I got to see the original Quo back in 1976 Rocking all over the World tour at Hammersmith. Some over 200 gigs later and never missing a tour. Great to be able to see Fantic Four on both tours after patching up the differences. So sad we have lost Alan and Rick. 1976 Live Album has to be one of the finest live recordings ever of ANY band. May the music still ripple in our ears for many years to come. Doug Yates
Honoured to of been there. Like so many other Quoheads, I never thought in my wildest dreams they would get together again and give us THE ORIGINAL FRANTIC FOUR.
That's right, the mighty Lancaster was the backbone and the heart n soul of STATUS QUO. I had the pleasure of having a beer and a smoke with Alan at some of his Sydney gigs, with The Lancaster Bombers and The Lancaster / Brewster Band. He was a truly sweet guy, a down to earth soul. in Australia, we call people like him a ' top bloke ' Vale Alan " Nuff ' Lancaster
R I p...Alan Lancaster ...him and Rik are looking down from rock heaven with all those other greats...dio Lemmy .Hendrix ..bon...lynott...Joplin ....etc ..and smiling...Mel 🤘🤘🤘
People who weren't around in the 70's don't realise how big this band were, bigger than Oasis were in the 90's, Quo were huge, and they were huge because of the sound these 4 guys created together, the songs they wrote and the gigs, which in those days were phenomenal. I think Rossi forgets that the band were only ever as big as they were because of the unique sound the 4 of them had. What I also don't get is he keeps saying he likes melody, he likes country music etc and not the 'hard stuff' well unless I'm mistaken Fine Fine Fine, And It's Better Now, Claudie (to name but a few) are pure Country songs but they were a perfect fit at the time and still could be now. Quo were a mix of that and a unique metronomic 12-bar blues and it was a perfect sound. Take one man out and it's gone, forget Lancaster, Quo were never the same after Coughlin left. Rossi needs to realise he would be nowhere without AL and JC, it would never have been Quo without them and he owes both of them and the fans for what they, and we, have given him since the 70's. If he wants to do more poppy/melodic stuff why can't he do it as a solo project? why piss on everyone else's chips? including may I add, his best mate Richard Parfitt? Rossi may not like to hear this but Quo (the current band) are now bordering on a laughing stock, it's cringeworthy watching some of the stuff they have produced in the last couple of decades (and I'm speaking as a fan of Marguerita Time which is a lovely little song). The gigs are dull, and everything is predictable, from the set list to the moves they make on stage. When I was watching Quo I used to see 4 guys getting into the sound, getting into the gig, but naturally, feeling the vibe and moving with it. Everything now is fake and choreographed, you don't get the impression any of it is natural anymore and I watched them for years and years hoping for something that was never ever going to come back. Remember what made the band great Francis, it wasn't you, it wasn't Rick and neither was it Alan or John, it was all of you, TOGETHER, a one-off combination that produces pure magic, whether you realise it or not, it's true.
spot on mate-the current band are a plastic imitation-even more so now that Rick has gone-saw them 3 times in the 70's-I have permanent tinnitus as a result and yes it was QUO that did it-but I wouldnt have it any other way
Thank you soooo much, my dear Russell Smith for your words. Greetz from Austria... you know, this little place with these boomerangs and kangooroos too... ;-) but let´s get serious again: .. you are damned right. I called this "phenomen" - what in REALITY still isn´t a "phenomen": "The chemical of a Band" - never change the ingredients!!!
