Juniors Wailing (Live at Wembley) - The Frantic Four

[@donniemoyer9261]

pictures of Matchstick men was ok but when I found a cutout Lp in a department store called Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon Ive hooked ever since. that was over 50 years ago. I would have so much loved to have seen em live. and so happy to see so many fans..they were'nt very popular in the USA midstates. I turned on so many hippies back in the day to Status Quo..Hello! Piledriver ..one of my favs Dog of Two Head..folks would ask me, who's that and I'd say remember Pictues of Matchstick men..no one believed me at first...thanks...peace and love!

[@tomatoes3]

God they were good, listening now in 2024 .

[@peterrobinson8530]

For about 5 years 72 to 77 they were the dogs bollocks, after that far less so. However as a live act their standards have never waned ,my favourite band by some margin.

[@Henry-g6e5n]

Best in the world SQ

[@alanstrom2221]

ALAN CHARLES LANCASTER otherwise known as NUFF, has passed away in Sydney, his home for 45 years. The founding member and the backbone of STATUS QUO had been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for many years. Alan battled on bravely, performing at QUO's Reunion gigs in 2013 and 2014. Even though he had MS, Alan's performance and his vocals were the strongest of the three. My favourite member of QUO is Alan Lancaster. I had the pleasure of having a beer and a smoke with Alan at a Sydney pub gig, in Five Dock, when he had The Lancaster Bombers and The Lancaster/Brewster Bands in the late 80's. We had a longer chat at The Lewisham Hotel as well. These were dirty, grungy hotels, though this didn't phase the great man of the people. Alan was the most beautifil man, very humble, down to earth and a great guy to talk with and have a laugh. Vale Alan ( Nuff ) Lancaster RIP mate, you were one of the greatest Rockers of all time.

[@Teds991]

Couldn’t agree more, while not wanting to belittle the considerable,and upfront, talents of Rossi and Parfitt, we have to remember that Alan and John were the engine room of the Quo. RIP Rick and Alan, you won’t be forgotten. 🤟

[@RobBlackhair]

I remember when my brother first brought home the Pile driver album and I heard status Quo for the first time and it changed my life. I'm very sad to hear of the passing of Alan, but he brought so much joy to people that's how he should be remembered. Brill

[@Isleofskye]

@@RobBlackhair I saw them 5 times in 1972, exactly 50 years ago at The Croydon Greyhound Pub/Music Venue with 3,000 others, all standing and they played 7 Encores with a Medley of 5 songs as just one of their encores. It was near where they were all from which is the borders of South East London and Surrey. They were "paying their dues," they said...

[@henry-nr5np]

This is a band that haven got there same class music not even yesterday or in feature they are the best,,,,,

[@henry-nr5np]

This is Q Q Status Que best band ever ever :-)

[@alanstrom2221]

Only one Rock Band played Rock n Roll. Only one Rock Band got a personal Telegram from Chuck Berry. Only one Rock Band recorded LIVE in the studio. There has only been one real Rock Band. The Mighty Frantic Four - STATUS QUO!!!!!!!!!

[@eddyd.8346]

The One and Only Status Quo....FOR EVER.............

[@henry-nr5np]

Qué in one best ever

[@henry-nr5np]

They know how to do itt❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lucilovecraft1621]

This is the nuts, bloody brilliant, glad they got to do this before Rick passed away. Frantic Four forever , Quo at its very best 🤟🏻

[@MrStrat01]

Yes you are so right my friend !!! So sad Rick passed away !!! RIP "Mr Rythm" :-(

[@mark-wh2qc]

@@MrStrat01 And now we say bye to Alan Lancaster R.I.P.

[@MrStrat01]

@@mark-wh2qc Yes, very sad news :-(

[@francinewatson1222]

@@MrStrat01 !!!!

[@kylefellows2513]

Absolutely go the quo.

[@jxxnrxxi2160]

R.I.P. Rick and Alan, we miss you. Thanks for the memories.

