I've met Rossi many times when he is just a normal bloke, not a rockstar! ..this man is a great guy with a big heart who has given millions to charity and looks after people without making a song and dance about it. He worked with Rick for over half a century...nobody has the right to make him grieve in public! Who do these people think they are? Leave him be!!!

@fujiwuji891

7 жыл бұрын

100% agree.

@MrStevecro

7 жыл бұрын

hear hear! people often think they have a right to see others respond in a way they think they would have or in a way that satisfies them. Lindy Chamberlain (in Australia) was tried by public opinion for not grieving publicly enough about the death of her baby - "she must have killed her then"

@midianholic7080

7 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Sealy great words. Nice to see something from someone who knew him

@buuzzsawtouchedme194

7 жыл бұрын

+Stephanie Sealy, not to mention he also gave his ponytail to charity.

@davidconnelly1793

6 жыл бұрын

Great guy who gave millions to charity? That's exactly what they said about Jimmy Savile. NOT ONLY did Rossi just say that he wished Rick had died that day, he even said he wanted to attack those who saved him. That is a total shyster. I came onto this page a fan, I'm leaving a critic.

Sounds like an honest man. His reaction is his business, not ours.

@AndyMangele

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@sthompson1000

3 жыл бұрын

Neither is it the unpleasantly pushy interviewer's.

@Markycarandbikestuff

3 жыл бұрын

@@sthompson1000 Yep, interviewer was a snake, trying to put words in his mouth.

@seltaeb9691

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it isn't thanks to social media, Francis doesn't give two hoots what people think & he said he doesn't mean to offend anyone, but he hasn't apart from bleeding hearts social media. Stuff them Francis.

@johnreynolds6369

2 жыл бұрын

@RISHI THIS Why?

Rossi and Parfitt were great together. Two blokes working together for fifty years plus, are going to have a difference here and there. Just because someone refuses to join in the blubfest that has become UK journalism, that doesn't mean there is no respect and affection.

@robhendrikx2198

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. For them to be performing together for half a century, there MUST have been (quite a lot of) love between them. And people react the way they do. I tear up over music, I tear up over movies, but I don't cry out of pain or grief. I saw them live once, in 2003, Arrow Classic Rock Festival, in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. Francis looked as if he wasn't even trying, but it sounded solid as a house. That day was the first time I heard the song "never say never", great song.

@sheelahales4738

2 жыл бұрын

True Rossi is being honest about his feelings. Why should he act like he is in some Hollywood maudlin movie. I did not cry when my dad died, does not mean I did'nt care or love him, just not that great at crying in front of anyone. each person deals with grief in a different way.

@kevinmorrice

3 ай бұрын

@@robhendrikx2198 way i heard it, once the cameras were off them, they wouldnt talk to each other, back when they split up decades ago they only kept touring to make money, they only got on when the cameras were on because it was there act they put on to keep making money

People grieve in their own way.

@allanb52

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@AndyMangele

7 жыл бұрын

True!

@JiveBunny997

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Loveridge - Mark Loveridge Thats precisely what i was going to say. People do grieve in different way. Francis doesnt seem like the guy who gets easily emotional. One of the tough guys of rock

@craignorman4270

7 жыл бұрын

Or they're just completely insensitive arseholes. That's a possibility too.

@1971dave

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Loveridge or they just dont give a fuk like me. Crap songs bought single in 1968 ,, worst 50p spent

Francis is only being honest, He is not a bleeding heart hypocrite.

@mabul513

3 жыл бұрын

I get him saying. I'm not crying. Never cried at mums! But to ask resuscitation team to say stop is murder like attitude

@goldersgreen1147

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we all grieve in different ways of coarse he misses him 50 yrs together. It showed when he talked about when Rick was given cpr. This interviewer just don't get it.i never cried when I lost my mom at 15. She was my life. Don't judge how ppl deal with death.

