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Post by noproblems on Aug 24, 2023 16:59:46 GMT
Michael Ball interviewing Francis Rossi BBC R2 Sun 13 Aug 2023
He doesn't come out and say it, but doesn't sound like there will be a winter tour for Quo in 2024.
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Post by mortified on Aug 25, 2023 6:54:38 GMT
Michael Ball interviewing Francis Rossi BBC R2 Sun 13 Aug 2023 He doesn't come out and say it, but doesn't sound like there will be a winter tour for Quo in 2024. I don't know where she got it from - probably an interview on some daytime TV thingy - but my sister reckons there will be a summer tour, although Francis was apparently reticent to say if this would just be festival appearances or specific Quo gigs like in the winter. She said he seemed more enthusiastic about his chat tours although, personally, I'd have thought those would have a limited shelf life. But I'm probably wrong.
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Post by noproblems on Aug 25, 2023 17:00:31 GMT
Michael Ball interviewing Francis Rossi BBC R2 Sun 13 Aug 2023 He doesn't come out and say it, but doesn't sound like there will be a winter tour for Quo in 2024. I don't know where she got it from - probably an interview on some daytime TV thingy - but my sister reckons there will be a summer tour, although Francis was apparently reticent to say if this would just be festival appearances or specific Quo gigs like in the winter. She said he seemed more enthusiastic about his chat tours although, personally, I'd have thought those would have a limited shelf life. But I'm probably wrong. In the interview, Francis has confirmed that there will be a Summer 2024 tour for Quo (May to September), then says he's going solo again, starting off in Sweden. Fast forward to 5:50 to get some vague idea, because Francis was just that - vague. EDIT: The future for Status Quo is bleak after that.
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Post by craydarr on Aug 25, 2023 20:26:08 GMT
I don't know where she got it from - probably an interview on some daytime TV thingy - but my sister reckons there will be a summer tour, although Francis was apparently reticent to say if this would just be festival appearances or specific Quo gigs like in the winter. She said he seemed more enthusiastic about his chat tours although, personally, I'd have thought those would have a limited shelf life. But I'm probably wrong. In the interview, Francis has confirmed that there will be a Summer 2024 tour for Quo (May to September), then says he's going solo again, starting off in Sweden. Fast forward to 5:50 to get some vague idea, because Francis was just that - vague. EDIT: The future for Status Quo is bleak after that. It’s hardly a surprise, as sad as it is, there’s been a few points along the way where it looked like it’s coming to an end and then lo and behold, it rumbles on. I’m just very glad that in the early 1980’s I picked one of the greatest, longest running rock n roll bands around. It has been an amazing ride, good and bad . 🙂
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Post by mortified on Aug 26, 2023 5:58:48 GMT
He is vague about it though. A sort of never say never type of approach and not dismissing it entirely.
He is also acutely aware that the novelty of the solo chat thing could wear off. But is loving it while it lasts. Always the pragmatist.
Francis now calls the shots; has done for a while. I only found out last week that Simon Porter retired last year. So Francis is in charge presumably. But he's well into his 70's, as is Andy. And Rhino has also hit that milestone. The nature of Quo's touring schedule across the decades makes them different from other bands of a similar vintage who didn't go out on the road all year round.
We've been spoilt. We've taken it all for granted. And those three in particular deserve their rest. Whatever they decide to do is OK by me 👍
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Post by noproblems on Aug 26, 2023 17:01:40 GMT
Francis has always called the shots - that was a complaint Rick often aired.
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Post by noproblems on Aug 27, 2023 21:34:02 GMT
He is vague about it though. A sort of never say never type of approach and not dismissing it entirely. He is also acutely aware that the novelty of the solo chat thing could wear off. But is loving it while it lasts. Always the pragmatist. I can understand the attraction of such a solo tour. Next to nothing is required - a couple of armchairs, a couple of guitarists, two or three acoustic guitars, and smaller, more intimate venues - basically, just turn up. A lot less hassle, a lot less things to go wrong. Then there's the finances - hardly any road crew to pay. Francis says he can't imagine Quo beyond 2014 and that could explain his reluctance to record new material. New Quo album means new Quo tour and from what he says, he's just not up for it - Tunes and Chat is his "thing" now. He'll be 75 next year - the Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Paul McCartney are amongst the very few that are older and still active.
