The 'Real' Status Quo will always be best remembered for the solid driving bass of Alan Lancaster. It was great to see the original four back together on the reunion tours of 2013 and 2014. Without Alan (and John) they were never the same.
I think Alan left the band of his own volitition, his decision. Alan was unhappy with many things, the worst being " Marguerita Time " which is a horrible and disgusting Country song that Rossi loved. The rumour is that the Band was losing money due to their Management 'syphoning ' it into their own accounts. Lancaster hated the softer direction that Rossi was taking the band's music. Lancaster was a Rocker.
Hi Nuff. I was 11yrs old when my 'Best friend' John Bunce told me that his Dad was "the Manager of a Pop Group" and invited me to his house to listen to the 7" Demo of the Song they were about to release. John had this White Label 7" Single with Hand Written 'Pictures of Matchstick Men' on the Record. John's Dad had a Leak Valve Amp and perhaps Leak Sandwich Speaker's, so the sound was warm and rich as the 1st notes of Francis Rossi's Guitar played the intro to 'The Status Quo' s' 1st Single. I was a real novice regarding Pop Music having parents who listened only to Ed Stewart on Radio 2. The Singing Nuns and # My Boy Lollipop was what I was accustomed to, but this was very different indeed. Weird sounds sling with the Music and a very catchy song indeed; somehow, as young and naive as I was, you could tell instantly that this was a song well worthy of the charts. I didn't know of Pat Barlow at the time, so unaware that Status Quo had 2 Manager's then, but I think Joe Bunce. John's Dad really Financed everything to do with the Band in those day's.... I digress. Nuff, how wonderful that you can Still pay tribute to the joint founder of your music career and do a Cover, including those weird sounds as in the Original Recording of this mighty fine song. Well done you Nuff. Nuff, you seemed to doubt, or question your playing as Status Quo matured. Nuff, you were always Brilliant with your playing, but 'Incredible' on the first 2 albums. I wish I could have met you and hoping that you're doing OK now? Take care Nuff and best wishes
Early 90's!!!!!!!!! I had a beer and a 'smoke' with Alan and John Brewster at The Illinois Hotel in Five Dock Sydney in 1991. We had a very relaxed and comfortable chat for around 5 minutes. Both are very cool guys. Alan and myself had a good laugh slagging off the "Perfect Remedy " album from Rossi's QUO. ( 1989 ) All those horrible Country songs and dodgy 'pop songs ' Anyway, it was early 90's.
Proper out and out rocker .what a voice much stronger than rossi .should of been nuff spud Rick what a band they would of been rip Rick. Nuff .you will never be forgotten
The 'Real' Status Quo will always be best remembered for the solid driving bass of Alan Lancaster. It was great to see the original four back together on the reunion tours of 2013 and 2014. Without Alan (and John) they were never the same.
Comeback Alan I miss you great to hear the old classic pictures of matchstick men being played the correct way. Rock on
Goodbye, Alan... Rest in peace...
One QUO . Is ÅLAN Lancaster . Never should of been kicked out by Rossi
I think Alan left the band of his own volitition, his decision.
Alan was unhappy with many things, the worst being " Marguerita Time " which is a horrible and disgusting Country song that Rossi loved.
The rumour is that the Band was losing money due to their Management 'syphoning ' it into their own accounts.
Lancaster hated the softer direction that Rossi was taking the band's music. Lancaster was a Rocker.
He .eft because of the shit Rossi was writing, Margarita Time a classic example 🤮🤮
Francis killed "old" Quo 😢😢
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You are correct.
Never heard this version before, excellent, original Quo, the Frantic Four are a legend of British Rock, did some amazing stuff
Fantastic version!
Lets rock Alan a real rocking man R,IP. peace with Rick Parfitt . LOve
Alan is the damn best quo
Hi Nuff. I was 11yrs old when my 'Best friend' John Bunce told me that his Dad was "the Manager of a Pop Group" and invited me to his house to listen to the 7" Demo of the Song they were about to release.
John had this White Label 7" Single with Hand Written 'Pictures of Matchstick Men' on the Record.
John's Dad had a Leak Valve Amp and perhaps Leak Sandwich Speaker's, so the sound was warm and rich as the 1st notes of Francis Rossi's Guitar played the intro to 'The Status Quo' s' 1st Single.
I was a real novice regarding Pop Music having parents who listened only to Ed Stewart on Radio 2.
The Singing Nuns and # My Boy Lollipop was what I was accustomed to, but this was very different indeed.
Weird sounds sling with the Music and a very catchy song indeed; somehow, as young and naive as I was, you could tell instantly that this was a song well worthy of the charts.
I didn't know of Pat Barlow at the time, so unaware that Status Quo had 2 Manager's then, but I think Joe Bunce. John's Dad really Financed everything to do with the Band in those day's....
I digress.
Nuff, how wonderful that you can Still pay tribute to the joint founder of your music career and do a Cover, including those weird sounds as in the Original Recording of this mighty fine song. Well done you Nuff.
Nuff, you seemed to doubt, or question your playing as Status Quo matured.
Nuff, you were always Brilliant with your playing, but 'Incredible' on the first 2 albums.
I wish I could have met you and hoping that you're doing OK now?
Take care Nuff and best wishes
Little great Lancaster!!!
(the beast quo).
My God that is outstanding!!
Sir Alan of Lancaster !
Peace Alan..........
Wonderful.
This Rocks !!
Amazed
By Alan
GO ON alan!! Brilliant
great modernised version
This rocks
❤❤Alan Lancaster, gone far to soon 😢
Exelent! Is this Lancasters Bombers?
Is that Spud on drums? It’s very close to his groove if it’s not. Great version. Spud and Nuff much missed.....
Cool as fuck
Lancaster Bombers - mid 90ies
Early 90's!!!!!!!!!
I had a beer and a 'smoke' with Alan and John Brewster at The Illinois Hotel in Five Dock Sydney in 1991.
We had a very relaxed and comfortable chat for around 5 minutes.
Both are very cool guys.
Alan and myself had a good laugh slagging off the "Perfect Remedy " album from Rossi's QUO. ( 1989 )
All those horrible Country songs and dodgy 'pop songs '
Anyway, it was early 90's.
Can someone please tell me when this was and what band Alan was with at the time.
Great vocal performance.
Proper out and out rocker .what a voice much stronger than rossi .should of been nuff spud Rick what a band they would of been rip Rick. Nuff .you will never be forgotten
Fuckin shit Hot!! Love this.
: per sempre con noi
Shame Rossi had all the power singer on the majority of the singles,I'd have booted him out in '76 saying that it's wasn't up to me!
Sounds like Alice Cooper.
Meh. Can't beat the original.