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Post by magicfingertips on Oct 26, 2019 22:30:33 GMT
Since Rick died I lost interest in the group..I didn't like the acoustic stuff,but since listening to the Backbone album I've become a fan again..Richie Malone taking Rick's place never bothered me because I think if i could play guitar and they asked me to join such an legendary band I'd be on the next train to the rehearsal room.
I've even started buying the CD albums that I've only got on vinyl
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Post by unspokenwords on Oct 26, 2019 23:15:52 GMT
Really happy for you.
For myself it cannot be Status Quo, full stop, and since Rick died especially any chance of Status Quo again has forever ended.
The current band are a tribute act of which I am not a fan, with a legal title to use the name, and not any thing more than that. As a guitarist and someone who has actually looked up Richie and his career with Raid etc., I don't think he is any thing special at all, not that he should be really, but I think some people need too get realistic in their assessments/views.
No interest in seeing them, and their recordings are just not what I would want to listen to (and no I am not seeking the band to recreate the Frantic Four). I would not say Backbone is awful but after a listen I did not hear anything that I personally wanted to own or listen to again and certainly nothing that came close to what Status Quo did (and this would not be relevant if they didn't invite comparison by calling themselves Status Quo).
I simply wish they would call themselves some other name and good luck to them then and those that want to follow the, but I know I will not be one of them.
To be honest the whole thing of 'fans' 'moving on' and thinking Richie is the new messiah etc., and the new album the best thing since... (probably Piledriver given the way some talk) I find TOTALLY incredulous/unbelievable (but then again I know that these discussion sites involve only a handful of people examining their anal passages, so not really representative of any thing).
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2019 1:39:40 GMT
Really happy for you. For myself it cannot be Status Quo, full stop, and since Rick died especially any chance of Status Quo again has forever ended. The current band are a tribute act of which I am not a fan, with a legal title to use the name, and not any thing more than that. As a guitarist and someone who has actually looked up Richie and his career with Raid etc., I don't think he is any thing special at all, not that he should be really, but I think some people need too get realistic in their assessments/views. No interest in seeing them, and their recordings are just not what I would want to listen to (and no I am not seeking the band to recreate the Frantic Four). I would not say Backbone is awful but after a listen I did not hear anything that I personally wanted to own or listen to again and certainly nothing that came close to what Status Quo did (and this would not be relevant if they didn't invite comparison by calling themselves Status Quo). I simply wish they would call themselves some other name and good luck to them then and those that want to follow the, but I know I will not be one of them. To be honest the whole thing of 'fans' 'moving on' and thinking Richie is the new messiah etc., and the new album the best thing since... (probably Piledriver given the way some talk) I find TOTALLY incredulous/unbelievable (but then again I know that these discussion sites involve only a handful of people examining their anal passages, so not really representative of any thing). Strange that you're happy for him, then go on to denigrate his opinions in the rudest of manners. As you probably also know but don't care about, Richie's dad is one of the "handful of people" on here. |
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Post by freewilly on Oct 27, 2019 2:00:57 GMT
Music is the best thing in the world It's there to accent your high times and rejoice with you...But, it's also there to understand you when you are at your lowest I love hearing how people get a connection or feeling or enjoyment or some emotion out of music. It's so satisfying Whilst in my mind it's not Quo, thats irrelevant...My issue is, it just doesn't move me. However, I'm the loser here. You're getting enjoyment and pleasure  |
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Post by stringybob on Oct 27, 2019 4:11:14 GMT
A partial renaissance of interest for me. I'm really quite enjoying the new album for the most part, which has surprised me a little. I accept that 'Status Quo' (as is) no longer represents Status Quo (as was) as far as new material is concerned.
Live, however, I have zero interest in inferior substitutes attempting to sing Richard and Alan's songs. Quite happy to have ended 'going Quoing' after the second FF tour.
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Post by magicfingertips on Oct 27, 2019 9:23:47 GMT
I don't get it..people saying I'm not not a fan,its no longer Quo.
