rooster59 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt dies aged 68 Tributes are being paid to Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt who has died in Spain at the age of 68. A statement from his manager said the veteran British rocker died in hospital in Marbella “as a result of a severe infection, having been admitted to hospital on Thursday evening following complications to a shoulder injury incurred by a previous fall”. Status Quo, led by Parfitt and Francis Rossi, won global fame with hits like ‘Whatever You Want,’ ‘In the Army Now’ and ‘Rockin all Over the World’. But after longstanding health problems, including a heart attack this summer, Parfitt, a father of young twins as well as grown-up children, pulled out of the band’s tours on medical advice. The statement from his manager Simon Porter added: “This tragic news comes at a time when Rick was hugely looking forward to launching a solo career with an album and autobiography planned for 2017 following his departure from Status Quo’s touring activities on medical advice. “He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fellow band members, management, crew and his dedicated legion of fans from throughout the world, gained through 50 years of monumental success with Status Quo. “Rick is survived by his wife Lyndsay, their twins Tommy and Lily and Rick’s adult children Rick Jnr and Harry.” “Live Aid” was a high point for Status Quo. Fellow guitar legend Brian May from Queen which also gave a memorable performance at the 1980s charity concert, tweeted: “You truly joyfully rocked our world. RIP dear buddy”. Other musicians, including Midge Ure of Ultravox, who co-organised Live Aid in 1985, and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp, paid their tributes to the guitar legend. -- © Copyright Euronews 2016-12-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Never heard of him and not sure that I ever heard of his band. RIP anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, Ulysses G. said: Never heard of him and not sure that I ever heard of his band. RIP anyway. You must be extremely young, or not into music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishinsiam Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 One of Britain's best loved bands of the 70's and early 80's you will know their music I'm sure. RIP Rick you legendSent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I grew up with Status Quo....they were Excellent.... sad as news on Christmas Day...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, Thaiwrath said: You must be extremely young, or not into music. I am old and really into music. However, It sounds like they were a lot more famous in the UK than the US. That would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 7 minutes ago, Ulysses G. said: I am old and really into music. However, It sounds like they were a lot more famous in the UK than the US. That would make sense. A bit like the Grateful Dead, big in the USA , but quite unheard of in the U.K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I'm another who was brought up on 'Quo two-chord-hits, another icon from our youth gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Crossy said: I'm another who was brought up on 'Quo two-chord-hits, another icon from our youth gone Our youth may be gone but thankfully the memories as supplied by groups like Status Quo will always be with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveE13 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 RIp parf. A close friend was his guitar tech. Had many good nights after gigs with the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircooledflat4 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Wonder if they'll play "down down, deeper n down" at the burial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiwrath Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, aircooledflat4 said: Wonder if they'll play "down down, deeper n down" at the burial? Whatever you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenstevens Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 so sad to hear ,particular on xmas day,but they were a great band, not like the sh#t we hear these days R.I.P its a Status Quo MerryXmas to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but does that include spoofs too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yup.....Quo managed to wring out some success by either speeding up, or slowing down Paper Plane. Never a real fan, but, definitely part of the wallpaper of my youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Ulysses G. said: Never heard of him and not sure that I ever heard of his band. RIP anyway. I've never heard of him either but meanwhile, Keith Richards keeps going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 57 minutes ago, Crossy said: I'm another who was brought up on 'Quo two-chord-hits, another icon from our youth gone yep, it's not the chords, but how you play em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 You know what? F--- you, 2016. Another great gone and one of the most horrible years I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 21 minutes ago, KarenBravo said: Yup.....Quo managed to wring out some success by either speeding up, or slowing down Paper Plane. Never a real fan, but, definitely part of the wallpaper of my youth. Hey, every can of Coke you drink tastes exactly the same, but it still sells by the gallon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Wonder if they'll play "down down, deeper n down" at the burial?He would like that one,long as Margarita Time lasted all afternoon...Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Thaiwrath said: You must be extremely young, or not into music. RIP. Never heard of 'em either. I am not young (US) and have a huge British collection starting with hard rock to prog, metal, Stranglers, Punk, etc. (Everything from Fripp /Crimson/Eno can get my hands on). Just cued their hits on youtube and I have never heard "in the Army now" but certain I have "rocking' all over the world somewhere. Perhaps too commercial for what I have an ear for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piersbeckett Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 20 minutes ago, Dipterocarp said: RIP. Never heard of 'em either. I am not young (US) and have a huge British collection starting with hard rock to prog, metal, Stranglers, Punk, etc. (Everything from Fripp /Crimson/Eno can get my hands on). Just cued their hits on youtube and I have never heard "in the Army now" but certain I have "rocking' all over the world somewhere. Perhaps too commercial for what I have an ear for. I think their only 'hit' in the States was Pictures of Matchstick Men (No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100) but they had hits in Germany, Austria, and especially the Netherlands other than the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Rainbow, Hawkwind, Mott the Hoople, Gang of Four, The Slits, Throbbing Gristle, etc. and many others who certainly never had chart toppers in the States. Status Quo must have slipped under my radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 A sad end to one of the worst years ever. Parfitt and Rossi. True icons of my generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 R.I.P Rick. I'm sure you'll be rocking all over a different world from now on.Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 A sad end to one of the worst years ever. Parfitt and Rossi. True icons of my generation.Rossi definitely, greatest motorcycle racer of all time.Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) did a version of we ain't got nothing yet, and Pictures of Matchstick men did very well on the charts. Spectres ----> Status quo. Lead vocals & guitar: Francis Rossi. Rhythm guitar, vocals: Rick Parfitt. Bass, vocals: Alan Lancaster. Organ: Roy Lynes. Drums: John Coghlan. Edited December 25, 2016 by gk10002000 updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC1 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Rick a beast on the rhythm guitar. Fantastic fun to watch live.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Best single they ever made was the one that I bought. It was downhill from then on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now