@clairemarkham3485

3 жыл бұрын

@@mabul513 Rick's body as black and blue from too many bruises,I agree with Francis wanting to hurt them because as far as he knew,Rick was dead for 3 minutes

@sophieallchorne7594

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

@mabul513

3 жыл бұрын

@@clairemarkham3485 if my mum was being resucated. Duh! I'd let them keep trying. If I said stop trying I'd be mad and he was resuscitated! So if they listened to old Francis then he'd be dead from then freeing up the ££££ for Rossi! Cmon fans wake up! People can be brought back long time after heart stopped and came back. To ask to stop a life giving help is nutty. Fans stop the oh. He was emotional. He's cold. Greedy. Cash grabber. Who if he died would have benefited him. Why asked them to stop. The paramedics don't try for long. Just when there's a chance. To do this takes alot of force so oh no not bruised! Dead don't bruise! Luckily alive well and body was fixing the heart massage. But walking around not boxed up. Killer. £ greedy. Mad man.

In this mawkish age, people can't understand quiet dignity.

@davidglow3

5 жыл бұрын

l hardly think that applies to self willed Rossi

@StuartWailing

5 жыл бұрын

@Colm O'Donnell their

@PastaRulla

4 жыл бұрын

Well said.

I'm sure he has his moments of sadness, in private, leave the man alone!

@john111257

4 жыл бұрын

think so Dave

@sophiafake-virus2456

3 жыл бұрын

No, he doesn't, that's the point.

Having lost my best mate to addiction - he was a complete stranger at the end, the great person I loved and respected had ‘died’ years before. I miss that person every day and mourn the man he was. When he died, I felt relief (and guilt) but overwhelmingly relief, he had finally laid his demons to rest. Francis articulated my grief far more eloquently than I ever could and put it into some perspective. Respect.

@johnbernhardtsen3008

11 ай бұрын

just saw an interview with Rossi about Parfitt!he said Jim became "The Rockstar" he thought he was intended to be, after a big drink and wouldnt stop drinking!

When my grandma came to pass we had expected it. It wasn't a shock so we focused on the happy times and celebrated her life and carried on as normal. When my cat was run over I never expected it and it completely messed up my mental health. I understand Francis.

@PaulWilliamArnold

3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic comment 👏

@cliveedwards2958

3 жыл бұрын

Yes somehow when a pet or any animal dies it affects me majorly too..I think it maybe because we cant explain to them what is happening or say goodbye..it just wrecks me

@Black.Sabbath

Жыл бұрын

Odd

Proper bloke not turning on the tears when it suits, I bet he has moments when he reflects on the past but he does it in private , god bless

@randomuser4201

3 жыл бұрын

Proper bloke for not crying? Have a word with yourself.

@adriang2053

3 жыл бұрын

@@randomuser4201 There’s actually people out there who still think like that ! I pity them .

@RubUOutC

3 жыл бұрын

@@randomuser4201 "When it suits". Read the whole thing before getting emotional.

@jimherleva4541

3 жыл бұрын

@randomuser Gonna cry about it?

@Pe6ek

3 жыл бұрын

There is no god. There's also no Santa Claus. Sorry.

Rossi is a sensible, intelligent, down to earth competent musician who has given joy to millions around the world and a dignified memory to his bandmate

@kevinmorrice

3 ай бұрын

supposedly they never got on behind the scenes

Rick and Francis were together for almost 50 years giving millions pleasure with there brilliance. No one should be surprised they had there arguments now and again. Everyone deals with there emotions and loss in different ways. Francis is a great genuine guy. Rick enjoyed his life the way he wanted. I just want to remember the great music and pleasure they gave me

In a fairly recent interview he said that the death of Parf hit him sometime later after listening to one of his songs that he liked and had a bit of a cry and said that he and Parf would never really cry over each other because they knew themselves too well. Here i think Rossi was upset about Parf and his grief came out as anger.

