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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2017 10:18:16 GMT
So, gonna try this and see what members on here think. And before anyone asks, and as much as I love the FF, the 2nd option is my personal choice
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2017 11:05:29 GMT
I've gone for Rossi, Parfitt, Bown, Letley and Edwards.
Largely I guess because it's the line up I saw the most with lots of wonderful memories.
That said I've never seen a 'bad' line up. Never saw them 'live' with Kircher but I do love the EOTR video. All the other line ups I've seen in the flesh, thoroughly enjoyed them all. I look back at the Jeff Rich years now and always think it's too quick. That said, I watch videos of anything JC does these days and think it's far too slow, horses for courses I guess.
I'll caveat all of the above by saying that Quo has fundamentally always been about the two 6 string guitars for me though. Bass, drums and keys don't really bother me, so long as the quality is there and that's never been an issue with any member, past or present. Quo for me will always be about Rossi and Parfitt, sadly that's not possible anymore. Had Rossi gone first and Parfitt carried on it'd still be Quo to me, (assuming whoever he got in to replace Rossi wasn't a total tool). Same now, just the other way round. Never the same but still Quo.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2017 11:44:16 GMT
I've gone for Rossi, Parfitt, Bown, Letley and Edwards. Largely I guess because it's the line up I saw the most with lots of wonderful memories. That said I've never seen a 'bad' line up. Never saw them 'live' with Kircher but I do love the EOTR video. All the other line ups I've seen in the flesh, thoroughly enjoyed them all. I look back at the Jeff Rich years now and always think it's too quick. That said, I watch videos of anything JC does these days and think it's far too slow, horses for courses I guess. I'll caveat all of the above by saying that Quo has fundamentally always been about the two 6 string guitars for me though. Bass, drums and keys don't really bother me, so long as the quality is there and that's never been an issue with any member, past or present. Quo for me will always be about Rossi and Parfitt, sadly that's not possible anymore. Had Rossi gone first and Parfitt carried on it'd still be Quo to me, (assuming whoever he got in to replace Rossi wasn't a total tool). Same now, just the other way round. Never the same but still Quo. I can understand that viewpoint, fair enough
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Post by mortified on Oct 20, 2017 12:44:29 GMT
I've actually gone for all line-ups equally. They nearly all released some brilliant albums; they all gave me some blinding, memorable gigs. It would be hard for me to pick one particular line-up out. Hello! is my favourite ever album but The Party Ain't Over Yet is also up there and not all that far behind. Although I appreciate a lot of people's views will be entirely different. Funnily enough, the 2nd option might actually be my least favourite. Two so-so albums (one of them their very worst for me) but, again, on stage they were frighteningly good so I'd just be being picky. The first and of course 'classic' line-up would have got the nod had they not produced, in my opinion, a couple of pretty average albums. A score draw it is then. All pathetically reasoned out
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Post by LOZ on Oct 20, 2017 20:18:35 GMT
I nearly went for all but after seeing the ff at the hammy it had to be them.
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Post by snakelady on Oct 21, 2017 8:09:11 GMT
The option I need isn't included, Ive. Can't say I like all line-ups equally - i.e. I never saw them play with Pete and the albums were so bad, they drove me away from the band. I don't have a single favourite line-up either though - only saw them once with Jeff too, so it would be those before and after I guess. Mainly for me it's about the music and not the personnel though. So if it were included, I'd opt for I don't care what the line up is as long as I like the music
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2017 10:33:12 GMT
The option I need isn't included, Ive. Can't say I like all line-ups equally - i.e. I never saw them play with Pete and the albums were so bad, they drove me away from the band. I don't have a single favourite line-up either though - only saw them once with Jeff too, so it would be those before and after I guess. Mainly for me it's about the music and not the personnel though. So if it were included, I'd opt for I don't care what the line up is as long as I like the music Maybe I should have put the final choice as "I don't care what the lineup is as long as I like the music and its called SQ" ?
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Post by craydarr on Oct 21, 2017 17:15:00 GMT
I have answered no4 mainly based on the live line up. FF would be second for me. Sorry !!!
