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Post by smokie on Oct 9, 2017 16:36:35 GMT
Leon tweeted a picture of himself, Richie and the Captain of the Airbus 380 on which they left London on: link Captain Adrian is "a huge music and Quo fan".
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Post by smokie on Oct 9, 2017 21:03:38 GMT
To whoever edited the link in, @inna? snakelady? Thank you Inna, thank you Kathrin, to whoever, thank you. That's away beyond my capabilities
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Post by snakelady on Oct 10, 2017 15:14:10 GMT
To whoever edited the link in, @inna ? snakelady ? Thank you Inna, thank you Kathrin, to whoever, thank you. That's away beyond my capabilities It's actually easy, Gary: There's this line of icons above, the last group ending with the arrows and starting with what looks like a globe with a letter in front of it. To create a link, that's the one you have to click. Then insert the address of the site into the URL line and click create link. That's all. You could change the word link to something else you deem more fitting too, but it's not necessary. Hope this helps .. Btw. Only admins can edit other members' posts.
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Post by smokie on Oct 10, 2017 20:41:02 GMT
To whoever edited the link in, @inna ? snakelady ? Thank you Inna, thank you Kathrin, to whoever, thank you. That's away beyond my capabilities It's actually easy, Gary: There's this line of icons above, the last group ending with the arrows and starting with what looks like a globe with a letter in front of it. To create a link, that's the one you have to click. Then insert the address of the site into the URL line and click create link. That's all. You could change the word link to something else you deem more fitting too, but it's not necessary. Hope this helps .. I shall certainly try to remember this for future use although the word "easy" doesn't usually refer to myself regarding technology. Thanks again Kathrin
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Post by smokie on Oct 10, 2017 20:47:11 GMT
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Post by smokie on Oct 11, 2017 17:07:23 GMT
I wonder if the set has changed since the last time the band played Australia?
Does anyone know?
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Post by Crapmodem on Oct 12, 2017 8:57:17 GMT
I always knew Status Quo don't play music. Nice to have it confirmed at last. Captain Adrian is "a huge music and Quo fan".
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Post by snakelady on Oct 16, 2017 6:49:57 GMT
Agree about Rain, but it was still the LNOTE tour, so the set had to be the same as it was in Europe, I guess. Well, the set list won't be such an issue for Aussies anyway, seeing that the band so rarely tours over there. I wonder about that medley at the end - in the encore ?
That set list you mention there further above, @inna had the best start to a Quo gig ever IMO, *sigh* (why did they change that, when they're so reluctant to change everything else ??)
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Oct 16, 2017 14:45:52 GMT
To whoever edited the link in, @inna ? snakelady ? Thank you Inna, thank you Kathrin, to whoever, thank you. That's away beyond my capabilities It's actually easy, Gary: There's this line of icons above, the last group ending with the arrows and starting with what looks like a globe with a letter in front of it. To create a link, that's the one you have to click. Then insert the address of the site into the URL line and click create link. What!?!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2017 14:58:58 GMT
Doesn't fill me with much hope/enthusiasm for Manchester next month
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Post by snakelady on Oct 17, 2017 8:14:12 GMT
Doesn't fill me with much hope/enthusiasm for Manchester next month At least The Wanderer is out. With this band you've got to be thankful for small changes .. And next month will be a different tour, so there's still hope that maybe one or two more changes will be introduced. Problem with changes seems to be their utter unimaginativeness though. You might want to consider coming over for an acoustic gig ? (last chance for that, probably)
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Post by snakelady on Oct 17, 2017 8:18:45 GMT
It's actually easy, Gary: There's this line of icons above, the last group ending with the arrows and starting with what looks like a globe with a letter in front of it. To create a link, that's the one you have to click. Then insert the address of the site into the URL line and click create link. What!?! Which part is it you don't understand ? Maybe I should've added that you've got to click the Reply button first to be able to see and use all the icons, but I thought that was a given ..
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Oct 17, 2017 9:46:53 GMT
I think I can work it out when I need to....it just sounds like gobble de gook (really confusing) when you type it out like that!
