Coming up to 8 years since he died, and I still can't really believe it. Rick was always my favourite in Quo... An absolute machine of a rhythm guitarist. The "engine room" of Quo, as he put it.
I had the privilege of meeting Ricky twice and yes he really was a lovely man. No airs or graces or "rock 'n roll" snobbery, just a down to earth legend of a guy. RIP Rick - its not the same anymore!
i remember him turning up at chichester railway train station in 1987 sending his son off to boarding school in a roll royce in full leather gear and calming his son down , telling him not to worry etc , he gave me the impression that he was a lovely chap that cared for the people close in his life :)
After Rick passed, the choices made by Rossi & "Quo" angered me so much that I took the decision to never see what they're insisting on passing off as Quo, again. To this day, I know not of any on stage tribute made to our Rick. Unforgivable. Hero. Legend Rick Parfitt
I saw him pull up in his Rolls Royce, jump out and head into a paper shop at Purley Cross in about 1987 or 88. I didn't want to bother him though, despite being a huge fan. A few months later the same Roller stopped to let me cross the road outside my house, but I wasn't sure who was driving it at the time.
I shall never, ever forget one of the happiest days of my life - the 1985 Live Aid concert. I was home on field leave whilst working in Indonesia and then this great concert opening with Status Quo - Rockin' All Over the World. And of course Rick . . . great memories . . . I know you will still be at peace in Heaven, Rick!🙏🙏🙏!!
This was a nice interview about Rick, yes he'd over done it and was a fool to himself but was extremely lucky to still be alive. Its just a pity that after a fall which i believe he'd hurt his shoulder that he didn't get sorted quicker as once sepsis had set in because of his age and past illnesses his body couldn't fight the infection hard enough and sadly he died. Really Staus Quo also died that day, i know Francis and Andy Bown are still there but it then just became the Francis Rossi Band which to me would have been more respectful if Francis had changed the name after all people still would have gone to the concerts - maybe have called it Quo2
@@CB-xr1eg there is no difference the Americans call groups bands and for some reason some people in England copy them.i was in a pop group in the 70s not a pop band.
Coming up to 8 years since he died, and I still can't really believe it. Rick was always my favourite in Quo... An absolute machine of a rhythm guitarist. The "engine room" of Quo, as he put it.
It truly was a dark and horrible day when Rick died. A massive loss for all Quo fans, may he rock in heaven🎸🤘🕊️
What a good interview, she really had an interest in it and asked the right questions
Sad.They had a great sound.They could really play.Love the vocals and guitars together.
I had the privilege of meeting Ricky twice and yes he really was a lovely man. No airs or graces or "rock 'n roll" snobbery, just a down to earth legend of a guy. RIP Rick - its not the same anymore!
Rick is a sad loss to the world of rock and will never be forgotten by the very many fans, RIP matey.
i remember him turning up at chichester railway train station in 1987 sending his son off to boarding school in a roll royce in full leather gear and calming his son down , telling him not to worry etc , he gave me the impression that he was a lovely chap that cared for the people close in his life :)
I have loved Rick Parfitt RIP
lovely interview and well done Danny
After Rick passed, the choices made by Rossi & "Quo" angered me so much that I took the decision to never see what they're insisting on passing off as Quo, again.
To this day, I know not of any on stage tribute made to our Rick.
Unforgivable.
Hero.
Legend
Rick Parfitt
he did manage to release a great solo album before he passed on 'Over & Out'
I saw him pull up in his Rolls Royce, jump out and head into a paper shop at Purley Cross in about 1987 or 88. I didn't want to bother him though, despite being a huge fan. A few months later the same Roller stopped to let me cross the road outside my house, but I wasn't sure who was driving it at the time.
"The big moment for Quo was live aid?" Obviously out of touch mate. Quo have been huge for years before live aid.
That "Big Moment" was playing to a wordwide audience live on TV.
@@FrozenHero2010 They already had a huge fanbase in Europe!
I shall never, ever forget one of the happiest days of my life - the 1985 Live Aid concert. I was home on field leave whilst working in Indonesia and then this great concert opening with Status Quo - Rockin' All Over the World. And of course Rick . . . great memories . . . I know you will still be at peace in Heaven, Rick!🙏🙏🙏!!
Status Quo was the opening act at Live Aid in 1985. The first song they played was Rockin' All Over The World.
He is up there. With his Mate Lemmy. Who loved Ricky, as he called him.
R I P Rick
This was a nice interview about Rick, yes he'd over done it and was a fool to himself but was extremely lucky to still be alive. Its just a pity that after a fall which i believe he'd hurt his shoulder that he didn't get sorted quicker as once sepsis had set in because of his age and past illnesses his body couldn't fight the infection hard enough and sadly he died. Really Staus Quo also died that day, i know Francis and Andy Bown are still there but it then just became the Francis Rossi Band which to me would have been more respectful if Francis had changed the name after all people still would have gone to the concerts - maybe have called it Quo2
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I saw Quo supported by 10cc at Nottingham shortly before RP passed. I remember being amazed at how white his trainers were!
Hope you're keeping well Danny.
Yes it was but all you heard about was George Michael which was also sad but it overtook Rick .
The real Quo died in early 1978
Group not band
Name the difference...
@@CB-xr1eg there is no difference the Americans call groups bands and for some reason some people in England copy them.i was in a pop group in the 70s not a pop band.
@@keithdeley7236 Are you on drugs? Your first comment says "Group not band", now you're saying there's no difference?
@@CB-xr1eg no you are smoking something in my first comment i said group not band