[@henry-nr5np]

Nobody can beat them the big 4

[@TomasLjung-jj5dp]

I remember them from live album in 80s many jeans jacket with their logo on back a boogie rocking band this rythm will you come in a rocking vibration will you like to sing along must say bravo bravo Bravissimo ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

[@IvanIvanov-pc5cr]

I've been listening to Quo since the early 70s. They are a great team - Rossi, Parfitt, Lancaster and Coghlan. RIP Alan and Rick.

[@theSunKing142]

THIS was my teenage music - how cool is that!!!

[@hammersfan1886]

There was always only ever one Quo... Rossi, Parfitt,Lancaster and coghlin Simple 🤘🤘

[@stewartnicol3028]

Coghlan...❤️🙏

[@dennism5731]

Amen to that

[@alanstrom2221]

ROY LYNES

[@Lloyd1885]

As soon as it starts you can tell the difference..the sound is incredible, real quo, proper quo..

[@shaunkelly9860]

No comparison with panto quo is there? Different league.

[@Lloyd1885]

@@shaunkelly9860 none at all...the live sound now is too digital and clean

[@madcarly]

There is not competition no keyboard shit(sorry andy).......Real raw quo the 4 amigos

[@stevenbatley8666]

Perfect blend of musicians

[@HanniZauner]

@@madcarly w

[@alanstrom2221]

The greatest sadness in the history of Rock is the demise of the THE FRANTIC FOUR, the greatest Rock Band in history. No matter what your bias or ignorance is, STATUS QUO are the most sincere and genuine and authentic Rock Band to plug in or hit a snare or cymbal. As the great John Lydon said in a BBC interview in 1977, the reason that THE SEX PISTOLS liked and respected STATUS QUO was because " they don't care what you think " Therefore, QUO's attitude defines what PUNK Rock is. There are some very intelligent musicologists who've drawn comparisons between The Ramones and STATUS QUO. This is due to the two bands creating their own brand and style that appears to be simple, yet is complex and unique. The demise of the Frantic Four has parallels to SPINAL TAP's. absurdity. When they reformed in 2013 and played sold out shows at Wembley Stadium, and other major venues, Francis ' Frame ' Rossi said that when they looked into the crowd they saw the toughest and hardest men and women openly and uncontrollably weeping as the greatest Rock Band of all time came on stage . For the first time since 1970, Rossi didn't say " ow are ya then, alright? " Which is his trademark intro. This was a very special and auspicious occasion in the history of the Universe and all the Gods were watching and listening. As the two greatest Guitarists and Bass player vocalists of all time conferred with the best swing/shuffle Drummer of all time, they launched into " Junior's Wailing " which knocked the first 50 rows back a metre. The Bass player and Vocalist that performed the vocals on the first 4 songs had multiple sclerosis, yet he gave the best performance of all 4 members. Within just a few seconds they launched into " Backwater/Just Take Me " a LANCASTER/PARFITT classic from their 1974 album called QUO. The crowd were exploding in rapture as the greatest Rock Band in history played the best riffs and rhythms ever heard. When Francis Rossi said " What can I say " Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan, the crowd went berserk, absolutely wild. He was talking about the Bass player and Drummer he had personally driven out of the Band in the mid-80's. Alan ' Nuff ' Lancaster on Bass / Vocals, John 'Spud ' Coghlan on Drums, Rick ' Reg ' Parfitt the best Rhythm Guitarist of all time / Vocals and Francis ' Frame ' Rossi the best Lead Guitarist of all time /Vocals otherwise known as The Frantic Four. Unbeknownst to all STATUS QUO supporters, we had no idea that when we heard " Pictures of Matchstickmen " in 1968, or " Down the Dustpipe " in 1970, that we were hearing the birth and fledgling sounds of the future No.1 Rock Band in history. if you ever want to meet the most ardent Rock Music supporters and you've got a few hours to listen, then have a chat with someone from the STATUS QUO army. Whether they are a Factory worker or a Lawyer, they'll give you the same reasons why STATUS QUO stand alone as The Greatest Rock Band of all time. RIP Alan Lancaster & Rick Parfitt

