gav
Veteran Rocker Rollin'
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by gav on Oct 1, 2019 23:02:29 GMT
PLC has got to be done with one of Quo on vocals. Got to be. Yes, it is that sacred. IMVHO!
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Post by musiktruhe on Oct 1, 2019 23:24:00 GMT
Butlins was an fantastic event for us, especially when we met on Saturday Alan, John, Bob and their wives, friends and band members in a pub on the high street. Alan was more than friendly and and had really time for us.
Yes the Frantic Four concerts 13/14 were not musically perfect but they were real Rock’n Roll Concerts, But the feeling was there and this is missing Francis and his version from quo for a long time.
At Butlins the versions of Caroline and Roll Over Lay Down had the real no nonsense hard hitting feeling, completely different to current quo and their showstyle of quo.
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Post by 4th Chord on Oct 2, 2019 7:43:59 GMT
From JC's FB Page. Thank you for this great review Alan G Parker; Quovention 2019 @ Minehead Butlins... Firstly something rather funny, over the weekend (and indeed the course of roughly 4 days) I've been wandering around looking for the exact place that we filmed with Rick and The Highlights for DVD/Blu-Ray extras on 'Hello Quo!', and constantly coming up short! This don't look familiar, that ain't it? Only to be told late last night that we did infact film with Rick and the twins and Butlins Hayling Island!! So, taxi for Parker, and that's before we start!! I would definitely have enjoyed a game of crazy golf had the weather been better! But most of the weekend it was either raining or looking like rain! "And I can't live without the rain" We arrived on Thursday night and stayed at The Premier Inn near the camp, where various bands, the convention team and then us were gathered in the bar. It was both surprising and interesting to see how many people already knew who I was? And I spent most of the night putting names to Facebook, twitter and Instagram faces! Some I kinda knew, didn't or hadn't heard of? But by the end all good. I'm a veteran of enough Beatles conventions to know how it all works, the hardcore fan elite, rub shoulders with both the avid and the curious for three days, drink beer, buy stuff watch bands (largely Quo tribute bands, although both Ryders Creed and The RPJ Band, don't fit into that category and were indeed both amazing! Plus there was John Coghlan's QUO and Rhino's Revenge, for those who like a taste of the real thing) and sit discussing bootlegs or Belgium B-Sides! While deciding whether or not Rossi was right to release 'Backbone'? Overall I'd say the answer to that question was pretty much a resounding yes, right across the weekend. There was even an auction, the last stage shirt Rick Parfitt ever wore sold for over £3,000. And onwards it went.... Via fish & chips, a Quo exhibition, the obligatory record fair and convention merch, plus (of course) Costa, in the sheer absence of Starbucks! On hand to discuss all things Quo and indeed related were Bob Young, Mick Moody, Alan 'Nuff' Lancaster, John 'Spud' Coghlan and indeed me. While Mick Wall was master of ceremonies throughout the weekend. The fans seemed to enjoy our talk on Saturday afternoon, please understand that Alan has of course seen Francis' book.... And is fully aware of who wrote it! So if you weren't sure of anything I hope that helps explain it. I was asked for loads of autographs and photo's over the weekend, so thank you for making me more than welcome. And everyone does indeed seem to love the 'Hello Quo!' movie, we made it for you, so that helps!! Thanks for the beers too. Was indeed great fun to hang out with the Coghlan, Lancaster, Parfitt & Young crowd all weekend too. You folks are great and you know I love ya..... Finally, thanks to Yvonne & Paul Harvey plus their team, who made it happen for me, you and the geezer with the Belgium B-Side! Plus, my mate Paul Bruns who got me in and out in one piece.
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Post by fretbuzzzzz on Oct 2, 2019 7:54:45 GMT
Thanks for the match report, Viv.
As you say, perhaps Alan should at least have a go at the vocals for the PLC tracks. I'm sure John Eden would be able to get the best from Alan in the circumstances, regardless of how they may go about the recording process, together or more remote. Perhaps RPJ could enhance the vocals in terms of tracking and harmonies?
I wonder why Alan is feeling less confident about his vocals? He sounded in mainly in good form at the reunions but a few years have passed now.