I'm not very good at remembering things that I don't do/use on a regular basis.
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Post by viking55 on Oct 18, 2017 9:35:50 GMT
Reading from those fans that were there, Sounds like Quo nailed it at the prestigious Sydney Opera House ! And a sell out ! Sounds like there is still plenty of interest to see Francis and the Boys...Still life in the old dog yet methinks !!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2017 19:12:05 GMT
Reading from those fans that were there, Sounds like Quo nailed it at the prestigious Sydney Opera House ! And a sell out ! Sounds like there is still plenty of interest to see Francis and the Boys...Still life in the old dog yet methinks !! Oh really, I wish I could share such an optimistic opinion I really do,, , what i personally see is a con/farce/rip off, but that's just me and only my opinion. I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere the Oz gig was a sell out, maybe I missed that and you could provide a link confirming it, plenty of interest ?, don't seem to be in the UK when Ichecked ticket availability tonight for all gigs on the UK tour, which would explain the recent tacky stunts designed to sell more tickets. All of this IMVHO of course, before I get nailed to the cross (again)
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Post by viking55 on Oct 18, 2017 19:58:01 GMT
Your feelings...mmmmm your loss my gain ! I happen to regain some support and enthusiasm for the Band still called Status Quo. Obviously you don’t because your reasoning is pure negativity and The will for it all to go t..ts up ! So why post ??
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Post by johns on Oct 19, 2017 8:48:47 GMT
Does it really matter if gigs sell out or not? Let's face it when Rick was alive all the gigs didn't sell out and the FF gigs didn't all sell out. So using that to prove something doesn't really work. Personally if the band are sounding great and giving the people there what they want then I don't see the problem with that. And if it isn't a sell-out who cares? Isn't the whole point of going to a gig is to enjoy it and have a great time rather than count how many empty seats there are?
Can't see where it is a rip off/farce/con and for me that is is just a lazy jibe by some because they don't like the fact that the band have carried on. After seeing the show at the o2 last year I was amazed at how good it was and it was great to see Andy and Rhino get a bit of the spotlight. Richie may not be Rick but he did a great job. I was hoping the UK tour would still be acoustic I didn't manage to get to acoustic gigs, but if the band are as good as the o2 then I'm sure it will be a great night.
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Post by mortified on Oct 19, 2017 9:27:57 GMT
....if it isn't a sell-out who cares? Isn't the whole point of going to a gig is to enjoy it and have a great time rather than count how many empty seats there are? I totally agree. Full theatres or arenas don't necessarily create the best atmospheres. I just wish some of those behind the scenes thought the same instead of coming up with dumbed-down, insulting nonsense to drum up ticket sales. Take a hit, make a loss and start over again further down the line. Because it's no-one's fault but their own. In fact, who works for who here? Sack the bleeders We (i.e. me and Mrs Mortified) toyed with going to the Sydney gig when it was initially announced as Aquostic. But we'd booked a cottage in North Uist the week before so we thought better of it. That and Ali simply didn't have the annual leave to take! We pensioners on the other hand....
