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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 21:26:57 GMT
Not mine as I wasn't there. Spotted it on the FTMO Facebook page. Thought the comment about them being a band and not relying on the Frame/Rick duo was quite interesting:
Well. I'm just back from the Dublin gig of the "Last night of the electrics" tour. Firstly I will say that I wasn't overly optimistic that the gig would be much good without Rick but seeing as this was potentially the last time I was going to see Quo live, I went.
Well am I glad I did. They were excellent. I couldn't believe how HEAVY the sound was. I hate to say this but there was a new freshness to the band. Rhino really stepped up to the mark taking on the majority of Rick's lead vocals. Ritchie was brilliant. Andy was having a ball as a second lead guitarist Ann's Leon and Rhino had a new found telepathy. Ritchie is a in the making. He added a freshness and built up a great rapport with the crowd who sang his name continuously for the 1st 4 songs. Don't get me wrong I am a Frantic 4 fan and always will be because that was my introduction to Quo, but this was one of the best Quo gigs I have ever been too and I don't say that lightly. I am strongly thinking of heading to the UK to catch them in December as I have been left wanting more. In summary: This Quo look like a BAND again rather than relying on Frame and Rick to strut their stuff and carry the weight of the gig. So I say this to all the naysayers out there. Don't judge them until you see them. I haven't seen the 3 arena staff loose a battle of wits with Quo fans wanting to stand and dance in the seated area at the last 4 Quo gigs I've been too there including the Frantic 4. The crowd loved every second of it. So if I die in the morning I will die a happy man.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 21:56:01 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 12:50:24 GMT
Too much in there for me to disagree with, but as I read it this person is implying that Rick isnt really missed in the band,the band are better without him, the other members are better without him,, although they havent actually stated that.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Nov 2, 2016 15:59:25 GMT
Too much in there for me to disagree with, but as I read it this person is implying that Rick isnt really missed in the band,the band are better without him, the other members are better without him,, although they havent actually stated that. But you can't disagree (as such) because you weren't there and you didn't experience what they experienced.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 16:42:20 GMT
Too much in there for me to disagree with, but as I read it this person is implying that Rick isnt really missed in the band,the band are better without him, the other members are better without him,, although they havent actually stated that. But you can't disagree (as such) because you weren't there and you didn't experience what they experienced. If you think I cannot disagree for the (lame) reason you have given yer wrong!!. I have viewed a few clips, & I'm right in what I assumed,,,,let me put it this way, If I had had any reason to believe the LNOTE tour would be any good at all, and to the standard I expect and have been given by Quo over the many years,, then I would never have got refunds for all my tickets,, its really so easy to explain by saying ,, AGAIN! NO PARFITT NO QUO
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Nov 2, 2016 17:39:08 GMT
But you can't disagree (as such) because you weren't there and you didn't experience what they experienced. If you think I cannot disagree for the (lame) reason you have given yer wrong!!. I have viewed a few clips, & I'm right in what I assumed,,,,let me put it this way, If I had had any reason to believe the LNOTE tour would be any good at all, and to the standard I expect and have been given by Quo over the many years,, then I would never have got refunds for all my tickets,, its really so easy to explain by saying ,, AGAIN! NO PARFITT NO QUO Of course, if you can't bring yourself to see Quo because Rick's not there, then there is no arguing with that. But; a) that's not the same as the 'standard you've come to expect over the years' (unless we are discussing the standard of Rhino singing Rick's songs); and b), you said you disagreed with a lot of what the opening poster said, which was mainly specific things about why he enjoyed the gig and what the band did well. My point was that it was hard for you to disagree with what he said about the sound, the band's spirit etc because you weren't there. That isn't the same as saying that you wouldn't enjoy it because Rick wasn't there, which is a totally valid but separate point. I'm not saying that you are wrong about not liking or not wanting to see the band without Rick at all. That's your opinion and a valid one at that.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 17:48:58 GMT
