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Post by infoman on Sept 15, 2016 6:51:49 GMT
I don't doubt that there is little chance of Rick performing with the band again, at least for a tour. His priorities should be elsewhere. That aside, the big question mark is if Rossi should continue his Rossi and Friends electric and, subsequently acoustic tour? They can get away with it for the odd gig as has been the case but to have a permanent replacement for Rick on stage is a bit far fetched. Surely, there comes a time where he can't take it further than it has gone? Its all getting a bit silly really? I just think its sad to call the current band Status Quo with only one original member. I know it happens in this business but sad Quo have to fade out this way, as it will be a fade out now rather than going out with a bang. This development, if it does happen (and it seems to be heading that way) seals the loss of Status Quo. They don't exist anymore. Its a tribute band and those that see Rossi and Friends should enjoy it for what it is, cos it certainly ain't Status Quo anymore. Thank god we had Dublin in 2014!! I wish Rick all the best. He's a lucky man. As long as he gets to see his kid grow up, that's what matters. Of course he needs something to aim for so may be writing and recording would do that and help his recovery. Who knows what the future holds but seeing his kids and wife is something. Edwyn Collins had a brain haemorrhage I belive and he managed to carry on after a period of recuperation, so it is possible to recover from illnesses. A friend had a heart attack and then got pneumonia in hospital but although he sounded really bad at one stage, he did recover. OK he couldn't do all the long country walking he'd done before that happened but he did have a life. For a time they would not have known what affect Rick's heart stopping had on his memory so that must have been quite concerning for his family; friends and colleagues. On the subject of Quo continuing, personally I consider Status Quo having been formed in 62. Thus for me Francis was the only original member. If you take The Status Quo as the starting point, that formed shortly before Rick joined. Rick is only an original member if you start from the point they dropped the, The and were just called Status Quo. Its all semantics. The band wish to carry on. They employ a lot of staff whose no doubt banked on the tour going ahead. I know no job is secure but contracts with promoters, venues and staff might have insurance issues if pulled and maybe insurers are less keen to insure Quo for certain things, given the previous state of Rick's health over the years. Insurance is about risk, not necessarily how famous you are and whether it's considered right for the fans for you to continue playing if a certain person can't be there. I look forward to seeing Quo in December and I wish Rick all the best with his treatment.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Sept 15, 2016 7:03:28 GMT
One thing the DM article says is that Rick is earning £600 a month from his pension so is under some pressure to return to some kind of work. Would he earn from the tour even if not there via royalties etc. If so I can understand why he would want it to continue.
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Post by paradiseflats on Sept 15, 2016 7:08:27 GMT
I don't doubt that there is little chance of Rick performing with the band again, at least for a tour. His priorities should be elsewhere. That aside, the big question mark is if Rossi should continue his Rossi and Friends electric and, subsequently acoustic tour? They can get away with it for the odd gig as has been the case but to have a permanent replacement for Rick on stage is a bit far fetched. Surely, there comes a time where he can't take it further than it has gone? Its all getting a bit silly really? I just think its sad to call the current band Status Quo with only one original member. I know it happens in this business but sad Quo have to fade out this way, as it will be a fade out now rather than going out with a bang. This development, if it does happen (and it seems to be heading that way) seals the loss of Status Quo. They don't exist anymore. Its a tribute band and those that see Rossi and Friends should enjoy it for what it is, cos it certainly ain't Status Quo anymore. Thank god we had Dublin in 2014!! I wish Rick all the best. He's a lucky man. As long as he gets to see his kid grow up, that's what matters. Of course he needs something to aim for so may be writing and recording would do that and help his recovery. Who knows what the future holds but seeing his kids and wife is something. Edwyn Collins had a brain haemorrhage I belive and he managed to carry on after a period of recuperation, so it is possible to recover from illnesses. A friend had a heart attack and then got pneumonia in hospital but although he sounded really bad at one stage, he did recover. OK he couldn't do all the long country walking he'd done before that happened but he did have a life. For a time they would not have known what affect Rick's heart stopping had on his memory so that must have been quite concerning for his family; friends and colleagues. On the subject of Quo continuing, personally I consider Status Quo having been formed in 62. Thus for me Francis was the only original member. If you take The Status Quo as the starting point, that formed shortly before Rick joined. Rick is only an original member if you start from the point they dropped the, The and were just called Status Quo. Its all semantics. The band wish to carry on. They employ a lot of staff whose no doubt banked on the tour going ahead. I know no job is secure but contracts with promoters, venues and staff might have insurance issues if pulled and maybe insurers are less keen to insure Quo for certain things, given the previous state of Rick's health over the years. Insurance is about risk, not necessarily how famous you are and whether it's considered right for the fans for you to continue playing if a certain person can't be there. I look forward to seeing Quo in December and I wish Rick all the best with his treatment. There was no Status Quo in 1962. Or should all bands start their history from when they first play in any band. Its not about insurance, never has been. Its about choice. Its about the setlist. Its about wether they will sound like what people want. I just think refunds should be offered.
