I've met Rossi many times when he is just a normal bloke, not a rockstar! ..this man is a great guy with a big heart who has given millions to charity and looks after people without making a song and dance about it. He worked with Rick for over half a century...nobody has the right to make him grieve in public! Who do these people think they are? Leave him be!!!
hear hear! people often think they have a right to see others respond in a way they think they would have or in a way that satisfies them. Lindy Chamberlain (in Australia) was tried by public opinion for not grieving publicly enough about the death of her baby - "she must have killed her then"
Great guy who gave millions to charity? That's exactly what they said about Jimmy Savile. NOT ONLY did Rossi just say that he wished Rick had died that day, he even said he wanted to attack those who saved him. That is a total shyster. I came onto this page a fan, I'm leaving a critic.
Unfortunately it isn't thanks to social media, Francis doesn't give two hoots what people think & he said he doesn't mean to offend anyone, but he hasn't apart from bleeding hearts social media. Stuff them Francis.
Rossi and Parfitt were great together. Two blokes working together for fifty years plus, are going to have a difference here and there. Just because someone refuses to join in the blubfest that has become UK journalism, that doesn't mean there is no respect and affection.
Exactly what I was thinking. For them to be performing together for half a century, there MUST have been (quite a lot of) love between them. And people react the way they do. I tear up over music, I tear up over movies, but I don't cry out of pain or grief. I saw them live once, in 2003, Arrow Classic Rock Festival, in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. Francis looked as if he wasn't even trying, but it sounded solid as a house. That day was the first time I heard the song "never say never", great song.
True Rossi is being honest about his feelings. Why should he act like he is in some Hollywood maudlin movie. I did not cry when my dad died, does not mean I did'nt care or love him, just not that great at crying in front of anyone. each person deals with grief in a different way.
@@robhendrikx2198 way i heard it, once the cameras were off them, they wouldnt talk to each other, back when they split up decades ago they only kept touring to make money, they only got on when the cameras were on because it was there act they put on to keep making money
Mark Loveridge - Mark Loveridge Thats precisely what i was going to say. People do grieve in different way. Francis doesnt seem like the guy who gets easily emotional. One of the tough guys of rock
Yes we all grieve in different ways of coarse he misses him 50 yrs together. It showed when he talked about when Rick was given cpr. This interviewer just don't get it.i never cried when I lost my mom at 15. She was my life. Don't judge how ppl deal with death.
@@mabul513 Rick's body as black and blue from too many bruises,I agree with Francis wanting to hurt them because as far as he knew,Rick was dead for 3 minutes
@@clairemarkham3485 if my mum was being resucated. Duh! I'd let them keep trying. If I said stop trying I'd be mad and he was resuscitated! So if they listened to old Francis then he'd be dead from then freeing up the ££££ for Rossi! Cmon fans wake up! People can be brought back long time after heart stopped and came back. To ask to stop a life giving help is nutty. Fans stop the oh. He was emotional. He's cold. Greedy. Cash grabber. Who if he died would have benefited him. Why asked them to stop. The paramedics don't try for long. Just when there's a chance. To do this takes alot of force so oh no not bruised! Dead don't bruise! Luckily alive well and body was fixing the heart massage. But walking around not boxed up. Killer. £ greedy. Mad man.
Having lost my best mate to addiction - he was a complete stranger at the end, the great person I loved and respected had ‘died’ years before. I miss that person every day and mourn the man he was. When he died, I felt relief (and guilt) but overwhelmingly relief, he had finally laid his demons to rest. Francis articulated my grief far more eloquently than I ever could and put it into some perspective. Respect.
just saw an interview with Rossi about Parfitt!he said Jim became "The Rockstar" he thought he was intended to be, after a big drink and wouldnt stop drinking!
