Mr. Rock N Roll Introduces Status Quo - Caroline to Joel Roadie!

[@Tomthumb-d1u]

Hi guys, I was lead singer in a local rock n roll band "The Demons" in Woking Surrey England in 1961/62 we were a 4 piece band myself, lead guitarist, base guitarist, and drummer. We needed a rhythm guitarist. The lead guitarist Jim and myself were at the local Working Mans club in Woking and this young blond headed guy was a solo act singing and playing an acoustic guitar he was pretty good for a young kid so during his break we went over to talk to him we talked about some of the current songs for a while and then Jim asked him if he would like to join our band he said he would like to but as he was only 14 years of age we would have to ask his dad's permission. to cut to the chase we met with his dad who said he did not want his son playing rock n roll music but he eventually agreed to let him join us for a short while just for the experience so he practiced with us and played several local gigs with us around woking and district after several months he was offered a job playing solo at a holiday camp so he left and took the job...His name Rick Parfitt while at the holiday camp he met Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster which became the origin of Status Quo...I emigrated to Melbourne Australia in 1970 and every time the Quo played in concert in Melbourne I had back stage passes to meet up with Rick and the band members. I was in touch with Rick several times by phone over the years and ironically I got in touch with him via his ex wife Patty Parfitt just a few weeks before he died...R.I.P. my friend Rick...Amen!

[@gertjanbartels4747]

Wow what a wonderful story. Loved to read that

[@wirelessboogie]

Great story!

[@rodricselbie35]

Wow thanks for sharing :)

[@reedp44]

I love Mr Rock N Roll especially his reactions to the mighty Quo. My favourite ever band especially the original line up

[@jamielawrence2515]

My dad was their sound engineer for two tours ;maybe three) in the early 70’s! Love them!

[@stevo728822]

I bet he has a few stories to tell.

[@pendleeldnep]

@@stevo728822 pardon?

[@leo1314ok]

Great to see more Americans getting into the mighty Quo. Missed out on them but now they "get it!" Even listening to the audio without watching the vid, it's still awesome!

[@iangillon6981]

Top Class. :) Quo are so underrated. Big Up for this. :) 4500 times. I will watch this :)

[@dennism5731]

You are about to go down a very large rabbit hole with this band Joel my man.

[@iangillon6981]

😀

[@whitedrguy6503]

If you had a teenage party in the seventies, 2 bands that were a must was Status Quo and Slade, cranked up loud, just good R&R. Status Quo and Slade, both from the UK have a serious catalogue of songs, both were huge in lots of countries world wide, except the US, the Quo were so big in Australia that a supermarket chain used their song Down Down as a marketing advertisement.

[@realdocloco]

Totally true in Belgium too - no seventies party without Slade and The Quo!

[@banditrider613]

Seen the mighty Quo so many times, and i love seeing new people being introduced to them, so Great to See Mr Rock and Roll doing so to you Joel and to see the appreciation of good music . Rick Parfitt is no longer with us , passing in 2016, but the band still play and we saw them again this year in Liverpool 2024 and they are still a brilliant show , Francis Rossi the lead , is 75 and was rocking like he was in his 30s ... the Quo experince continues, and will never die ..

[@FenderTele]

To stand in front of Rick Parfitt as he kicked off Caroline was a force of nature!. That first downstroke on the F barre chord kicked you in the chest and cut like a lance! Rick played a guage of 14 to 56 aka the tramlines! Rick said you could throw his Tele across the room and it stayed in tune!

[@markusjentzsch7932]

that intro always gives me chills. almost like time travelling to childhood...

[@pete4656]

I saw Status Quo live in Bristol UK twice, the first time I saw them in 1974 they had a then unknown support act called "Montrose" with Ronnie Montrose and Sammy Hagar, Montrose were so good they had to come back and do an encore as the crowd would not stop cheering for them so Status Quo had to wait. Both times I have seen Quo they put on an amazing show full of energy. My favourite Album was Piledriver that I bought in 1973 for £2.50, I still have the vinyl copy today. and for me the best era for them was the 70s.

[@j0hnf_uk]

The intro to their shows is colloquially called, 'The Drone.' Incidentally, within it is the first part of their only US chart success, 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men', from 1968. Quo have been a working band for over 60 years now, and it's estimated that they're spend a total of over 7 solid years on the road during that time. As mentioned, they're a fun band who are very up-beat with their music, guaranteeing anyone who attends their gigs a good time. Comparing this performance with older ones of the same song from the 80's, we can see that they've relaxed things a bit, particularly with the lead guitarists Francis Rossi, who puts many a flourish into his guitar work, as well as not sticking strictly to the lyrics. But then, he's deserved it, considering how many hundreds of times he's performed this song over the years. As far as studio output is concerned, they've produced over 30 albums in all, and have released a number of their live performances, as well. (Unsurprisingly.) The most famous probably being their double, 'live', album from 1976.

