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Post by jamesboogiewoogie on Dec 8, 2016 11:16:42 GMT
Not an instantly easy question to answer. During the late 60s and 70s there were plenty of great rockin bluesy-based bands, e.g early Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Early Stones, The Faces, The Who, Zeppelin, and there were plenty of 'heavier bands' too - with even longer hair! They weren't the only band that wore scruffy denims either. None of Quo are anywhere near 'best in their field' at playing their instruments, when compared to some of their peers. Rossi doesn't even have a particularly good voice, a pleasant one yes, but nothing extraordinary.
So just WHY did we all fall in love with the FF back in the day? I think it was their unique combination of being heavy and yet v melodic and dynamic, being rock/rock n roll and also having those country influences. Obviously their gigs were extremely raucous affairs back then, and in the '70s at least, all the members of Quo seemed irreplaceable - and somehow 'equal'. A lot of the Music press interviews were shared between Frame, Nuff, Bob Young and Rick - Coghlan even did a few. I think this was appealing. I also think that they were a good-looking bunch of guys, that had a 'hard' image, without involving skulls and demons and rune stones and all the other bollocks that was going on with some bands at the time.
Anyway, those are my thoughts on WHY the FF were the 'number one rock n roll band in the land'.Anything I've missed? :-)
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Post by Gaz on Dec 8, 2016 11:56:58 GMT
Say no more...  |
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Post by gentlemanjoe on Dec 8, 2016 12:03:50 GMT
That kind of musical chemistry Quo had is/was rare. And the work they put in, (2 and half hours live live sets) The years 1971-1981 were the best, nobody could put in a show like Quo, and the records were fantastic too, thats why they had such a loyal following.
I reckon they've probably lost a very large percentage of that following in last 10 years, such a shame, I think losing Rick could be the final straw that will eventually stop HMS Quo for good.
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Post by curiousgirl on Dec 8, 2016 12:31:58 GMT
Yes to their unique chemistry and to the mix of shuffle with melody. But they also lacked pretension and didn't take themselves too seriously. I imagined I could be up on stage with them. But I never felt that about other groups whose music I enjoyed or admired.
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gav
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Favourite Quo Album: On The Level
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Post by gav on Dec 8, 2016 18:30:07 GMT
Group masturbation sessions.
It helped them develop that unique chemistry, and relentless chugging rhythm.
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Post by dennis on Dec 8, 2016 19:34:19 GMT
... None of Quo are anywhere near 'best in their field' at playing their instruments, when compared to some of their peers ... If nothing else, Rick is the master of rock rhythm guitar - only Malcolm Young comes close, imo. |
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Post by madtom on Dec 8, 2016 19:50:16 GMT
... None of Quo are anywhere near 'best in their field' at playing their instruments, when compared to some of their peers ... If nothing else, Rick is the master of rock rhythm guitar - only Malcolm Young comes close, imo. And hasn't JC been compared to John Bonham? |
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Post by cactuspete on Dec 8, 2016 19:57:01 GMT
Loud,rough to a degree,hard working,fantastic music but above all else unfashionable and that's why I loved them.no shit,no pretence,just one he'll of a live band.
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Post by dennis on Dec 8, 2016 20:49:41 GMT
If nothing else, Rick is the master of rock rhythm guitar - only Malcolm Young comes close, imo. And hasn't JC been compared to John Bonham? ? That's a new one on me, & a surprise too |
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Post by madtom on Dec 8, 2016 20:52:17 GMT
And hasn't JC been compared to John Bonham? ? That's a new one on me, & a surprise too I'm sure I read it on here. Something about them both being great at the shuffle I think. I'm sure one of the musos will enlighten us. |
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Post by dennis on Dec 8, 2016 21:02:34 GMT
? That's a new one on me, & a surprise too I'm sure I read it on here. Something about them both being great at the shuffle I think. I'm sure one of the musos will enlighten us. I've heard John talk about Mick Fleetwood as one of the other drummers who could do a great blues shuffle, as you'd expect, but not the comment re Bonham. |
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Post by paradiseflats on Dec 8, 2016 21:16:34 GMT
The songs.
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Dec 8, 2016 21:28:27 GMT
The chemistry and the charisma. The rhythm... someone said it is techno for middle-aged men, and yes... If I was 15 now, I'd be at a rave party every night. Quo made us move way back when, and I still can put myself in a trance when the right sound and pace comes from my Tele, B5 B5 B5 B6 B5 B5 B5 B6 Classic Junior's Wailing live intro.... <--- This fella made me try and play, I love that papa Parf!  |
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Post by whoami on Dec 8, 2016 22:11:58 GMT
Cos the magic circle
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Post by vivfromcov on Dec 9, 2016 0:25:36 GMT
The music, the diverse styles brought together to create a unique Quo sound, the guitars and drums and driving rhythm, the feeling and the groove, the more equal status of the individuals and chemistry between them, the sound and visual impact of the live concerts, the energy and shared audience participation..... Magical times and never the same when diluted! |
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