dontquoteme
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Post by dontquoteme on Apr 27, 2017 17:31:24 GMT
Simon Porters full statement, The Mirror has cut some of it out. The band and I were extremely surprised and disappointed to hear about comments made online suggesting that the much-missed Rick Parfitt had been treated unfairly by the band in that period of time between him being forced to stand down from touring work and his tragic death late last year. 'Rick remained a full member of the band and, we are prepared to reveal, was paid his full entitlement of all monies relating to both live and recorded work, despite him being unable - on well-documented medical grounds - to undertake Quo performances. 'His contribution to the band can never be understated, and never would be by anyone with direct connections to Status Quo. Things are not the same since his death, nor should they be, but the show goes on because band and fans alike still love this amazing music. 'When I last met with Rick three days before his passing, he was already aware that he would never be able to perform live with the band again and it was his express wish that Quo should continue to perform live, not least because he would personally continue to be financially rewarded for all future Quo work. 'Finally, such expressions are particularly unhelpful when you consider that the band had to step in and pay for both Rick’s repatriation from Spain and his funeral service as a result of a family dispute. 'It’s very sad, but I am not prepared to have Quo’s good name taken in vain when fans are led to believe that he "had been treated awfully". Nothing could be further from the truth.' 1. Was there a need to mention a family dispute and having to pay for the funeral? That's fucked up. 2. Mate, you dragged the name through the dirt long enough. Only time it regained it's glory was in 2013 and 2014
That's a cheap shot from Porter, almost like he's playing tit for tat. What a bloody hypocrite.
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Apr 27, 2017 17:47:24 GMT
Yes I know I'm going to be slammed over this but I reckon Francis will hopefully open up on his memories of Rick in their memorial concert. I can feel for Francis I've been in a business partnership with a very close mate for going on 34 years. Best of mates ...rugby league, water skiing fishing etc etc but after all the years working in business together there are strains where I can absolutely appreciate Rick and Francis's pain. A business partnership is very hard work and the absolute peak is trust in each other. Don't put all the shit on Francis imo.... believe me there would be 2 sides to this story. I'm surprised Quo lasted this long. Partnerships are very hard work....especially 50 years whoaah.. Absolutely second this, not just "like" it. Quoted for truth. And Rick, regardless of what Francis is like, was not an easy person.
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Apr 27, 2017 17:53:53 GMT
RJP has a lot to deal with. The hardest thing for me after Rick's passing was ... reading all the old stuff about how he treated Marietta. Not that it was new. I knew all that but didn't like being reminded. She went on loving him, but he was not a good husband. RJP himself has said how this affected him.
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Post by Railroad17 on Apr 27, 2017 19:34:08 GMT
Rossi and Parfitt wrote 4500 Times.If they saw eye to eye for just the time it took to write and record this song surely that's enough.
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Post by 111 on Apr 27, 2017 21:12:26 GMT
More click bate for the haters.... Pathetic Glad you agree with me.
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Post by freewilly on Apr 28, 2017 0:20:46 GMT
Well, you ripped the piss out of me when I nearly died so, safe to say I don't agree with your opinion on this situation or the kind of person you are.
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Post by 111 on Apr 28, 2017 3:28:20 GMT
Well, you ripped the piss out of me when I nearly died so, safe to say I don't agree with your opinion on this situation or the kind of person you are. Crikey, are you still going on about that? Like I said before, post up the proof or else let it go before that chip on your shoulder cripples you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 9:15:54 GMT
Well, you ripped the piss out of me when I nearly died so, safe to say I don't agree with your opinion on this situation or the kind of person you are. Crikey, are you still going on about that? Like I said before, post up the proof or else let it go before that chip on your shoulder cripples you. Would you mind rutting by personal message please?
Thank you
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2017 22:23:19 GMT
Porter's statement is absolutely laughable. Unless he's trying to promote the upcoming single Mess Of The Blues (which should be called A MESS OF BLUES) by making an actual mess of Quo in the media then it's one more cockup (no surprise there) that he is responsible for.
Too bad Portly doesn't enforce a cease and desist on himself whenever he becomes overly fixated at the Greggs shop window.
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Post by 4th Chord on Apr 30, 2017 15:12:13 GMT
Porter's statement is absolutely laughable. Unless he's trying to promote the upcoming single Mess Of The Blues (which should be called A MESS OF BLUES) by making an actual mess of Quo in the media then it's one more cockup (no surprise there) that he is responsible for. Too bad Portly doesn't enforce a cease and desist on himself whenever he becomes overly fixated at the Greggs shop window. I see you're back then!
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 12:42:36 GMT
On the basis of the disappointment, but balanced reasoning largely expressed on these pages, some of the sanctimonious thought policing going on elsewhere is far more disappointing to read.
Any forum set up to discuss Status Quo is expressly designed to give opinions about, um, Status Quo and that includes its band members in terms of things that happen to that band and its members. To somehow suggest that matters that impact the fans as well as the band in terms of something very sad like the death of a member is only for the band to make comment on, and is guilty of speaking out of turn otherwise, is surely defying reality.
Seems to me that the sanctimonious want to both criticise anyone giving an opinion about what a band member says, on an appointed spokesperson basis, yet also on the other hand, feels that equips them to be holier than thou enough to speak on their behalf as well.