[@markrushton1516]

this was the zenith. They got back together, it sounded like this and thats how it should have stopped. Just call what it is now Francis Rossi plays Quo

[@dimitrispapadimitriou3883]

The R E A L Quo !! I was at Hammersmith 1st day 2013 RIP Rick & Alan Lot of respect from Greece

[@kinglouie7455]

Bloody hell, Alan may have been sick all over, but his voice was still strong as ever!

[@markevans2216]

Alan was the best singer Quo had

[@albertricardo2962]

Its theirs. what is yours carries great pride

[@norberthotka5612]

Diese Besetzung war für mich Status Quo 👍🏻

[@steveridsdale9426]

The real and only true Quo line up in my opinion

[@goranl2588]

facebook.com/groups/goranquo/

[@kevinkelly4374]

very true great 2 know u know ur stuff

[@stefanwohlke7502]

In my opinion too!

[@alanstrom2221]

ROY LYNES 1965-1970 ON KEYBOARDS.

[@henry-nr5np]

Jip thee best ever❤

[@davidmacgregor5193]

I'm so glad they managed to reunite before Rick's untimely passing. Great to see the original and best Status Quo lineup in action, Quo-o-o-o, Quo-o-o-o-o, Quo-o-o-o-o.

[@kevinkelly4374]

real fan at last

[@swinetrek]

Not the original. Rick wasn't in the original band. But definitely the best lineup.

[@davidmacgregor5193]

@@swinetrek Yes but wasn't the original band called The Spectres and then The Traffic Jam? Rick was certainly in the original lineup of The Status Quo.

[@zsoltpalik8276]

Mindegy melyik korszakukat élik ezt mindíg jó meghallgatni, nagyon király.

[@unnroolee]

First song I ever saw Quo play live.... March 1974 - at the Casino in Montreux Switzerland - I went by train by myself - my parents were way cool to let their 16 year old son travel alone - I did stay at my auntie's apartment in Vevey after the concert - Last gig I saw the Frantic Four play was in March 2013 in Glasgow - again I travelled alone, this time from Southern California, where I lived back then - I am now near Melbourne - RIP Rick and Alan - Keep on rockin' Francis and John - Yours, truly "Unruly" Pierre from the band UnnRooLee

[@stevemann3080]

Welcome fellow Melbournian QUO fan 🎸🔊 🤘🤘

[@unnroolee]

@@stevemann3080 Hey Steve. Good to hear from another Quo fan in the Melbourne area. Once a Quo fan, Always a Quo fan!!!!

[@stevemann3080]

@@unnroolee Just played a couple of QUO LIVE in the car. LOUD 🔊 People look at me weird ?? 😎 🤘🤘

[@unnroolee]

@@stevemann3080 Crank it, don't mind them straight-laced folks, they won't understand!!!!! 😆

[@stevemann3080]

@@unnroolee U damn right they dont understand. They dont realise that Music is the best drug 🚗🎸🔊🔊

[@kande6916]

America loves Status Quo!!!!

[@alanbarclay7480]

Almost had me in tears, takes me back to the famous Glasgow Apollo where the live album was recorded. Brilliant memories

[@simonsmith8580]

Did have me in tears.

[@frans4136]

This is the real thing. Listening to a few of QUO songs a day, keeps the doctor away.

[@robertjackson8199]

Rossi his ego is so huge he will never admit that even he loved that. That is truly the real quo sound from the first beat. Night and day different from his current tribute band.

[@rossi6113]

RIP Rick and Alan. Thanks for the years of fun lads.