Bollocks The 4 from 1972 were obviously the best band of all time but Francis is Quo he fucking hated doing the covers albums and since Margarita time he's written some quality tunes!! Don't forget Pete Kircher was an excellent drummer unfortunately replaced by Jeff Rich who was definitely not a Quo drummer but then Matt and now Leon have preserved the STATUS QUO 👌👌🤘🤘👍👍
started out as a Quo 'light' fan about 5 years ago but couldn't believe it when i first heard Frantic four there's something special that is created between them that is truly amazing, love A L singing
Chris C I agree he could sing and you need to hear the quo tunes he did sing specially quo guo album and blues for you also rocking all over the world album
So glad I got to see them at these gigs ...fantastic nights ..my 20yr old son couldn't believe the great atmosphere & seeing OLD people going crazy ...:)
You guys do not know how thank- and greatfull I am, because you were helping saving me live through singing the songs you Guys made. My heart is breaking because of it from happines and I am crying it out loud(!!!) to my Lord Jesus Christ to save you guys for Eternity. Really, all the songs you have been singing over the years (seventies/eighties/nineties and than I fell hard and didnt listen any more, because of my addiction with heroïne!) where PURE PROPHETIC! And now I am saved and everything is all right with me and now I am a preacher of the Word of God. But you guys saved many times my live, because when I wanted to put me out of mysery, I listened to you Stataus Quo, and I changed my mind. THANK YOU STATUS QUO, I LOVE YOU GUYS AND JESUS IS ALSO LOVING YOU. So please say a prayer again and tell Him about that strange guy from Holland who told you about what I am tellin'you now! Please do, okay! I am crying out loud for you guys by me Saviour to save YOU, Status Quo, my love and heart all over the years!!!
Wish I could go back to the late 70s and be a young fan again and support this great band the real Quo . And Bon Scott acdc .. And all the other great Rock bands of the 70s . We have lost some great rock stars now .. Never will the bands be the same even Lenord Skynyrd.
Both Rick and Francis really seemed to get into this and Rossi put in a top notch solo. Nuff didn't look and sound so good and I actually wouldn't have been surprised if we'd lost him first. But he seemed to enjoy being back and when you realise they hadn't played together in over 33 years at the time, this is simply phenomenal. Spud looking mean n moody as ever.
OMG this is freaking me out!, I was there for the 7 consecutive night stint in 1984, this was my fav Quo album and Rossi is the underestimated guitarist on this planet!
I learnt drums and timing to these songs.. Alan was such an integral part of Quo in the formative years.. For me, this is pure Quo.. Response to article only.
1.00 to 2.00 is maybe the classic Quo moment of all time. The first time you hear it you just KNOW what is coming - it builds and builds, then there it is hitting you like a sledgehammer. Great stuff.
Such an awesome night. Was down the front middle, seeing them for maybe the 15th time. My 15 year old daughter was even further forward on the barrier, seeing them for the first time. Some of the best gigs I've been to are Quo gigs and I've been to hundreds.
Iv'e so much admiration for Francis Rossi. He would of known how poorly Alan was. Yet he kept it secret. I'm sure that was how Alan wanted it.He took all the flak for not doing any more tours.I thank god, I was able to see the FF for one last time. THank you.x
le groupe qui m'a fait plonger corps et âme dans le rock . quel regret de ne les avoir jamais vu dans leur formation originale (mais à wembley en 86 c'était quand même génial)
Awesome, pure REAL Quo, 50 seconds to 1.20 in - you KNOW it's coming, builds and builds - and there it is, hitting you like a sledgehammer. This is how I'll remember the band that was the soundtrack to my youth - forget everything that came after.
J’ai 85 ans et ce groupe est nouveau pour moi,j’habite au Canada.Je réalise maintenant ce que j’ai manqué.Mais je me reprend.Ils sont aussi bons sinon meilleurs que les Stones.
Fantasztikus koncert volt.sajnos, csak a felvételt láttam, de azt legalább harmincszor,Lredekes volt látni Z 1984- es koncert után ezt a felvételt is látni.Kedvenc zenekarom.Sajnos két oszlopos tagja már végleg eltávozott, de azért még mindig szívesen nézem a felvételeiket.
I was impressed with John Coglan. He played drums stellar. Alan Lancaster was struggling, as we know he was not in good health. Have been a Quo Fan since the early days. LOved the music to bits.
Just took a second look at John Coghlan. He was struggling as well. Drumming is more physical than playing Guitar. The look in his eyes saying. How long can I do this?
