Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music. In Francis Rossi: I Talk Too Much, the founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishaps and … Read moreFrancis Rossi of Status Quo – White Rock Theatre Hastings. Sunday 3rd May 2020
supplied by Barry French Who remembers going to this? Nigel Goodman… Sat at home with windows open listening Sandra Cunningham… Yes brilliant night xx Dawn Leaney… Remember it well! Virginia Davis… Yes. Went to all three nights that year. Tony Davis… I went with my wife Claire and think i spent most of the evening bouncing up and … Read moreStatus Quo – Hastings Beer & Music Festival – Alexandra Park Hastings 1st July 2006
Barry French… Saw Rory Gallagher in concert at the Brighton Dome in the early 1970’s. Totally amazing gig from one of the worlds finest blues guitarist. Pete Fisher… my mate John Davis took this photo at Brighton Dome – could be the same concert…
Peter Thomson… That must have been the first of the 2 gigs they did in ’73 on the pier. The second was courtesy of Ace Promotions. The performances were so different I was convinced for a long time I’d seen 2 completely different bands. Anyone feel the same? Alan Esdaile… That’s right Pete, they did play again on … Read moreStatus Quo plus Finbow – Hastings Pier 2nd March 1973.
poster source: http://www.leehawkins.com Ad supplied by Sarah Harvey Sarah Harvey… Must admit this one rather took me by surprise when I came across it. February 1st, 1969. Phil Gill… From the words ” personal appearance” It looks like that might have been a Status Quo meet and greet rather than a gig. Mick Knights… Status quo did play … Read moreStatus Quo – The Cobweb 1st Feb 1969
Poster Supplied by Mick Mepham.They returned to Hastings to film at the Blue Reef Aquarium for the film ‘Bula Quo’. John Storer… Remember this gig well … there was a huge buzz of excitement around the town when it was announced. Quo did not disappoint and, if memory serves, they finished with a blistering version … Read moreStatus Quo plus Andy Bown Band – Hastings Pier 28th July 1973
In Sweden 2007. photo by: Håkan Henriksson (Narking) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38427459 Allyson Breeds… 2016 has been officially crap 🙁 Chris Giles… Oh no that’s terribly sad ….. Nick Prince… Great shame. I admired him and Quo greatly. Clearly there was more to the announcement that they would no longer tour after 2016. RIP Rick Parfitt of Status Quo. (12 October 1948- 24 … Read moreRick Parfitt from Status Quo dies
source: Hard Rock Radio Live Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/HardRockRadioLive/photos/a.10151494566302432.1073741825.99063957431/10154520055077432/?type=3&theater Alan Esdaile… Shaft Issac Hayes, Long Train Running Doobie Brothers and many more. Matt Thomas… Do you want to take a guess at mine? lol Sheila Maile… Tiny dancer .Elton john.great musician. Living on a prayer. Bon Jovi Peter Fairless… Anything by Dr Feelgood Julie Morris… September – Earth, Wind & Fire Paul Morfey… Steamy … Read moreWhat song intro causes you to turn up the volume?
Sarah Harvey… This is for those of you who frequented The Pier during the 1970s….. what was the most disappointing bands / artists you saw. NO local artists allowed because ALL local artists were and still are brilliant 🙂. For me, it was the Sex Pistols, I thought they were dreadful! Peter Fairless… I agree, Sarah, they … Read moreWho was the most disappointing band….