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Post by 4th Chord on Oct 16, 2016 20:33:08 GMT
I think we'd all react oddly and with shock. I'm pretty sure that's all it was. I think that was poor from Rhino totally disrespectful and unnecessary, however even worse from Rossi to have revealed this info. It doesn't sit well really. Especially the whole album plug at the end.
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Post by deardron on Oct 16, 2016 23:19:17 GMT
I can understand him saying they couldn't afford to cancel,with contracts and people on the paylist and all.I still hold him high,always had,always will.Someone has to keep fociús on stuff after all,imho.But Status Quo as a band is no more,for me it ended when Matt left as I have stated elsewhere.Rick decided not to come back,people have to accept that.Regarding his history with wifes and all.there's nothing new under the sun there either. *Waiting for my execution* Still think it odd how Matt left so suddenly, he had no gig to go onto, no 'solo projects'(some stuff was invented layer to cover the tracks), one minute he's happy happyand giving interviews in ftmo etc. ..., the next he's gone?!.. I think it tells you that was a very sudden decision on bands part to get let him go with no planning, as they were left so high and dry, constantly touring at the time. they had to ask him back to play at end of that particular tour. Just Doesn't smell right in any way to me(and I'm no looney conspiricy theorist by the way😄) Rumours say Matt had problems with his hearing, I think Rhino gave a hint about that. I don't believe Matt was a person around whom much conspiracy could be going on.
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Post by deardron on Oct 16, 2016 23:24:25 GMT
I think we'd all react oddly and with shock. I'm pretty sure that's all it was. I think that was poor from Rhino totally disrespectful and unnecessary, however even worse from Rossi to have revealed this info. Come on, Rhino was the first to come to help Rick and you say he was "totally disrespectful"?? I see nothing disrespectful in this gesture bearing in mind the shocking situation they were in and the fact that they are not ballerinas but men in rock who have worked with Rick shoulder to shoulder for many decades.
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Post by deardron on Oct 17, 2016 10:28:24 GMT
Jeff left for other reasons than hearing, just because he got fed up with the lifestyle and fell out with Rhino.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 11:27:27 GMT
I think that was poor from Rhino totally disrespectful and unnecessary, however even worse from Rossi to have revealed this info. Come on, Rhino was the first to come to help Rick and you say he was "totally disrespectful"?? Only proves that Rhino can run faster than Francis.
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Post by curiousgirl on Oct 17, 2016 11:34:54 GMT
re: Rhino's jesture, the most upsetting part for me is that Francis revealed it. But what we don't know is his expression on his face. I doubt very seriously it would have been happy. And there's one other thing? How do we know that is actually what Rhino did!
btw - I'm not defending Rhino here, I'm remembering a story that Simon Rossi once said about his dad telling a totally different version of how he discovered that his son was gay. And I'm not saying that Francis is a liar but we all remember things differently.
If this actually, happened, as others have said, I really doubt there was anything other than shock in this reaction, during the moment of discovery. I remember giggling when I was told some terrible news one time. And only hours later, when the reality sank in, did I reveal the pain I also felt.
My overriding feeling is that we should not have been told this detail because it is distasteful and it has resulted in this understandable extra bad feeling towards other members of the band.
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Post by paradiseflats on Oct 17, 2016 11:53:02 GMT
re: Rhino's jesture, the most upsetting part for me is that Francis revealed it. But what we don't know is his expression on his face. I doubt very seriously it would have been happy. And there's one other thing? How do we know that is actually what Rhino did! btw - I'm not defending Rhino here, I'm remembering a story that Simon Rossi once said about his dad telling a totally different version of how he discovered that his son was gay. And I'm not saying that Francis is a liar but we all remember things differently. If this actually, happened, as others have said, I really doubt there was anything other than shock in this reaction, during the moment of discovery. I remember giggling when I was told some terrible news one time. And only hours later, when the reality sank in, did I reveal the pain I also felt. My overriding feeling is that we should not have been told this detail because it is distasteful and it has resulted in this understandable extra bad feeling towards other members of the band. Amongst my friends I am known for my dark sense of humour. I personally have no issue with the gesture. If that's what he did in the spur of the moment. A lot will see it as crass at least. When the doctor told me of my cancer my initial reaction was to laugh,then said, so your thinking I should rent rather than buy then. Sadly Francis has is it sadly I'm not sure, has used personal issues and tragedies to promote the band. He probably sees this as no different.
