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Post by freewilly on Jan 29, 2017 14:50:08 GMT
Obviously some parts of it are probably true but, there are some holes in it which makes me think, "Bullshit!"
-Rick said recently enough that she looked after the finances....If that's the case, how could she not have known about this? -It says the kids are left with nothing, but the article goes on to say that Rick's share of the house will be split between his kids. Which is it? -Francis told her to get out while she could....Not having a go at him and maybe they did try and help him but, if they thought he was that bad, why did no one in the band or management help him? It's like Spud all over again
Also, if Francis said that, it clearly shows Francis didn't give a fuck about Rick and shows there was an element of truth to that article last week, where the synopsis of Rick's book said they don't care for each other.
It's also quite hypocritical that some of you dismissed last week's article as "gutter press gossip" and said they "wouldn't believe a word of it" yet, some of you believe this in an instant?
As I said, a lot of it could be true but, there's also a lot of holes in this
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Post by dennis on Jan 29, 2017 15:02:36 GMT
I am very glad that Francis decided to take the Frantic Four off the road in 2014. Yes it would have been great to have them continuously do a small tour every year but quite frankly those tours got Rick back to his old ways and they are what started his downfall... There's an interview from around late 90's early 2000's were I think Rick said something along the lines of 'I live my life how I want to live it'. I'll have to try and find the source & yet John was reflecting on the reunion gigs & saying that one of the big differences was that this time 'round they were sober!
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 15:12:58 GMT
I am very glad that Francis decided to take the Frantic Four off the road in 2014. Yes it would have been great to have them continuously do a small tour every year but quite frankly those tours got Rick back to his old ways and they are what started his downfall... There's an interview from around late 90's early 2000's were I think Rick said something along the lines of 'I live my life how I want to live it'. I'll have to try and find the source & yet John was reflecting on the reunion gigs & saying that one of the big differences was that this time 'round they were sober! They were on the first one. The second one became party central for Rick, trouble is he never paced himself. Francis said it was like the drugs.He took them all day in moderation, Rick would go mad in the evening. After the FF gigs Rick was drinking with old friends and when you have been a party animal in the past you can slip back into it very easily. Francis said "Rick became someone I didn't know."
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Post by viking55 on Jan 29, 2017 15:25:06 GMT
Just very sad....just like Bestie, Higgins etc...brilliant in their proffesion but a series of car crashes in their private lives which not only affected himself but those around him. You just knew that this is the way it would end. He couldn't defeat his demons no matter who tried to help him and they ended up killing him ! As in said just very sad if what has been written is true.
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Post by kachunk on Jan 29, 2017 15:55:03 GMT
Given Rick's very public track record on failed relationships,what did his third wife think that she possessed that the previous two wives lacked?. The only person who could ever "tame" Rick was himself and despite a few token attempts,it was clear that he didn't really want to be tamed. If you must hero worship,then worship that person only for what they do as a profession,because you may be left feeling a bit unnerved by the difference between a public persona and the offstage/off camera reality of the person in question.
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Post by kachunk on Jan 29, 2017 16:02:10 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! Actually,I do remember an article in the one of the tabloids,a long time ago,in which Rick's first wife dished the dirt on him.If what was said in that article was true,then that really does make Rick a not particularly likeable individual.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 16:17:36 GMT
Hi All, What a sad read my heart goes out to her and the twins. Like has already been mentioned only those involved know the true extent of what actually happened up to and after his passing, you only have to look at the video below (01:49 - 02:00) it will sum it all up in his own words he knew what the likely outcome would be under no illusion sadly...
Lets not forget the article writer may have embellished slightly regarding Rick's passing and the fall out for Patty, one bit I never like to be honest it was the mentioning of soiled sheets There was just no need should have stopped at infection from a cut finger just spoilt the article from then on IMHO.
Geoff.
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Jan 29, 2017 16:24:39 GMT
Thanks for the interview Geoff!
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Post by cactuspete on Jan 29, 2017 17:02:34 GMT
We all have our faults and weaknesses.
