Quo’s Rossi on Live Aid’s 35th anniversary

Monday 13 July 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of Live Aid. I was 11 years old at the time and living in Strathaven, and I can still remember it being a very warm summer day as I bounced between my house and my friend's nearby. I also clearly remember staring at each other, mouths agape, … Continue reading Quo’s Rossi on Live Aid’s 35th anniversary

Album Review: Status Quo – Backbone

Peel off the wrapping, press eject, insert CD, press play, quietly utter to no-one in particular - “please don’t let this be shit”. Forty minutes later, press eject, put CD back in its sleeve and exclaim rather loudly - “well, that was a pleasant surprise!”. If you’re interested in online gaming and music you can … Continue reading Album Review: Status Quo – Backbone

Status Quo announce new album

On 6 September 2019, Status Quo will release Backbone through earMUSIC / Edel; the band’s 33rd studio album – the LP will be their 33rd 33rpm! As well as the new album the band are also delighted to announce that they will perform at the huge BBC Radio 2 Festival In A Day show in … Continue reading Status Quo announce new album

RIP Rick Parfitt 1948-2016

The Curse of Being a Celebrity in 2016 strikes again. After failing to make it on to the "last electric tour" with Status Quo due to suffering a heart attack during summer, word is out that Parfitt has passed away in hospital in Spain, aged 68. The cause of death is being cited as related … Continue reading RIP Rick Parfitt 1948-2016

The Jokers – Status Quo date and single release (UPDATED with new tour dates)

Vital British classic hard rockers, and a highlight of this year's Wildfire Festival, The Jokers perform as Special Guests of Status Quo at Parc Y Scarlets Stadium, Llanelli on Saturday August 27th. Singer Wane Parry states that: We are thrilled to be opening for the legendary Status Quo at the Parc Y Scarlets Stadium. Being … Continue reading The Jokers – Status Quo date and single release (UPDATED with new tour dates)

Status Quo announce “final electric” dates

Last month, Status Quo announced that they would shortly be performing one last tour with the amps cranked and the guitars plugged in. Those tour dates have now surfaced, along with the fact that REO Speedwagon will be performing opening duties. Regarding the tour, Francis Rossi said: We’ve talked about it for some time and have … Continue reading Status Quo announce “final electric” dates