Status Quo - Don’t Waste My Time (Live Aid 1985)

Status Quo performing 'Don’t Waste My Time' at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[@richybatty234]

Everyone talks of how good Queen were on the day ... but seriously , nobody mentions just how great Quo were opening the whole thing . Absolutely superb ... 👍👍👍

[@caesarsmith4711]

Queen always sucked, pure garbage!

[@helgeolsen9727]

Queen…one of the most overrated bands ever.

[@IainTheWizard]

​@@helgeolsen9727ffs mate give your head a wobble

[@DTurner-y3y]

Yea I mention it all the time when the subject comes up - they were perfect for that time slot. I think Queen was really good, but I watched it all that day and I thought Elvis’ little one man performance was great, U2 was excellent, Dire Straits was fun, I still watch Spandau Ballet’s show too. The Wembly show was just better, the Philly show made the performers look small, it was also too bright, so Wembly just recorded better.

[@hugq14]

That’s because SQ is unknown in the US of A!

[@keenokeeno9064]

Rossi is one hell of a guitar player.

[@anitainglis2005]

Funny I was sitting in my car in the village of Eastry Kent UK 🇬🇧 When they put live Aid on the radio and Quo opened it and I went from feeling pissed off with life from feeling on top of the bloody world 🌎 and they really made my day I can't understand why some people don't like Quo still it's their loss Quo is only the best BRITISH BAND IN THE WORLD and I'm proud to be a no1 fan of them RIP Ricky so sadly missed 😢😢😢❤ but I bet he's Rocking away up in heaven ❤ I really miss the good old days and wish I could go back again 😢 I no it's not possible but I've got my good memory of the good old days 😊 Rock on and on.

[@marcusjackson4063]

Don’t forget the powerhouse bass player that was Alan Lancaster! Rip Alan and Rick both sadly missed

[@AlainFoy-gd6pz]

Très bon groupe que j'adore et que j'écoute tout le temps

[@gcs6330]

Piledriver, one of the classic albums of the seventies. Loved it.

[@sumonjamal1653]

R.I.P. Rick Parfitt (guitar) & Alan Lancaster (bass) 🤘🤘

[@donstravelsandrants.]

👍😊💙🇮🇪🇬🇧

[@carstenamore8012]

Bob Geldof did a stroke of genius by letting status quo open live aid.R.I.P Rick parfitt and Allan Lancaster

[@ace69er]

And he was here playing with 'The Bombers' at that time as well!

[@Signofevil_Smile4theCam]

There's an interview with Bob where he lines out why Quo had to be brought back on stage: 'Whoever would withstand the pressure by opening the worlds' biggest concert? Only Quo can do, so they had to be re-activated!' Quo went on stage, fully loaded as ever, but totally unrehearsed.

[@pauljones9061]

They rehearsed on the Friday and called it a sound check , quality

[@fellovermydad]

@@Signofevil_Smile4theCam quo are druggies

[@sjaakie3388]

klopt

[@waltmcv]

i remember the day well, and its been said before, no one could have opened this gig up better. 1000% respect to the quo.

[@francislester6327]

Absolutely the only band who could have opened live aid, the crowds response was amazing and they weren’t all Quo fans , never forget this day , and god bless the Quo 👍🏻💚superb rock n roll boogie Band .

[@peterdenyer3002]

One great example of two rock bands begining with the letter Q. Quo and Queen turning a pop concert into a rock concert.

[@delevans7334]

No one else could have opened Live Aid! They were the perfect choice! This tune is epic!

[@andreverhagemusic]

Slade could to the job and better!

[@bobswan6196]

@@andreverhagemusic Yes, sweetheart. Don't you have homework to do?

[@pauljones9061]

Slade a great singles band, Quo an albums band role roles reversed.

[@peterobrien2963]

i agree i last saw quo in perth supported by aussie band screaming jets brilliant concert i would have went twice low priced shows when your that good its not about the money they love performing.

[@jimbobrobinson4615]

​@macca63 why weren't they asked?

[@ianbrown5486]

The best rock band for a long time you have to dance yea rock on

[@Nic64L]

One of the world's most underrated rock bands.

[@raka6144]

with reason.

[@letterli]

today overrated....

[@allansmith3561]

I dont think they were underrated, honest! they were the best and could head bang any stadium. Thats why they opened this gig

[@colintapp4876]

not by me

[@McChill6561]

Not by me 🙂

[@rockhardrockmetalpop]

Only Status Quo could have opened for Live Aid and got the crowd in the perfect mood for a great day & night... Brilliant. R.I.P. Rick & Alan.

[@normanacree1635]

You mean NOBODY else could have done it? What about all those other years when......oh, forget it.