Rick Parfitt for me is the real essence of this song. Especially on the intro` parts. This is top class rhythm guitar playing. Not ever have i seen any one replicate what he does here, or indeed, anywhere at all on any Quo song. The first rhythm intro` part must involve both guitars playing every note in harmony. The next part sees Rick Parfitt power chord inside this B tuning. BBDGBE. He does not play harmony lead at this point as is often misquoted. He then moves on to the main rhythm arpeggiated build up in the tuning of BBDGBE with a chorus pedal to widen the sound. Any other set up will not work and will sound distinctly crass and poor. Not since the 70`s have i seen this played as it should be. It was good to see it properly done once again. 4500 times also falls under the same category as far as tuning is concerned and it should be well observed what he does there to, if it`s ever going to be anything but correct.
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RIP, Rick Parfitt and Alan Lancster, These 4 guys were always in my opinion the REAL backbone of QUO. The frantic 4 will never be surpassed....
RIP ALAN LANCASTER.
Thanks for the memories 🙏😢
You will never forgotten.
Amen RIP
I got to see the original Quo back in 1976 Rocking all over the World tour at Hammersmith. Some over 200 gigs later and never missing a tour. Great to be able to see Fantic Four on both tours after patching up the differences.
So sad we have lost Alan and Rick. 1976 Live Album has to be one of the finest live recordings ever of ANY band. May the music still ripple in our ears for many years to come.
Doug Yates
The last gig of the original Status Quo, they will never come back, rip Rick!
Honoured to of been there. Like so many other Quoheads, I never thought in my wildest dreams they would get together again and give us THE ORIGINAL FRANTIC FOUR.
RIP Alan Lancaster! Another legend gone! This video shows how brilliant he was (even suffering with MS)… we won’t see his like again! 🎸
That's right, the mighty Lancaster was the backbone and the heart n soul of STATUS QUO.
I had the pleasure of having a beer and a smoke with Alan at some of his Sydney gigs, with The Lancaster Bombers and The Lancaster / Brewster Band.
He was a truly sweet guy, a down to earth soul.
in Australia, we call people like him a ' top bloke '
Vale Alan " Nuff ' Lancaster
What did he do that was any different than chuck berry?
So glad for Rick they made it together to play with the Original Quo (who to me is the only Quo). Rick enjoyed The frantic Tour very much !!!
And you can see here that how important he was to the Quo sound.
Riffing like the best of them.
R I p...Alan Lancaster ...him and Rik are looking down from rock heaven with all those other greats...dio Lemmy .Hendrix ..bon...lynott...Joplin ....etc ..and smiling...Mel 🤘🤘🤘
People who weren't around in the 70's don't realise how big this band were, bigger than Oasis were in the 90's, Quo were huge, and they were huge because of the sound these 4 guys created together, the songs they wrote and the gigs, which in those days were phenomenal. I think Rossi forgets that the band were only ever as big as they were because of the unique sound the 4 of them had. What I also don't get is he keeps saying he likes melody, he likes country music etc and not the 'hard stuff' well unless I'm mistaken Fine Fine Fine, And It's Better Now, Claudie (to name but a few) are pure Country songs but they were a perfect fit at the time and still could be now. Quo were a mix of that and a unique metronomic 12-bar blues and it was a perfect sound. Take one man out and it's gone, forget Lancaster, Quo were never the same after Coughlin left. Rossi needs to realise he would be nowhere without AL and JC, it would never have been Quo without them and he owes both of them and the fans for what they, and we, have given him since the 70's. If he wants to do more poppy/melodic stuff why can't he do it as a solo project? why piss on everyone else's chips? including may I add, his best mate Richard Parfitt? Rossi may not like to hear this but Quo (the current band) are now bordering on a laughing stock, it's cringeworthy watching some of the stuff they have produced in the last couple of decades (and I'm speaking as a fan of Marguerita Time which is a lovely little song). The gigs are dull, and everything is predictable, from the set list to the moves they make on stage. When I was watching Quo I used to see 4 guys getting into the sound, getting into the gig, but naturally, feeling the vibe and moving with it. Everything now is fake and choreographed, you don't get the impression any of it is natural anymore and I watched them for years and years hoping for something that was never ever going to come back. Remember what made the band great Francis, it wasn't you, it wasn't Rick and neither was it Alan or John, it was all of you, TOGETHER, a one-off combination that produces pure magic, whether you realise it or not, it's true.
