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Post by lufcquo1 on Dec 24, 2021 9:29:54 GMT
I was with a mate in the car heading for a beer I think when his mum rang him, knowing I was with him to tell us, neither of them are quo fans so straight away it hit me.
I straight away rang my dad who I used to go to gigs with. All he said was "I've heard" at that point the conversation was over so I just said I'll see you later.
I got home and we played about 2 hours worth of songs written/performed by Rick. I remember it like it was yesterday. Can't believe it's 5 years ago. RIP Rick, you legend.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Sept 26, 2021 2:31:10 GMT
Incredibly sad. RIP Nuff.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Jun 27, 2018 2:53:44 GMT
1) The Way it goes 2) Two Way Traffic 3) I don’t wanna hurt you anymore 4) Solid Gold 5) Making Waves 6) Belavista Man 7) This is Me 8) Shine On
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Post by lufcquo1 on Mar 20, 2018 22:32:12 GMT
Since 2014 I always had a niggling hope that the FF would reunite once more, either for 1 more tour or more permanently. I also hoped that as a consolation of the former not happening that the PLC would happen. I had no interest in the current line up anymore, even if rick was still here I’m afraid to say.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Mar 6, 2018 19:19:17 GMT
5 years ago. Wow how time flies. I wasn’t at the Manchester gig but was at Glasgow on the Sunday. Fabulous memories from both tours watching quo reclaim their magic.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Dec 24, 2017 3:54:31 GMT
Can’t believe it’s been a whole year since he’s gone. Will never forget the moment I found out and where I was and who I was with. I instantly rang my dad to see if he had heard, he had. There was an almost deafening silence on the phone for few seconds as we didn’t really know what else to say as the phone call ended.
Not ashamed to admit that a couple of tears were shed that day. Thankfully your music will always live on and we go into the new year excited to hear what your long awaited solo album will be like. I live in New Zealand now so it is 5pm over here. I will raise a glass at 9pm tonight, just like I did last Xmas eve.
RIP Rick, never forgotten.
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FF shows
Dec 15, 2017 13:07:10 GMT
via mobile
Post by lufcquo1 on Dec 15, 2017 13:07:10 GMT
A still shot from the video above: - Fabulous picture. Rick looks to be in his element. It’s such a shame that Francis ‘didn’t love it’ isn’t it?...
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Post by lufcquo1 on Dec 9, 2017 7:30:52 GMT
Definitely. The moment the curtain dropped in Manchester at the first reunion gig, the band he had built up for 30 years were in tatters, and he knew it. I almost think he agreed to the second one with the hope of it falling apart in front of our very eyes. What actually happened was the irreplaceable magic of the proper Status Quo, and from that there was no coming back. Rick knew that and Francis had nowhere to turn. This was the start of their relationship faltering. Unfortunately, I imagine we will never fully hear Rick’s versions but would have been interesting to hear. Why were they in tatters, I saw them after the first FF gigs and it was a packed house and a great gig. I don't think for one minute Rossi agreed to the second one with the hope of it falling apart, that's just silly. The FF gigs were always going to go down a storm, we knew it and so did Rossi. We also have to remember that Rick was still very much with the band until his heart attack and if he was still with us, he would still be there rocking away with the CQ albeit not getting on outside of the band. Might have been a packed house but maybe people bought them tickets in advance of the FF, prior to knowing how good they were going to be? The clear thing to understand here is that Francis was completely taken aback from the magic of the tour, not just the reaction of the crowd but how good the band was. How’s many times accross both tours did he have to step back from his mic as he was about to talk? That to me tells it’s own story. If you had built up a product over many years that you were proud of and thought everybody else loved too, for it to be completely out done by the older, more original product, I think you’d be in a bit of an awkward position too? He had to backtrack and thought of the ‘nostalgia’ excuse. Even though his product was purely based on that but that’s another argument... This is where my thoughts on Rick comes in. He clearly enjoyed the limelight, hence why back in the 80s he followed Francis, a chance to maintain this rock n roll lifestyle. Then come the reunion, 30 years later. People have mentioned he was more apprehensive than Francis about it, but it was clear that he had his head well and truly turned after the tours. His comments tell you this but also clips of tours after the FF clearly show Rick going through the motions, in particular the aquostic stuff. Rick wanted it to continue, whether this was another tour or a new album. This, in my opinion, caused great fractions between Francis and Rick. I’m not going to say the Francis was going to get rid of Rick anyway, that’s too simplistic but I do think it is fair to say that in the 2 years after the FF prior to Rick’s sad death. The two of them had a completely different view on where to take the band. It’s common knowledge their relationship had broken down and I think it began with the conclusion and subsequent ending of the FF reunions.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Dec 8, 2017 5:53:20 GMT
From this moment on, Francis was always getting rid of Rick. Definitely. The moment the curtain dropped in Manchester at the first reunion gig, the band he had built up for 30 years were in tatters, and he knew it. I almost think he agreed to the second one with the hope of it falling apart in front of our very eyes. What actually happened was the irreplaceable magic of the proper Status Quo, and from that there was no coming back. Rick knew that and Francis had nowhere to turn. This was the start of their relationship faltering. Unfortunately, I imagine we will never fully hear Rick’s versions but would have been interesting to hear.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Nov 13, 2017 15:21:33 GMT
Just seen an advert on itv. Said it’s his first tv interview since Rick but didn’t he do one for Sky? Let’s see what crap comes out of his mouth this time....
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Post by lufcquo1 on Nov 6, 2017 21:48:32 GMT
Brilliant. In particular big fat mama. Is it just me or is there a little bit of trying to recreate some of the Madrid 75 footage with the colour, camera angles and stage movements? Drummer is better than the current actual Status Quo drummer too.......
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Post by lufcquo1 on Oct 12, 2017 11:27:37 GMT
Happy Birthday Rick, loved greatly and missed dearly. Will play Caroline live from Hammy in 14 at full volume in your honour.
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Post by lufcquo1 on May 10, 2017 6:02:02 GMT
Be my friend, be my friend.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Feb 16, 2017 11:03:32 GMT
Rick Parfitt: On the level.
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Post by lufcquo1 on Jan 19, 2017 22:09:22 GMT
I don't normally struggle finding the right words. Especially about someone I've never met personally. I'm not sure it's in the right thread but didn't really know where else to put it. So here goes:
It took me a few weeks to fully come to terms with the fact the he's gone. In some ways I still haven't.
Although I knew about his funeral today. Being a school teacher didn't really allow me to ponder it too much until I was on my way home. Seeing the picture today of his face with his white telecaster really hit it home. So on my journey home, I instantly put on Mystery song, Caroline, Big Fat mama and 4500 times and just listened. Listened to the sheer magic of the music but also Ricks voice. How much it meant to him, living the dream. I was fortunate to see him many times, and every time he gave 100%. He is one of those guys to use a football analogy 'that every team wants.'
It got me thinking about my memories of him. I remember my first gig at Harrogate and been simply blown away by his playing. More recently the 2014 FF at Hammersmith. Watching him in his absolute element. This was Rick. This was quo. Him absolutely belting out Big Fat Mama at Dublin.
I may not have met Rick Parfitt personally but boy, did he have an impact on my life. It hurts that I'll never see him play again. But it comforts me that he lived his dream and we lived it with him as his fans.
RIP Rick Thank you for the memories.
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