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Post by dublinquo on Dec 9, 2019 23:28:09 GMT
I am inclined to think a valid reason Quo took on Rhino was because in a way he and AL have similar scratchy
type voices. You're thinking on this simply cannot be correct. Another poster has already mentioned that Rhino did not sing lead vocal on a new studio Quo recording until 2003. Also, back in the late 80's (after Rhino & Jeff joined Quo), Roadhouse Blues & Bye Bye Johnny were kept in the live set. In place of the departed Alan, Rick sang lead vocals on the first of those..... and Francis did so on the second one. Other live tracks performed during the End Of The Road '84 tour that featured Alan on lead vocals were dropped for several years, including What You're Proposing (which featured both Alan & Francis on lead vocals). In 1995, Backwater was back in the Quo live set for a couple of years as was Is There A Better Way during 2008-2009. For each, it was Rick who stepped up to the mic to sing those two tracks. |
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Dec 10, 2019 10:33:45 GMT
I got to like Alan's singing pretty quickly, though his isn't a conventional voice. It's the thing I really appreciated most about the "reunion" and the thing I missed most after he left. (Like, I suppose, I miss Rick's singing now.)
I love Rhino but his singing has a bit of trouble with pitch. He's worked on it over the years by performing, and he has got better, but as my late FIL told me, there's a limit to what you can do to grow a singing voice.
I don't think they sound much alike. Pitch-wise,live, Rhino seems to work better on Rick's songs.
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Post by charles on Dec 10, 2019 13:17:40 GMT
I am inclined to think a valid reason Quo took on Rhino was because in a way he and AL have similar scratchy
type voices. You're thinking on this simply cannot be correct. Another poster has already mentioned that Rhino did not sing lead vocal on a new studio Quo recording until 2003. Also, back in the late 80's (after Rhino & Jeff joined Quo), Roadhouse Blues & Bye Bye Johnny were kept in the live set. In place of the departed Alan, Rick sang lead vocals on the first of those..... and Francis did so on the second one. Other live tracks performed during the End Of The Road '84 tour that featured Alan on lead vocals were dropped for several years, including What You're Proposing (which featured both Alan & Francis on lead vocals). In 1995, Backwater was back in the Quo live set for a couple of years as was Is There A Better Way during 2008-2009. For each, it was Rick who stepped up to the mic to sing those two tracks. There must be another reason why Townsville is wrong on this one. If only someone could enlighten us... |
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Post by frozenhero on Dec 25, 2019 12:00:19 GMT
I've always felt that Rhino's voice is more bluesy - reminiscent, in an odd way, of some of the early 40s/50s blues shouters. I don't suppose he ever consciously modeled himself on that singing style, it's just the way he sounds. And I've never had an issue with that. If he were to sing more lead, maybe I would. Dunno.
Alan's vocals, especially on some of the 70s/80s live recordings, do sound a bit like an act. I can listen to it but I don't always find it that pleasant. But it depends on the song and my mood. I certainly would never put him ahead of Rick as a singer (unless we count the reunions).
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Post by markquo on Dec 25, 2019 12:46:51 GMT
Alan is the best vocalist Quo had in my opinion
So different from Rhino and when you hear him murdering Backwater on recent gigs you can understand why.
The only Quo for me is the one with Alan up there rightfully where he belongs.
Merry Xmas
Cheers
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Post by townsvillequo on Jan 17, 2020 2:04:09 GMT
I do think most of the really bad decisions were made once AL left the band.
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Post by Isaac Ryan on Jan 22, 2020 13:44:49 GMT
Back in the 70's and 80's AL was my third favourite as vocalist behind FR and RP.
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Post by paradiseflats on Jan 22, 2020 20:08:26 GMT
Back in the 70's and 80's AL was my third favourite as vocalist behind FR and RP. And where does Rhino rank now ? |
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Jan 22, 2020 21:39:14 GMT
Back in the 80s Al was my favourite Quo vocalist after Francis.
Rhino isn't exactly a vocalist, he's someone who sings because he likes to. (He is better than me.)
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Post by Isaac Ryan on Jan 23, 2020 13:12:07 GMT
Back in the 70's and 80's AL was my third favourite as vocalist behind FR and RP. And where does Rhino rank now ? You tell me PF. |
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Post by paradiseflats on Jan 23, 2020 15:31:48 GMT
And where does Rhino rank now ? You tell me PF. I asked first lol. From what I’ve heard he’s the worst singer in the band, now and since it formed. But what do you think ? |
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Post by Detroit on Jan 23, 2020 19:09:58 GMT
Backwater should have been the single of choice. Would have been much better than something country sounding.
Epic fail!!!!
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Post by Isaac Ryan on Jan 24, 2020 7:39:11 GMT
I asked first lol. From what I’ve heard he’s the worst singer in the band, now and since it formed. But what do you think ? 1. FR 2.RP 3.AL 4.Richie 5.Rhino  |
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Post by paradiseflats on Jan 24, 2020 7:44:10 GMT
I asked first lol. From what I’ve heard he’s the worst singer in the band, now and since it formed. But what do you think ? 1. FR 2.RP 3.AL 4.Richie 5.Rhino He’s below Andy also 👻 |
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Post by mm1 on Feb 28, 2020 22:26:03 GMT
Rhino's singing voice isn't anywhere near Alan's in my opinion Your right. Ones in Australia the other ones not.  |
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