@clairemarkham3485

3 жыл бұрын

I seen that interview,it was with Lorrine Kelly

@fishandchips9033

2 жыл бұрын

@@clairemarkham3485 Not to cry for anyone close is strange. My niece is is like that she lacks emotion and sympathy. She is going to be a sad lonely old woman.

@clairemarkham3485

2 жыл бұрын

@@fishandchips9033 not really,my dad didn't cry for my mum when she passed away 4 years ago. Some people don't like to show emotions in public.

@sheelahales4738

2 жыл бұрын

@@clairemarkham3485 Well said.

@Black.Sabbath

Жыл бұрын

@@clairemarkham3485 Or maybe there's a reason for that.

I don't cry every day since my mother passed,but my heart is completely broke,we all deal with loss are own way, doesn't have to be all on show,sounds like he has let nobody down IMO.

Francis is a unique person entitled to manage his emotions and memories in his own way. And the greatest tribute he can pay is to continue with Status Quo and remind people of the great music that they did with Rick.

@eduardocervantesaca

2 жыл бұрын

and fantastic, fantastic lead guitar player. Believe me. He could make that guitar cry, Love Quo

@renekuskchristensen2182

Жыл бұрын

Well writren

finally someone not trying to turn the death of a friend into a cash cow.

@jaggass

6 жыл бұрын

The same with The Who as well when John Entwhistle died. He died before the opening show in America 2002. Naturally Pete and Roger was upset but they found another bassist and carried on.

@DanielVerberne

5 жыл бұрын

There's a difference between using grief as a tool and just being open about the pain, surely.

@rayjr62

3 жыл бұрын

He knew Rick Parfitt as close as anyone. Given Rick's lifestyle, Francis was probably surprised that Rick even made it to 68.

My Mam died a couple of years ago; I love her with all my heart but I still can't cry at her loss. I know what Francis means.

@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362

2 жыл бұрын

I stopped crying about my dads death about six years ago. Can’t do it anymore. Love him to bits though and miss him like mad

@andrewhiggins3040

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, but difficult to really Express in words,but some may feel unless rolling around in tears then heartless, each person grieves differently.

@kevinwilliams1421

2 жыл бұрын

Mine died in December and I’m the same ..what’s worrying me now is why didn’t I cry is something wrong with me

@ericgeorge5483

2 жыл бұрын

@@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362 I wish I could cry but can't and that hurts.

@ericgeorge5483

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhiggins3040 I don't think I have grieved properly which hurts the most.

Grief is a very personal thing, and everyone deals with it in the way that is best for them. Those who play armchair quarter back and judge Francis Rossi will find out the hard way themselves when it happens to them. No one is exempt from it. The band amassed an amazing legacy, and Rossi has opted to press ahead with it. That's his prerogative.

This is a sad interview for me. I guess Francis is a private person and just wants to move on.

He did another interview and said he struggles to accept his death but people deal with death in their own way.

Not everyone grieves the same way

I admire his honesty. Rick's self destruction has left him angered.

I've long despised the idea that we're somehow traitors to a cause if we don't respond exactly as the public (many of them anyway) dictates is correct. Who are we to say how Rossi should have acted, or that he owed it to share intimate emotions with us?

@sheelahales4738

2 жыл бұрын

Too many judgemental and sanctimonious people in this world, your right. No crocodile tears coming from ROSSI, just plain honesty

@stephenelkington4971

2 жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney was similarly pilloried over the death of John Lennon. The press and public demanding a certain response is repugnant and fascistic. Rossi is a straight ahead bloke and worthy of our respect. So many celebs play the media game - but he's true to himself.

I love his honesty, there is love there despite what people seem to think, he cares

An honest reaction, exactly as I'd expect from Francis. Top man.

Francis has been playing with Rick since the '60s so obviously he feels gutted. Why should he display his inner feelings to the world if that's not his manner? As for how "real" Quo is now, Andy Bown has been in the band since '76 and has been an important part of the sound for over 40 years. Ryno has been in the band for over 30 years - longer than Lancaster. Line-ups change, in any band, and to have 3 members out of 5 that have been together so long, that's good going! Long live Quo!

