This is the 'Real' Status Quo. None of the other lineups could ever capture this magic.

"The Whole is greater than the sum of the parts" Status Quo has been kept alive by Francis and Rick with Rhino, Andy and various drummers and they were always great. However, Coghlan, Parfitt, Rossi and Lancaster were the real deal! The Frantic Four!

The original and best line up they ever had...great to see you all back together ...

The Frantic tours were a gift from the Rock gods, God bless you Rick and Alan 🙏

Never thought I`d see this lineup again. Thanks from an old Quo fan!

Breaks yer heart to see Rick looking so good here & enjoying the whole experience. Thank God, I got to see them in Glasgow on both tours. Proper Quo ⭐️

@wingchun-simplekungfu7584

6 ай бұрын

Your lucky to take that memory with you for ever 👍🏻

STATUS QUO FOREVER! Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi, Alan Lancaster, John Coglan, Andy Bown, John Edwards, Richie Malone, thanks for the great music! Rick Parfitt - the best rhythm guitarist ever and boogie king! RIP Rick - Rock on in heaven, Gentleman of Rock `n`Roll...

@showmanpete2805

4 жыл бұрын

he was good but he's no malcolm young

@josephbuckley5961

3 жыл бұрын

@@showmanpete2805 sad but true malcolm was a different league

@renatoporcu3097

Жыл бұрын

👑status👑 👑quo 👑

Saw them first on the "On the Level" tour and on every tour after that up to the End of the Road tour. At that time the best live rock band on the planet, bar none. Some of the best nights of my life. Rock on the Mighty QUO!

just goes to show no matter what age you are, you can still keep rocking

Hard to believe that Rick has gone! I am just thankful that this tour reunited the Frantic Four! The songs carried the Quo through losing John, then Alan. Rossi/Parfitt were enough to make the songs sound right!

This is very touching and impressive to me. I (50) grew up with them, I liked best the Quo live-Double Album. In my room there was the Quo-Live Cover slowly rotating under the ceiling, no light bulb, just black light. I was sure to be fan of the best band in the world. I saw them first live in 1982 - this classic line up. I am still a fan of this, but I kind of quit the band after Rockin´ All Over The World. I did not follow the new releases afterwards anymore. Some concerts, last week Hamburg, but they cannot keep up with themselves without AL and JC. This is the better way !!! But Time´s Runnin´ Out... \m/ Great Respect to Alan Lancaster.

@maghater1

10 жыл бұрын

i adored the quo too and agree with you entirely that as soon as they released rockin all over the world i went off them completely ..that song killed them and i never blamed nuff and spud at all for quitting the band .....quos early songs /albums prior to raotw are magnificent

@WernerGensmantel-google

10 жыл бұрын

Funny. I (51) was a great Status Quo fan in my youth. My favorite albums were/are "Ma Kelly's greasy spoon", "Quo" and naturally "Live". But after Rockin´ All Over The World my interest has gone. So I was very surprised as I noticed this event two days ago. I bought me the CD im memory of my youth :-)

@colinrgage

3 жыл бұрын

Agree with you 100% downhill from raotw

@seltaeb3302

2 жыл бұрын

Best band?, they're great fun & rock out, but let's just say Beatles! No Beatles no Quo..

he still sounds awesome and i got chills watching them together long live rock

The True Quo sound comes from these four guys. i wish they would do Juniors Wailing like they they used to with Rick doing his chunka chunka guitar intro, Rick's guitar sounds the same, perfect. Alan's bass is as thick and ballsy as it used to be. i remember he had that chrome pick guard on his Mustang at the gigs i saw. When the spotlight hit it he used it to reflect into the crowd. Johns drumming has that feel only he can do. Francis should have re-set his Tele back to his 70's set up just for these gigs. Love seeing these guys together. Go The Real Quo!

ya wee beauty Alan - brilliant

Rick Parfit is solid as usual, a genius

@louisloufin7382

3 жыл бұрын

vivve la pop anglaise drpuis 1964 et aux chiottes le rap de merde...........

@redrheino

2 жыл бұрын

The man was a fuckin walking metronome…. He was THE CLICK 👊👊

This will always be the best band in the world. First saw Quo in 1984 when I was 14……Going to Hammersmith on monday night and taking my lad who is 13…..and he loves them..!! Enough said..

@scottneilson2450

10 жыл бұрын

your son has great taste in music

@douglasfoyen2974

9 жыл бұрын

Scott Neilson Dead right Scott. We all worry about the education in this country but with Steve and his young'n doing the business together - good stuff eh?

@saintdave4980

5 жыл бұрын

Saw Quo on the Friday June 30th 1984 at Hammersmith, 3 3/4 hours. Got back to Euston ok but missed the last train to Northampton so I hitched a ride on a milk chugging slowtrain to Milton Keynes about 1.30 I think and got a taxi to Northampton, £20 it cost, lot of money in 1984 when I was on £35/week. But it was Quo so it didn't matter at all.

Like A Full Bodied Vintage Wine .... Priceless !!!!!!!!!

