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Title: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'Roll
Post by IrelandCalling4 on Jan 30^th, 2009 at 6:07pm

The Quo!

Since their beginnings way back in the sixties, they've divided opinion. The "three chord wonders" so to speak^ Whatever one thinks of their output, Live is where it's at! Live they are a monster, magnificent rock band. Two hours of uptempo, ChuckBerry-ish boogie, you can't beat it!

On the eve of their Irish tour (February 1st, 3rd & 8th I'll be there!) - thought I'd introduce two excellent clips, to maybe introduce many here to the majesty of Quo. A household name o'er here, never quite made the big splash in the States - so here are two prime examples of a legendary rock'n'roll act.

Those slagging off Quo - give these clips a glance, you'd be surprised how bloody good they still are:

'Big Fat Mama / Rock'n'Roll Music / Bye Bye Johnny Medley' (The Encore)

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=zYOLSxBlxIs

'Caroline' (The Quo concert Opener - Powerful stuff!)

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=mdWTfytYy-s

Roll on Sunday Night in Killarney!!

Title: Re: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'
Post by Sioux on Jan 30^th, 2009 at 6:50pm

I never understood why they didn't have more of an impact here in the States. Time to pull out the Quo CD's at THIS house. :)

Title: Re: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'
Post by Heart Of Stone on Jan 30^th, 2009 at 7:29pm

never really heard that much of them, except "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" which was a late 60's hit & also they were at Live Aid in London, & I remember they really rocked, do they still have all the original members?

Title: Re: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'
Post by lotsajizz on Jan 31^st, 2009 at 6:57am

I always wondered why they were popular in the UK.

Title: Re: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'
Post by Honky Tonk Man on Jan 31^st, 2009 at 10:20am

Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt are to two remaining original members.

They had a couple of UK top-ten hits in the late 60's with Pictures Of Matchstick Men and Ice In The Sun. They then had a comeback in the mid-70's as a kind of boogie woogie, good time rock 'n' roll band - and they haven't looked back.

My favourite is Whatever You Want

Title: Re: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'
Post by Ade on Jan 31^st, 2009 at 12:43pm

gotta love The Quo..... they're an institution, here in Blighty :keithpunky

Title: Re: OT: STATUS QUO - Legendary, classic UK Rock'n'
Post by straycatuk on Feb 1^st, 2009 at 2:23pm

couldn't get time off work to see them a couple of weeks ago. Always a good night.What you see is what you get !

Better guitar playing than other bands I won't mention !

sc uk