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Post by freewilly on Jul 10, 2017 18:41:38 GMT
Btw, he also told a lie about Rick.
He said that All The Reasons is a great song and Rick's singing on it is amazing. He said he wanted to put it into the setlist for the Aquostic gigs but, Rick refused and wouldn't play it or sing it...........
All The Reasons was performed and sung by Rick at the acoustic gigs.....
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Post by azza200 on Jul 10, 2017 19:02:59 GMT
ever since he cut off his ponytail he has become a massive a""hole
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Post by Victor on Jul 10, 2017 19:12:45 GMT
ever since he cut off his ponytail he has become a massive a""hole Sadly enough I think now it started long before that...
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Post by magicaxeman on Jul 10, 2017 20:42:17 GMT
He might as well stick his charlie horrocks in his mouth and gargle, cos thats what he's talking like...
So much BS coming from him now, I mean from what I heard Rick hated the aquostic stuff at first and had to be talked round to it, it was Frame that loved the idea and wanted to do it.. it was Frame who complained the electric set was too physically demanding and also really wanted to retire.
As for John, well you know he does a grand job with JCQ and plays more gigs than quo lite ever have done so I don't see how he's not in the groove, though he could be referring to the old days when John went.
Album wise their BEST work was the 70's albums up to and including BFY, it all started to go a bit more popish after that and nothing quite cut it, yeah you could find a few tracks you liked on an album but not one you wanted to rock out to in its entirety.
NB first footage I saw of the RQ ex Rick looked like dad had got up to do a few numbers at a wedding!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 20:47:23 GMT
Hi All, Sadly I really think nobody can defend him now after this interview, I had always given him the benefit of doubt until recently but this just underlines again what many like myself simply refused to believe that he thinks he is 'Quo' end of....
The lines that makes himself look stupid are his quotes regarding being:- "he thought Rick was after his position as number 1 in the band." And "the acoustic thing was to accommodate Rick."
These statements contradict each other if as alludes he was 'No.1' then the decision to go 'Acoustic' lies with him and nobody else simple! More likely he is paranoid being the truth and would prefer to do his own thing. Yet he also knows that would not generate the income or success that he craved so he needs the band to fund his solo projects.
Another thing what a shit thing to say about his partner after his death basically blaming him for all the failings after the 'Acoustic' decision absolutely disgusting....
Geoff.
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Post by dontthinkitmatters on Jul 10, 2017 21:23:00 GMT
Not read it and thought it must be a wind up. Maybe not
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Post by freewilly on Jul 10, 2017 21:25:40 GMT
Not read it and thought it must be a wind up. Maybe not Nope. He said anyone of his generation who said they were influenced by the blues is lying. They just said it to be cool. He also said that Rick said if the reunion went on longer, they'd split up within weeks. Which I personally think is a lie
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Post by AndySQ84 on Jul 10, 2017 21:36:41 GMT
I don't get it..not influenced by the blues yet Caroline was first written with a blues feel..he says in other interviews Rick plays at being a rock star..what else was he?? Even if Rick wasn't a rock star he was more of a star than he will ever be.
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Post by freewilly on Jul 10, 2017 21:45:17 GMT
I don't get it..not influenced by the blues yet Caroline was first written with a blues feel..he says in other interviews Rick plays at being a rock star..what else was he?? Even if Rick wasn't a rock star he was more of a star than he will ever be. Spinning Wheel Blues, Lakky Lady Lazy Poker Blues (A fucking Peter Green cover) Junior's Wailing Gotta Go Home In My Chair
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Post by derryquo on Jul 10, 2017 21:47:30 GMT
Maybe I was wrong, perhaps I do hate him..................
