mortified
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Favourite Quo Album: Hello!
Favourite other bands.: Gary Numan, Alabama 3, ZZ Top, Paul van Dyk, Jeff Beck, Bowie, Gerry Rafferty, Band of Skulls, UFO, S.A.H.B
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Post by mortified on Oct 31, 2022 13:48:30 GMT
She's gone for the warmer climate. Can't say I blame her. Bl00dy freezin' up here already. And wet. And dull. If we get independence, I hope Nicola will do something about our weather. Negotiate with the EU or something  Still fairly mild down here!!  I saw it was 23° or something in the south of England on Saturday. We'd call that a heatwave if it was July |
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Post by rossiswaistcoat on Oct 31, 2022 16:41:04 GMT
I doubt I'll see them again. Hammersmith 2014 will be my final memory. I've absolutely no gripe with the current line up but it just can't be the same without The Reverend Rick. Feels strange to have not seen them since 2014, after 50 gigs and so many years of going. And yes, of course it can't be as good anymore. It would take a major set revamp to tempt me. In any case, my other half doesn't want to see them without Rick. To my surprise I loved Backbone |
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Post by kursaal75 on Oct 31, 2022 19:26:22 GMT
The last Quo concert I saw was London O2 December 2015 and the previous year I saw The Frantic Four at Hammersmith, Aquostic at The Roundhouse and The Current line up at the O2.
Since 2015, I've seen JCQ at Putney ½ dozen times and Minehead in 2017, 2019 and September this year.
To answer the question, my Quo days after 50 years are over.
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tqontq
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Post by tqontq on Nov 1, 2022 2:42:09 GMT
Dublin 2014 sealed it for me. Went out on a high. There is just no point anymore. I don't need to be entertained by one of the original Quo and his backing band - no matter how good they may be to some. There is only so far you can take a brand and by losing 3 of the 4 originals well, it ain't Quo by a loong shot. Its just a name and a way to hear the old numbers played again. I'd rather keep the memories pure and rich and attached to everything the band meant to me for many a year. I'd have been just as happy if they did split for good in 85 and then came back in 13,14 for the reunion - although I do enjoy listening to some their modern numbers.
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Post by Mustang Bass on Nov 24, 2022 12:12:07 GMT
Going to Leeds Arena on Monday, only going because I got a freebie ticket otherwise I wouldn't bother. Let's hope the FR Band are on top form. Can't say I'm overly excited about it, but I suppose it's something to do on a cold November night.
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Post by kursaal75 on Nov 24, 2022 17:06:59 GMT
I'm not going to any. The band played in Southend in March and I couldn't be bothered.
I see John Coghlans Jazz Quatet are playing the Half Moon in Putney next June and I won't be going to that either. Quo hits in a jazz style, is not an entertaining evening for me.
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Post by kingofthedoghouse on Nov 24, 2022 19:36:22 GMT
I'm also going to Leeds on Monday. Looking forward to a few new ones on the setlist...oh and dare I say it, Shakin' Stevens is a bonus.
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Post by charles on Nov 24, 2022 22:20:45 GMT
I came late to the party, was 17 in 84 when we crossed the channel and saw Quo for the first time (and it was Selhurst Park as well, but what did we know at the time?).
Anyway, we'd had 1+9+8+2 and Back to Back in the previous years, so my interest was waning. Maiden, Whitesnake, Motörhead et all were becoming far more exciting and my favourite band was letting me down in a big way, so it was into the desert for a long time. Then suddenly the old beast was stirring again, albeit not completely revived: Heavy Traffic rekindled something, so my brother and I went to a Quo gig after a mere 18 years and had a great time.
But after that their albums became less relevant and when I saw them live on some festival, they just didn't do it for me any more. They weren't my Quo.
2014 remedied that, but only partly: I knew I would never want to see them again live, not even the FF, as that would be repeating themselves.
So all the best to Francis Quo, but it's not for me.
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Post by powerage on Nov 25, 2022 0:25:04 GMT
Bournemouth. Would do Wembley normally but I've got plans that night so doing the BIC instead.
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Post by camerst on Nov 25, 2022 11:39:39 GMT
Would normally do Glasgow but hard to justify 70quid plus for a ticket these days to sit and clap occasionally.In saying that from what I have seen on YouTube the band as ever look on good form with a decent set lists so I am sure all attending will have a great time .Looks to be sold out .
