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Post by therockdoctor on Nov 24, 2016 22:46:04 GMT
Brilliant gig - big and very vocal crowd in Oberhausen (I'd estimate 7-8000), fine Quo performance. Full review to follow.
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Post by therockdoctor on Nov 25, 2016 13:05:11 GMT
My fourth gig of the German tour was in Oberhausen on 24th November. An early visit to the venue was rewarded by a tour poster, thanks to a nice lady in the box office, then there was some time to explore the large Christmas market at the adjacent CentrO shopping & entertainment complex.
Heading back to the venue at 3.30pm, it wasn't easy to find the right spot to queue for early entry with our "VIP Golden Circle" tickets. When we did find the right place, there were only a handful of fans waiting there and the area also happened to overlook the back of the venue where the Quo tour buses and trucks were parked, so watching the goings-on down there helped to pass the time. We spotted Richie heading out on foot and wandered down to see him. He was happy to stop for a chat on his way to the CentrO shops and it was good to have a long talk without being interrupted by other fans wanting a piece of him. It was good to hear about his journey with Quo and plans for the future.
It was a long and cold two-hour wait before the doors opened for us early birds at about 5.40pm. The dash to the barrier involved a tricky navigation down a lot of steps but we scored a couple of spots on the barrier between Francis and Rhino, right in line with Leon's kit.
The gig poster suggested the bizarre German accordion rockers DRDW would be opening again, but they unfortunately didn't materialize ("for production reasons", whatever that means) so the support action kicked off with Uriah Heep at about 7.10pm. They played the same hour-long set and got a fantastic reception from the big crowd already in residence by the time they took the stage. I'm something of a convert now and find their set very enjoyable, they're clearly very good at what they do and a number of their songs are catchy. The incredible rock voice of Bernie Shaw continues to wear well on this long tour.
The Quo crew were back on a more normal schedule for this gig, seeing the stage set for the band by 8.45pm. After a very long drone, the band appeared and, of course, played their same LNOTE set. Pretty much from the start, Francis was having trouble with his in-ear monitor pack (and this would continue until the break before the encore) but it didn't seem to stop him having a great gig. By the time Quo appeared, the available sections of the arena were packed (an estimated 7-8000 fans) and they were a noisy bunch, regularly taking over the gig with their chanting. When Francis addressed the crowd, he had his work cut out to calm them down, often just giving up and letting us have our chance to sing. Richie and Andy were actively encouraging this, it was great to see the band reveling in the reception they were getting here, the best crowd of the tour so far for me.
There were no surprises in the setlist, but the band were in top form. Francis was more energetic than in the previous gigs I've seen (jumping off the ground during the "bouncy" songs, for example) and Andy is a show in himself when he's in the kind of mood he was in Oberhausen!
A great show, big crowd, barrier spot, birthday wishes from Richie and a poster as a memento of a memorable day in Germany!
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Post by unspokenwords on Nov 25, 2016 15:15:04 GMT
Glad to hear that you and many others seemed to enjoy the concert but I personally find it pathetic that 'Richie' and 'Andy' are being elevated to objects of adoration by the 'fans.'
Andy's stage presence and prancing around the stage with a guitar is a complete embarrassment and totally unnecessary.
Rhino's singing and acting like a rock god are beyond belief, incredulous. (he is a great bass player and worthy of a position as a professional session musician but is not and never was a member of Status Quo. Same with Andy)
The whole thing stinks really but there are many who seem not to care or even notice...the poster states this is 'end of' and last time to see 'Status Quo' and they believe it even though there is only one Quo member on stage!
I would think a sizeable number of concert goers don't even know which one is Francis Rossi and sit through wondering which one is the 'blond' one and which one the 'dark' haired one but what they see on stage does not look like any of them or what they have seen on TV as Quo! They will go home however thinking at least they have seen 'Quo' before they die, as many of the legends of pop music seem to be doing, not realising the reality that they haven't.