Rossi is a sensible, intelligent, down to earth competent musician who has given joy to millions around the world and a dignified memory to his bandmate
Rick and Francis were together for almost 50 years giving millions pleasure with there brilliance. No one should be surprised they had there arguments now and again. Everyone deals with there emotions and loss in different ways. Francis is a great genuine guy. Rick enjoyed his life the way he wanted. I just want to remember the great music and pleasure they gave me
When my grandma came to pass we had expected it. It wasn't a shock so we focused on the happy times and celebrated her life and carried on as normal. When my cat was run over I never expected it and it completely messed up my mental health. I understand Francis.
Yes somehow when a pet or any animal dies it affects me majorly too..I think it maybe because we cant explain to them what is happening or say goodbye..it just wrecks me
The same with The Who as well when John Entwhistle died. He died before the opening show in America 2002. Naturally Pete and Roger was upset but they found another bassist and carried on.
Francis is a unique person entitled to manage his emotions and memories in his own way. And the greatest tribute he can pay is to continue with Status Quo and remind people of the great music that they did with Rick.
In a fairly recent interview he said that the death of Parf hit him sometime later after listening to one of his songs that he liked and had a bit of a cry and said that he and Parf would never really cry over each other because they knew themselves too well. Here i think Rossi was upset about Parf and his grief came out as anger.
@@clairemarkham3485 Not to cry for anyone close is strange. My niece is is like that she lacks emotion and sympathy. She is going to be a sad lonely old woman.
I don't cry every day since my mother passed,but my heart is completely broke,we all deal with loss are own way, doesn't have to be all on show,sounds like he has let nobody down IMO.
I met Rick one night in Bournemouth, I was in a stage act,he came to a club called Madison Joe's that I worked at,he got me the night off and I sat with him and his then lady,he was funny,a delightful guy,we even took a piss together, he told me some great stories,God bless Rick
Grief is a very personal thing, and everyone deals with it in the way that is best for them. Those who play armchair quarter back and judge Francis Rossi will find out the hard way themselves when it happens to them. No one is exempt from it. The band amassed an amazing legacy, and Rossi has opted to press ahead with it. That's his prerogative.
I've long despised the idea that we're somehow traitors to a cause if we don't respond exactly as the public (many of them anyway) dictates is correct. Who are we to say how Rossi should have acted, or that he owed it to share intimate emotions with us?
Paul McCartney was similarly pilloried over the death of John Lennon. The press and public demanding a certain response is repugnant and fascistic. Rossi is a straight ahead bloke and worthy of our respect. So many celebs play the media game - but he's true to himself.
Francis has been playing with Rick since the '60s so obviously he feels gutted. Why should he display his inner feelings to the world if that's not his manner? As for how "real" Quo is now, Andy Bown has been in the band since '76 and has been an important part of the sound for over 40 years. Ryno has been in the band for over 30 years - longer than Lancaster. Line-ups change, in any band, and to have 3 members out of 5 that have been together so long, that's good going! Long live Quo!
@@goranl2588 coghlan was vital part of quo but they could still handle well after he left the building but in the live aid when lancaster left...this way, yes dude, this was hard to follow
Francis is not being heartless or cruel he is grieving inside for Rick he just wants to do this on his own am sure most of his fans understand this i for one understands R IP Rick God Bless Amen
Hatchet job by SN. Reporter feels he has the right to intrude into Rossi's feelings and castigate him because he doesn't act how this hack thinks he should. Disgusting. I wouldn't have entertained him.
First saw Quo in 79 in the Cornwall colliseum and have seen them over 20 times since. Been once since we lost Rick and it wasn't the same. He was the engine room of the band and without him the core sound has gone. Sadly I won't be going again as it's best to remember them as they were and not the tribute band they have become.
Status Quo, Parfitt, Rossi, in fact any musician are NOT public property & should be allowed to deal with events such as this in their own way. None of us know what went on off stage, leave Rossi be.
I cannot stand people who fake how much they care and sadly a lot of so called celebrities can't wait for a camera to film them so they can perform I think Francis spoke honestly and openly with how he deals with things.
his honesty is refreshing and i get what he is saying about the resuscitation it's an awful thing to witness it leaves mental scars. people cope in their own way he is clearly not able to express emotion and that's sad for him
Some people just like to keep their personal thoughts and emotions kept to themselves. I'm the same and will only open up to a few people that i care about.
