New Years Honours
I want to send my warmest congratulations to Francis and Rick for their recognition in the New Years Honours List. They fully deserve it. When we all joined or formed bands in the 60s we did so to be different, not part of the establishment. Therefore their OBEs take on a new focus and confirm that we are the establishment now whether we like it or not. Without Quo, bands like Sweet would certainly have found it more difficult to change from being perceived as a “singles” band to an “album” band ie Pop to Rock. Somebody had to pave the way and that was Status Quo. I am proud to know you and look forward to our next meeting somewhere “on the road”.
It is also a year ago that Spike made himself comfortable in my house. It was below zero then as it is now and he is curled up in front of the fire as usual. We have come to an understanding and tolerance of each other but deep down I’m sure he loves me in his own way (and I him).
Happy New Year to all you Sweet people everywhere.
Andy (Ageless and not counting!)
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07/01/2010 at 10:08 am
Happy New Year to you and Spike too.
I agree that Status Quo are a great band. I am actually seeing them in March when they come to Melbourne Australia. Though I will also say that I think the Sweet could’ve really paved their own way. That’s just my opinion as I think you were great enough.
Hoping that you’ll come back to Melbourne Australia again soon, your recent shows here blew me away. From the Sweet back then when you started, this line up now has been the best since. Also since the Sweet shows here, I’m waiting to see what will REALLY impress me. So far nothing yet.
07/01/2010 at 11:23 pm
Hi Andy.
I’ve a message for Spike.
Would he be kind enough to let us see a photo of him in a future blog posting?
Best new year wishes.
11/01/2010 at 04:28 am
As a big fan of Sweet’s albums it therefore seems I also have a debt of gratitude to Quo. I especially like their 1978 album “If You Can’t Stand The Heat which, according to Wikipedia, features Steve Lange, who also features on another 1978 album I rather liked.
Best New Year Wishes
Gordo