[@stillages1]

The number one rock and roll band in the land

[@lesemery8683]

the real the best the only Quo in my opinion just magic

[@melmortimer1545]

2013...return of the frantic four ... couldn't get a ticket .....I saw the documentary....and I cried .. .it was real ...Think I got the reunion date correct?? Melanie 33 ❤️❤️

[@mr.touchdown8677]

Quo, forever number one.........

[@ronmillburn8208]

Im a lead guitarist but i could listen to Ricks boogie rhythm all day,,,man to solo over that ,,

[@heinzschwitzkowski5807]

Thats the real Quo, rocking.

[@mikeythemike]

I was there Manchester Apollo 2014. A dream come true.

[@RobertKetteringham]

I've always wanted to go to one Of the shows but I not even could afford to go ❤❤

[@harryford6689]

Just pure fucking rock and roll. As it was meant to be. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@henryoosthui3495]

Never Status Q theeeeeee best

[@paultiplady]

The real Quo . Nuff said xx

[@melmortimer1545]

First time ive seen this...and its the dogz bollox....wud luv 2 have been there..the best line up....and a great track!! .Sin of.😈

[@stevejpm1]

How the fuck could we have been starved of this magical chemistry for so long, imagine what they could have wrote and recorded..instead of the weak soft rock weve been served up over the last 30 years in the name of Quo.

[@alanstrom2221]

You can only blame the ANTI-QUO whose name is Francis Rossi. He destroyed The Frantic Four.

[@simonsmith8580]

Margarita time ended it for me

[@teterouge1472]

Boys and Girls! So you wanna be a Rock star...

[@henry-nr5np]

They are just the best ever doesn't matter how old I are u will jive😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@valeriorenatoporcu1213]

La nostra generazione STATUS QUO

[@samduncan8265]

They were my youth. I’m so glad they played together before it was too late. They were the best

[@MrJeanfoufou]

Rock me Alan , when I’m down , you’re up now ! RIP

[@milankalfas6727]

Zbožňuji celkově skupinu " Status Quo" zejména mého oblíbence Ricka Parfitta, škoda ,že už není mezi náma . Prostě to byl rozený hudebník a čestný člověk . Takových se rodí málo. Často si ho připomínám díky KZbin A KORT KDYŽ CHCI MÍT DOBROU NÁLADU .

[@heikotheubert4452]

Glad that Alan plays his Fender Bass again That says he s Really with it

[@baynesstreetblues]

It’s the fusion between all of the original Frantic Four (that very few other bands can equal) that makes these guys special when they are in full on, chugging rock mode. To play these so-called simple 12 bar songs with such accuracy requires great skill. Frame’s riffing dovetails beautifully with the incessant, driving bass and drums backline from Nuff and Spud. Without Rick’s metronomic rhythmic guitar, the songs would not be half as powerful. Brilliant stuff 🎉🎉🎉

[@quofan71]

This is a great cover version from Frantic Four. I've been there fan since 1978 when I was 7 yrs old. Quo has lotta fans here in Finland.

[@MsCaleb79]

One in ivalo

[@henry-nr5np]

Will u welcome the best band in the world ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tigershoot]

I have been a fan since the late 70s. Got a ticket second hand for this gig from a guy who had bought it for row 17 but then later got a row 4 (dead centre too) ticket. Met him at the gig and after the support act he said that there was nobody next to him so I could chance it. About 5 seats were free next to him and just as Quo were about to start, four people walked in and stopped right next to me, leaving me standing there, the luckiest guy of the night! I was so expecting them to say 'oy - you're in my seat, but I guess either 'my' seat never sold, or the person never turned up! The gig was just awesome - fantastic sound quality and I was just blown away by how hard Rick worked, and how brutal he was with the strings.

[@RolandodellaValle]

I'm a fan of the since the mid 70s, but unfortunately I have never seen them live.

