Francis Rossi hasn't shed a tear for Status Quo bandmate Rick Parfitt

Francis Rossi admits he's not shed any tears for his Status Quo partner Rick Parfitt who died on Christmas Eve.
But in an exclusive interview with Sky News, Rossi defended himself against claims that he treated Parfitt unfairly in the final months of his life.
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[@stephaniesealy9375]

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]

100% agree.

[@MrStevecro]

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]

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

[@buuzzsawtouchedme194]

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

[@davidconnelly1793]

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.

[@johnreynolds6369]

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

[@AndyMangele]

Exactly!

[@sthompson1000]

Neither is it the unpleasantly pushy interviewer's.

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

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

[@seltaeb9691]

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]

@RISHI THIS Why?

[@alftupper9359]

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]

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]

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]

@@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

[@Richard_Straker]

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

[@davidglow3]

l hardly think that applies to self willed Rossi

[@StuartWailing]

@Colm O'Donnell their

[@PastaRulla]

Well said.

[@0222ie]

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

[@john111257]

think so Dave

[@sophiafake-virus2456]

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

[@straightreject2947]

People grieve in their own way.

[@allanb52]

Absolutely

[@AndyMangele]

True!

[@JiveBunny997]

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]

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

[@1971dave]

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

[@phillycd]

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

[@mabul513]

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]

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]

@@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]

Well said

[@mabul513]

@@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.

[@jackwhite277]

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]

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!

[@susanhill8332]

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

[@chefjohnwt]

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]

supposedly they never got on behind the scenes

[@AllonsyRapunzel]

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]

What a fantastic comment 👏

[@cliveedwards2958]

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]

Odd

[@Dr-Chron1c-23-]

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

[@jaggass]

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]

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

[@rayjr62]

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

[@georgesmith4150]

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]

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

[@adriang2053]

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

[@RubUOutC]

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

[@jimherleva4541]

@randomuser Gonna cry about it?

[@Pe6ek]

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

[@jaggass]

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]

I seen that interview,it was with Lorrine Kelly

[@fishandchips9033]

@@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]

@@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]

@@clairemarkham3485 Well said.

[@Black.Sabbath]

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

[@andrewdrabble8939]

Not everyone grieves the same way

[@briansandison3103]

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

[@aidtom3503]

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.

[@MikeBlitzMag]

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.

[@milowagon]

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

[@paulfranciosi8155]

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

[@spearhafoc]

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]

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

[@renekuskchristensen2182]

Well writren

[@ericgeorge5483]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@ericgeorge5483]

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

[@gdfggggg]

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

[@MrStevecro]

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]

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

[@stephenelkington4971]

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.

[@carolroberts1922]

Status Quo without Rick or Fran does not exist for me

[@goranl2588]

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

[@mateusbarboza1930]

@@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]

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

[@princevalantinojkd]

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

[@troygaspard6732]

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

[@powerboon2k]

His mouth went all weird though 0:22

[@logz3714]

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]

Rossi should have slapped him

[@vincentmv898]

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

[@simonrodgers8902]

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

[@Black.Sabbath]

In what way is he grieving?

[@simonrodgers8902]

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

[@Black.Sabbath]

@@simonrodgers8902 He hasn't said that once.

[@simonrodgers8902]

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

[@MickH60]

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

[@hayhayjchambers4103]

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

[@jan208]

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

[@vilamor007]

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

[@dumptrump3788]

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.

[@jaggass]

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

[@chrisdavids3270]

Bless him he didn't want him to suffer

[@Holdeenio]

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.

[@amyjoshesdadno1]

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.

[@andrewhiggins3040]

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

[@johna6968]

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

[@ruiseartalcorn]

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]

Thankyou for this post. Well said Ruiseart

[@stevea616]

Craig Newland well said

[@stevenboulton9911]

Well said...

[@swinetrek]

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

[@xxxboneslicerxxx]

bla bla!

[@1860js]

Leave the guy alone.