[@neilpeace7734]

Outstanding and a magnificent opener. Possibly live music at its best .... wonderful entertainment. Sad to have lost Rick and Alan RIP.

[@dtb4394]

That is amazing lead guitar.

[@keenokeeno9064]

Bloody good guitarist ya know.

[@wingchun-simplekungfu7584]

38 years later Fran is still rocking. Gotta admire him ❤ Thanks Quo 🙏🙏

[@Remco96187]

Imagine if they got to play a longer set! This was song 3 of 3. You could tell that the first two were a bit "rusty", since they were in retirement at that point in time. By the time they launched into Don't Waste My Time they were visibly more relaxed, warmed up and had the engine rollin'!

[@belindahope2021]

The stress of being too young to ever see live aid.

[@robertparazaider1958]

What a jam how could you not like this.

[@keenokeeno9064]

Bloody hell, that was brilliant.

[@nev707]

Wembley and Philadelphia both copped great weather for this great day. My wife bought me the 4 dvd set just after it was released years ago. So many no longer with us-Bowie, Freddy, some of the guys from Quo and Cars, as well as many more.

[@avenger8957]

That shot from 03:48 showing the crowd clapping and then panning up and zooming in on the stage gave me chills. Such a perfectly captured moment of sheer joyful rock 'n' roll.

[@wilsonkeith7994]

Yes it's an iconic moment in British Rock history, it captured everything about that day. Rest in peace Rick and Alan ❤

[@erikandlisa1969]

Awww... I remember Live Aid being such a big deal back then. We were on vacation, camping somewhere out in the middle of Mooooh Pasture, but we brought a little portable TV and we spent the whole day watching all these great bands....Good memories!

[@andyandy64]

Never mock the Quo, been around 5 decades 😉

[@crickcrot]

It was wonderful that day the weather was perfect I recorded this on vhs tape and listened in stereo on the radio just brilliant.

[@marty6779]

The sound is fantastic! Rick looks so happy to be back on stage 😊

[@AR-ov2nr]

Live Aid !985, watched this with my best ever mate and future wife. How I wish I could go back there....

[@BartNL-tx7ih]

Rossi, the show man on its best. Quo hungry to perform (again) after the End of the Road farewell

[@sueperglue8847]

Well. They didn't want to play. At the time the band was done. Coghlan left a few years before and at the time (1985) Rossi and Alan were not getting along. Also between Rick and Francis things were not good at the time. Drugs and booze were all around. It was Bob Geldof that convinced them they had to be there. Quo hadn't played together for over a year and didn't have much time to do rehearsals. They just got on stage and played. On stage, looking at the audience and all the cameras, it was when they started to realise how big the event Live Aid was and afterwards how good it was they were the first band on stage that day (publicitywise).

[@christianthiem4751]

No. 1 rock n roll band in the land! Nothing more to add!

[@andreverhagemusic]

Slade are sorry

[@madcarly]

Yerr dam right😊

[@richardtaylor8595]

I love this band. Love the videos. Back in the day this band was sooooo big.

[@patricioangueta8332]

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[@patricioangueta8332]

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[@patricioangueta8332]

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[@patricioangueta8332]

65 6.

[@alanstrom2221]

@@patricioangueta8332 I just don't understand these comments, numbers and funny letters.

[@teterouge1472]

That's how you start a world concert.....

[@firestorm996]

Lancaster rocking that double denim like a boss. 😎😎🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@peterobrien2963]

awesome band been a fan for many years much better live at a concert theres those who think they can rock you havent seen the best concert till youve been to a quo concert rock on quo

[@garfield2279]

Too bloody right mate seen them may times over the years first with the original line up, then the Francis and rick years then again on the reunion tour

[@peterobrien2963]

check out francis Rossi live at st lukes and king of the doghouse another is status quo backbone done a while ago takes a few listens sounds different but i like it check it out.

[@roopher2]

" after four. Four..." Classic Rossi.

[@roopher2]

"....sitting with my legs going brown"

[@graaarm]

Where would we all be without Status Quo?

[@ginacoles6207]

We'd be in hell without the Quo I love them so much. The opening part of the gig has to be one of music's best ever set. The whole of the band deserves a knighthood. And NOW not next year. I am just so glad that I'm still alive to be able to see and hear it. Thank you Francis Rick and ,Alan I will love you all forever.

[@judygraham8477]

We would be lost

[@janguchelaar5836]

What a great band 🎸

[@teddystacker]

Thank you for another one of the "Missing" performances. Hopefully, we wont have to wait another two weeks until you post the first Sade clip. Many of us have been waiting so many years to see her FULL set. One day , hopefully, the Trust will release the FULL concert on Up-scaled Bluray or one of the Streaming Services. Regards to all other Live Aids fans out there..