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Post by mortified on Aug 28, 2023 6:28:26 GMT
He is vague about it though. A sort of never say never type of approach and not dismissing it entirely. He is also acutely aware that the novelty of the solo chat thing could wear off. But is loving it while it lasts. Always the pragmatist. I can understand the attraction of such a solo tour. Next to nothing is required - a couple of armchairs, a couple of guitarists, two or three acoustic guitars, and smaller, more intimate venues - basically, just turn up. A lot less hassle, a lot less things to go wrong. Then there's the finances - hardly any road crew to pay. Francis says he can't imagine Quo beyond 2014 and that could explain his reluctance to record new material. New Quo album means new Quo tour and from what he says, he's just not up for it - Tunes and Chat is his "thing" now. He'll be 75 next year - the Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Paul McCartney are amongst the very few that are older and still active. I agree. It must be hard graft approaching your mid-70's and dragging yourself out on stage to do that thing you've been doing for 60 years or so. And he's fit as a flea for his age. I'm not telling Quo their job but I wonder if they could tour at the level artists like the Stones or Paul McCartney do. Francis admires Mick Jagger's fitness and I get that. But both the Stones and Paul McCartney shake up the set every time they go out. And you don't tire of seeing them. But I appreciate that's pie in the sky. If he's reached the end, then he should stop. If his heart's not in it, he shouldn't go near a new album. Or we'll end up with another Back To Back. And, you're right; they'd have to tour it. I have accepted the inevitable
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Post by frozenhero on Sept 8, 2023 22:29:20 GMT
I'm going to see if I can listen to it later.
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Post by noproblems on Sept 9, 2023 21:52:33 GMT
I'm going to see if I can listen to it later. Please let us know your thoughts when you have.
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Post by craydarr on Sept 10, 2023 9:07:15 GMT
I can understand the attraction of such a solo tour. Next to nothing is required - a couple of armchairs, a couple of guitarists, two or three acoustic guitars, and smaller, more intimate venues - basically, just turn up. A lot less hassle, a lot less things to go wrong. Then there's the finances - hardly any road crew to pay. Francis says he can't imagine Quo beyond 2014 and that could explain his reluctance to record new material. New Quo album means new Quo tour and from what he says, he's just not up for it - Tunes and Chat is his "thing" now. He'll be 75 next year - the Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and Paul McCartney are amongst the very few that are older and still active. I agree. It must be hard graft approaching your mid-70's and dragging yourself out on stage to do that thing you've been doing for 60 years or so. And he's fit as a flea for his age. I'm not telling Quo their job but I wonder if they could tour at the level artists like the Stones or Paul McCartney do. Francis admires Mick Jagger's fitness and I get that. But both the Stones and Paul McCartney shake up the set every time they go out. And you don't tire of seeing them. But I appreciate that's pie in the sky. If he's reached the end, then he should stop. If his heart's not in it, he shouldn't go near a new album. Or we'll end up with another Back To Back. And, you're right; they'd have to tour it. I have accepted the inevitable I’m not so sure it’s a case of his hearts not in it, because he’s always talked about his reluctance to tour before he gets out there and gets in the swing of it. Although he is very fit, it must also play on his mind about some of their ages and the physicality of touring along with possibilities of what could happen to them due to their age. Particularly having witnessed what happened to Rick. I also read the post on the other board about Mr Porter retiring, if Fran his now making all the business decisions and taking on his role, that must then also add to the pressure on Fran to steer the ship and may abe another reason for him not wanting to carry on with the day job. What’s will be interesting is how they end things, will it be a “final” tour, or just whimper out, or maybe the decision will be made for them. Let’s hope it’s not the latter.
