your choice. They ceased being the original Status Quo in about 1970. Have been CQ since. But my Status Quo split up in 1985. I say split up, I mean destroyed by Francis and Rick.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2018 15:43:44 GMT
Hi All, I don't know! I heard it said in a few videos it seems to refer to being deleted from social media for the most as with he who cannot be named which looks like is becoming more common.
I liked a lot of his stuff even if it was way out there, the trouble he was banging on for ages how they where coming for him and how MSM was going to start a campaign to get him thrown off which is what happened.
I never agreed with all this bible thumping and telling everybody the war is coming and that a 2nd civil war is coming to the US. Sure things in the US are getting worse in some areas but it's not down to one group or one man in particular it's an amalgamation of crap all coming together, along with certain groups out for whatever agenda causing trouble wherever they can get onto the MSM it appears to me ?
Geoff.
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