[@boyalicando832]

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[@boyalicando832]

a)愛，方法，欸“嗯發雨愛了啦那麼麻煩，ㄈㄇㄅㄟ

[@boyalicando832]

a)愛，方法，欸“嗯發雨愛了啦那麼麻煩，ㄈㄇㄅㄟ

[@alanstrom2221]

@@boyalicando832 It's all Double Dutch to me..

[@DTW1970]

Keep them coming! Another performance that could have been on the DVD release.

[@sueperglue8847]

should

[@viewsfromthebar5131]

Rockin? Yeah. Caroline. Yeah. This? Woah. I love they chose a deep cut to end.

[@hgn2321]

Gotta love Quo!

[@lorensmith4111]

Viva status quo ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@FayreNorthumberland]

Nice to see Pete Kircher- really great and solid drummer.

[@brucelinton6881]

had a very weak sound

[@stu8240]

John Coughlan missing

[@marcusjackson4063]

@@brucelinton6881 drums better than you ever could no doubt

[@martinjay3570]

I've heard many criticise QUO , until they see them live.

[@walterotte3478]

Golden, platinum memories! Thanks Ouo!

[@filip_sss1]

Probably it’s the best live performance of the Don’t Waste My Time by the band. Solos played by Francis are almost perfect, which is not very often.

[@alanstrom2221]

Well, they were fairly reserved when they opened LIVE AID. I have to agree with you that Francis played every note perfectly. He normally misses a note here and there or bends a note or two. Sad, that was Alan's last gig with the boys.

[@alanstrom2221]

Well, they did the Reunion gigs in 2013 / 2014. My apologies.

[@josephwright6154]

​@@alanstrom2221 RIP Rick and alan

[@sueperglue8847]

It was by far the best of the three songs they did that day.

[@MichelBiesot]

@@sueperglue8847 Obviously you ain't no SQ-fan!

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

Rossi is one hell of a player, up there with the best IMO.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

Up there with the best ? You can't have heard the best in that case.

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

@@spanishpeaches2930 Best at what he does in the pop genre. Not making comparisons with a Spanish guitarist.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

@@justaroundthecorner2883 I'm not talking about classical guitar. I could name thirty guitarists ( including my best mate) off the top of my head...and many more.. who would spank his backside when it comes to playing the electric guitar.

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

@@spanishpeaches2930 Thank for replying: your right of course there are some great players out there. His lead break in Blue eyed lady is impressive. He's earned his spurs as a player, still working on mine.

[@spanishpeaches2930]

@@justaroundthecorner2883 All I would say about him is that he is the perfect fit for Quo, who were magnificent in the Seventies, but pretty rubbish from then on.

[@birutegrafinina968]

🍃 Much thanks for impressive good music!! I really like that!!🌾With respect from Lithuania!!🌾🇱🇹🌾

[@calvertphoto]

Didn't Rick get so bladdered after the performance that he couldn't remember anything about the day?

[@George-hs2zm]

He'd had a triple heart bypass 6 weeks before live aid but didn't want to miss it the guy was a legend bless him Rip Rick.

[@kevindoyle3664]

@@George-hs2zm Rick's triple heart by-pass operation was in 1997.

[@Digmen1]

They were great rockers! They also did Pictures of Matchstick men - which was way ahead of its time

[@peterobrien2963]

thats what started them off they are a true working band

[@kennymcareemusic5016]

Best Rock band of all time. Class song. 🙌

[@kennymcaree4251]

Absolutely brilliant 🙌

[@MichaelCampin]

Pity they couldnt do the "jiggy bit"

[@lesley599]

that's how its done x

[@hgn2321]

Pete Kircher was one solid drummer, shame things went as they did after this.

[@jonathansmith8556]

"After Four. Four." 🤣

[@alanstrom2221]

Hilarious!!

[@knorrie63]

He surely wasn’t wasting any time😃😃

[@marty6779]

Classic Rossi.

[@rickg.b.n.f.2735]

Best opening ever ❤ thank's for uploading,🎼 nana,nana,nana hehehe Status Quo 🎼 remember the german crowd, miss the old Times 😪

[@andrewcremona3811]

I was there right at the front. Fantastic day.

[@keef71]

i never knew that Mr. Andrew, you're a man of even more talents.....😀

[@Mary_AnnH]

Brilliant ❤

[@cynthiacupler8005]

Love, song, picture of matchstick men,is my favorite.❤️

[@torbjrnlund903]

I love this band.

[@Acerspacerracer]

Francis, what a great guitarplayer!