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Post by clonesydney on Nov 25, 2016 23:36:43 GMT
Glad to hear that you and many others seemed to enjoy the concert but I personally find it pathetic that 'Richie' and 'Andy' are being elevated to objects of adoration by the 'fans.' Andy's stage presence and prancing around the stage with a guitar is a complete embarrassment and totally unnecessary. Rhino's singing and acting like a rock god are beyond belief, incredulous. (he is a great bass player and worthy of a position as a professional session musician but is not and never was a member of Status Quo. Same with Andy) The whole thing stinks really but there are many who seem not to care or even notice...the poster states this is 'end of' and last time to see 'Status Quo' and they believe it even though there is only one Quo member on stage! I would think a sizeable number of concert goers don't even know which one is Francis Rossi and sit through wondering which one is the 'blond' one and which one the 'dark' haired one but what they see on stage does not look like any of them or what they have seen on TV as Quo! They will go home however thinking at least they have seen 'Quo' before they die, as many of the legends of pop music seem to be doing, not realising the reality that they haven't. Great post. The last Status Quo concert took place in Dublin in April 2014, the only point of this ongoing farce is to top up Rossi's pension. |
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Post by bridsparegular on Nov 26, 2016 0:55:15 GMT
Couldn't have put it better mate...
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Post by freewilly on Nov 26, 2016 14:12:39 GMT
I have got to be living in a parallel universe
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Nov 26, 2016 14:12:42 GMT
Thanks Lee! Great read as usual!
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Post by charles on Nov 26, 2016 15:38:54 GMT
I have got to be living in a parallel universe Is that the one where you had sex last year?  |
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Post by Beano on Nov 26, 2016 23:44:38 GMT
It seems quite apt to me that the guitar Francis plays these days is as far away from his Telecaster in its original (and best sounding) setup that you can get - other than a nod to a classic instrument via a bit of green paint.
Its the same with the band.
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Post by paul70 on Nov 28, 2016 5:53:08 GMT
It seems quite apt to me that the guitar Francis plays these days is as far away from his Telecaster in its original (and best sounding) setup that you can get - other than a nod to a classic instrument via a bit of green paint. Its the same with the band. Bullshit youre talkin |
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Post by freewilly on Nov 28, 2016 8:38:30 GMT
It seems quite apt to me that the guitar Francis plays these days is as far away from his Telecaster in its original (and best sounding) setup that you can get - other than a nod to a classic instrument via a bit of green paint. Its the same with the band. Bullshit youre talkin I'm afraid it's you who is the one in wrong here.
Different neck to the original Different picks ups Different sound No scratchplate
Clearly it's far away from the original Telecaster.
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Post by wim on Nov 28, 2016 11:30:30 GMT
Hai "therockdoctor" and Quo-Freak(s),
We where also in Oberhausen and don't see the boys in CentrO or at the Christmas market. No Problemo for us, because we have a great time in this town. Good food and a lot of different drinks. Just_Cuz_13
We stay in the Golden Circle and have a nice view to the stage and enjoy the music of Uriah Heep. letsrock Status Quo quojc was great and the crowd where fantastic, good atmosphere in the Arena. After the concert I bought a tourbook and then back to the Netherlands. Good trip and a very good concert......and thanks for your story......"therockdoctor".....nice to read. 
"Will 'o' the Wisp" 
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Post by paul70 on Nov 28, 2016 11:59:51 GMT
I'm afraid it's you who is the one in wrong here.
Different neck to the original Different picks ups Different sound No scratchplate
Clearly it's far away from the original Telecaster.
Oh dear- how can i live with that. You're a man still believe quo songs are recorded all with 'the green one' ? |
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Post by freewilly on Nov 28, 2016 12:08:14 GMT
I'm afraid it's you who is the one in wrong here.
Different neck to the original Different picks ups Different sound No scratchplate
Clearly it's far away from the original Telecaster.
Oh dear- how can i live with that. You're a man still believe quo songs are recorded all with 'the green one' ? Well no...He has stated enough times he barely used it in the studio |
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Post by therockdoctor on Nov 28, 2016 16:17:35 GMT
Hai "therockdoctor" and Quo-Freak(s),
We where also in Oberhausen and don't see the boys in CentrO or at the Christmas market. No Problemo for us, because we have a great time in this town. Good food and a lot of different drinks. Just_Cuz_13
We stay in the Golden Circle and have a nice view to the stage and enjoy the music of Uriah Heep. letsrock Status Quo quojc was great and the crowd where fantastic, good atmosphere in the Arena. After the concert I bought a tourbook and then back to the Netherlands. Good trip and a very good concert......and thanks for your story......"therockdoctor".....nice to read.
"Will 'o' the Wisp"
Nice to share the gig with you on the barrier, Wim! Maybe see you in the big crowd at Amsterdam... |
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