Well said
spot on mate-the current band are a plastic imitation-even more so now that Rick has gone-saw them 3 times in the 70's-I have permanent tinnitus as a result and yes it was QUO that did it-but I wouldnt have it any other way
Thank you soooo much, my dear Russell Smith for your words. Greetz from Austria... you know, this little place with these boomerangs and kangooroos too... ;-) but let´s get serious again:
.. you are damned right. I called this "phenomen" - what in REALITY still isn´t a "phenomen": "The chemical of a Band" - never change the ingredients!!!
. My sentiments exactly. the new "juicy Fruit" is not like the old stuff. Very well composed Russell. Cheers.
Bollocks The 4 from 1972 were obviously the best band of all time but Francis is Quo he fucking hated doing the covers albums and since Margarita time he's written some quality tunes!! Don't forget Pete Kircher was an excellent drummer unfortunately replaced by Jeff Rich who was definitely not a Quo drummer but then Matt and now Leon have preserved the STATUS QUO 👌👌🤘🤘👍👍
How cool is Alan Lancaster, legend, this lineup was the only Status Quo forever, great to hear these classics again, rip Rick
The look on John's face when his hi hat jams, could be straight from the 70s, classic mad turk!
I can still remember being 17 and hearing this played on a dancette record player in the next room. Best guitar sound ever.
The best line up....still sounding bloody good....
Ummm First Blood Stalone
started out as a Quo 'light' fan about 5 years ago but couldn't believe it when i first heard Frantic four there's something special that is created between them that is truly amazing, love A L singing
Chris C I agree he could sing and you need to hear the quo tunes he did sing specially quo guo album and blues for you also rocking all over the world album
Magnificent! The Mighty Quo sounds like in their heyday! Johns drumming, Alans vocals - fantastic!
never see anything like it again
@@andymb888 Unfortunately no. :-(
So glad I got to see them at these gigs ...fantastic nights ..my 20yr old son couldn't believe the great atmosphere & seeing OLD people going crazy ...:)
…that shows to the youth how good the music was. And always will be. RDS
2 of my fave quo tracks off my fave quo album.Rest in peace alan youre legacy lives on .from shaz in the uk.
This was my first Quo gig. I’ve seen hundreds of bands and this gig is in my Top 10. I still think about this night; they absolutely blew me away!
Backwater 40 Years later,,,AWESOME!!!!!!
truly awesome mate love it
Alan’s voice hasn’t changed one bit! Awesome to see them all back onstage again.
Rossi's solos are faultless...he must have been listening and practising to the original records. Awesome stuff.
Ale to wchodzi !!! Stary squad Status Quo to jest to !!! Ciary na ciele . I mowi to fan rocznik 83 . RIP Rick . Najlepszy squad ever !
r.i.p. Rick, you were the greatest, from John in glasgow x
John Henderson he bought his tellecaster in Glasgow, he was the best and he will be always :)
Greetings from Bosnia
My favourite band of all time these boys are real rock and roll and blew everyone out the water in the 70s
I was born in 1960, Status Quo was and is still one of my favorite Bands
You guys do not know how thank- and greatfull I am, because you were helping saving me live through singing the songs you Guys made. My heart is breaking because of it from happines and I am crying it out loud(!!!) to my Lord Jesus Christ to save you guys for Eternity. Really, all the songs you have been singing over the years (seventies/eighties/nineties and than I fell hard and didnt listen any more, because of my addiction with heroïne!) where PURE PROPHETIC! And now I am saved and everything is all right with me and now I am a preacher of the Word of God. But you guys saved many times my live, because when I wanted to put me out of mysery, I listened to you Stataus Quo, and I changed my mind. THANK YOU STATUS QUO, I LOVE YOU GUYS AND JESUS IS ALSO LOVING YOU. So please say a prayer again and tell Him about that strange guy from Holland who told you about what I am tellin'you now! Please do, okay! I am crying out loud for you guys by me Saviour to save YOU, Status Quo, my love and heart all over the years!!!