[@lukethedrifter100]

Rossi was an underrated guitarist, never heard anyone praising him, and a great singer. I mean their sound, that groove,, man!! You cant stand still.. i grew up listening to them..i learned you dont need to be great, you just need to groove 🤣🤣🤣

[@qwer6501]

Ech .... czuć ducha tamtych czasów - super.

[@thewesternwonderer9065]

Yes.. the best of times, totally agree 💯

[@PeterZeeke]

Alan Lancaster is the star

[@mikespurgeon3345]

Only missing a drummer...

[@alanstrom2221]

John ' Spud ' Coghlan

[@notrut]

July 1985 ... the only time the traffic outside my house ceased ... only empty Buses going past every 30 mins.

[@joshuagarland1369]

I'm obsessed with them

[@JoannaPiontek-g9f]

Tolle personlichkeiten🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Wir als Fans auch😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Eriiicksonn]

This was the best thing about Live Aid

[@janfoss2856]

No, Queen was on top!!!

[@Eriiicksonn]

@@janfoss2856 No, Queen is very overrated, Quo is better

[@janfoss2856]

@@Eriiicksonn I dig both of them.

[@provoda1216]

@@Eriiicksonn nah queen better

[@Eriiicksonn]

@@provoda1216 nah quo is better

[@ovidiulupu8484]

A fantastic rock band for five decades!their music îs pure rock'n'roll!bravo!

[@michaelroessler4945]

Quo....the best for ever

[@leechilds3725]

Never realised they played this one . Great 👍

[@filoudegris7970]

Quo Forever ❤

[@alexleary6183]

It was The Last Concert With Alan Lancaster.

[@mumu5013]

Boogie kings 😊✌️

[@George-hs2zm]

Can't believe they were still using cables instead of wireless guitar rigs but best day of my life ever.

[@Signofevil_Smile4theCam]

Cables still were more reliable back then. Shows their professionalism.

[@thesmallnotesduo]

LEGENDS

[@rogmoba]

After 4...4....lol

[@eily_b]

So, was David St. Hubbins based on Rick Parfitt or not?

[@alanstrom2221]

They were never seen together.

[@FrozenHero2010]

Of course he was!

[@gezatherton1071]

“After four FOUR”

[@grahamgray2421]

Shame Bob and midge didn't invite Thin Lizzy to play ,I'm sure Phil would have got his act together and would have been fabulous!!!

[@stevieh9860]

After 4. 4.

[@timothywelch4949]

I love Dixie Land RocknRoll❤ and they brits😅

[@mickbrave8351]

I don't know how many times I've watched this now (multiple) but every time I'm blown away by the Guitarmanship of Francis Rossi. Given the background to the group's appearance on Live Aid (the group had pretty much broken up and reformed for this performance - you would never know based on what you can see here) it just shows what a great and under-appreciated guitarist he is. I have seen the Quo live 5 times, the last time being june 2024 and he is even better now at the age of 75. Sadly, this is likely to be the last year Quo will tour as age is playing its part (Andy Bown the keyboard player is nearly 80!)

[@MrJohandemeij]

Who's the drummer? Not John Coghlan. Anyway, this is unforgettable! Best day in rock music.

[@andrewdrabble8939]

That was Pete Kircher on the drums. The Quo had already split by this time and got back together temporarily for this concert

[@seancook1965]

Pete Kircher

[@seancook1965]

The original and best line up pity John Coghlan wasn’t present. Terrible how Alan was treated, kicked out for that Dopey Edwards on bass, who looks totally out of place, how he is still with them beggars belief.

[@knorrie63]

After four… four! 😝😝

[@alanstrom2221]

Very funny Rossi.

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@caypiranha1246]

Remember that day,like it was yesterday...Ya..It was perfect,Quo opened up the whole thing. Rick & Alan...R.I.P

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Kircher, for me, ruined many a great Quo song, usually by what appears to be, being too untalented or unimaginative to leave the snare drum / hi hat and do easy fil ins. 0:43 being a classic example. When compared to the mighty Coghlan. Response to video only.

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Unforgettable concert in aid of something or other.

[@SanVitoDeiNomanni]

Kick ass!!’

[@valterpaiva9452]

Isto sim é música com alma

[@there_colonly_be_one]

Francis Rossi shows the world how Cockneys negotiate Francis: We got time for one more ,have we? Producer: No Rossi: No, no more? one more Rossi: We got time for one more Delboy would be proud!!

[@nelsonfernando3785]

Sem comentários é bom de mais

[@duncanruddock2493]

Greatest British rock band of them all….❤❤❤

[@sneckysnecky8591]

"After 4....4" 🤣🤣 0:17

[@billkingston4402]

Quo and Queen

[@Saxon74781]

Larga vida para los grandes status 👍

[@ianwilliam3811]

Did they ever find out what happened to all that money people gave them?