@G8199741

7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this post. Well said Ruiseart

@stevea616

7 жыл бұрын

Craig Newland well said

@stevenboulton9911

5 жыл бұрын

Well said...

@swinetrek

5 жыл бұрын

He screwed founding members Alan Lancaster and John Coughlan over big time. Parfitt was NOT an original member of the band.

@xxxboneslicerxxx

5 жыл бұрын

bla bla!

I met Rick one night in Bournemouth, I was in a stage act,he came to a club called Madison Joe's that I worked at,he got me the night off and I sat with him and his then lady,he was funny,a delightful guy,we even took a piss together, he told me some great stories,God bless Rick

Give him a break. People don't always cry after a death, they grieve in their own way.

@Black.Sabbath

Жыл бұрын

In what way is he grieving?

@simonrodgers8902

Жыл бұрын

@@Black.Sabbath He lost a bandmate. He's bound to be upset by it.

@Black.Sabbath

Жыл бұрын

@@simonrodgers8902 He hasn't said that once.

@simonrodgers8902

Жыл бұрын

@@Black.Sabbath I wouldn't have thought he'd need to.

@MickH60

9 ай бұрын

@@simonrodgers8902 Exactly, It's no ones business but his own....

let francis grieve in his own way we all grieve differently. I'm sure he misses him deeply after all they were friends for over 50 years

Status Quo without Rick or Fran does not exist for me

@goranl2588

4 жыл бұрын

Status Quo does not exist since 1981, without Coghlan and Lancaster...

@mateusbarboza1930

4 жыл бұрын

@@goranl2588 coghlan was vital part of quo but they could still handle well after he left the building but in the live aid when lancaster left...this way, yes dude, this was hard to follow

@farmerjohndeere7199

3 жыл бұрын

@@goranl2588 that has to be the stupidest comment on KZread

First saw Quo in 79 in the Cornwall colliseum and have seen them over 20 times since. Been once since we lost Rick and it wasn't the same. He was the engine room of the band and without him the core sound has gone. Sadly I won't be going again as it's best to remember them as they were and not the tribute band they have become.

Hatchet job by SN. Reporter feels he has the right to intrude into Rossi's feelings and castigate him because he doesn't act how this hack thinks he should. Disgusting. I wouldn't have entertained him.

@drugfreelifter

2 жыл бұрын

Rossi should have slapped him

@vincentmv898

2 ай бұрын

Indeed. Disgusting line of questioning, especially regarding the event in that hotel room (1:53).

I served the two of them for 2 years in jury’s hotel Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪,& they were like brothers,not just showmen..they were always great fun & trowing cutlery trays at me because they knew it was me..1980,& Phil Lynette & has a little fun with him,But the boys were great..Frank is right to carry on..as he says everything goes to both of them..that says it all..✌️🇮🇪☘️❤️

Good old school honesty, not a virtue signal in sight.

I didn't cry when i lost a few friends but was sad does that make me a bad person?

I cannot stand people who fake how much they care and sadly a lot of so called celebrities can't wait for a camera to film them so they can perform I think Francis spoke honestly and openly with how he deals with things.

Seems to be an honest straight forward bloke, admits to digging a hole for himself, but his honesty does him proud.

@johna6968

2 жыл бұрын

I think the comment was he didnt want to dig a hole for himself.

Regardless of your own opinions, it's pathetic to criticise someone's grieving process, keep them to yourself. Support the band or don't but give them all the respect they've earned.

Status Quo, Parfitt, Rossi, in fact any musician are NOT public property & should be allowed to deal with events such as this in their own way. None of us know what went on off stage, leave Rossi be.

Im sure deep down after so many years together francis must look back at the good times together and raise a smile...Good night rick and god bless..

Well he admits to not crying when his parents died, so why would he cry over Rick?