Wish I could go back to the late 70s and be a young fan again and support this great band the real Quo . And Bon Scott acdc .. And all the other great Rock bands of the 70s . We have lost some great rock stars now .. Never will the bands be the same even Lenord Skynyrd.
Pure Brilliance.Nothing else comes close to the FF!!!
never again shall anyone make music like this ......r.i.p. Rick Parrott.
Best band of all time, best line up of the band, the Frantic Four...nothing compares 🤘 love it
Toppen BRA
RICK PARFITT.
Both Rick and Francis really seemed to get into this and Rossi put in a top notch solo. Nuff didn't look and sound so good and I actually wouldn't have been surprised if we'd lost him first. But he seemed to enjoy being back and when you realise they hadn't played together in over 33 years at the time, this is simply phenomenal. Spud looking mean n moody as ever.
this is 1 of the best live performances of backwater ever!!
OMG this is freaking me out!, I was there for the 7 consecutive night stint in 1984, this was my fav Quo album and Rossi is the underestimated guitarist on this planet!
Why did you jump?
rick parfitt..sublime rocker with the spirit of a viking warrior and when united with these three..perfection, oh how i'll miss you, and thankyou
lostnfound21 rick. the. best. my. rock. star
Takes me right back to early 70s magic!
I learnt drums and timing to these songs.. Alan was such an integral part of Quo in the formative years.. For me, this is pure Quo.. Response to article only.
Be gentle everything gonna be alright
Thanks Rick for my early teens soundtrack, some man for one man! Tears on Xmas day :(
Thank you for the great musical memories Rick. Gonna be some concert in heaven. Keep on rockin' Son!
The best line up ever. Quo gone now sad ,
The quo needs Lancaster back full time..Excellent
gotta agree with that for sure
1.00 to 2.00 is maybe the classic Quo moment of all time. The first time you hear it you just KNOW what is coming - it builds and builds, then there it is hitting you like a sledgehammer. Great stuff.
Such an awesome night. Was down the front middle, seeing them for maybe the 15th time. My 15 year old daughter was even further forward on the barrier, seeing them for the first time. Some of the best gigs I've been to are Quo gigs and I've been to hundreds.
Iv'e so much admiration for Francis Rossi. He would of known how poorly Alan was. Yet he kept it secret. I'm sure that was how Alan wanted it.He took all the flak for not doing any more tours.I thank god, I was able to see the FF for one last time. THank you.x
Best line up these four awesome guys. The Best ever. 👍 🎸🎸🎸🎸 🤘. Rick And Alan Strumming in heaven. R. I. P legends 🤘🎸🎸
The real quo. Magic. 💚
Great to see these old guys up there!! Loving it!!!!!!!!!!!
we'll never forget you Rick
parfitt, what a great guitarist he is, the engine of the group.
Never ever be anywhere near the same now he's gone
Dont ride a bicycle.Ride a tricycle
le groupe qui m'a fait plonger corps et âme dans le rock . quel regret de ne les avoir jamais vu dans leur formation originale (mais à wembley en 86 c'était quand même génial)
baborael oui. parfitt. quel. rythmique
parfitt rossi. lancaster. coglan. les. vrai. quo
Wow ! Really really enjoyed this ! Thanks so much for sharing . Quo at their very best 👌
great film and fantastic sound david well done and what a great gig
Very well played and sounded just like 76, Offenburg, Germany, on the "Blue for you" tour...great!
REAL QUO ENOUGH SAID
Real quo Nuff said.
Not John coglan on drums hardly real quo
@@BIGGESTOFNOSES whaddaya? high? that's JC
Straight back to my teens, awsome sound
il mio primo LP( QUO)
, indimenticabile, e ce l'ho ancora dal 77
What a night this was!❤
Best Quo ever.....
Awesome, pure REAL Quo, 50 seconds to 1.20 in - you KNOW it's coming, builds and builds - and there it is, hitting you like a sledgehammer. This is how I'll remember the band that was the soundtrack to my youth - forget everything that came after.