[@baumi-metal9123]

I'm from Germany so i literally grew up with Quo, cuz they are massive here. Even saw them live here too in Essen with the Spider Murphy Gang (German Rock and Roll legends). You two need to do Babymetal together cuz I know you are both fans. That would be awesome! Keep on rockin and greets from Germany!

[@JimS-j88]

118 million record sales worldwide without ever making it in the US. If you love rock n roll, I'd listen to more Status Quo! Simply the best.

[@royferguson2297]

Two of these guys in the band there since 1963.

[@guitarzen5999]

RIP Rick Parfitt

[@JustSupposin1]

They opened Live Aid 1985

[@richardhebden5603]

With the most appropriate song!!! "Rocking all over the world" because that was about to happen for the next 12 hours

[@carlosretamal1567]

Good to see you together...do more songs¡¡

[@Erulin68]

Quo, the band that showed the world what a rock beast a Telecaster can be...

[@rodricselbie35]

Consider this, Quo have just finished the 2024 UK & European tour and all 18 venues were sold out, a band that started in the early '60s and has toured every year from the beginning, what other band could match that.

[@markburleyemmerson1373]

18 UK dates & 24 across Europe. All sold out.

[@rodricselbie35]

@@markburleyemmerson1373 Sorry I worded my post wrong, you are correct :)

[@geertdelange4785]

Great, a new fan!!!

[@petermartin1967]

The Mighty Status Quo!! 😀👍🏻

[@gohumberto]

Seen them twice, once at the Manchester Apollo and one when they headlined Monsters of Rock at Donnington in the early 80s. The best thing about Quo is that all UK rock fans knew all their songs so, when they came on at Donnington, the entire place was jumping. I know they are kind of ridiculed by some but that's unfair. They used to get the place rocking.

[@EessaTube]

Their original drummer, John Coghlan, now has a touring band called John Coghlan's Quo. My band supported them some years' back at one gig.

[@martinfenwick9315]

Good to see Joel getting into the Quo

[@SteveHelenGough]

In the UK we say the name as Staytus Quo😁

[@markburleyemmerson1373]

Status Quo legends across the UK, Europe & Asia. It’s criminal that Quo never cracked North America (they have some success in South America) 130m record sales, 6500 gigs & 30m gig tickets sold worldwide. Poor representation & a lack of radio play cost them in the States during their 1970s/80s prime. They toured the US numerous times in the 70s on their own backs & as support to ZZ Top & Aerosmith ect. One of the biggest & best live bands to come out of the UK..ever!! Check out more of this Download gig & Milton Keynes bowl 1984.

[@themachineandeye]

As a former (British) roadie I have to say: Yep

[@doughaslehurst5108]

You have to listen to the Road House Medley, well recommended.

[@malcolmrowe9003]

You were talking about admiring anyone who's done well with their music, whether it's to your taste or not. There is a great TV show in the UK called Later... with Jools Holland, in which the host introduces (and sometimes accompanies on piano/keys) different bands/solo artists from lots of genres. It's a great showcase for music and you get to see the performers getting to relax and enjoy the music of others which might be of a completely different style to what you would expect them to enjoy. There is an extra long special recording to welcome the new year called Jools Holland's Hootenannay. Thought you might like to check it out.

[@chrismcdonagh688]

I've seen Quo at least 20 times, you're on a high for days after one of their concerts. Paper Plane sounds great live, also Down Down and Mystery Song. Rock & Roll at it's best.

[@shaunoremans7124]

Status Quo are legends another one are Def Leppard another great British group

[@sharonstrang715]

You need to hear their version of Roadhouse Blues❤

[@liamjackson6930]

Ricks guitar tech used to drill holes in his picks for more grip because he strummed the strings so hard, RIP Rick and Alan, been a fan since my teenage years, now I'm 63 but still rocking to them, and please the correct way to pronounce there name is Stay-Tus Quo, or just THE QUO

[@tonywestwood7019]

Thanks lads. Great reaction.

[@jamiewilson2088]

The fuckin QUOOOOO!!!❤

[@donstand2195]

Killing that bass line

[@alyssonwoss7374]

From the conversation between you two, I'm sure you'll like "Anniversary waltz" - Status Quo

[@ricardosalas4818]

Loved this. 🎉

[@pauljones9061]

😮the intro is called the drone

[@steevenfrost]

The album I like best is called Quo. Alan Lancaster sings a lot on it and writes a lot of the songs. Slow Train is wonderful.

[@richardbarton2709]

Should have shown Milton Keynes 1984.

