Richie Malone on Ireland Am 12th September 2019

My first time appearing on Ireland Am in Virgin Media Studios.
Great chat with the guys Live on air to talk about life in Quo and new album Backbone
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(Music Clip)
Song: Backbone
Artist: Status Quo
Album: Backbone
Licensed to KZbin by
earMUSIC, The Orchard Music (on behalf of earMUSIC); BMI - Broadcast Music Inc., UMPI, and 5 music rights societies

[@larrystroh233]

Greetings from America. I love Status Quo!

[@hey1908]

I saw Quo in 2016 for the first time, in Cap Roig (Barcelona, Spain) just a couple of weeks after Rick had his heart attack in Turkey. Rick was/still is my hero and idol so I was incredibly sad (I was 11 more or less), but then I was so surprised by Richie at the gig. Just as he said in the interview, as a kid you can't even imagine that you are going to make any contact whatsoever with your heroes. I had the same experience he had with Rhino with him. He gave me a plectrum that night, and I shortly after got the guitar to go with it!! I've been playing for 6 years now and I've been to see them 3 more times (and hopefully I'm planning to see them again at some point! Whenever I'm asked who got me into guitar I always say it was a joint achievement by Rick (who got me to like rock and (most importantly) dreaming) and Richie (who made me realise that I could too achieve my dreams). I know this might've sounded corny but I really couldn't care less, it's the way it happened to me! XD

[@murraydean2371]

I've seen Richie 4 times in Quo and watched him develop into a confident singer and performer. He has pretty much made Mystery Song and Little Lady his own. Losing Rick was the saddest thing but gaining Richie and Leon has given the band a new lease of life.

[@philipmariposa3067]

What a lovely story. Congratulations Richie for doing such a great job, I'm sure Rick's looking down on you with pride.

[@renatoporcu3097]

Grazie chitarrista 🎸🎸 ... continuazione STATUS QUO 2021 . UP.... gioventù .........

[@deanstanley5799]

Great interview Richie hope to see you with quo nxt year !

[@DarrenPrice333]

One hell of a great guitarist 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@BB-qp9ri]

You’re done rick proud Richie x

[@renatoporcu3097]

Marzo 2022..... abbraccio da Roma

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome band and I am so happy for Richie. Having said that, I am totally pi**ed off that I didn't get the phone call!!! ;)

[@jigsey.]

Great humble guy, perfect fit for Rick... hopefully quo come to cork again

[@DarrenPrice333]

What a great story

[@fractalnomics]

Awesome. Saw them July 2016 Stockholm and as a guitarist was super impressed.

[@markgarin6355]

Real live Rockstar movie

[@urasam2]

Very interesting, I didn't know his back story. Seems like a really nice fellow

[@cornucopia8591]

First I feel so sorry Rick no more with the band. But next you just listen and watch and feel and after all I must say that I just like this mark so much! It has that kind of energy you just love. It works great. Richie is just the real deal. Would love to hear him live) Peace and love!

[@andrewabraham2287]

Love this interview. 😊 Fan to friend. I’ve ended up getting to know a guy called Roger Vivian because he toured with Quo in 2006/7 (did you see them that year Richie?). Went from being a fan to a friend. If you’re interested he’s got a new band called Piro Tones.

[@dougmaxwell8472]

Well done Richie ,,at least you don't imitate the late Rick Parfitt,,,he would be so proud of you Just be yourself and no one else Dougie,, W.Australia

[@rogerbixley6911]

Nobody on this earth can replace Rick....but under the circumstances he had to be replaced and they couldn´t have found a better bloke.

[@FOCCUSJAZZ]

By reading all your interviews, we understand better why people agree that you are a lovely and friendly guy. Your poor dad, the emotion has summerg him and I am delighted that he came out well. Luckily, you didn't crash your car, following Rhino's call! Your exchange with Shouse Rules, a treat. I read and reread (subtitle in French, phew). Your musical journey is similar. You are great guys and I laughed with you... except, about the health crisis 😷

[@renatoporcu3097]

Per la nuova azienda STATUS QUO. 2021 a Roma a Roma a Roma a Roma

[@ianevans5836]

I'm a Quo fan however Richie Malone Supports Chelsea thats the only thing thats not good Arsenal are the best and Richie should know that after Arsenal winning FA Cup Finals against Chelsea a few times . Up The Gunners sorry Richie .

[@peepsibhoy]

he is only another part of Rossi's crap.

[@richiemalone2494]

Thanks for your support 🎸

[@AndyMartin401]

I can’t standMalone. He’s nothing but a third rate tribute artist.