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Post by curiousgirl on Oct 2, 2019 8:32:35 GMT
Thanks for the match report, Viv. As you say, perhaps Alan should at least have a go at the vocals for the PLC tracks. I'm sure John Eden would be able to get the best from Alan in the circumstances, regardless of how they may go about the recording process, together or more remote. Perhaps RPJ could enhance the vocals in terms of tracking and harmonies? I wonder why Alan is feeling less confident about his vocals? He sounded in mainly in good form at the reunions but a few years have passed now. And from me too Viv, loved reading your review. Sounds like a fabulous event that gets better and better. And thanks for the note of common sense about Alan's remarks. I felt so sad, though not surprised, to read that Alan is now very frail. One positive point about him singing on PLC. It's not the same as live, so he can do a number of takes which could be cut together. Editing is very clever these days. Fingers crossed its not too late for that .
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Post by clonesydney on Oct 2, 2019 8:38:26 GMT
Great to see some context and perspective from Alan G Parker.
Rossi has just put his name to a book in which he slags off Nuff on numerous occasions and yet again disparages the reunion, and Nuff was doing a Q and A with the guy who interviewed Rossi and then wrote the book.
In those circumstances it's inevitable he's going to fire back.
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Post by Quoincidence on Oct 2, 2019 10:11:02 GMT
Thanks for the match report, Viv. As you say, perhaps Alan should at least have a go at the vocals for the PLC tracks. I'm sure John Eden would be able to get the best from Alan in the circumstances, regardless of how they may go about the recording process, together or more remote. Perhaps RPJ could enhance the vocals in terms of tracking and harmonies? I wonder why Alan is feeling less confident about his vocals? He sounded in mainly in good form at the reunions but a few years have passed now. And from me too Viv, loved reading your review. Sounds like a fabulous event that gets better and better. And thanks for the note of common sense about Alan's remarks. I felt so sad, though not surprised, to read that Alan is now very frail. One positive point about him singing on PLC. It's not the same as live, so he can do a number of takes which could be cut together. Editing is very clever these days. Fingers crossed its not too late for that . John [Eden] mentioned in one of his recent videos that he keeps telling / reminding Alan to get the vocals done for the PLC project. God knows why he hasn't yet, unless he is still holding out hope for Rossi to get involved.
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cooliquo
Rocker Rollin'
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Favourite Quo Album: Quo
Favourite other bands.: Ramones, Social Distortion, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rolling Stones..
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Post by cooliquo on Oct 2, 2019 10:25:59 GMT
God knows why he hasn't yet, unless he is still holding out hope for Rossi to get involved. I think purely from a financial and commercial perspective, it would make a massive difference having all 4 of them on there.
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Post by markquo on Oct 2, 2019 11:04:01 GMT
Really hope Alan gets on and finishes his book.We've had Rossi and Ricks version of events for years in various books and it would be nice to have a different perspective on it.Especially from a founder member of the band. Cheers
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Post by Gaz on Oct 2, 2019 11:07:08 GMT
Hey kursaal75 and vivfromcov.. how about giving us some of the goss from the weekend. Did anyone ask Alan about the PLC recordings? for example? Hi Gaz, Sorry I haven’t commented much. Must admit to being a bit disappointed with the comments about Alan. My view is that yes the Rhinos Revenge comment was not very diplomatic but I think he was just saying it jokingly. The remark about ‘killing’ Francis, if he did say it, was of course also said jokingly. The first one was said on microphone at the end of the Q&A’s but the other (alleged) comment was just a flippant remark and could only have been heard by a few people next in line and not by the whole queue as implied by the poster. This sort of judgemental tale tattling just stirs up something from nothing. Somebody posts something that they think they heard and all of a sudden it’s fact. Jumping on the negatives and ignoring the positives. Anyway, enough ranting. The whole weekend was a triumph again. Loved all of the bands, they all played a blinder. Ryder’s Creed are fantastic and opened up on Friday with so much energy. Love their version of GGH. Status Quotes from Holland were amazing and did a great set list including favourites Umleitung and Don’t think it Matters. Saturday - Piledriver from Germany also great and ran around the stage like Quo in the old days! State of Quo we’re also great and did a more varied era set list. Rhinos Revenge were excellent, putting on a very professional set. Rhino’s guitarist is fantastic. Sunday, I really enjoyed Jackie’s set again followed by my favourites Stated Quo! I have a special bond with them with the same feeling from that magical time of the reunions. RPJ put on a very energetic set and he is a pure showman. A bit ‘Ibiza’ at times but he’s a great singer and frontman and his band are very good musicians. I would have liked just one more Quo song (Rick’s obviously) rather than the medleys he did. (I can’t stand medleys, especially when Highway to Hell is cut short.) And finally JCQ with Jackie, Bob, RPJ and Alan on stage for the emotional finale. Alan sang so strongly it was amazing to hear. Shame it was only for the last part of Roadhouse but he must have known his limitations and sadly he was very frail. In the Q&A Alan and John were asked about PLC and Alan confirmed there were 4 tracks that the 3 of them had contributed to. Rick had put his parts on (not sure if that was just guitar or if there were any backing vocals?) and John had also completed his drums. He did say it would be good if Francis did vocals (and guitar?) on them to create the last Frantic Four recording, but at present there was no sign of him agreeing and so to complete the project they would have to find another singer. Mick Wall suggested there could be someone from the tribute bands but personally I think Alan should just do the lead vocals himself . Hey Viv, thanks so much for taking the time to tell us, who couldn’t attend, a hands on feel of the weekend. You’ve a great way with down to earth words and I get what you say in what sounds like a really enjoyable time with fellow Quo fans. Regarding Alan’s comments, I had feeling that it was merely an off the cuff quip with no intent meant. Thanks Viv
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gerh
Grizzled Rocker Rollin'
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Favourite Quo Album: 'Hello' [and 'Quo Live']
Favourite other bands.: Zappa, Kansas, Rush, Deep Purple, Yes, Richard Thompson, Horslips, Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest etc etc. [ANYONE but Kiss!]
