However, Letley toured with Quo their Australia and Mexico tour in March and April 2013, due to limited time to find a new drummer after the Frantic Four Tour. Rich left in 2000 and was replaced by Matt Letley. 8 in the UK Chart) (1974), "Down Down" (No. The 1970–76 line-up (Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan) reunited in March 2013 for a series of dates in Manchester, Wolverhampton, Glasgow and London. Aaaaaay-o! In December that year, Quo toured under the Quofest banner for a second year, this time supported by Bonnie Tyler and Eddie and the Hot Rods. All images and content © www.statusquo.co.uk - all rights reserved, Last update 10/09/20 - click for recent updates, https://andybown.lnk.to/UnfinishedBusiness, The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) - davidshepherd.org, Tickets for venues in the UK purchased from AXS.com - go to, For venues in N. 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In 1963, Key was replaced by John Coghlan and the band changed their name to The Spectres. In August 2011, Status Quo began filming their first cinematic documentary with film director Alan G. Parker. Status Quo are a British rock band (London, England) with strong boogie … Für das Cultura-Rock-Festival ist dem Verein Kulturig ein besonderer Clou geglückt. [8] All three singles failed to make an impact on the charts. Rossi indicated that this would be the last ever reunion tour of the 'Frantic Four' line-up. In 2005 Rossi and Parfitt made cameo appearances in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street in a storyline which involved them being sued by the notorious layabout Les Battersby, and performing live at his wedding as compensation. On 17 December 2012, Matt Letley announced his decision to leave the band after 12 years, and subsequently departed following completion of their 2012 winter tour. The early-to-mid-1990s saw falling album sales for the band. In 2013, new adverts were released by Coles with Quo using "Whatever You Want" as the new jingle. The regular edition was released elsewhere on 7 June. Irish guitarist Richie Malone, who had substituted for Parfitt during some 2016 live shows, took his place in the group on rhythm guitar, playing on both recorded material and at live shows. December 2011 saw Status Quo undertake their first all-arenas UK winter tour. [10], They began writing their own material, and later that year met Rick Parfitt who was playing with a cabaret band called The Highlights. In January 1968, the group released the psychedelic-flavoured "Pictures of Matchstick Men". After two relatively poor-selling albums, Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon and Dog of Two Head in 1970 and 1971, their major breakthrough came when they signed with the heavy rock and progressive label Vertigo. [3] In 1991, Status Quo received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.[4]. Status Quo appeared on the BBC's Top of the Pops more than any other band[5] and played Wembley Arena more than any other band with 45 gigs in total. 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However, the growths in Parfitt's throat were later found to be benign and were successfully removed. His instantly recognizable voice and unique guitar parts are the main ingredients of Status Quo. Kreis Gütersloh Legendäre Rockband Status Quo wird 2022 im Kreis Gütersloh erwartet Wegen der Pandemie müssen weitere Veranstaltungen in Cultura und Volksbank-Arena verschoben werden. Status Quo was formed in 1962 under the name The Scorpions by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster at Sedgehill Comprehensive School, Catford, London, along with classmates Jess Jaworski (keyboards) and Alan Key (drums). Let us know what you think of the Last.fm website. Nach langer Pause kann der Verein Kulturig wieder kleinere Veranstaltungen in der Cultura und der Volksbank-Arena durchführen. I don't remember that show at all – the encores or anything; just falling flat on my back at one point. The final dates would take place in the UK towards the end of the year, after which the group would retire from playing 'electric' tours. Go directly to shout page. Leave feedback. [23] The film was directed by Stuart St. Paul, produced by Tim Major and was released in cinemas on 5 July 2013. Lancaster – by this time more or less settled in Australia – took out a legal injunction to stop the band using the Status Quo name on records, citing increasing musical differences, notably during sessions for 1983's Back to Back. A Blu-ray/DVD release followed, through Anchor Bay Productions, on 29 October. In 1999, Quo toured Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. [38], The band's next album Aquostic II – That's a Fact! [30] In October 2014, Parfitt and Rossi appeared on BBC's The One Show, performing an acoustic version of "Pictures of Matchstick Men". They joined the band during the encore. [1] Don't Stop (1996), and Famous in the Last Century (2000) consisted almost entirely of cover versions, (with the only exception being the title track to the latter). The movie included contributions from Brian May, Jeff Lynne, Cliff Richard, Joe Elliott, Paul Weller, Joe Brown, Jim Lea, Andy Scott and Steve Diggle. On 18 July 1966, the Spectres signed a five-year deal with Piccadilly Records, releasing two singles that year, "Hurdy Gurdy Man" (written by Alan Lancaster) and "I (Who Have Nothing)", and one the next year called "(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" (a song originally recorded by New York psychedelic band the Blues Magoos). [1] After the breakthrough, the band management hired Bob Young as a roadie and tour manager. In 1986, Quo supported Queen on the latter's Magic Tour. Classic Rock magazine had reported on 17 March 2010 that the band had patched up their relationship with Alan Lancaster, and were discussing the possibility of a future collaboration. [6] They have released over 100 singles and 33 albums, many of which were best-sellers. In April 2012, Status Quo announced they were shooting their first feature film, over several weeks in Fiji.
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