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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Apr 29, 2017 13:06:57 GMT
I liked what he said about the only things that would've been left unsaid would've been negative things, its best to be like that sometimes. Agree with your post steveh , do you think the bit I've quoted is a sub conscious effort by Francis to kind of warn off RPJ , in to not releasing any derogatory stories whilst " Francis 's status quo " is still trying to earn . In conjunction with Simon Porter's comments the other day it could appear as if battle lines are being drawn up . Even RJP said "When the time is right". We have to wonder what he means by that, but the only thing we can firmly deduce is "Not right now." When you've got someone as ill as Rick was (and I don't just mean physically, he was drinking and depressed and in great distress, though he didn't show it in public) and you are not the person who is doing the caring, then people tend to stand back, because there is a massive limit to what they can do, and it's difficult to cope with mentally. The people close-to who are also public facing to some extent were Lyndsay and RJP, in different situations. They clearly were all in touch too as RJP heard that Rick was in danger, while he was on holiday. Few other people will know much about Rick's situation between his massive heart attack and the time he died. Nobody knows anything about Francis, probably apart from Eileen. I guess we'll find out when it happens! Person with complicated back-story dies. Shouting match follows. ... Not new, really, sadly
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2017 13:48:49 GMT
Well listening to that you get some insight at last to what Francis is really thinking regarding Rick and how things have been in general and it is, thankfully, very different to the parallel universe that has put on as a front to cover it all up.
I don't know about anyone else, but I agree with the Solent interviewer in appreciating him being sensible, for once, and saying what he thinks without always resorting to annoying jokes all the time to glaze over anything difficult.
It would still have been good to have seen a glimpse of this at the recent gigs, in terms of just a quick word to the crowds (or something simple like that) but always better late than never. I think this helps close that chapter and its time to move on. I agree, I think he should have said a little something. Making speeches quickly turns mushy (JC was different, that was a small gig full of old fans, almost a family gig, and a one off at the time.) But he could have said a word. Years ago I was sad that one of my great heroes, when his old colleague died suddenly, he said nothing in public. (He was in touch with the family and did support them.) OK the band had long broken up, so he didn't really have a vehicle. Long after in a biography he did say what needed to be said, and my heart was lightened. But I don't think he was a saying-something-in-public kind of person. We might think Francis is, but he isn't really. Still it would not have hurt to put in a few words. But if he did, no doubt there would be some who slagged him off for not saying enough, or the right thing, or wearing the wrong coloured trousers. I know that a band break-up hardly is equivalent to death of a member, but nonetheless bearing in mind how long in the wilderness the collective FF members had been with one another, Francis stock few introductory words introducing Alan and John spoke volumes (in a positive way) at the 2013 reunion.
So yes, on that basis, he need only make a very short tribute word.
But who knows, maybe inwardly the loss of his long standing band mate may actually be much rawer then so outwardly apparent and while he can control this within a radio broadcast studio with no eyes on him other then the interviewer and production crew, it might be much harder to trust oneself with thousands of eyes and ears with full attention and expectation on him.
As you say, the small intimacy of Johns gig, lends itself more kindly to this. In Francis case, just starting to say one word could lead to unexpected loss of composure - at a time crucially with a list of songs imminently having to be played. Some find this sort of thing easier to do than others - as you suggest, he maybe not one of those who does. None of us are in that position and are never likely to be, so care is required in being over judgemental.
A lot of criticism of him of late, and I've not agreed with everything myself to at least some degree. Its been the jokes and inability to reflect any inward sadness that appears to have been a bit too over-compensatory that's been the thing imo.
But maybe a little perspective the other way is a fair thing to do
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Post by curiousgirl on Apr 29, 2017 13:59:13 GMT
Agree Catlady. I've also heard Francis say in interview that he can cry easily. I've also heard him say at other interviews that he has a fear of getting the show wrong on stage. Putting both those points together and after hearing that interview, I think its fair to say he might not risk it for fear of falling apart on stage and not being able to perform well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2017 17:47:18 GMT
Hi All, noizeboyz - Thanks for posting the interview matey....
Well it was an honest open and frank interview and Francis at last shows signs of grieving by opening up a little about his life long friend. With him telling about his dream featuring Rick (RIP Rick.. ) to me that said a lot of how he truly felt about the man that was for want of a better analogy his first true marriage partner.
As he said he had been together with 'Rick' longer than those he had actually married, so despite what I may think about his choice of direction for the band since the split and indeed my views on him carrying on the name 'Status Quo' after Ricks passing he has shown he loves him and has respect for him when all said and done......
Geoff.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Apr 29, 2017 22:17:07 GMT
It was interesting to hear him say that in the morning he sometimes has the anger bit. I should think some of that is the fact that he is no longer here when he should have been.
In a way I think he feels a bit like Philomena Lynott does. She says that everytime she visits Phils grave she gives it a kick as she is still angry with him for breaking her heart.
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