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Post by madtom on Sept 15, 2016 7:11:49 GMT
One thing the DM article says is that Rick is earning £600 a month from his pension so is under some pressure to return to some kind of work. Would he earn from the tour even if not there via royalties etc. If so I can understand why he would want it to continue. Isn't £600 the sort of money he would be getting from his state pension? I suspect the DM may have just thrown that in for a bit of padding.
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Post by Victor on Sept 15, 2016 7:25:24 GMT
Very sad that a great band has to end this way... I hope Rick thinks of one thing only now and that's himself and his own life.
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Post by 4th Chord on Sept 15, 2016 7:27:01 GMT
RPJ on Twitter "Time to chill now dad".
I concur.
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Post by tommy on Sept 15, 2016 7:30:49 GMT
This is a very sad day.
I feel disappointed for Rick that he couldn't go out on a high - doing what he does best and rocking hard.
I feel the time has come to retire the Status Quo name. For fans of an older vintage SQ will always be the FF. For younger fans it at least has to be RP & FR. Without Rick it just isn't SQ.
So if Francis wants to continue acoustically, do it under another name, but show your fellow founding band mates some respect at last and don't call it SQ.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Sept 15, 2016 7:33:58 GMT
I don't doubt that there is little chance of Rick performing with the band again, at least for a tour. His priorities should be elsewhere. That aside, the big question mark is if Rossi should continue his Rossi and Friends electric and, subsequently acoustic tour? They can get away with it for the odd gig as has been the case but to have a permanent replacement for Rick on stage is a bit far fetched. Surely, there comes a time where he can't take it further than it has gone? Its all getting a bit silly really? I just think its sad to call the current band Status Quo with only one original member. I know it happens in this business but sad Quo have to fade out this way, as it will be a fade out now rather than going out with a bang. This development, if it does happen (and it seems to be heading that way) seals the loss of Status Quo. They don't exist anymore. Its a tribute band and those that see Rossi and Friends should enjoy it for what it is, cos it certainly ain't Status Quo anymore. Thank god we had Dublin in 2014!! I wish Rick all the best. He's a lucky man. As long as he gets to see his kid grow up, that's what matters. Of course he needs something to aim for so may be writing and recording would do that and help his recovery. Who knows what the future holds but seeing his kids and wife is something. Edwyn Collins had a brain haemorrhage I belive and he managed to carry on after a period of recuperation, so it is possible to recover from illnesses. A friend had a heart attack and then got pneumonia in hospital but although he sounded really bad at one stage, he did recover. OK he couldn't do all the long country walking he'd done before that happened but he did have a life. For a time they would not have known what affect Rick's heart stopping had on his memory so that must have been quite concerning for his family; friends and colleagues. On the subject of Quo continuing, personally I consider Status Quo having been formed in 62. Thus for me Francis was the only original member. If you take The Status Quo as the starting point, that formed shortly before Rick joined. Rick is only an original member if you start from the point they dropped the, The and were just called Status Quo. Its all semantics. The band wish to carry on. They employ a lot of staff whose no doubt banked on the tour going ahead. I know no job is secure but contracts with promoters, venues and staff might have insurance issues if pulled and maybe insurers are less keen to insure Quo for certain things, given the previous state of Rick's health over the years. Insurance is about risk, not necessarily how famous you are and whether it's considered right for the fans for you to continue playing if a certain person can't be there. I look forward to seeing Quo in December and I wish Rick all the best with his treatment. Edwyn Collins had a stroke and is still partially paralised down one side. So he can no longer play the guitar though Collins was mainly a singer. For someone like Rick a impairment to play an instrument would be a massive problem. if the band are making money off the Status Quo name and playing one or two songs written by Rick. Then I would think he would get some roylaties to pump up the £600 a month pension he is living off according to the DM. Personally I think there will be cancellations of some of the winter tour. I cannot see Francis vocals holding out considering we are getting into the colder months when colds and flu are about.