[@murdochharris2027]

Roadie love Mr rock n roll playing quo, so many great songs by them, try listen to don't waste my time, and or backwater Junction/just take me bro

[@donstand2195]

Just because they were in their 60s doesn't mean they are passed their prime

[@Alicatt1]

Ah a cover band favourite, my favourite Quo track is Railroad, loved playing the bass to this track in our band, and of course we played this too, this brings back a lot of happy memories. Now, if we are on a 70's Brit Kick then try Slade covering Steppenwolf's Born to Be Wild, a really great track by Slade and getting away from their Pop sound.

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

my favourite was big fat mama, mostly because i was in both a status quo cover band and a rush cover band and that song feels like a fusion of both

[@philllodge6881]

As a Brit and have supported Quo since I was a child, the name is pronounced State ous Quo

[@richardbarton2709]

PRONOUNCED STATE US QUO thankyou!

[@MaxMaidiac-h5y]

I am hoping you guys get to attend a Band-Maid concert up close to the stage and get recognized by the band. Your names called out by Miku and the rest.

[@thebamfordman]

The Mighty Quo.

[@BigzampanoXXL]

one of my favorites in my youth (i am 66). maybe you can also listen to GLS, because Mr Rock n Roll is a NW- and Floor-Fan for a long time....?? But here Status quo: i was not aware they exist as a band anymore?

[@LorianneForsberg]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@scottfield5849]

🤘😎👍

[@richardhebden5603]

Sadly, you are enjoying the "cabaret version" of "Quo". If only you had discovered them in the late 70's. Still good though.

[@jonathanvince8173]

I think you should try Slade band as both Status Quo were from the late 1960s.

[@MaxMaidiac-h5y]

Joel, do you agree that Mr. Rock and Roll would have made a great Roadie partner? Fun to work and travel with and he could have done security for the bands too, ha ha.

[@joelroadie]

Absolutely agree!

[@stevelivesey5777]

My favourite from this show is Big Fat Mama.

[@paultaylor9019]

If you haven't yet then Down Down should be next imo.

[@colinstevens2691]

The guy looks like he’s got an AK47 and a Magnum hanging on his wall!

[@americanswan]

Mr. Rock and Roll needs to listen to Joe's book.

[@guitarmuscle6968]

The Elephant in the room and the thing that a lot of Quo Fans delude themselves into thinking is that this is Status Quo, this is a the Status Quo tribute Band, although still good, Status Quo broke up in the early 80's and for many ceased to exist once John Coghlan Quit, and certainly ceased to exist once Alan Lancaster Quit. All their Best Heavy Rock Songs were written in the 70's, RIP Rick and Alan.

[@0utcastAussie]

Surely that applies to The Rolling Stones when Brian Jones died or Ac/Dc When Bon died too ?

[@guitarmuscle6968]

@@0utcastAussie In the case of AC/DC in my opinion yes, AC/DC has always always been great Musically but Vocally Brian Johnsons Vocals are Weak as Fook compared to Bon Scott, and are Completely Shot Now which is Unsurprising Considering he's Nearly 80. The Rolling Stone is Slightly Different in that Brian Jones was an Integeral member at the Start but went missing mentally in the late 60's and became an Ahole, there is an Arguement the Stones were rubbish after he died but they did come up with a few good songs in the 70's and 1 or 2 in the 80's, but after that they have certainly been Rubbish.

[@virgiliomazzoleni5554]

You know you got the Quo bug when you start showing others

[@jaynicholas523]

You 2 should do big fat mama

[@RonJames-rb7eg]

You should check out the earlier quo what we old seventy year old quo fans called the frantic 4. Much less polished and more raw, and for me better.

[@JustSupposin1]

Apollo 440 Copied this on Stop The Rock

[@itsme-tw8nq]

There ya go, no need to play other songs, heard one, heard em all pretty well. Take in small doses

[@susanmccall736]

There is heavier side to Quo- but you keep avoiding it- hopefully you will hear songs like Backwater, Just take me, when you do your next one- but as i said before there is loads of books out there- about Quo, they are worth reading, it helps to know who they are, get a flavour of their personalities, then you will want to dive into their back catalogue a lot deeper than you have done. By the way the Drone is what they came onto at the beginning of their gigs, just sayingx

[@leiper72]

Also this from this last summer and last tour ever in 2024.. Please tell me they not still have the energy anymore and the are just a coverband??? HELL NO! (OK, 3 of them on stage is over 72 years old here) kzbin.info/www/bejne/onPdeK2JebqFas0si=P5v8DEtBQPoYDPP1

[@goranquo4573]

Dude it's not a real Quo. You must listen just real Quo with Lancaster, Coghlan, Parfitt and Rossi, it's very important. Anything else is Quo blasphemy...