@powerboon2k

3 жыл бұрын

His mouth went all weird though 0:22

It is possible to be extremely sad without crying

I didn’t cry when my mum died I was 17,we all grieve in our own ways…..it’s his choice and I’m sure he misses him everytime he steps on a stage or even handles a guitar

Bless him he didn't want him to suffer

I am so glad I got to see them together in concert ( in 2009 or 2010 ).

I bet this was a tough one to chew on for all the grief junkies

his honesty is refreshing and i get what he is saying about the resuscitation it's an awful thing to witness it leaves mental scars. people cope in their own way he is clearly not able to express emotion and that's sad for him

@fujiwuji891

7 жыл бұрын

Some people just like to keep their personal thoughts and emotions kept to themselves. I'm the same and will only open up to a few people that i care about.

My Memories of Quo? Mike Rossi suddenly becoming Francis overnight (see first album credits ). Quo performing 5 times at The 3,000 Croydon Greyhound Pub/Music Venue "paying their dues" after their "pop" 1960's era. In one Concert they did 5 Encores including a 7 Part Medley in one of them :) Performing with Slade at The Orchid, Purley, and 1/2 the audience there for each Band :) Seeing his 1-year-old Son in the cubicle next to mine crawling around. He later went to Public School :)

@clairemarkham3485

3 жыл бұрын

The reason why Francis was called Mike Rossi back then was because they didn't want his proper name because of it sounding like a girl's name,it mentions in Francis's book I Talk Too Much

@Isleofskye

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claire. I never knew that but we were just talking about John Wayne and why this big, tough Cowboy did not use his real first name of Marion :)

@clairemarkham3485

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isleofskye that is one question I never knew

Listen carefully to the last 2 seconds when Francis has walked out the door...priceless... 😂😂

Rossi's just being honest instead of creating some bullshit story to hide behind because it suits some peoples' SQ fantasy.

we understand grief expresses in different ways, but rick was status quo with Francis and think Francis could do a concert to celebrate his partners life, rick does deserve that acknowledgement, it would be a great concert....

@Isleofskye

6 жыл бұрын

THAT should have been the question put to Francis , Audrey. When I first went to see them he was called Mick Rossi...

This guy is the ultimate professional when it comes to performing and people should respect that

It is what it is .. Rick would probably have a chuckle at the whole Rossi not crying situation. He packed his life with amazing highs and lows and left us with a whole library of Rock and Roll. Job done ! Thanks a million and RIP.

leave him alone he waved at me when I was on bus in 1983 love him my clam to fame 💫💫💫💫💫

@maybugz

3 жыл бұрын

Clam or clame

@Isleofskye

3 жыл бұрын

Was it near Croydon?

@josmith2031

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isleofskye yes well the posh bit near my school at the time 🤣🤣

@josmith2031

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isleofskye purley and sandersted

I do the same.I lost my mum,dad,son and wife.We have to move forward and not look back.It's the only way to survive.

I love Rosiss charismatic style . He is a born leader an hard hearted individual. He was born to play sing and lead and with the many changes to the line ups he saw that he never failed. Like him as a musician not as an individual

I will never forget Rick Parfitt giving me his guitar pick from stage, after I missed catching a couple he had throw into the audience.

@Tejvir7

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

Leave the guy alone.

not enough news coverage of Rick , David Bowie who I never thought was that amazing had the full constant day , Rick had 5 minutes

@fiveowaf454

5 жыл бұрын

Bowie fitted the mold the media likes, when I hear the news of such people dying I often wonder what they are talking about having lived through the time they became and were stars. Yes we listened to their music, but I never knew anyone who saw them the way "history" claims later. Parfitt was way to down to earth and "normal" for today's media to get excited about his demise.

@Captain_Rhodes

5 жыл бұрын

bowie was a solo artist who made loads of great records. when ronson died he got about the same coverage as rick did. the front men always get the limelight. bowie was great. so was rick. who cares what the media thinks

People need to chill. Rossi clearly loved the guy. But imagine the arguments they had. Stuff we will never know. Who knows what was said. Rossi is a typical bloke. Some show emotion others don't.