I didn’t cry when my mum died I was 17,we all grieve in our own ways…..it’s his choice and I’m sure he misses him everytime he steps on a stage or even handles a guitar
I love Rosiss charismatic style . He is a born leader an hard hearted individual. He was born to play sing and lead and with the many changes to the line ups he saw that he never failed. Like him as a musician not as an individual
Regardless of your own opinions, it's pathetic to criticise someone's grieving process, keep them to yourself. Support the band or don't but give them all the respect they've earned.
He's not an actor. Fair play to him. That's his own way like it or lump it. I liked Quo all my life and those lads gave us real music and good times. Their private thoughts belong only to them. I'm saying 'cheers lads', all the way.
Geeeeeze some people …I bet Francis was really cut up when Rick died ..🥲🥲🥲some show things in different ways away from crowds..he will don’t worry miss him terribly..the band was those pair..but life has to go on..be save Francis Rossi..u still the best..lv Status Quo..I’m 70..🥰🥰💕💕💕💕
It is what it is .. Rick would probably have a chuckle at the whole Rossi not crying situation. He packed his life with amazing highs and lows and left us with a whole library of Rock and Roll. Job done ! Thanks a million and RIP.
People need to chill. Rossi clearly loved the guy. But imagine the arguments they had. Stuff we will never know. Who knows what was said. Rossi is a typical bloke. Some show emotion others don't.
we understand grief expresses in different ways, but rick was status quo with Francis and think Francis could do a concert to celebrate his partners life, rick does deserve that acknowledgement, it would be a great concert....
There's a lot going on underneath this. I genuinely don't think the man is in the right frame of mind to comment on the death. It will probably hit him later.
Francis Rossi has the same honesty and some of the same mannerisms and ways of speaking as John Lydon (Johnny Rotten). Says it like it is, with no pretence.
We shed tears for ourselves, not the person, place, or thing thats departed. He looks like a bloke that did his best, achieved a lot and has no regrets.
this isn't anything out the ordinary, Rossi has never been the emotional sort and certainly not one to cry about it, he's a very unemotional man in fact.
Look,we handle grief differently,I know people who haven't cried Over losing someone close,it don't make them a bad person, people can be dying inside and come across happy,,no tears don't mean anything
I served the two of them for 2 years in jury’s hotel Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪,& they were like brothers,not just showmen..they were always great fun & trowing cutlery trays at me because they knew it was me..1980,& Phil Lynette & has a little fun with him,But the boys were great..Frank is right to carry on..as he says everything goes to both of them..that says it all..✌️🇮🇪☘️❤️
"I don't believe in opening up the show saying ""Guess what, It's really really sad tonight that Rick's not gonna be here.""" Yeah, but he could easily open up the show saying "Tonight's gonna be a happy night, celebrating Rick.".
In my opinion (for what others may think its worth!) I respect Francis Rossi's viewpoint! Like companies that have history going back a couple of centuries, so too, do Status Quo have a history. But like those centuries old companies, Status Quo too have the right to change and develop. Rick Parfitt WAS a superb ryhthm guitarist and a fine vocalist and his contribution to the "quo" sound is undeniable. But the man has left us now! However, the 'legend' that is Status Quo remains and so - as with others such as The Drifters - it should be allowed to change as time passes. RIP Rick Parfitt - thanks for ALL of your input! xxx
I remember my folks telling me this: Francis Rossi didn't shed a tear over the death of Rick Parfitt - but look, neither man was shy of the rock n roll lifestyle, and we have to remember that Status Quo was a huge concern, a massive business, and they must have had many many hangovers, comedowns, problems with drink, drugs, girls, business desicions, we can't possibly understand the whole situation. It's between them. It's a band that brought a lot of joy to a lot of people, and only they will understand the reality behind all that..
