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Post by curiousgirl on Feb 24, 2016 21:25:17 GMT
It reads rather like an obituary to me, not least due to what I'd consider a somewhat false perspective. But then, that's not unuaual for fans. It is perhaps true Frame ruined Quo - but I do believe Quo would have been sweet FA without him too. It is worth remembering that from time to time (if you believe it). He was one of the main reasons I first was drawn to Quo. But I also saw them as a band of 4 and not him alone. On reflection it is his love of melody which drew me to their version of a heavier rock sound, along with the blues/shuffles which I also love. So I agree Gates, they probably wouldn't have been what they became in the 70s without him. In the end though, I think the main reason I feel a lot less than I did for Francis was his stinging remarks post the reunion gigs. I could accept that he wanted to go a different way etc.. but to insult me for my earlier love of the band was a step too far. |
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Post by curiousgirl on Feb 24, 2016 21:38:15 GMT
He was one of the main reasons I first was drawn to Quo. But I also saw them as a band of 4 and not him alone. On reflection it is his love of melody which drew me to their version of a heavier rock sound, along with the blues/shuffles which I also love. So I agree Gates, they probably wouldn't have been what they became in the 70s without him. In the end though, I think the main reason I feel a lot less than I did for Francis was his stinging remarks post the reunion gigs. I could accept that he wanted to go a different way etc.. but to insult me for my earlier love of the band was a step too far. Yes - but I'd forgive him if he'd do another FF tour including nights at Wolves - and I'd bake him a steak and kidney pie with black pudding embedded in the suet crust if he'd do an FF album. How's that for crowdfunding!  Me too. btw - I think if you went for pasta or something Italian, you might stand a better chance. He talks a lot about his love for Italian food.  |
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Post by dennis on Feb 24, 2016 23:36:05 GMT
It reads rather like an obituary to me, not least due to what I'd consider a somewhat false perspective. But then, that's not unuaual for fans. It is perhaps true Frame ruined Quo - but I do believe Quo would have been sweet FA without him too. It is worth remembering that from time to time (if you believe it). I think they all brought distinctive elements to what evolved into the Quo sound, sadly Francis seems to be the one who has trouble remembering both their individual contributions & their collective achievements. |
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