Whilst no-one condones undue unsubstantiated criticism in terms of the handling of sensitive matters either by band or band members, especially over sad or sensitive matters that impact all-comers, please tell me how these double standards work?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 18:15:07 GMT
Hi All, @catlady You hit the nail on the head with "giving an opinion" that's all anyone can do as nothing else really matters, No reason to get bent out of shape over what somebody else types on a keypad/board life's to short just read move on if you don't like. Like already said we are not on intimate terms with the band members or their lives in any which way whatsoever, quite honestly the band would be laughing at some of the comments.
As for 'RPJ' he is still grieving and naturally has a lot of unanswered questions so his mind must be working overtime even four months later. Those of you who have lost a loved one whether it be a family member or family pet you will know just how he feels (And before any negative comments losing a loved pet is the same emotion). You can understand where he is coming from he will get everything second-hand since 'Dec' as far as what truly happened between his father and 'Francis'. It seems to me that those who print the news are just shit stirring again to be honest.
While I may not like what happened to the band over the years it's beyond my control and especially with the tragic events of last Dec (RIP Rick ) it only goes to serve that simple statement with the immediate fallout. I am in agreement with there should have been some announcement on Quo's first gig since that day, but only as far as 'This is for you Rick' all the fans do not need to be reminded every gig simple!.
My only other thought about carrying on is I would have expected 'Francis' to rename the band as 'FR'sSQ/Quo'. If that had happened I expect a lot of disgruntled fans possibly may have made an easier transition into accepting the tragic loss of 'Rick' instead of feeling that 'Francis' had disrespected his partner of so many years.
Partner is what 'Rick' was all said and done, I mean just look at the logo two guitars that says it all really and it is a sign of respect, that fact they cross over as did there lives implies this no matter what they thought of each other at times. Francis has stated it was like a marriage! I mean come on lets be honest those of us on the forum who are married who can say with 100% honestly they have or had a perfect marriage ? nobody unless your a mind reader, you cannot tell what your partner really thinks.
Geoff.
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Post by wolfman on May 1, 2017 18:32:43 GMT
Hi All, @catlady You hit the nail on the head with "giving an opinion" that's all anyone can do as nothing else really matters, No reason to get bent out of shape over what somebody else types on a keypad/board life's to short just read move on if you don't like. Like already said we are not on intimate terms with the band members or their lives in any which way whatsoever, quite honestly the band would be laughing at some of the comments.
As for 'RPJ' he is still grieving and naturally has a lot of unanswered questions so his mind must be working overtime even four months later. Those of you who have lost a loved one whether it be a family member or family pet you will know just how he feels (And before any negative comments losing a loved pet is the same emotion). You can understand where he is coming from he will get everything second-hand since 'Dec' as far as what truly happened between his father and 'Francis'. It seems to me that those who print the news are just shit stirring again to be honest.
While I may not like what happened to the band over the years it's beyond my control and especially with the tragic events of last Dec (RIP Rick ) it only goes to serve that simple statement with the immediate fallout. I am in agreement with there should have been some announcement on Quo's first gig since that day, but only as far as 'This is for you Rick' all the fans do not need to be reminded every gig simple!.
My only other thought about carrying on is I would have expected 'Francis' to rename the band as 'FR'sSQ/Quo'. If that had happened I expect a lot of disgruntled fans possibly may have made an easier transition into accepting the tragic loss of 'Rick' instead of feeling that 'Francis' had disrespected his partner of so many years.
Partner is what 'Rick' was all said and done, I mean just look at the logo two guitars that says it all really and it is a sign of respect, that fact they cross over as did there lives implies this no matter what they thought of each other at times. Francis has stated it was like a marriage! I mean come on lets be honest those of us on the forum who are married who can say with 100% honestly they have or had a perfect marriage ? nobody unless your a mind reader, you cannot tell what your partner really thinks.
Geoff. ugh tell that to mrs wolfman...
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 18:52:11 GMT
Hi All, wolfman No chance that's your job!......
Geoff.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 9:43:57 GMT
On the basis of the disappointment, but balanced reasoning largely expressed on these pages, some of the sanctimonious thought policing going on elsewhere is far more disappointing to read.
Any forum set up to discuss Status Quo is expressly designed to give opinions about, um, Status Quo and that includes its band members in terms of things that happen to that band and its members. To somehow suggest that matters that impact the fans as well as the band in terms of something very sad like the death of a member is only for the band to make comment on, and is guilty of speaking out of turn otherwise, is surely defying reality.
Seems to me that the sanctimonious want to both criticise anyone giving an opinion about what a band member says, on an appointed spokesperson basis, yet also on the other hand, feels that equips them to be holier than thou enough to speak on their behalf as well.
Whilst no-one condones undue unsubstantiated criticism in terms of the handling of sensitive matters either by band or band members, especially over sad or sensitive matters that impact all-comers, please tell me how these double standards work? Not surprising. It's common knowledge that there are people who adopt butter-wouldn't-melt personas then stab others in the back. Acting all Cliff Richard when it suits them. But, at least he DID go on his summer holiday.
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