It was an electrical emotional atmosphere prior, during & after this gig! 😍🎸🎶🤯
Pure class...
All three of them had great voices
Perfect!!Amazing!!I love them!!!
Amazing solo there Frame!
+EveHenleySpread Respect for the man how he respected the original solo's.....
Note perfect solos
Top rythem from Rick
Brilliant musicians all round
Fantastic rock n roll
straight and great music
juste pour moi, et les autres je m'en tape, le meilleur rock de tout les temps... Quo for ever !!!!
ebbalkirtap complètement raison et j'ai 14 ans du même avis que toi 😀
que 44 ans d'écart. .. continues à aimer cette zique qui prend pas la tête et donne du plaisir
ebbalkirtap. c. la. vérité
fan. depuis. mes 16ans. j en ai. 58. je. l ai. vu. 4fois
J’ai 85 ans et ce groupe est nouveau pour moi,j’habite au Canada.Je réalise maintenant ce que j’ai manqué.Mais je me reprend.Ils sont aussi bons sinon meilleurs que les Stones.
I was there!👍💪
One of the best guitar solos EVER.
Just wanna add I was in Dublin Amazing if you an get the dvd/bluray amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EN MEXICO NO HAY TOCADA DE ROCK QUE NO PONGAN LAS MEJORES DE STATUS QUO 🎸
Bloody awesome!!
Great Sound Love It :)
Typisch Status Quo!Perfekt!😥R.I.P. Rick 🎸
Rick Parfitt , the like of which will never be seen again , very very sad
The one and only Frantic Four QUO
Paper plane single is the first record i bought in the early 70s, that was the start of it
The very best Quo ever!!!!
Excccellent! Fantastic!!! Thks Mister Towl : ))
Unpretentious and right to the point, untiring, never aging.
I remember pictures of matchstick mem
I bought the single. Loved it. I am a boogie person.. You can have all the other bands. Great stuff.
Quo forever
🎸🎸
Great Job GUYS
Thanks to David Towl for this amazing video!!!!!!!!!!!
I really hope John,Alan and Rick together release those few songs they wrote 😃 john is one of the nicest blokes out there
SUPERB !!!
Love you guys
Love my Quo.......love this....
Great music.
Fantasztikus koncert volt.sajnos, csak a felvételt láttam, de azt legalább harmincszor,Lredekes volt látni Z 1984- es koncert után ezt a felvételt is látni.Kedvenc zenekarom.Sajnos két oszlopos tagja már végleg eltávozott, de azért még mindig szívesen nézem a felvételeiket.
COME BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SATUS QUO, une légende.............
Can’t beat the originals 🎶
Fantastic..........
I was impressed with John Coglan. He played drums stellar. Alan Lancaster was struggling, as we know he was not in good health. Have been a Quo Fan since the early days. LOved the music to bits.
Just took a second look at John Coghlan. He was struggling as well. Drumming is more physical than playing Guitar. The look in his eyes saying. How long can I do this?
Legends 😍
Memories ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
It's all about the Lancaster !! When the Bass drops in !!!:)
Fenomenal Frantic Four Forever. Music for decades
Great and the very Best
Thank goodness for the internet and TH-cam..
Rick Parfitt for me is the real essence of this song. Especially on the intro` parts. This is top class rhythm guitar playing. Not ever have i seen any one replicate what he does here, or indeed, anywhere at all on any Quo song. The first rhythm intro` part must involve both guitars playing every note in harmony. The next part sees Rick Parfitt power chord inside this B tuning. BBDGBE. He does not play harmony lead at this point as is often misquoted. He then moves on to the main rhythm arpeggiated build up in the tuning of BBDGBE with a chorus pedal to widen the sound. Any other set up will not work and will sound distinctly crass and poor. Not since the 70`s have i seen this played as it should be. It was good to see it properly done once again. 4500 times also falls under the same category as far as tuning is concerned and it should be well observed what he does there to, if it`s ever going to be anything but correct.
Always finger shalow
Sum of the parts FF. Sorry.
Excellent video, captures the atmosphere well, still prefer the hard rocking Quo from the good old days :)