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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 11:18:15 GMT
Back to the article, whatever it's source, is always going to be a matter of conjecture. What I've always thought is that, in their own ways, neither Rick nor Francis were particularly nice people. Charming maybe, but Rick has shagged around by his own admission for donkeys years, especially going back and forward between his wife harem, and they have welcomed his with open arms every time he's run back to them. So they have only themselves to blame. In the Quo biographies he's always talked about his spending, by his own admission it was reckless. He wasn't going to change his spots. I do feel sorry for his young kids. You basically sum up my own feelings, especially about the ex wives club, he was a scoundrel, clearly a loveable one to them, but a scoundrel all the same I will say this though, I don't think he ever truly got over the death of his daughter. I suspect it's always been there I know he said he now drew strength from her and used her memory to calm him. I think deep down he could not accept that it happened when he was at home and blamed himself ever since.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 11:28:23 GMT
You basically sum up my own feelings, especially about the ex wives club, he was a scoundrel, clearly a loveable one to them, but a scoundrel all the same I will say this though, I don't think he ever truly got over the death of his daughter. I suspect it's always been there I know he said he now drew strength from her and used her memory to calm him. I think deep down he could not accept that it happened when he was at home and blamed himself ever since. That certainly would be understandable, and could account partly for the way he was.
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Post by curiousgirl on Jan 29, 2017 11:30:51 GMT
This is the article . However.... My heart goes out to Lyndsay and the twins..... It was a very sad read, from beginning to end. I just read this article and if anyone here believes it then bigger fool you..utter utter crap. Are you saying its only about getting money from the paper Gaz? There was an independent Instagram photo of Rick with Patty posted on here. It was in the foyer of a hotel and the person who took the sneaky shot said that Rick could hardly walk. So I've no doubt that part of the story is true.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 11:36:27 GMT
I just read this article and if anyone here believes it then bigger fool you..utter utter crap. Are you saying its only about getting money from the paper Gaz? There was an independent Instagram photo of Rick with Patty posted on here. It was in the foyer of a hotel and the person who took the sneaky shot said that Rick could hardly walk. So I've no doubt that part of the story is true. I don't think anyone here knows what's true or not in their private lives. Thankfully. On a last note regarding the article. If Rick did indeed change his will so close to death, surely there is a good chance this could be fought by his wife, especially as they weren't divorced and his kids are so young?
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 11:41:10 GMT
I just read this article and if anyone here believes it then bigger fool you..utter utter crap. Are you saying its only about getting money from the paper Gaz? There was an independent Instagram photo of Rick with Patty posted on here. It was in the foyer of a hotel and the person who took the sneaky shot said that Rick could hardly walk. So I've no doubt that part of the story is true. It's not surprising that he went back to Patty. After all he went back to Marietta when he was married to Patty in the 80s. His personal life was one long roundabout of women. Though it was not that which broke him and Patty up in 2005, that was just plain weird and had as we know a kind of tragic end. Though that was not Rick's fault.
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Post by hawkquo on Jan 29, 2017 11:42:17 GMT
I just read this article and if anyone here believes it then bigger fool you..utter utter crap. Are you saying its only about getting money from the paper Gaz? There was an independent Instagram photo of Rick with Patty posted on here. It was in the foyer of a hotel and the person who took the sneaky shot said that Rick could hardly walk. So I've no doubt that part of the story is true. Back around the time of the FF reformations in 13-14 she (Patty) made no secret of the fact that she attended some of the gigs, there was mention on her or someone close, facebook page, whilst i can accept that in part this could be to catch up with John and Alan's other halves you are also leaving yourself open to "the charmer" that was Rick Out of curiousity has his first wife sold her story to the Mail at any time? That would make the hat trick by my reckoning!
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 11:45:39 GMT
Are you saying its only about getting money from the paper Gaz? There was an independent Instagram photo of Rick with Patty posted on here. It was in the foyer of a hotel and the person who took the sneaky shot said that Rick could hardly walk. So I've no doubt that part of the story is true. I don't think anyone here knows what's true or not in their private lives. Thankfully. On a last note regarding the article. If Rick did indeed change his will so close to death, surely there is a good chance this could be fought by his wife, especially as they weren't divorced and his kids are so young? I suppose it depends what is in the will. Maybe he has done the right thing and put some money in trust for the twins. I can't see him freezing them out. I suppose that would make day to day life difficult for Lyndsay and maybe she's asking Harry and Rick Jr to help her out with their share. Of course she could be correct and there is no money in the bank. Rick alleged there was not very much back in September, so at least if the band keep going they will earn money for the estate and if his will names his 4 children (which it should no matter what went on between the ex's). Then it will go to them directly.
