Seeing Quo again. Where do you stand?

There seems to be no point. It's all done for me, started at Lewisham Odeon 21/12/1977 and finished at Hammersmith Odeon 15/03/2013.

Well, as I've got tickets for one of the gigs next year, I guess that answers the question. 

I still like seeing the band live, although it will have been almost 5 years between the last one and the next. Longest gap ever. I also thought Backbone was OK. Hardly a classic but then I've said that quite a few times since the late 70's. Hasn't stopped me going.

Age plays a part of course. My age that is. The travelling will pi$$ me off - it always does these days - but I'll enjoy it when I get there. Will I be as active as I used to be in front of that stage? Who knows? I suspect my body won't let me. 

I can't make comparisons with the 70's or any other decade; it's a futile exercise. They were different, of course they were, but so was I. I also have to stand up and confess that the reunion gigs didn't have the dewy eyed effect on me that they did on most. They were great, don't get me wrong (thank you, Chrissie  ), but I've enjoyed as many gigs before and since 2013/2014. Those years are not watershed ones for me. But I appreciate that they are for many. 

So I'll be there. I doubt there will be too many more after that. I grumble about the music occasionally but there's been more good than bad. Way more. And they've never failed to deliver on stage. That swings it. So I'm just going to enjoy it while it lasts. 

Because it's been a blast 

i havent seen them since April 16 2016 in Blackpool. Since Rick passed, i had no desire to see them again, but an old Quo mate wants to go to the Manchester gig next year, so i am going. Other bands have just a single original member left (AC/DC) but the music still has the same drive and power, i hope this version of Quo does, but i doubt it. I have the mindset already that i wont enjoy it, i hope to shake that off before next year.

If they'd come here I definitely would go

Nah...

Don't get me wrong, they'll perform to their best, give a good show and everyone will be happy.

I have my reason (Not that anyone gives a shit)

1. I always knew the sound changed when JC and Alan left but, I cannot believe how much its changed since Rick passed. The power, the balls, the Quo guitar sound, it's non existent now.

2. I don't enjoy what they do. Watched them on TV and it made me feel uneasy, I didn't like the sound or feel of the band.

3. My last Quo gig was the last FF gig. Not to enter an old vs new debate, as I always loved gigs with Rhino, Jeff and Matt (Some of my personal best gigs ever actually)
But, first Quo gig in my hometown, last Quo gig in my hometown, in the same venue, with the original line up...Why would I ruin that? 22 years

It was a perfect run...

I couldn't have asked for anymore

If they done solo gigs I'd go... Francis or Rhino that is. Perhaps it's human nature but, all of a sudden in my mind, there's no Quo there, if that makes sense

I agree free willy backbone for eg does nothing for me no drive no balls maybe 2 rockers but way down on the mix live they still give a gud show but I know where ur coming from no fucin balls