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Post by Gaz on Jul 10, 2017 21:53:56 GMT
Are these quotes correct? If so then the one about FF gigs being piss poor and the atmosphere at those gigs were for John and Alan. That statement alone just shows you just how out of touch he must be from what made him famous in the first place. From what I watched, on the DVDs , the fans were overjoyed with the fact that FF Quo were as one again and the music, the unmistakable chemistry, those 4 make is simply pure Quo. THAT chemistry is the essential part that the Quo Army grabbed hold of, back in the 70s, and took them all the way to UKs best rock band plus gave them number 1 albums. That chemistry gave them that very rare thing that all musos must strive for... 'your own sound'.... Quo had their own sound recognised mostly anywhere on the planet... oh that's Quo! No Francis the fans were there to watch the 4 of you guys together again to create that unmissable Quo noise ... and like it or lump it, it worked and you did a brilliant job of appearing not to revel in it. You definitely lifted to a far greater height than what you produce with the current version of Quo.....imo :-)
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Post by freewilly on Jul 10, 2017 21:55:47 GMT
Are these quotes correct? If so then the one about FF gigs being piss poor and the atmosphere at those gigs were for John and Alan. That statement alone just shows you just how out of touch he must be from what made him famous in the first place. From what I watched, on the DVDs , the fans were overjoyed with the fact that FF Quo were as one again and the music, the unmistakable chemistry, those 4 make is simply pure Quo. THAT chemistry is the essential part that the Quo Army grabbed hold of, back in the 70s, and took them all the way to UKs best rock band plus gave them number 1 albums. That chemistry gave them that very rare thing that all musos must strive for... 'your own sound'.... Quo had their own sound recognised mostly anywhere on the planet... oh that's Quo! No Francis the fans were there to watch the 4 of you guys together again to create that unmissable Quo noise ... and like it or lump it, it worked and you did a brilliant job of appearing not to revel in it. You definitely lifted to a far greater height than what you produce with the current version of Quo.....imo :-) No, he said that. Whoever conducted the interview even said he was been unfair/harsh (can't remember the exact word) by saying that
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Post by Detroit on Jul 10, 2017 22:49:57 GMT
Went into the shop and read it. It's in Planet Rock magazine. Will summarise... He's never been influenced by the blues. He's the boss of the band and always has been. He makes every decision. Him and Alan haven't spoken since Christmas because apparently Alan was insulting him. He said the FF shows were piss poor and the atmosphere was all for John and Alan nowt else. He says none of Alan, Rick or John ever wanted piano or keys but Rossi did. He says while there are a "couple of moments of magic" on them, the albums between Ma Kelly's and BFY are filled with mostly shit. He says Rick played up to rock star image and tried to be "macho" which Francis hates and said that at one point he thought Rick was after his position as number 1 in the band. He says the band now are better than ever and better than the FF He says he understands fans wanting the groove the FF made but said it took John 50 takes to get the groove and then he'd walk out. He says the reason for changing the tour to electric was because the fans demanded it and the acoustic thing was to accommodate Rick. He says been in Status Quo has held him back as musician and songwriter. Shit sells, polished shit doesn't.
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Post by kachunk on Jul 10, 2017 23:01:11 GMT
Sad but not surprising. So much shite in that interview but the one that stands out for me is the "Status Quo held me back as musician and songwriter" whinge. What held you back Francis was your refusal to accept your limitations. Your voice and guitar playing suited only Status Quo and it's limited format. When you've really tried to showcase yourself as an "artist",as on Restless for example,your limitations are painfully obvious. Ok,so you are never going to be held in the same light as a songwriter like Bowie,The Beatles,The Stones etc but so what?. If you had stuck to what you were good at,Quo would have still taken their place in rock history. Quo will now be regarded as a total irrelevance that peaked over 40 years ago in a 55 year career. And quite frankly,since 1977 it has been Quo that have been held back by Francis.
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Post by freewilly on Jul 10, 2017 23:13:50 GMT
Says he listens to others views and opinions to help him make a decision..
I don't recall him listening to Rick and Alan much...
And just to clarify, he said they are better now than they have ever been musically.
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