Without sounding rude..what are you doing reading comments on a Status Quo Forum if you are no longer a fan?you obviously are other wise you wouldnt take time out to read my thread and than write a reply longer than a Harry Potter book telling me why you hate the group on a Fan site.
Very strange.
Thank you anyway for the reply.
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Post by wolfman on Oct 27, 2019 10:03:58 GMT
I don't get it..people saying I'm not not a fan,its no longer Quo. Without sounding rude..what are you doing reading comments on a Status Quo Forum if you are no longer a fan?you obviously are other wise you wouldnt take time out to read my thread and than write a reply longer than a Harry Potter book telling me why you hate the group on a Fan site. Very strange. Thank you anyway for the reply. harry potter ha ha ha |
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Post by curiousgirl on Oct 27, 2019 12:58:15 GMT
All views are welcome here but the more positive views of the band are very enjoyable to read. I've been enjoying the variety of posts on the albums and Quo in general. And some of us older fans are pleasantly surprised by the new energy in the band and the new album Backbone. I'm still enjoying it. Its great to have some hope in these dark days of gloom. Whilst I understand why those object continue to do so, my main objection is that technically Status Quo is not a tribute band. They simply have new members, along with 3 long standing ones, and one original, founder member.  |
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Post by swingseat on Oct 27, 2019 13:58:20 GMT
I don't get it..people saying I'm not not a fan,its no longer Quo. Without sounding rude..what are you doing reading comments on a Status Quo Forum if you are no longer a fan?you obviously are other wise you wouldnt take time out to read my thread and than write a reply longer than a Harry Potter book telling me why you hate the group on a Fan site. Very strange. Thank you anyway for the reply. I'm quite detached from Quo, and listen to a wide variety of other music - but still take a great interest in what they are doing. So while I agree that posting when there is obvious dislike of anything connected with them is highly counter intuitive and unhelpful - no longer being a 'fan' as such can still mean wanting to keep up with what they are doing if its done through constructive comment. Especially because I think Richie has done so well to help inject new enthusiasm into what they are doing - even if the song selection in the live act is so extremely dull, unimaginative and entrenched in years of samey-ness. It makes it seem even more of a waste of that new inspiration and energy. However, again in balance, the group will point out that a majority following suggests my own opinion is a minority. So very best wishes to them |
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Post by wolfman on Oct 27, 2019 14:29:00 GMT
All views are welcome here but the more positive views of the band are very enjoyable to read. I've been enjoying the variety of posts on the albums and Quo in general. And some of us older fans are pleasantly surprised by the new energy in the band and the new album Backbone. I'm still enjoying it. Its great to have some hope in these dark days of gloom. Whilst I understand why those object continue to do so, my main objection is that technically Status Quo is not a tribute band. They simply have new members, along with 3 long standing ones, and one original, founder member. sitting on the fence at the moment standing on the outside looking in... |
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Post by americanquo on Oct 27, 2019 16:58:59 GMT
Really happy for you. For myself it cannot be Status Quo, full stop, and since Rick died especially any chance of Status Quo again has forever ended. The current band are a tribute act of which I am not a fan, with a legal title to use the name, and not any thing more than that. As a guitarist and someone who has actually looked up Richie and his career with Raid etc., I don't think he is any thing special at all, not that he should be really, but I think some people need too get realistic in their assessments/views. No interest in seeing them, and their recordings are just not what I would want to listen to (and no I am not seeking the band to recreate the Frantic Four). I would not say Backbone is awful but after a listen I did not hear anything that I personally wanted to own or listen to again and certainly nothing that came close to what Status Quo did (and this would not be relevant if they didn't invite comparison by calling themselves Status Quo). I simply wish they would call themselves some other name and good luck to them then and those that want to follow the, but I know I will not be one of them. To be honest the whole thing of 'fans' 'moving on' and thinking Richie is the new messiah etc., and the new album the best thing since... (probably Piledriver given the way some talk) I find TOTALLY incredulous/unbelievable (but then again I know that these discussion sites involve only a handful of people examining their anal passages, so not really representative of any thing). Strange that you're happy for him, then go on to denigrate his opinions in the rudest of manners. As you probably also know but don't care about, Richie's dad is one of the "handful of people" on here. Honest to goodness, I think Richie might be the best part of the band now. As I told him on youtube, I'm really glad Rick picked him for the gig. |