Thanks to John, Francis, Alan and Rick! Plus of course Andy. You got this tour together just in time!!

This is the legend that was Status Quo....Long live rock

I always wondered why I went off Quo - now I remember. What a great rock band. Rossi says he doesn't want to do it again. The other three should just crack on.... Don't get me wrong Francis is a great lead player, and if he's happier twinkling out margarita time then good for him. Personally I'd love a chance to see the original four live while they still can.

What's not to love with this music? Amazing.

Only ever one line up of this band - Rick looked like he'd got that "shite its really happening" vibe about him - thanks for the music guys....

Saw them 40 years ago and can't wait to relive it in March FF so much better than the other line up

Oh this is Original Band and the best and more cool ! And always : good song! thank you

Magnificent seeing the die hard fans at the frantic four show. They sound much tighter in this show than the concert which was recorded at that time in 2004. Thanks so much 🙏🙏

Alan Lancaster 7/02/1949 - 26/09/2021 Bassist/Singer/Songwriter/ Producer/Genius of STATUS QUO fame, has died aged 72 of Multiple Sclerosis at his Sydney home, surrounded by his family. Born in London, he moved to Australia in 1976 after marrying his beautiful wife Dayle. Alan wrote and co-wrote many classic Rock songs The 9 1/2 minute Psych/Rock song "Is It Really Me, Gotta Go Home" was written by the Genius of Alan Charles Lancaster. Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon album 1970 on the Astor / Pye Label. Produced by the late / great John Schroeder. Anyone who met Nuff would know first hand what a beautiful, sweet and charming gentleman he was. I had the pleasure of socialising with Alan at a few gigs in the late 80's, at some of his gigs with The Lancaster Bombers and The Lancaster / Brewster Band and The Party Boys, the latter having 2 Chart Topping Hits. " Hold Your Head Up " by Argent and " He's Gonna Step On You Again " by John Kongos. Alan produced a multi-platinum selling album for Pianist Roger Woodward.

And I was there ..like they'd never been away.. feckin amazing;)

Fantastic live.

I remember at Manchester 2013 it brought a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. 1977 when I first saw them live. Walking home to Oldham still deaf they were so loud.

The Reel Deel...Budokan Tokyo Japan 1975...THESE were the blokes I saw and heard!

One of my biggest regrets is not getting to see this lineup again. I completely turned my back on Quo when they reappeared with Rhino & his all too clean sound. Alan was an important part of the Quo sound & a good vocalist, with him & John gone the heart & soul of the band had gone. Even with Pete Kircher on the End Of The Road tour, they were still brilliant. I didn't even realise they did this until a couple of years later. Shit happens. One thing's for sure, it will never happen again - Proper Quo!

Grazie tutta questa bella generazione.... la musica rock and roll........ a vita !!! abbraccio da Roma e buon caffè

Rick never got the cred he deserved, monster rhythm machine! R.I.P.

Retour vers le passé je ferme les yeux et j'écoute ils sont là tous les quatre rien n'a changé le temps s'est arrêté. MERCI

Hi Jerry it was indeed special. The original line up hadn't played together for 32 years. Drummer John Coghlan left in 1981 and bassist Alan Lancaster last played with them at Live Aid in 1985. They still had the magic in 2013

i was there 2. I was 18 again.. loved it

wonderful memories of april 13 in wolverhampton,very emotional,love the quo,always will

Thanks for the post.I love the "Old" Quo.

Great to see the originals back together even if it is a one off Keep on rocking guys

Great to see the original 4 back together wish we had known in time to get tickets and get up there, will be seeing you in Plymouth !

Stunning!!

Excellent!

Alan's songs are my favorite Quo songs

Got the full copy off Mike and its brilliant,hes done a great job with it

I certainly hope so! I desperately wanted to go to the one in Glasgow - but it was on a Sunday and I had school the next day (I live quite a way away from Glasgow).

Excellent stuff, great capture...these guys surely had fun.

They almost nailed the intro :-) They should have been ready to start playing as soon as they were introduced. The pause kind of spoiled it. Still a memorable night. Brought back so many memories.

For all the songs he sang did Alan ever sing on a single not that I can recall people 4get how much he sang backbone of the band imo x

I was there. It was great! ...and I just booked tickets for the Saturday next March! YES!

I fully agree!!

@andreaskraus6047

6 жыл бұрын

Everson Candido ☺☺☺☺☺☺😊😊

dommage d'avoir attendu si longtemps avant de ce reformer .ce concert resteras dans les anales du rock .tous formidable surtout alan lancaster. rendez-vous a clisson au mois de juin.

Great to see the boys together again :-)

Grande lavoro 👍 Grande gruppo 🎸

Great post mate,thanks for sharing,best quo line up ever! Rip Rick.

Great clip! Wish I'd been there. I saw the current Quo last week in Bournemouth, they really rocked the house and so loud too. But I would love to see the Frantic Four original band.

@streatleyred

10 жыл бұрын

The current band are no where as good as the frantic four..