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Post by noproblems on Sept 10, 2023 14:07:15 GMT
I agree. It must be hard graft approaching your mid-70's and dragging yourself out on stage to do that thing you've been doing for 60 years or so. And he's fit as a flea for his age. I'm not telling Quo their job but I wonder if they could tour at the level artists like the Stones or Paul McCartney do. Francis admires Mick Jagger's fitness and I get that. But both the Stones and Paul McCartney shake up the set every time they go out. And you don't tire of seeing them. But I appreciate that's pie in the sky. If he's reached the end, then he should stop. If his heart's not in it, he shouldn't go near a new album. Or we'll end up with another Back To Back. And, you're right; they'd have to tour it. I have accepted the inevitable I’m not so sure it’s a case of his hearts not in it, because he’s always talked about his reluctance to tour before he gets out there and gets in the swing of it. Although he is very fit, it must also play on his mind about some of their ages and the physicality of touring along with possibilities of what could happen to them due to their age. Particularly having witnessed what happened to Rick. I also read the post on the other board about Mr Porter retiring, if Fran his now making all the business decisions and taking on his role, that must then also add to the pressure on Fran to steer the ship and may abe another reason for him not wanting to carry on with the day job. What’s will be interesting is how they end things, will it be a “final” tour, or just whimper out, or maybe the decision will be made for them. Let’s hope it’s not the latter. You can't mention Rick Parfitt and age in the same sentence. Rick's demise was the culmination of (ahem) poor diet and a few heart attacks. There must be a lot of work involved in getting a tour organised, and I find it hard to believe Francis wants to get involved to that level of detail.* How many more "final" tours do we need? We've already had the End of the Road tour in 1984 and Last Night of the Electrics in 2016. I stopped going to Quo gigs after 2016 because of yet another farewell tour. * EDIT: Looks as if Quo have new management. Quo website lists agent as: Neil Warnock, The Agency Group Of Companies, 361 - 373 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1PQ
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Post by craydarr on Sept 11, 2023 6:21:23 GMT
I’m not so sure it’s a case of his hearts not in it, because he’s always talked about his reluctance to tour before he gets out there and gets in the swing of it. Although he is very fit, it must also play on his mind about some of their ages and the physicality of touring along with possibilities of what could happen to them due to their age. Particularly having witnessed what happened to Rick. I also read the post on the other board about Mr Porter retiring, if Fran his now making all the business decisions and taking on his role, that must then also add to the pressure on Fran to steer the ship and may abe another reason for him not wanting to carry on with the day job. What’s will be interesting is how they end things, will it be a “final” tour, or just whimper out, or maybe the decision will be made for them. Let’s hope it’s not the latter. You can't mention Rick Parfitt and age in the same sentence. Rick's demise was the culmination of (ahem) poor diet and a few heart attacks. There must be a lot of work involved in getting a tour organised, and I find it hard to believe Francis wants to get involved to that level of detail.* How many more "final" tours do we need? We've already had the End of the Road tour in 1984 and Last Night of the Electrics in 2016. I stopped going to Quo gigs after 2016 because of yet another farewell tour. * EDIT: Looks as if Quo have new management. Quo website lists agent as: Neil Warnock, The Agency Group Of Companies, 361 - 373 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1PQ Good find relating to the management appointment. I think you may have mistaken what I was saying, I wasn’t relating Ricks age to his death, merely after what they had witnessed with Rick in Turkey and the fact 3 of them are 70 plus, let’s face it the work they do must put a big strain on the body, especially with all the travelling and how tired they must get. I don’t really listen to the farewell / Last of type stuff, if they are touring and I want to go and see them, then I will. The main thing that affects my decision is, where are they playing and what is the set list like. 😆
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Post by mortified on Sept 11, 2023 11:57:48 GMT
Everything is just marketing now. Elton John was doing his final tour for about 10 years Some will fall for it. Most won't. Some will care, some won't. I'm not entirely sure a specific 'final' gig will materialise. I hate to be cynical but it depends where it is and how much money is likely to be made from it. That's the only real motivation from within the camp that I can think of. If I was a betting man (I'm not), I'd say it will just sort of fizzle out. That they'll play their last gig without really realising that's what it is. Always good to keep the door ajar I think if the pandemic hadn't intervened, things might be a bit different but all that time off has made it harder to get back on the horse. That might apply to many punters as well.