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Post by gerh on Oct 2, 2019 11:57:20 GMT
all that time in the sussudio caught up with phil nope... a gorilla came along and did it better. Huh?... you mean Boris J. actually did play on it?? Of course I'd heard the rumours, but it still shocks me. Mind you it could be all a big lie. They're not exactly strange bedfellows.
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Post by americanquo on Oct 2, 2019 15:18:44 GMT
Good for him! I'd be bitter too. He should be well past being bitter now... staying angry forever isn't going to change anything and it certainly isn't going to get him back in the band. Live and let live and move on from it. He hasn't been in the band for the past 34 years, aside from the reunion gigs. John Coghlan is the perfect example of this... he really doesn't care anymore about what happened many years ago, and doesn't care what Francis has to say about him. Can't remember if it was last year or the year before when Francis went on about Spuds drumming during the reunion tours, and a few days later fell seriously ill and some dates had to be cancelled to which spud just wished him a speedy recovery. Alan made things worse for himself by trying to sue Rick and Francis over using the name Status Quo, which he was stupid for doing as he was never going to win. Not only did he lose tons of money during the lawsuit but he had to surrender his shares in the Quo name and lost rights to royalties up until around 2008 / 09 when it was sorted. Maybe he'd have gotten over it if Rossi didn't keep bringing it up. As for him being stupid about trying to use the name of the band he co-founded, what was he supposed to do? "Sure Francis, go ahead and ruin the band I helped you create." I've co-founded a writing universe and I'll be damned if anybody is using that name without me being part of it.
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Post by Quoincidence on Oct 2, 2019 17:07:03 GMT
He should be well past being bitter now... staying angry forever isn't going to change anything and it certainly isn't going to get him back in the band. Live and let live and move on from it. He hasn't been in the band for the past 34 years, aside from the reunion gigs. John Coghlan is the perfect example of this... he really doesn't care anymore about what happened many years ago, and doesn't care what Francis has to say about him. Can't remember if it was last year or the year before when Francis went on about Spuds drumming during the reunion tours, and a few days later fell seriously ill and some dates had to be cancelled to which spud just wished him a speedy recovery. Alan made things worse for himself by trying to sue Rick and Francis over using the name Status Quo, which he was stupid for doing as he was never going to win. Not only did he lose tons of money during the lawsuit but he had to surrender his shares in the Quo name and lost rights to royalties up until around 2008 / 09 when it was sorted. Maybe he'd have gotten over it if Rossi didn't keep bringing it up. As for him being stupid about trying to use the name of the band he co-founded, what was he supposed to do? "Sure Francis, go ahead and ruin the band I helped you create." I've co-founded a writing universe and I'll be damned if anybody is using that name without me being part of it. By 1980, the general public pretty much knew Rick and Francis as the faces of Quo as it was always those two doing interviews on TV etc. He had no chance of winning the name and will have known that...
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Post by cammythemortonfan on Oct 2, 2019 17:59:17 GMT
Did Alan elaborate at the Q&A as to why he fell out with Francis again? Did anyone ask him?
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Post by dontthinkitmatters on Oct 2, 2019 18:01:35 GMT
Yep , I know Alan probably cannot manage to play a full Roadhouse Blues , but how weird does it look with Alan just singing and no bass? Just never seen any version of Quo with just a vocalist.
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