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Post by vivfromcov on Jan 29, 2017 11:47:18 GMT
Whatever the truth, it's very sad and I hope that things can be sorted out fairly....
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 11:48:33 GMT
Are you saying its only about getting money from the paper Gaz? There was an independent Instagram photo of Rick with Patty posted on here. It was in the foyer of a hotel and the person who took the sneaky shot said that Rick could hardly walk. So I've no doubt that part of the story is true. Back around the time of the FF reformations in 13-14 she (Patty) made no secret of the fact that she attended some of the gigs, there was mention on her or someone close, facebook page, whilst i can accept that in part this could be to catch up with John and Alan's other halves you are also leaving yourself open to "the charmer" that was Rick Out of curiousity has his first wife sold her story to the Mail at any time? That would make the hat trick by my reckoning! I think Marietta has kept that side of her life private and good for her if she has. She has spoken about the loss of Heidi before but never really about what went on between her and Rick.
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Post by granny on Jan 29, 2017 12:36:11 GMT
Whatever a very recent change of will states could very likely be challenged on competency grounds. The massive heart attack he suffered last year resulted in his brain being starved of oxygen and it was stated at the time that he suffered some impairment.
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Post by unspokenwords on Jan 29, 2017 13:11:55 GMT
Sad to read but I suspect all true as Lyndsay strikes me as someone who is genuine, truthful and dignified. Her grief and loss (and love for Rick) appears / appeared deep felt and genuine.
Rick seemed to attract strong woman who remained totally dedicated to him in spite of all. Marietta has relatively kept her dignity and silence over the years.
Rick seems a lost soul beyond help in spite of the happy go lucky exterior. A very dark side I think none of us really fully knew.
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Post by markquo on Jan 29, 2017 13:24:20 GMT
If she is skint as the article says I hope she got paid well for it good luck to her and the poor little twins I say Cheers
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Post by derryquo on Jan 29, 2017 13:30:44 GMT
If Lynsay is to be believed, behind today's reports of a woman left with nothing, it sounds like Ricks last months, weeks and days were a time of depression, tablets and drinking. Describes an incident of falling out of bed which may have caused the shoulder injury. I hate to read this as this is what is suspected. But this is what maddens me, the band would have known how vulnerable Rick was, and the impact of carrying on regardless was no doubt contributing to his well being. Shame on all involved with SQ, they should have been there for him. Mate, I usually agree and enjoy your threads but I've got to disagree with you on this one as in at what point does Quo have over Ricks private life. He obviously loved the good life but for every positive there's usually a negative. I'm very sure that Francis would've had many words to him about cutting back on his supposed extremes but the only one to who can do anything about it was Rick.Do you really believe Lindsay would appreciate for the band to step into their marriage troubles and offer advice... you've got to be kidding me. Gaz I appreciate your comments. I need to reflect on this a bit more as I have been saddened that this was actually happened and mad this morning when I read the article. I just feel it for Rick. But I also agree with whoppas thread, that lynsey and the kids are those who will suffer most
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 13:57:58 GMT
If Lynsay is to be believed, behind today's reports of a woman left with nothing, it sounds like Ricks last months, weeks and days were a time of depression, tablets and drinking. Describes an incident of falling out of bed which may have caused the shoulder injury. I hate to read this as this is what is suspected. But this is what maddens me, the band would have known how vulnerable Rick was, and the impact of carrying on regardless was no doubt contributing to his well being. Shame on all involved with SQ, they should have been there for him. Mate, I usually agree and enjoy your threads but I've got to disagree with you on this one as in at what point does Quo have over Ricks private life. He obviously loved the good life but for every positive there's usually a negative. I'm very sure that Francis would've had many words to him about cutting back on his supposed extremes but the only one to who can do anything about it was Rick.Do you really believe Lindsay would appreciate for the band to step into their marriage troubles and offer advice... you've got to be kidding me. You can only help someone so much. No doubt all the band tried to help Rick but he had to help himself first, Quoincidence mentions Steve Clark. All of Def Leppard tried to help him but in the end they all failed. Even Rick Allen who showed how you can come back from something that would have ended his time in the band. If he could not get through to Steve no-one could and I think it was the same for Rick.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 14:37:40 GMT
I won't even read the article as id suspected that Ricks last few months might have been not the best for him , but it was his life and saying status quo needed to help him ? well that's debatable . I think we all know he must have some shit moments after the last ff reunion . Id imagine that article must be heart breaking to read .
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