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Post by unspokenwords on Oct 27, 2019 20:09:59 GMT
Really happy for you. For myself it cannot be Status Quo, full stop, and since Rick died especially any chance of Status Quo again has forever ended. The current band are a tribute act of which I am not a fan, with a legal title to use the name, and not any thing more than that. As a guitarist and someone who has actually looked up Richie and his career with Raid etc., I don't think he is any thing special at all, not that he should be really, but I think some people need too get realistic in their assessments/views. No interest in seeing them, and their recordings are just not what I would want to listen to (and no I am not seeking the band to recreate the Frantic Four). I would not say Backbone is awful but after a listen I did not hear anything that I personally wanted to own or listen to again and certainly nothing that came close to what Status Quo did (and this would not be relevant if they didn't invite comparison by calling themselves Status Quo). I simply wish they would call themselves some other name and good luck to them then and those that want to follow the, but I know I will not be one of them. To be honest the whole thing of 'fans' 'moving on' and thinking Richie is the new messiah etc., and the new album the best thing since... (probably Piledriver given the way some talk) I find TOTALLY incredulous/unbelievable (but then again I know that these discussion sites involve only a handful of people examining their anal passages, so not really representative of any thing). Strange that you're happy for him, then go on to denigrate his opinions in the rudest of manners. As you probably also know but don't care about, Richie's dad is one of the "handful of people" on here. I was and am happy that someone takes pleasure from the music and that this has re-ignited an interest in Status Quo. Where I differ is that I consider what has re-gnited the interest (Backbone) not to be Status Quo. I did not denigrate 'his opinions in the rudest of manners' AT ALL. I expressed my opinions which are different. Please read my post and not what you want to read. |
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Post by unspokenwords on Oct 27, 2019 20:15:18 GMT
I don't get it..people saying I'm not not a fan,its no longer Quo. Without sounding rude..what are you doing reading comments on a Status Quo Forum if you are no longer a fan?you obviously are other wise you wouldnt take time out to read my thread and than write a reply longer than a Harry Potter book telling me why you hate the group on a Fan site. Very strange. Thank you anyway for the reply. I did not say you were not a fan but I did say and have the view that the current band are not Status Quo. I have an interest in Status Quo and that is why I read this forum. Are you trying to say that if you are not a 'fan' of the current band you are not a Status Quo 'fan' and should not be on this forum. Now that would be strange! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2019 20:23:53 GMT
Strange that you're happy for him, then go on to denigrate his opinions in the rudest of manners. As you probably also know but don't care about, Richie's dad is one of the "handful of people" on here. I was and am happy that someone takes pleasure from the music and that this has re-ignited an interest in Status Quo. Where I differ is that I consider what has re-gnited the interest (Backbone) not to be Status Quo. I did not denigrate 'his opinions in the rudest of manners' AT ALL. I expressed my opinions which are different. Please read my post and not what you want to read. I did. |
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Post by unspokenwords on Oct 27, 2019 20:25:07 GMT
All views are welcome here but the more positive views of the band are very enjoyable to read. I've been enjoying the variety of posts on the albums and Quo in general. And some of us older fans are pleasantly surprised by the new energy in the band and the new album Backbone. I'm still enjoying it. Its great to have some hope in these dark days of gloom. Whilst I understand why those object continue to do so, my main objection is that technically Status Quo is not a tribute band. They simply have new members, along with 3 long standing ones, and one original, founder member. On what basis does the 'technically' come from? Legally the right to use a name may still also constitute and be a tribute act including where one individual remains in the band. So technically and legally the current band may be 'Status Quo' but also can technically be a tribute act. In essence and reality Status Quo ended a long long time ago. JCQ would have as much right technically to be Status Quo, but not legally, but like Francis's current band he plays tribute to Status Quo but cannot unlike them, only for legal reasons, use the straight title Status Quo. |
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