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Post by snakelady on Oct 21, 2017 17:20:24 GMT
The option I need isn't included, Ive. Can't say I like all line-ups equally - i.e. I never saw them play with Pete and the albums were so bad, they drove me away from the band. I don't have a single favourite line-up either though - only saw them once with Jeff too, so it would be those before and after I guess. Mainly for me it's about the music and not the personnel though. So if it were included, I'd opt for I don't care what the line up is as long as I like the music Maybe I should have put the final choice as "I don't care what the lineup is as long as I like the music and its called SQ" ? Not sure about the 'as long as it's called SQ' part. There are other bands that aren't called Quo and that I enjoy too - their music that is - and I absolutely loved Francis' solo album and tour. So I'd not be too bothered if they changed their name. What does bother me is when they don't change the set list - call it a pet hate of mine .. @inna Uriah Heep have exchanged (sometimes were forced to replace) numerous members, my favourite member (Ken) amongst them. I had lost interest though before he left and regained it despite it basically being a new band now with Mick the only one left over from the 70s. I didn't mind John or Alan being replaced in Quo - I don't hear differences in bass playing or drumming anyway and Alan's songwriting contributions had long since deteriorated by the time he was replaced. There hasn't been any new material released without Rick so the jury's still out on that. Live I was impressed by the fact that it much more felt like a band again. I doubt I'd be interested in the band without Francis though, but that's merely speculation, as I just can't know. Maybe a replacement of his would surprise me as well ? They'd be very big boots to fill though ..
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Post by kursaal75 on Oct 21, 2017 18:08:06 GMT
I'll have to be honest here. If the current Quo and John Coghlans Quo were playing in Southend at the same time and I had a choice to see either band free, I would pick John's band every time, simply for the 70s set list.
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Oct 23, 2017 12:29:50 GMT
So, gonna try this and see what members on here think. And before anyone asks, and as much as I love the FF, the 2nd option is my personal choice Good original poll WOMORR!
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Oct 23, 2017 12:48:25 GMT
I do like all line ups, but I've gone for Rossi, Parfitt, Edwards, Letley & Bown. If I could have voted for 2, I would also have chosen the FF.
I'm not going to judge on albums, I've judged it on personality and live performances. I don't blame Jeff for the speed when he was the drummer, I blame Francis and Rick. After Matt joined I think the live performances improved. The sound was heavier, the speed was slightly slower; I loved Matt's drumming (more than Jeff or Leon) and I think they sounded tight and heavier than they had with Jeff. Matt is my favourite Quo drummer; he was solid but also added 'something' to it that the others hadn't.
I wouldn't vote for a line up without Rick, and I think the current band desperately miss Rick's vocals and are poorer for it and the song choices are even more limited! I wasn't that keen on Pete's drumming (I never saw that line up live) and I think they played too slow by that stage. Listening to some of the early concerts, I think the Frantic Four sounded a bit rough and neither Francis or Rick were as good a players as they became; but I'm absolutely sure that had I been there they would have been the most amazing concerts, and the standard of playing didn't matter one jot (and you had nothing that came later to compare it to anyway)! When I saw the FF in 2013 & 14 they were great, really great. I then understood what all the fuss was about. But by that stage they weren't tight as a group (of friends) and they were 30-40 years older. I can't have the same affection for them as older fans do because I didn't grow up with them, and that was the first time I'd seen them live....but they were fantastic and so was the set!
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Post by I Ain't Complaining on Oct 23, 2017 13:36:19 GMT
So, gonna try this and see what members on here think. And before anyone asks, and as much as I love the FF, the 2nd option is my personal choice What made you choose the Kircher line-up ahead of the Coghlan line-up Ive?
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Post by mortified on Oct 24, 2017 5:45:15 GMT
Its quite funny but as Quo fans we take to heart the fact that members of the band are replaced. And it's been 36 years ( 36 years!) since that first happened after the band became famous. And yet, when other bands do the same (Rolling Stones, Uriah Heep, Deep Purple (especially), whoever) it's just another band doing what bands of longevity do. There's a personal approach by many of us - me included - but Quo and those others I've mentioned just roll on quite successfully with only the odd blip in popularity. Only the obsessed who frequent message boards get their well worn knickers in a twist. Must get new boxers
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Post by smokie on Oct 24, 2017 7:53:22 GMT
mortified,
I've often thought that too regarding other bands, namely Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones and The Eagles.
I'm not sure if any of these bands have (un)official fan forums, I supposed they must but I wonder if the members get involved in heated debates about which line up were the best etc.
Is it really The Stones if Brian Jones and Bill Wyman aren't there anymore?