If you think I cannot disagree for the (lame) reason you have given yer wrong!!. I have viewed a few clips, & I'm right in what I assumed,,,,let me put it this way, If I had had any reason to believe the LNOTE tour would be any good at all, and to the standard I expect and have been given by Quo over the many years,, then I would never have got refunds for all my tickets,, its really so easy to explain by saying ,, AGAIN! NO PARFITT NO QUO Of course, if you can't bring yourself to see Quo because Rick's not there, then there is no arguing with that. But; a) that's not the same as the 'standard you've come to expect over the years' (unless we are discussing the standard of Rhino singing Rick's songs); and b), you said you disagreed with a lot of what the opening poster said, which was mainly specific things about why he enjoyed the gig and what the band did well. My point was that it was hard for you to disagree with what he said about the sound, the band's spirit etc because you weren't there. That isn't the same as saying that you wouldn't enjoy it because Rick wasn't there, which is a totally valid but separate point. I'm not saying that you are wrong about not liking or not wanting to see the band without Rick at all. That's your opinion and a valid one at that. I didnt need to be their to know that without Rick they cannot possibly reach the same standard, he was/is irreplaceable despite the (very) lame bleatings from Rossi lovers, without Rick it simply isnt Quo,(I have read many of the BS posts on FB & elsewhere from FRQ fans) So I assume you never pass comment/opinion on any gig unless you actually attended ? The fact of the matter is that FRQ (which is what it really is) cannot even get close to what Quo once were, the last flames of, what was once a great legacy, now tarnished beyond belief from the 1 remaining member who needs cash, no matter what spew he churns out as Quo, knowing full well, some will still lap it all up & his pension fund is secured,,which is the only reason he still carries on with the farce, he hasnt been interested in Quo for years. Tin hat on all ready for the "Rossi can do no wrong" luvvies 107
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 20:39:31 GMT
I'm glad for the band that the Dublin gig went down as well as it apparently did. Good to hear Richie was brilliant. It seems he's really added some 'freshness' to the band's performance. I will find out in a few weeks' time. But... Imagine the following scenario: Your colleague has to leave the job for a while because he has become seriously ill. With all good intentions, you take over some of his workload, and everything goes on okay-ish. You tell him not to worry, that you're trying to help out as best as you can, and you want to assure him that everything is running smoothly. And he replies, Oh, it's good to hear that everything's running so marvellously without me. Wham! You're dumbstruck. It's not what you'd meant at all. You only wanted him to rest and recuperate without worrying about anything else. So I really, really wonder what Rick makes of such gig reports and how he feels when he hears Francis and fans alike talking enthusiastically about the current shows and that, at last, they look like a band again.I would say that would be a very, very small minority, of which you would appear to be one of. In this day in age the Panto tag that the band had would be a compliment. It's just a joke, nothing more.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 9:05:15 GMT
So I really, really wonder what Rick makes of such gig reports and how he feels when he hears Francis and fans alike talking enthusiastically about the current shows and that, at last, they look like a band again. Rick may be thinking " would he had said that if I was still there" Rick is well out of it.
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Post by snakelady on Nov 5, 2016 10:29:40 GMT
I'm glad for the band that the Dublin gig went down as well as it apparently did. Good to hear Richie was brilliant. It seems he's really added some 'freshness' to the band's performance. I will find out in a few weeks' time. But... Imagine the following scenario: Your colleague has to leave the job for a while because he has become seriously ill. With all good intentions, you take over some of his workload, and everything goes on okay-ish. You tell him not to worry, that you're trying to help out as best as you can, and you want to assure him that everything is running smoothly. And he replies, Oh, it's good to hear that everything's running so marvellously without me. Wham! You're dumbstruck. It's not what you'd meant at all. You only wanted him to rest and recuperate without worrying about anything else. So I really, really wonder what Rick makes of such gig reports and how he feels when he hears Francis and fans alike talking enthusiastically about the current shows and that, at last, they look like a band again. I think you're reading too much into it. They always talk positively about an ongoing tour. They're pros and have to sell tickets. Francis can't possibly say 'I can't really enjoy it, I miss Ricky by my side and the new boy, nice/good as he may be, makes it more work ..'. Usually he does that afterwards, but if there're more gigs scheduled for next year without Rick that'll have to wait.
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