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Post by noproblems on Sept 12, 2023 11:26:42 GMT
Everything is just marketing now. Elton John was doing his final tour for about 10 years Welcome back my friends to the tour that never ends...I'm not entirely sure a specific 'final' gig will materialise. I hate to be cynical but it depends where it is and how much money is likely to be made from it. I have to agree with my learned friend - Quo will fizzle out. Francis can't have a grand "We're finishing" tour and yet keep the door open in case he wants to "get the band back together". In his radio interview he said that he "didn't want to call it the end, because that's horrible", but he was leaning very heavily towards it. I keep thinking we'll know more by this time next year but if Status Quo do not announce a 2025 tour, we'll all be here again wondering about it. The silence is deafening! And my learned friend is absolutely right to be cynical. A Quo tour - any artist's tour - needs to earn a healthy profit to make it worthwhile, and Francis has made no bones about the financial aspect.
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Post by craydarr on Sept 12, 2023 16:41:17 GMT
Everything is just marketing now. Elton John was doing his final tour for about 10 years Welcome back my friends to the tour that never ends...I'm not entirely sure a specific 'final' gig will materialise. I hate to be cynical but it depends where it is and how much money is likely to be made from it. I have to agree with my learned friend - Quo will fizzle out. Francis can't have a grand "We're finishing" tour and yet keep the door open in case he wants to "get the band back together". In his radio interview he said that he "didn't want to call it the end, because that's horrible", but he was leaning very heavily towards it. I keep thinking we'll know more by this time next year but if Status Quo do not announce a 2025 tour, we'll all be here again wondering about it. The silence is deafening! And my learned friend is absolutely right to be cynical. A Quo tour - any artist's tour - needs to earn a healthy profit to make it worthwhile, and Francis has made no bones about the financial aspect. I have to say that I agree with the both of you, although I do like the idea of 1 last hurrah with a final gig at the o2 or somewhere just to give them a good send off, as opposed to a full tour. Maybe just tag it onto the festival dates at the end of the summer, whatever year that is 😆 As you say I think it may just fizzle out.
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Post by Isaac Ryan on Sept 13, 2023 18:13:37 GMT
I would love at least one more tour and self penned album.
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Post by craydarr on Sept 14, 2023 18:47:41 GMT
I would love at least one more tour and self penned album. Yeh wouldn’t we all, let’s hope we get it.
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Post by frozenhero on Sept 23, 2023 7:33:45 GMT
I'm going to see if I can listen to it later. Please let us know your thoughts when you have. The account was deleted before I ever got around to listen
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Post by craydarr on Sept 23, 2023 7:48:18 GMT
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Post by craydarr on Sept 23, 2023 8:09:13 GMT
I just listened to the interview again and really enjoyed it, I like Michael Ball as a personality anyway so that helps, but I also think because he’s from a showbiz background he understands a lot of what Fran is saying and has a lot of respect for him.
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Post by frozenhero on Oct 9, 2023 8:11:01 GMT
Finally got around to listening to it. To me it sounds like Francis currently isn't too enthusiastic about Quo, but we know how often he likes to change his mind.
What sticks out (again) is that he likes novelty - as evidenced by his enthusiasm about playing with the Aquostic ensemble and now about doing these Tunes & Chat shows - but doesn't seem to be willing to shake up Quo's regular setlist so that it would be fresh for him. That's obviously a problem. And I think it's a shame, particularly if he's really thinking about 2024 being the last year of Quo on tour. That would surely be the opportunity to perhaps play some songs they never or rarely did. But we've seen this movie before in 2016, so I'm not having high expectations.
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