@aprildannette9820

6 жыл бұрын

arguments got nothing to do with it he already greived for Rick when he almost died from the last Heart Attack

@mediastarguest

6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Williams Agree, up to a point: some people only let their emotion out in private moments, not in the presence of others.

There's a lot going on underneath this. I genuinely don't think the man is in the right frame of mind to comment on the death. It will probably hit him later.

Everybody grieves differently and grieving is personal to them. Whether it be anger, denial or upset. Nobody should be judged for the manner in which they grieve because grieving itself isn't a conscious decision. Its a reaction.

I was not a fan, but I went to one of their gigs and it was absolutely the best live show I ever saw. And the whole band had great charisma and great rapport with each other. Strange to hear of discord and down moments. But they grew that 60s band with a few "pop songs" into a genuinely great phenomenon. We are all curious to hear life histories. People love to expose cracks in veneers. But I prefer just to love them and their music. While its good it's still going out live - and being kept alive - I wonder if it will ever be the same as when they were at their peak together? IBut I also hope their music will be played and enjoyed a long way in the future - celebrated by new generations. I don't think it dates at all, certainly not in a live performance. It's just as good as it gets.

Francis Rossi has the same honesty and some of the same mannerisms and ways of speaking as John Lydon (Johnny Rotten). Says it like it is, with no pretence.

Great Band! saw them live in the eighties in Cascais pavilion!what a memorable night!Great great concert,loud as hell!!!

Actually, how nice to see such honesty.....

Pretty callous, I mean saving someone from a heart attack and then saying he should have been left dead??

He is only being honest and true to himself. Its good to see someone being true and not fake

I admire his honesty.

He's not an actor. Fair play to him. That's his own way like it or lump it. I liked Quo all my life and those lads gave us real music and good times. Their private thoughts belong only to them. I'm saying 'cheers lads', all the way.

Nice to see some basic honesty in showbiz.

Francis is not being heartless or cruel he is grieving inside for Rick he just wants to do this on his own am sure most of his fans understand this i for one understands R IP Rick God Bless Amen

It's up to him how he grieves for it.

What a difference to Pete Townshend who said he felt like dying when onstage John Entwistle wasnt there anymore...

One of the very best bands, no question, ever!

I remember my folks telling me this: Francis Rossi didn't shed a tear over the death of Rick Parfitt - but look, neither man was shy of the rock n roll lifestyle, and we have to remember that Status Quo was a huge concern, a massive business, and they must have had many many hangovers, comedowns, problems with drink, drugs, girls, business desicions, we can't possibly understand the whole situation. It's between them. It's a band that brought a lot of joy to a lot of people, and only they will understand the reality behind all that..

I was upset by the lack of compassion from Francis .....but none of us know what truly went on between them ......😪

Geeeeeze some people …I bet Francis was really cut up when Rick died ..🥲🥲🥲some show things in different ways away from crowds..he will don’t worry miss him terribly..the band was those pair..but life has to go on..be save Francis Rossi..u still the best..lv Status Quo..I’m 70..🥰🥰💕💕💕💕

I know what it ´s like being around people with that self destructive attitute (alcohol ....) it is just so endlessly sad and it has an effect on your own life - but let us not forget, Rick lived his life to the fullest and most importantly he gave us uncountable great songs along with his bandmaids. I also remember Brian Connolly from Sweet who went down a similar sad road - but again - they gave us sooo much!

matchstick men their greatest ever track just so sixtys..love it..R.I.P Rick

People who make their living in show business are not warm and fuzzy people. Many who have had the success Francis Rossi has experienced have come to terms with it. It's not an easy business.

le cœur, le moteur de status quo, la veritable âme du groupe c’était RICK PARFITT, tu me manque mon pote.

Francis would be better saying nothing. It just comes across as if he is heartless which I am sure is not the case.