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Post by curiousgirl on Sept 15, 2016 7:35:14 GMT
I've added Rick's Sky Interview to the clippings above - from youtube now.
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Post by kachunk on Sept 15, 2016 7:39:12 GMT
Thank you Rick - Your contribution and dedication to the band since 1967 is without question and now it's time for you to rest and recover and see your children grow up.
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infoman
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Post by infoman on Sept 15, 2016 7:40:51 GMT
I wish Rick all the best. He's a lucky man. As long as he gets to see his kid grow up, that's what matters. Of course he needs something to aim for so may be writing and recording would do that and help his recovery. Who knows what the future holds but seeing his kids and wife is something. Edwyn Collins had a brain haemorrhage I belive and he managed to carry on after a period of recuperation, so it is possible to recover from illnesses. A friend had a heart attack and then got pneumonia in hospital but although he sounded really bad at one stage, he did recover. OK he couldn't do all the long country walking he'd done before that happened but he did have a life. For a time they would not have known what affect Rick's heart stopping had on his memory so that must have been quite concerning for his family; friends and colleagues. On the subject of Quo continuing, personally I consider Status Quo having been formed in 62. Thus for me Francis was the only original member. If you take The Status Quo as the starting point, that formed shortly before Rick joined. Rick is only an original member if you start from the point they dropped the, The and were just called Status Quo. Its all semantics. The band wish to carry on. They employ a lot of staff whose no doubt banked on the tour going ahead. I know no job is secure but contracts with promoters, venues and staff might have insurance issues if pulled and maybe insurers are less keen to insure Quo for certain things, given the previous state of Rick's health over the years. Insurance is about risk, not necessarily how famous you are and whether it's considered right for the fans for you to continue playing if a certain person can't be there. I look forward to seeing Quo in December and I wish Rick all the best with his treatment. Edwyn Collins had a stroke and is still partially paralised down one side. So he can no longer play the guitar though Collins was mainly a singer. For someone like Rick a impairment to play an instrument would be a massive problem. if the band are making money off the Status Quo name and playing one or two songs written by Rick. Then I would think he would get some roylaties to pump up the £600 a month pension he is living off according to the DM. Personally I think there will be cancellations of some of the winter tour. I cannot see Francis vocals holding out considering we are getting into the colder months when colds and flu are about. Thank you for clarifying that about Edywn. His speech was affected for a time and may still be. I do have some of his albums since his stroke though and they are very good albums. Rick may be known for his guitar playing but he's no slouch when it comes to singing. I'd be happy to hear him sing. He had a great voice on some of the Quo ballads. All the Reasons springs to mind. In fact if Alan could t have played bass, I'd have happily just heard him sing! Multi talented people.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Sept 15, 2016 7:44:33 GMT
One thing the DM article says is that Rick is earning £600 a month from his pension so is under some pressure to return to some kind of work. Would he earn from the tour even if not there via royalties etc. If so I can understand why he would want it to continue. Isn't £600 the sort of money he would be getting from his state pension? I suspect the DM may have just thrown that in for a bit of padding. Might be I can't remember how much my parents get from that at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 8:34:36 GMT
I have a friend who works at Sky, he tipped me off a couple of days ago that this interview had been recorded BUT swore me to secrecy until it was officially announced, hence this is why I posted this: 'I don't think we will ever see Rick play a guitar with Status Quo again.' Read more: statusquo.boards.net/thread/5432/rick#ixzz4KJO7wqNuon the 'Rick' thread (13th Sept) He is doing the RIGHT thing, good look to him as his health improves.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2016 8:36:43 GMT
Old photo from Athena , wish I could have got it the correct way round!. All the best Rick
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Post by paradiseflats on Sept 15, 2016 8:48:37 GMT
Rick has touched all of our lives. And in many great ways. Thanks Rick.
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