[@jennycampbell8539]

Just 2 word's funking fab

[@harrype3283]

RIP Alan 💔🎸😍😢

[@RobertKetteringham]

They have been around for years S Q FOR EVER the greatest rock and roll band in the world 🌎 ❤❤❤

[@RobertKetteringham]

My favourite song is your in the army now 💜

[@trinacoleman4841]

And Rick seemed to have their stuff together at all times....a legend

[@bigraymie]

R.I.P. Mr Parfitt, you awesome guitarist... Status Quo doesn't exist without you.

[@Lloyd1885]

Just listen to that raw effing sound!!!

[@redtale6527]

Rock and Roll heaven just took another one. RIP Alan Lancaster.

[@gezatherton1071]

Rick was the heart of Quo, Nuff the soul, Spud the pulse and Frame the brain!

[@cameronmccaskell8610]

I couldn't put it better my friend - spot on!

[@MrStrat01]

Rick was a metronome on is guitar !!! Very brillant show !!! RIP Mr metronome :-(

[@henry-nr5np]

I think here whas the best drummer John ❤❤❤❤❤

[@izaklitwar1509]

Boogie rock at its finest!

[@macvaine]

john is like a houwitzer.................great drums................

[@andrewbuchinger2088]

Nothing will beat the frantic four...... Absolutely fantastic

[@henry-nr5np]

Nobody will get better than the best ever since I watch them nr1

[@unnroolee]

Doesn't get much better than that!!!! I saw Led Zep at the Knebworth Festival in England in August 1979..... WITH John Bonham. I will never forget singing 'Stairway To Heaven' with 200'000 other people..... what a thrill!!!!!!!

[@neutralfm9620]

Was at this gig in Dublin so glad to have seen them

[@Chrisuk-xg6tz]

This is like Jesus returning to Earth!.We never thought it would happen!.

[@jimbobwalton1048]

RIP Alan , thank you for the music

[@henry-nr5np]

This is a rock band the best ever u guys know how to play ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@erikandlisa1969]

I am soooo glad I got to see them in the original setup. First ever concert was '86 right after Alan had left (this was the 'In the Army now' era) and it was great. It really was, but somehow, someway it always felt a bit off (no offense to Rhino and Rich). I finally got to see the Frantic Four in the original line up @Hammersmith in '13 and it was great... A little bit like coming home :). Saw it... Enjoyed it tremendously and haven't seen a Quo concert since. To me... It was a bit like closure. I am sure that, what they're doing today is wonderful, and I wish I could play as well as Malone but, that is not the Quo I know and came to love in my teens... RIP Parfitt and Lancaster. Playing a commemorative 'Slow Train' right now, (always been my favourite :D ). Cheers! And thanks for sharing this awesome video.

[@brianthesnail1234]

anyone who,s under 35 wont remember this quo line up .. simply the best and the way quo started and were meant to be ... when they started with songs like "your in the army" the quo roots were lost ... this was hard and straight to the point ... true quo ..

[@davidglow3]

l have seen them 3 times all during the 1970s..They had this hard hitting blues/boogie riff (which lessened after the two left the band) l also recall they used a separate harmonica player on stage who was used on almost all their repertoire.You couldn't see their faces due to the huge long hair each one had

[@impact1]

amen to that.

[@impact1]

Yep totally right

[@bobkats]

TRUE WORDS Francis only sees the $$$$$$$

[@wattienz]

So true mate. I was a diehard classic line-up fan. When they released In the ARmy now, I thought they completely lost the plot, although it was honestly downhill from Rocking all over the World. You cant beat the period from Dog of two heads to the Double Live album. In the seventies, most classic bands peaked after they released a Double Live eg. Lizzy, Nugent, Golden Earring, Aersosmith etc etc

[@johanstaelens5194]

John Coghlan at his best ! the glorious Rock of the 70's will NEVER be beaten for every genre of music.those of us who lived it knew it was a special era.