[@twelveytwelve]

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

[@jubbaronny]

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

[@daveybaby10]

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

[@mightyquinnproductions8672]

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.

[@THESTYLEMAN1]

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

[@nataliesparkles5490]

Love how that guitar just dangles at the end lol

[@Geshreeyeh]

As far as I'm concerned the band died the day Rossi cut off his ponytail.

[@astonmartin4360]

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.

[@maxsteel3464]

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

[@briangriffin928]

It is possible to be extremely sad without crying

[@paulb6716]

Nice to see some basic honesty in showbiz.

[@thomasoloughlin9075]

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

[@Prsstef]

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..

[@audreysimmonds4873]

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]

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

[@ryanmoonshine]

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]

Cool

[@mikefule330]

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.

[@donna1420]

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]

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.

[@BDaMonkey]

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.

[@josmith2031]

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

[@maybugz]

Clam or clame

[@Isleofskye]

Was it near Croydon?

[@josmith2031]

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

[@josmith2031]

@@Isleofskye purley and sandersted

[@humanauction9815]

wow, sky news reporters are pure ice cold.

[@CB-xr1eg]

Rossi seems ice cold to me.

[@MrStevecro]

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

[@Daxman360]

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]

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

[@mediastarguest]

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

[@francesjones9265]

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

[@jasperkearns5]

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..✌️🇮🇪☘️❤️

[@bimbobaggypants4820]

I didn't cry when my gran died, it doesn't mean i wasn't upset.

[@adventuressurvivalinthailand]

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

[@diana-cy4kj]

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

[@paulkenney8081]

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]

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]

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

[@lizevans4534]

I actually think he is grieving giving this interview & is still raw .. the interviewer was pushing for dirt ..

[@quentinfernandez4673]

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

[@BenKellyMusic92]

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

[@jackcrane7853]

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

[@Isleofskye]

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]

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]

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]

@@Isleofskye that is one question I never knew

[@lns55]

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

[@brianc4594]

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.

[@StonefieldJim4]

I admire his honesty.

[@Ligerpride]

This all seems entirely reasonable.

[@jonlegg4955]

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.

[@talibe801]

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

[@beatricepeter995]

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

[@Reddoguk]

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]

Know that feeling all too well mate

[@tarantulagirl]

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

[@alistairewen9558]

@@jonnysupreme me too.

[@playonkorg]

Fifty years, most relationships end after four years and fought in court with fire.

[@jqpublic3104]

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

[@steveprice638]

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

[@anthonyjohn3445]

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..

[@lfmonty1]

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

[@anonymouz80]

that doesn t mean he was not sad. he s just being honest

[@AndalusianIrish]

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

[@fujiwuji891]

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

[@shapecatfilms7592]

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.

[@JasonGilmour]

His tear ducts are burnt out sniffing speed in 70s

[@eddiedog1]

Sad but even worse is that it's just not Quo anymore & hasn't been for a very long time.

[@cloverfield911]

Not everyone cries at funerals. Some are just the quiet silent type.

[@clairemarkham3485]

Most men don’t cry because they think that they’ll get called whimps for crying. Fans got to understand that Francis doesn’t want to show off his emotional side but it doesn’t mean he didn’t care about Rick Parfitt

[@97channel]

"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.".

[@ravenhill_firelord_1968]

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.

[@Chazthefurr]

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.

[@tz7813]

We shed tears for ourselves, not the person, place, or thing thats departed. He looks like a bloke that did his best, achieved a lot and has no regrets.

[@Bukkakenist]

Without Rick Parfitt no Status Quo. Saw them in their old line up in `amsterdam years ago. The band is now dead for me....

[@carolilseanne2175]

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

[@krollpeter]

I agree with what he said about the re-animation. When Einstein was in hospital at 76, he rejected a surgery at the stomach. He died peacefully and with dignity. That's what I want, too. Not being kept alive because they can.

[@davidglow3]

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