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Post by freewilly on Nov 25, 2022 16:47:03 GMT
Can't do it. Dublin 2014 was my last one. 2016 with Rick, I was going to go but, once he went, reading/hearing how he was thrown under the bus and then hearing the emptiness in the live sound, it's not for me. Staying clear of it. Hope those who go have a blast and that it's amazing for all of you |
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matt
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Post by matt on Nov 25, 2022 21:07:41 GMT
How was Rick thrown under the bus.
He pissed his health up the wall smoking drinking and sniffing for nigh on 50 years. They abandoned the electric gigs in favour of acoustic to accommodate him.
Everyone of them said he became difficult. Andy, rhino and Francis. Maybe there’s something in it.
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Post by freewilly on Nov 26, 2022 1:24:29 GMT
How was Rick thrown under the bus. He pissed his health up the wall smoking drinking and sniffing for nigh on 50 years. They abandoned the electric gigs in favour of acoustic to accommodate him. Everyone of them said he became difficult. Andy, rhino and Francis. Maybe there’s something in it. Francis has musically put him down several times since his death. He's also made ridiculous comments about a Knighthood, saying Rick cost him one which is utter crap. I'm sure Rick was difficult to deal with, given his addictions. But, by the same token, no one has ever been in an angel in that band. I find it incredibly toxic that Francis, since the 80s btw, has thrown everyone under the bus and played victim. He even did it with Jeff Rich at one point. Maybe, just maybe, Francis isn't always the victim... I know it sells albums, tickets and doops the public with a quick interview but, he's just as much at fault for anything that ever happened. Read his book... "Maybe that was my fault. No! It's everyone else who was at fault" Of course, his health was his own cross to bear and that was his fault but, it doesn't give the right for anyone to downplay his contribution to Quo and Francis has tried to do that several times. You only need to go watch the band live now to know how much he massively contributed to that band. I'm sure Jimmy Page was difficult to deal with when he no showed during his heroin phase or when Bill Wyman decided to fuck off with a certain girl and knock gigs on the head to follow Crystal Palace but, I don't recall Jagger or Plant throwing them under the bus... But as I've said, regardless of my thoughts, it shouldn't take away from yours or anyone else's enjoyment of the gigs. If you want to bop to Backbone, why should you or anyone else care what I think? I'm a no mark on the Internet 🤷♂️ |
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Post by matt on Nov 26, 2022 14:43:41 GMT
No I get that. I think frames coke addiction played a major part in the bands downfall, but the only person who never bad mouths anyone is John
Rick put Alan down before the reunions in various interviews. And spud.
Alan made a real point of constantly berating Francis. I can understand why, but it still happened
Like you say none of them are angels.
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Post by freewilly on Nov 26, 2022 16:14:55 GMT
No I get that. I think frames coke addiction played a major part in the bands downfall, but the only person who never bad mouths anyone is John Rick put Alan down before the reunions in various interviews. And spud. Alan made a real point of constantly berating Francis. I can understand why, but it still happened Like you say none of them are angels. We know why Rick put them down. Rick was always a "follow the leader, follow the money and fame" character. Doesn't make it right but, we know why. It's very understandable why Alan berated Francis. If I was in his shoes, I'd be the same if that happened me. There has never been any need for Francis to put down any of the members or the music. As soon as Alan left, Francis was straight at it. He even had a go at Just Take Me in an interview. There was literally zero need for him to try to put Jeff down either and, if rumours are to be believed by those in the know, Matt wasn't treated greatly either. Francis' remarks in TPAOY DVD were grand. "Alan is a great guy, I just couldn't work with him anymore" Leave it at that. No need to be slinging mud That Knighthood remark absolutely sickened me if I'm being honest. What exactly was he getting at and what was he accusing Rick of? Especially considering they have never been mentioned for any sort of a Knighthood. How would Rick stop Francis getting one? He's talking through his arse and it was yet another needless remark and attempt to try and put Rick down. I will always love Francis the musician but, the person, given his remarks and the way he worded his book, it annoys me to say the least. Every chapter literally ended with, "Was it my fault? Nah, everyone else was wrong" For the record, I'm a fan of many artists and I think the only band I know of that are "angels" would be U2. I'm aware artists have their issues, troubles, addictions and sometimes, utter disgraceful behaviour so I'm not singling Francis out in terms of that. It's a Quo forum and I loved Quo like they were my family and its probably why I'm more vocal about it than others I'm also fully aware that member/members of the band know my opinion and are not particularly fond of me so, quid pro quo and all that 😁 |
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