I shall say no more,
Other than let him be!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 17:26:39 GMT
What an absolute tragedy for all concerned including Rick, but for his executors to be gathering assets immediately after his death there must be massive debts needing to be paid off, presumably healthcare, tax and mortgages and Rick's main assets are now the white telecaster, his OBE medal and whatever gold disks he still has. Sadly I have a feeling these will all be auctioned off to cover his debts and Lindsey may be left with very little indeed.
The part about Black Widow Patty having her claws back into Rick is true though, there was gossip amongst her hangers-on that she and Rick were "giving it another go" for a good long while before his death, never one to miss the main chance and boost her own profile it's a sad reflection on her as a person and her contempt for Rick's two youngest kids how she behaved.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 18:06:47 GMT
What an absolute tragedy for all concerned including Rick, but for his executors to be gathering assets immediately after his death there must be massive debts needing to be paid off, presumably healthcare, tax and mortgages and Rick's main assets are now the white telecaster, his OBE medal and whatever gold disks he still has. Sadly I have a feeling these will all be auctioned off to cover his debts and Lindsey may be left with very little indeed. The part about Black Widow Patty having her claws back into Rick is true though, there was gossip amongst her hangers-on that she and Rick were "giving it another go" for a good long while before his death, never one to miss the main chance and boost her own profile it's a sad reflection on her as a person and her contempt for Rick's two youngest kids how she behaved. Maybe that's why the real White Tele was not at the funeral?
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Post by QuocaQuola1 on Jan 29, 2017 18:53:18 GMT
Who the fuck low and sick enough makes this public, barely over a month after he passed away. She should maybe consider working something out private instead of getting the media involved.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 19:24:15 GMT
Who the fuck low and sick enough makes this public, barely over a month after he passed away. She should maybe consider working something out private instead of getting the media involved. Harsh word from someone who doesn't know the facts .
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Post by dontquoteme on Jan 29, 2017 19:33:01 GMT
Just seen the article....sad times and I'm still trying to take it all in while writing this post. What a lousy way for things to end 😔
It's still difficult for me to think of Rick as anyone other than the rock god we remember, but sadly, it seems that since his death, more and more of his human frailties are coming to the fore and I'm getting more and more disturbed by what I read/hear.
It's not often that I agree with anything Rossi says but if he did try to warn Lyndsay off as the article says, then he probably knew that life as Mrs Parfitt#3 would be tumultuous for her. If what Lyndsay has told the Mail is true, and not just spouting off in vengeance, then she must feel very let down.
I feel desperately sorry for the twins. They are the innocents here, and I just hope that they are looked after financially. I find it hard to believe that their elder brothers would see them suffer any hardship due to squabbling of x-wives etc.. And as others have posted, SQ plc should help out and ensure appropriate future band revenue goes to the estate.
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Post by The Lord Flasheart on Jan 29, 2017 19:56:10 GMT
Just seen the article....sad times and I'm still trying to take it all in while writing this post. What a lousy way for things to end 😔 It's still difficult for me to think of Rick as anyone other than the rock god we remember, but sadly, it seems that since his death, more and more of his human frailties are coming to the fore and I'm getting more and more disturbed by what I read/hear. It's not often that I agree with anything Rossi says but if he did try to warn Lyndsay off as the article says, then he probably knew that life as Mrs Parfitt#3 would be tumultuous for her. If what Lyndsay has told the Mail is true, and not just spouting off in vengeance, then she must feel very let down. I feel desperately sorry for the twins. They are the innocents here, and I just hope that they are looked after financially. I find it hard to believe that their elder brothers would see them suffer any hardship due to squabbling of x-wives etc.. And as others have posted, SQ plc should help out and ensure appropriate future band revenue goes to the estate. Many fans know about the messy personal life of Rick's though it does not change the music for me. It does show how fame can destroy you if you let it. I have never put any of them on a pedestal they have their faults like all of us do it's just that being famous. Your dirty linen gets aired in public more.
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