Nifty set of songs and surprisingly decent vocals from Alan.

best Quo gig since the early days, without a doubt. they may not move around like they used to but they can still rock big time. It is just such a contrast between this and Panto Quo. I know they are two different bands but its hard not to compare when they both trade under the Quo name. Great recording and sound. Many thanks. This is the Quo I want to remember.

...And the new live version of Living on an Island sounds like something from the early '70s, which is a great improvement! And I'm really looking forward to the film and its soundtrack. There are some great songs there, and "Looking Out for Caroline" in particular has a genuine '70s feel. The film is just a bit of good, honest fun, and is not something to be taken totally seriously. The spirit of Quo is still alive, and long may they continue to rock!

Almost the perfect intro, it's a pity they didn't just launch straight in as soon as the announcement was made. They were a fantastic band.

I was at this gig ( also the Wolverhampton gig a year after in April) So don’t want any insults please.... This was the gig Rhino attended and said it was great for nostalgia but the playing was off the pace .... Jon and Jeff/ letley even more so were session players on the top of their game and I’m guessing Frames disinterest comes from he’d got himself match ( gig fit) Hey I love all Quo and I had the opportunity to taking my Dad on this tour ( something I never thought would happen thanks for posting this . Status Quo aged 46 from Blackpool ❤️

DOWN DOWN, PRICES ARE DOWN ! Seriously though, The "Blue For You" album is so under-rated. Probably one of the greatest Rock albums of the 1970s. Quo at it's finest!

I have always said there has only ever been one status quo for me and this is the best line up ever when the two main guys left they turned into the beach Boys happy clappy music, now the Balls are back in the band that know how to rock.

OUI MERCI A VOUS, John, Francis, Alan and Rick, merci du fond du coeur .................

Rock`n` Roll forever!!!

Missed this .. best line up ..

STATUS QUO - BRILLIANT!

Wonderful southern boogie thumping music

Only just noticed just then that round 15.00 during Francis' speech how pumped up Rick seems to be......

@redrheino

2 жыл бұрын

He was like that the whole gig through and dare I say, didn’t look everything but healthy in my book🥺🥺

God I love these guys!!!! Fantastic night....xx

Ao fim de tantos anos a ouvir estes " monstros" do rock and roll munca me canso

Real deal Rick was the glue. Always solid in his performance. This is a great sound.

Status Quo un grande gruppo..... l'argomento non è la base del pacchetto ❗ LA MUSICA è della nostra generazione 👑

Brilliant gig!! I was there

Quo's best concert's for 30 odd years !. I wouldn't go watch the current Quo even if it was free, Frantic Four are special.

The worlds greatest version 🤗🤟

Wonderfull stuff of the great Status Quo, Alan wrote allmost all the songs we hear here, only Juniors Wailing is a beauty of a cover by the boys !!

Is that my status quo?😎

Fan pour toujours❤❤❤❤

Dalla nostra generazione ❤️

"Is there a better way"..what a great live version. One of the rare up tempo seventies Quo songs in a harmonic minor key (Minor blues ), rather than the usual major key jump blues style.

No.1 Gig of All Time for Me :)

The very best with Cog in the engine room👌

Loving Status Quo since 1981. I'm 32 now :\

IALL ICAN SAY IS FICKIN AWESOME

THE PROPER QUO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fantatsic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

saw em live at wembley back in day exellent

Living on an island is an old song....from the Whatever you want album!!

Quo lite can only dream of an audience reaction like that.

Alan Lancaster as the best vocals of all the frantic four

@davidwainwright701

7 жыл бұрын

michael strange come on I love Alan....but Bollox

@fictionuk

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Alan I thought was the better vocalist out the three of 'em.

@Basman59

6 жыл бұрын

Alan has a more true blues type vocal sound takes group to a whole nother level...for better or worse love the Quo no matter what incarnation - 1st track was brilliant.

@YouTubeIsAssHo

6 жыл бұрын

Basa 1959 Except that it's not remotely true; it's forced and fake, and tuneless. It's one of the reasons I never liked the first live album, along with the shit sound - in particular Rick's thin and weedy guitar sound, Frame's poor solos and Spud's embarrassing drum solo. But Nuff's singing is the worst.

@deanbrookes165

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Cochrane what planet you on 🤷🏻‍♂️

Would love a copy of the whole concert.

Lancaster genio y figura hasta la sepultura

That’s the way to do it.

Rick is up there, he had Two Years and Nine Months of his life left........grab life and live the fuck out of it!! Thanks for the years of great Rock and if I get to the pearly gates, one of the first things I will ask is "Is Status Quo in there?" If the answer is no, then I will politely decline my invite!

I was there . Great night.

Great sound for an audience recording. Well done.

A toda clase grandes músicos👏👏🎼👏👏🎼👏👏👏🎼👏👏👏🇨🇭🎩

The real deal !! , and what a difference in sound , with the originals

My first concert 1978 in Düsseldorf Phillipshalle when I was 15. Quohohohohohoho

God , but we've all gotten so old