[@pratt11111]

was slow, struggled to keep up some times

[@glennt9410]

I AGREE WITH YOU THIS SONGS of is nuts quo for ever

[@timchurchill6975]

When youve got John coghlan and Alan Lancaster behind you , YOU GET A GROOVE THAT GAVE QUO THERE SOUND , sure rick parfitt and Francis Rossi were just as important , but its the Whole band , you will never replace it with another musician , this is where so many front men go wrong , people want hear the original band because they know theyll never hear it played in quite the same way ever again great footage thanks

[@rickyboy591]

The thing that makes this so good apart from none of the newer shite is no keyboards, such a better sound

[@ThreeandAHalfMenBand]

Got to see them in Manchester. Great night.

[@ideyboo]

You got to admit it, Rossi is one hell of a guitarist!

[@carldavis1407]

Indubitably. The man knows how to serve the song. I'm a yank who just stumbled onto Quo about 4 months ago. This concert is my first introduction to them after only knowing about Matchstick Men. I believe I was what folks across the pond call gobsmacked :-)

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@carldavis1407 Finally, good for you!

[@carldavis1407]

@@ColtraneTaylor I concur...good for me, lol

[@chriscampbell9191]

@@carldavis1407 Hope by now you have checked out the album On The Level. One of the best rock albums ever made, and Rossi's lead guitar on it is awesome. Very distinctive at the same time. A fellow Yank, I discovered Quo a long time ago. Played On The Level to death.

[@francoislopez1150]

long live rock n' roll ❤

[@Staylogical]

Rick was so relentless with those Chuck Berry chords.That made the band's sound.Awesome.

[@davidmason7765]

Having heard this in Sydney 1976 this is still pretty bloody good

[@sipadborn]

This is the Number1 Rock`n Roll Band in the World! Francis Rossi is unbelievible on Guitar!!!

[@normanfenton2329]

I couldn't agree more Frantic Four Forever. Let's Rock.

[@flaviavassallo8918]

THE CLASS IS NOT WATER, ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC !!

[@henry-nr5np]

John brilliant brass u know how to play drums RIP❤❤❤❤

[@Henry-g6e5n]

U can see these 4 play years together best band for me

[@henry-nr5np]

Thats why thy are the best ever proof me wrong ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@costellogus]

Very lucky to have seen the original band will never forget them magic show

[@cynthiataylor1425]

This band is fantastic happy happy days class xxxxxxx

[@chrisroberts-songsfromthel6299]

great video, great stage and lighting. This the Quo we will always remember

[@jayfitzpatrickguitar]

John Coghlans drumming is unbelievable in this!

[@bc3174]

Yep..he might not be the most technical drummer but the swing and the shuffle is what quo miss the most...and coghlan has got that in spades

[@letterli]

There is NO OTHER drummer than JC - he's brill! He knows how to shuffle the beat!! YESSSSS!!

[@bobkats]

Yes and no fucking headphones

[@colinrgage]

He's like a fuckin machine

[@pratt11111]

he couldn't keep up at hammersmith

[@quofan71]

Frantic Four in fire. This is how this song should be performed live. Good job Rick, Frame, Spud and Nuff.

[@goranl2588]

facebook.com/groups/goranquo/

[@jerryd5471]

Steamhammer did a decent version, this is great👊

[@henry-nr5np]

Status Que will never be the same these big 4 some of them not with us anymore best band ever❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@henry-nr5np]

They are just the best

[@Hans-PeterHess-m9e]

Einfach nur geil

[@henryoosthui3495]

This drummer got rythm best band in the world

[@kylefellows2513]

London Dec 3rd Wembley comming up can't wait. Go the quo.

[@henry-nr5np]

No band can compare with them no no they are the best

[@onecut1895]

He may never admit this but to play lead guitar infront of that back line must be a dream come true,,,they really do set the beat and rythmn up so well ,,,all Rossi has to do is give it some,,,,,a real powerstation of a back line

[@wernerbartnick4420]

Super,.........Status Quo for ever. Wahrscheinlich die beste Besetzung der Gruppe.