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Post by mortified on Oct 19, 2017 16:02:57 GMT
Great clips, Inna. Love it. That's the first I've heard Richie sing. He can belt out a toon almost as good as the great man did himself. The mixed emotions are really weird. I sometimes struggle to make sense of it all. I miss Rick like mad and some of the old(er) clips we get are just awesome. But I have nothing but admiration for Richie who's done - and is still doing - a magnificent job. The band sound as good as ever; I'm not going to deny that just because Rick isn't there. We met Richie years ago in Killarney; 2009 to be exact. We actually heard some music from the room opposite in our hotel and it was someone playing the opening chords of Bad News. We wondered what on earth was going on but discovered later that it was Richie and he was practising to go on stage during the sound check. I don't know if he won a competition or something. But we spoke to him and his dad later after the gig and we've had a blether or two at the odd gig ever since. They used to go to Llandudno to see the band as well and that was our local gig for a while. Really genuinely nice people, he and his dad. We haven't spoken to him since he joined the band but I'm going to need his autograph now! If only we'd known back then Strength to his arm. Well, as a deity once said, it's what you're right arm's for
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 18:50:45 GMT
Your feelings...mmmmm your loss my gain ! I happen to regain some support and enthusiasm for the Band still called Status Quo. Obviously you don’t because your reasoning is pure negativity and The will for it all to go t..ts up ! So why post ?? No you are wrong, very much my gain, I only pay for what I deem as decent music. Why post ?, well thats easy, I dislike seeing the name being cheapened, along with the legacy, of course some will accept anything as long as its called SQ, you included, fair enough, we all have our own views, I however won't, its called a balance of opinions from all, , and not what you want as in no negative opinions, no chance of that happening with me on here! As for wanting to see it all go tits up, they are doing a fine job of that all by themselves , all these U turns etc etc , most see through it, my gain your'e loss
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Post by viking55 on Oct 19, 2017 20:29:30 GMT
Actually the band are doing a bad job of going T..ts up ! I only have to watch the clip of Ritchie singing three posts back at a prestigious Arena to realise that. Brilliant job he is doing and doing Rick proud. And there is only one Status Quo touring. And after watching that clip I understand how Francis has been lifted and determined to continue. Even if it is for 💰 AND.. if Ritchie is allowed the space, adding his vocals to tracks ,SQ are very capable of making a cracking fresh sounding album ! Yes we all have opinions and preferences. I just prefer Lurpack to Anchor !
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Post by mortified on Oct 20, 2017 5:47:03 GMT
....if Ritchie is allowed the space, adding his vocals to tracks ,SQ are very capable of making a cracking fresh sounding album !.... Like your thinking. It's strange but when "Francis" mentioned a new album I never gave Richie a second thought. Now that I've also seen the Oz clips, he might just give the recordings fresh impetus. Not that recent albums have not been good. If he gets some writing credits, I get the impression he might be another in the band to provide some real highlights. The Rick solo album seems to have been shelved - at least temporarily - but if they can sort out the legalities, getting that out AND a new Quo album would be great. But I guess I'm living more in hope than expectation. And 2019? I'll almost be a state pensioner by then!
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Post by snakelady on Oct 20, 2017 8:15:13 GMT
In the meantime I've watched a few Oz clips too and have to say I'm impressed. Yes, they definitely will have lost fans this year, the way Rick's death was handled, the way they've dealt with the winter tour .. , but going by the quality of their performances they'll win some back/acquire new ones. Same as they've always done.
Some of the gigs will have been sold out, others won't - again, same as during most tours and for decades. Was there ever a tour that sold out completely ? Last year's LNOTE must've been close, but that was due to the special occasion.
And the prospect of a new electric album from the whole band is something I look forward to. If Francis is prepared to hand over some of the writing and singing responsibilities to the young ones, that'll certainly add new facets. As long as it still sounds like a Quo album I shall be content ..
If Rick's songs exist in more than just sketchy forms they must've been ready for a while. No way was he fit enough for it last autumn. Best would probably be if RPJ was to record it with his band - didn't he mention his working on some of the songs a while ago anyway ? If/when the family is able to settle their legal dispute that is ..
Guess Alan and John will have been asked about the PLC songs at Minehead. Any info on that ?
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Post by johns on Oct 20, 2017 8:18:50 GMT
When I saw there was a clip if Richie singing I thought "what the hell is going on here"!! Then I hit play and bloody hell the boy is good. Hope he gets the chance to do more. It also reminded me that much as we all loved Mr Parfitt his vocals in the live setting were not so great in later years especially after his throat op (stand by for flak).
If we do get a new album then hopefully it will be rocking and it will feature more than Francis on vocals. The future isn't necessarily bright but it could be very interesting.
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Post by mortified on Oct 20, 2017 8:43:24 GMT
....much as we all loved Mr Parfitt his vocals in the live setting were not so great in later years especially after his throat op (stand by for flak). Flak or otherwise, that's perfectly true. He got by most of the time (see what I did there?) but only just. Not his fault of course; just the way it was. Unless you count the abuse of his throat as self-harm
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