The Eagles have played a series of shows in the USA since Glenn Frey passed away. Technically, the only original member they have left is Don Henley as Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit joined after the initial success that the band enjoyed. Original members left because of fall outs etc and Glenn's son is now in the band.
Is it Quo? Is it The Rolling Stones? Is it The Eagles?
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Post by mortified on Oct 24, 2017 7:59:10 GMT
mortified ,
Is it Quo? Is it The Rolling Stones? Is it The Eagles?
Yes and no. It is if you want it to be and it isn't if you don't. But the bottom line, officially, it that it is. From the marketing to the logos to the people attending the gigs or buying the product. And irrelevant, sad old dinosaurs like me don't have a say in it. Quite right an' all. My judgement these days is not to be trusted
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Post by frozenhero on Oct 24, 2017 11:35:50 GMT
I would also have liked to choose 2 options - FF and the "new" band with Matt.
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Post by viking55 on Oct 24, 2017 22:35:06 GMT
I voted option 1. It’s the band I got into and sawthe most of. The albums I played repeatedly and eagerly waitied for their next release. I have witnessed great gigs by all those options but it’s the above that sways it for me simply because they were the most important thing in my life during adolescence...lol. Then I grew up..lol.
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Post by snakelady on Oct 25, 2017 7:38:07 GMT
Guess nobody is going to vote for the last two line-ups as they're simply too early/impossible to judge. They haven't even recorded any new material with Leon or Ritchie yet. Matt left a real mark, with his songwriting too, so maybe, if we get that new album in 2018/19 we might be able to make up our minds .. I voted all line-ups though as it's closest to what I think. And yep, frozenhero's suggestion is a good one too, as they're the line-ups that got me into the band (again). On the other hand, they did record RTYD and UTI with Jeff, two of my favourite Quo albums ..
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Post by smokie on Oct 25, 2017 8:44:18 GMT
Option 4 for me.
Although it was the FF that got me into Quo, I never actually saw them live, so I decided to vote for the incarnation that I saw most live. Thought it was a bit dishonest to do otherwise.
Saw the band with PK on drums 4 times and thought the live shows were exceptional. Then again, I thought they were great with Jeff too although it did get a bit too fast near the end of his time with the band.
I reckon I saw option 4 more than any other and although I've never ever seen a poor performance by any of the above that I've been to, I think with Matt on the drums they really kicked bottom so to speak.
Saw the Parfitt/Cave Quo twice and enjoyed that too. Haven't seen Richie yet but if things change, then I just might, depending on what happens after next year.
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Post by johns on Oct 25, 2017 14:04:47 GMT
It would be obvious to say the FF, however every line up of the band has given me great pleasure so I'm going for the "all" option.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2017 14:29:58 GMT
So, gonna try this and see what members on here think. And before anyone asks, and as much as I love the FF, the 2nd option is my personal choice What made you choose the Kircher line-up ahead of the Coghlan line-up Ive? Because I prefer Pete's style of drumming, nothing wrong with Johns drumming though
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Post by snakelady on Oct 26, 2017 7:48:50 GMT
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Saw the Parfitt/Cave Quo twice and enjoyed that too. Haven't seen Richie yet but if things change, then I just might, depending on what happens after next year. You should give them a chance, Gary, you'll be surprised - pleasantly. Not because of what they play (..), but how: It doesn't come across any more like a show focusing on R+F mainly with the others just necessary additions, but as a real rock band again. I can't really explain how they made the difference, but it was there - and it made the gig great. IMO it's worth getting tickets for the winter tour for it, if you haven't seen them last winter.
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Post by johns on Oct 26, 2017 10:55:12 GMT
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Saw the Parfitt/Cave Quo twice and enjoyed that too. Haven't seen Richie yet but if things change, then I just might, depending on what happens after next year. You should give them a chance, Gary, you'll be surprised - pleasantly. Not because of what they play (..), but how: It doesn't come across any more like a show focusing on R+F mainly with the others just necessary additions, but as a real rock band again. I can't really explain how they made the difference, but it was there - and it made the gig great. IMO it's worth getting tickets for the winter tour for it, if you haven't seen them last winter. Have to agree with that. While Francis will also be the main man, for the first time in a long time it feels like a band and not a 2 man show. Everyone is getting a look in and whether you like Rhino's singing or not ([personally I like it) it looks like we have again a 3 (or even 4 including Andy) vocalist band.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2017 13:35:31 GMT
I thought I would be the only one who voted for option 2, but I see that somebody else has also, who ?
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