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Post by roadhouse on Mar 17, 2024 19:44:59 GMT
I think was it Rhino that said in a recent interview that it isn't out of the way to say Quo won't be recording another studio album.
It's hard to imagine Backbone as the last album, and it certainly wasn't billed as being the last.
Are we witnessing the end?
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Post by quovadis on Mar 17, 2024 20:11:43 GMT
May well be when was the last quo album made 2019 whereabout a bit long now plus frame has his solo talk thing goin on I imo can't see a new quo album for the foreseeable future and if so I really hope they put more oomph into it more boogie🦆
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Post by allyp on Mar 17, 2024 20:12:17 GMT
Who knows in pop music. Given the age the oldest 3 members are now and the way the music business releases music it is highly unlikely. Francis has got into doing these small shows and the others apart from Andy have their own projects running. Releasing albums these days isn’t overly cost effective unless you are an Ed Sheeran or of that ilk. Backbone was some kind of wonderful accident really and was an unexpected organic thing and if it is to be the last one then a good way to end their recording career as a band. Having the final song called “Running out of time” is pretty apt too. I am sure they will keep doing odd shows until Francis can’t physically do it anymore.
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Post by stringybob on Mar 18, 2024 13:12:17 GMT
It's quite possible that the last thing ever recorded by Status Quo will be 'Saving All Over The Store'.
What a way to bow out.
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Post by matt on Mar 18, 2024 14:05:47 GMT
Every single time Francis records an album he says he didn’t want to and then that the experience was enjoyable. I’d love them to do one more album. Hackney diamonds was excellent and I enjoyed Power Up. Come on frame.
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Post by mortified on Mar 18, 2024 14:38:37 GMT
I have my suspicions we've had the last one. Last studio album of original material anyway. But you can never say never. Rhino has just used up all the material he had and most of that would have been considered unsuitable for Quo anyway. But Francis always has stuff. He never seems to stop writing and composing. Although I wonder how much of it would be equally unsuitable for Quo. Andrew has been very quiet but then he usually is. If we get one, great. Put it this way, there is at least a marketing angle for it if they promote it as their last one. The long goodbye, as it were. 1984-2024; 40 years exactly since they packed it all in  |
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Mar 18, 2024 14:48:15 GMT
Well, I belive Chuck recorded an album aged 90
But it seems unlikely. Especially now that Francis seems to be managing the band
I think the most dosh to be made now is from the tunes and chat format. No manager taking commission. No band to pay and no roadies
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Post by mortified on Mar 18, 2024 15:17:18 GMT
Well, I belive Chuck recorded an album aged 90 But it seems unlikely. Especially now that Francis seems to be managing the band I think the most dosh to be made now is from the tunes and chat format. No manager taking commission. No band to pay and no roadies I have this strange naivety that maybe they might do it just for the sheer artistic pleasure instead of having one eye on the profit and loss account. We know it's expensive. We know it won't make any money. But don't you just fancy doing it because you might enjoy it? If you don't enjoy it - and I think Rhino hinted at that - then stay well clear. |
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Post by No Contract on Mar 18, 2024 17:29:07 GMT
Its difficult to say if this really is 'the end' because the band seem to have been saying that forever!
I seem to recall Francis hinting that their final live shows were going to be last year, apart from the odd one here or there. However, this is the latest from the official website:
TOUR 2024
MAY
28th, NI Belfast, The Botanic Gardens
30th, UK, Glasgow, Kelvingrove Bandstand
31st, UK, Glasgow, Kelvingrove Bandstand SOLD OUT
JUNE
2nd, UK, Scarborough, Open Air Theatre
4th, UK, Swansea, Arena
5th, UK, Wolverhampton, The Civic at The Halls
7th, Germany, Greven, Beat Club Festival
8th, Germany, Ehingen, Markplatz
10th, Germany, Cologne, Tanzbrunnen
14th, Spain, Mérida, Stones & Music Festival
15th, Spain, Madrid, Noches del Botánico festival SOLD OUT
16th, Spain, Benidorm, Julio Iglesias Auditorium
20th, Germany, Geldern, Waldfreibad
21st, Germany, Steinbach-Langenbach, Naturtheatre
27th, Germany, Hadamar, 700 Jahre Festwoche
30th, Germany, Rostock, IGA Park
JULY
2nd, Germany, Chemnitz, Theatreplatz
3rd, Germany, Leipzig, Parkbuhne
5th, Austria, Klam, Clam Rock Festival
6th, Austria, Eisenstadt, Lovely Days Festival
8th, Germany, Munich, Tollwood
12th, Switzerland, Locarno, Moon&Stars
13th, Germany, Nuremberg, Stadionpark
15th, France, Festival de Carcassonne, Jean-Deschamps Theater
18th, France, St Julien En Genervois, Guitare En Scène Festival
21st, Luxembourg, Belvaux, Rockhal
26th, Germany, Ludwigsburg, Barock Schloss
27th, Germany, Oranienburg, Schloss
28th, Germany, Tussling, Raiffaesen Kultursommer
31st, Denmark, Hemmet, Bork Festival
AUGUST
1st, Denmark, Ringsted Festival
3rd, Sweden, Arvika, Hamnfest
4th, Sweden, Motala, Lokverstad
7th, Switzerland, Zofingen, Heitere
8th, Switzerland, Schaffhausen Old Town, Stars in Town festival
11th, UK, Elgin, Cooper Park, MacMoray Festival
13th, UK, Halifax, The Piece Hall
15th, UK, Margate, Dreamland
16th, UK, Liverpool, Bootle, Salt and Tar
23rd, UK, Somerset, Taunton, Vivary Park
More to be announced....
That's some going for a band that were going to come off the road and only do the odd show or two...
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Post by MrWaistcoat on Mar 18, 2024 17:41:39 GMT
mortifiedIf the fans keep saying they will never make another album, Francis will fight against that and make one...
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