@fujiwuji891

7 жыл бұрын

Some people prefer to suppress emotions inside. It's just how they cope.

Refreshingly honest and real. Not like all these desperate celebrities trading on their supposed grief at every opportunity.

Were all individuals who grieve for friends and loved ones in our own way. I shed no tears after I lost my Mam and feel guilty about that but I guess thats the way it is.

wow, sky news reporters are pure ice cold.

@CB-xr1eg

7 жыл бұрын

Rossi seems ice cold to me.

@MrStevecro

7 жыл бұрын

nuh, he's a fine normal bloke who won't be told how he should respond

The only tears i've ever shed was when i had to hold my 16 year old dog while it got put down. When the vet said she's gone i just broke down. When my mum died i never shed a single tear, i was very sad but it never made me cry. Btw i should of put the dog down maybe 3 months earlier but being human and selfish i waited a bit too long.

@jonnysupreme

3 жыл бұрын

Know that feeling all too well mate

@tarantulagirl

3 жыл бұрын

I had to do that yesterday for my 13 yo dog. I was absolutely in bits. I loved that dog.

@alistairewen9558

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnysupreme me too.

In my opinion (for what others may think its worth!) I respect Francis Rossi's viewpoint! Like companies that have history going back a couple of centuries, so too, do Status Quo have a history. But like those centuries old companies, Status Quo too have the right to change and develop. Rick Parfitt WAS a superb ryhthm guitarist and a fine vocalist and his contribution to the "quo" sound is undeniable. But the man has left us now! However, the 'legend' that is Status Quo remains and so - as with others such as The Drifters - it should be allowed to change as time passes. RIP Rick Parfitt - thanks for ALL of your input! xxx

this isn't anything out the ordinary, Rossi has never been the emotional sort and certainly not one to cry about it, he's a very unemotional man in fact.

Love how that guitar just dangles at the end lol

Mad respect to him for not caving. Have your moments by yourself and screw those who pretend to be interested.

Personally, I am not a fan of Quo at all, but Francis speaks honestly about this. I have seen other KZread interviews and he comes across as a ‘no bullshit’, honest type of man. ‘Old school’ I think it is called. Unlike a lot of young people who profess ‘love’ then when it falls apart slag each other off with real hate. Pathetic. The older generation are more honest.

Honest bloke, deliberately misleading title...nothing to see here.

It’s refreshing to hear someone who doesn’t subscribe to the current trend of beating ones breast and wailing in public. Some of the displays that have been aired,of sobbing ,screeching mourners,of someone they’ve never met, adding yet another teddy bear to the steadily growing mountain of soft toys and flowers are verging on grotesque

He’s being real that’s just the way it is, deep down he’s sad of course but nothing can change ................. he’s just being realistic and moving on carrying the torch so to speak

Rick Parfitt quit the band 2 months before his death,citing Rossi's cold callous demeanour towards him over many years.He was going to make an album with himself and Alan John and the harp player Bob Young.Lets not forget Rossi refused to play again in the re-formed Frantic Four after 2014 because the band reverted to a collective and he could not singularly be in charge

I saw Status Quo at Manchester Apollo last year and was shocked by how poorly attended the gig was; couldn't have been more then 500 to 600 people in all in a venue that holds 3500 which they normally sell-out. So it goes to show that the majority of the fans don't like it without Rick.....But on a side-note we only paid £2 each for our tickets from a site that sells tickets dirt cheap for poorly selling shows.

There is something going wrong with this video... Had it been for Rossi ,to go first ,Rick wouldn't have done to him this

"I don't believe in opening up the show saying ""Guess what, It's really really sad tonight that Rick's not gonna be here.""" Yeah, but he could easily open up the show saying "Tonight's gonna be a happy night, celebrating Rick.".

First record I ever bought was Hello. Caught a bus into town to Rayfords Records when I was 12 in 197? (Newcastle Aus). Still love Caroline but haven't caught a bus since.

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Hello album got me into Quo too great record