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Post by deardron on Oct 17, 2016 14:25:31 GMT
Jeff left for other reasons than hearing, just because he got fed up with the lifestyle and fell out with Rhino. Yes,he left for that reason initaially,but I have not ever heard Matt had trouble with his hearing,hence the link. Matt decidecd to leave prior the upcoming FF reunion tour,not because of it,but he wanted to move on and perhaps found the time being was the best to leave. www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/status-quo-drummer-matt-letley-quits-after-12-years-with-the-band-8422774.htmlI refrain from believe/spread rumours and such ,as I don't believe it will put things in a 'light of truth',all I know is that I remember the time he left and only good words were spoken and written by both parts back then. If you can find a written official word about Matt's supposed hearing troubles,I will of course admit I was totally off the wall and apologise. Well, Matt's departure was much discussed on the old SQMB and Rhino's interview in FTMO on this subject was quoted. But no, the official releases on this issue were very polite & politically correct, Simon Porter knows his job!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2016 15:54:40 GMT
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Oct 17, 2016 22:08:27 GMT
Simon Porter knows his job! Yep he says "You have caused confusion and delay" to band members all the time.
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Post by Mrs Flittersnoop on Oct 18, 2016 11:29:59 GMT
re: Rhino's jesture, the most upsetting part for me is that Francis revealed it. But that's Francis, isn't it. He's done that with band members before *, but he does it about himself as well. He's certainly the only rock star i can think of who's said he has to get up several times a night to piss because of his prostate :-) Someone I met long long ago who had had considerable contact with Quo said "Francis will say what he wants you to hear, Rick is really too honest for his own good." (He was talking specifically about press, not personal stuff.) But over the last quite a few years, just from the evidence, I would have said it's the other way round. There's an article on the BBC News site at the moment about what women don't get told about being pregnant/having a baby. With the exception of that particular topic, I would guess if we want to know about all the other things we don't get told about, like, getting old, we should go and ask Francis ;-) * PS nothing to what various women have said about Rick ... :-) * PPS probably nothing to what Rick has said about himself. Given the above, I am not sure I want "This is me Part 2" from Francis, there is such a thing as TMI
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Post by curiousgirl on Oct 18, 2016 22:32:51 GMT
Oh, I agree Mrs Flittersnoop, that is Francis and he can't help it. I wasn't saying that I expect him to change. Simply that that what's upset me about reading the interview. But I haven't lost much sleep over it either.
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Post by 111 on Oct 19, 2016 18:35:46 GMT
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Oct 19, 2016 19:54:37 GMT
Christ, some of you Quo tragic's crack me up. Good for you then. But... what are you?
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Post by frozenhero on Oct 21, 2016 9:52:03 GMT
Let's be serious, how many songs have they actually changed in the set within the past sixteen years? cause it's always been the same format of ROLD, DD, WYW and RAOTW... opener is normally Caroline, The Wanderer, SBYBIL & DWMT... the odd time Paper Plane was 2nd in set. CUOY and the Oriental have been in the set for a good 10 or more years. All Stand Up was in the set up until 2006 or 07, replaced by BOTE which is still there. TPAOY and Belavista Man was in the set for a year or two then they was scrapped. Proposin' Medley has been in the set for 11 years or less, Mystery Medley was taken out of the set in 2012 replaced with Mystery Song (minus solo). Anniversary waltz was taken out in 2002 maybe 2003. Hold You Back, Rain, ITAN and Burning Bridges have been in and out of the set for a while now. Have I missed anything? Pretty sure the Mystery Medley was gone earlier. And when was Mystery Song ever played as such? Then there were the QPQ songs, of which Let's Rock and Two Way Traffic went pretty fast, but Rock'n'Roll'n'You had a bit more staying power.
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