Bowie fitted the mold the media likes, when I hear the news of such people dying I often wonder what they are talking about having lived through the time they became and were stars. Yes we listened to their music, but I never knew anyone who saw them the way "history" claims later. Parfitt was way to down to earth and "normal" for today's media to get excited about his demise.
bowie was a solo artist who made loads of great records. when ronson died he got about the same coverage as rick did. the front men always get the limelight. bowie was great. so was rick. who cares what the media thinks
It’s refreshing to hear someone who doesn’t subscribe to the current trend of beating ones breast and wailing in public. Some of the displays that have been aired,of sobbing ,screeching mourners,of someone they’ve never met, adding yet another teddy bear to the steadily growing mountain of soft toys and flowers are verging on grotesque
Rossi is a good bloke, he's very candid and honest re Rick. Fans have no right to expect him to grieve publicly. We live in an age of emotional incontinence, being Old Skool, Rossi isn't going to fall in line and put on a 'show' or display his feelings for the benefit of others. His dignified silence should be respected, not queried. He's a man's man, not a whining Millennial, or Generation Z muppet.
The only tears i've ever shed was when i had to hold my 16 year old dog while it got put down. When the vet said she's gone i just broke down. When my mum died i never shed a single tear, i was very sad but it never made me cry. Btw i should of put the dog down maybe 3 months earlier but being human and selfish i waited a bit too long.
Personally, I am not a fan of Quo at all, but Francis speaks honestly about this. I have seen other UA-cam interviews and he comes across as a ‘no bullshit’, honest type of man. ‘Old school’ I think it is called. Unlike a lot of young people who profess ‘love’ then when it falls apart slag each other off with real hate. Pathetic. The older generation are more honest.
I was not a fan, but I went to one of their gigs and it was absolutely the best live show I ever saw. And the whole band had great charisma and great rapport with each other. Strange to hear of discord and down moments. But they grew that 60s band with a few "pop songs" into a genuinely great phenomenon. We are all curious to hear life histories. People love to expose cracks in veneers. But I prefer just to love them and their music. While its good it's still going out live - and being kept alive - I wonder if it will ever be the same as when they were at their peak together? IBut I also hope their music will be played and enjoyed a long way in the future - celebrated by new generations. I don't think it dates at all, certainly not in a live performance. It's just as good as it gets.
I agree with what he said about the re-animation. When Einstein was in hospital at 76, he rejected a surgery at the stomach. He died peacefully and with dignity. That's what I want, too. Not being kept alive because they can.
A man should hold a quiet dignity and not give over to emotional outbursts. Rossi doesn’t need to prove how upset (if indeed he even is) just because there is some modern social drive to make men show outward emotion. Keep it inside men - feel it, don’t show it.
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I've met Rossi many times when he is just a normal bloke, not a rockstar! ..this man is a great guy with a big heart who has given millions to charity and looks after people without making a song and dance about it. He worked with Rick for over half a century...nobody has the right to make him grieve in public! Who do these people think they are? Leave him be!!!
100% agree.
hear hear! people often think they have a right to see others respond in a way they think they would have or in a way that satisfies them. Lindy Chamberlain (in Australia) was tried by public opinion for not grieving publicly enough about the death of her baby - "she must have killed her then"
Stephanie Sealy great words. Nice to see something from someone who knew him
+Stephanie Sealy, not to mention he also gave his ponytail to charity.
Great guy who gave millions to charity? That's exactly what they said about Jimmy Savile. NOT ONLY did Rossi just say that he wished Rick had died that day, he even said he wanted to attack those who saved him. That is a total shyster. I came onto this page a fan, I'm leaving a critic.
Sounds like an honest man. His reaction is his business, not ours.
Exactly!
Neither is it the unpleasantly pushy interviewer's.
@@sthompson1000 Yep, interviewer was a snake, trying to put words in his mouth.
Unfortunately it isn't thanks to social media, Francis doesn't give two hoots what people think & he said he doesn't mean to offend anyone, but he hasn't apart from bleeding hearts social media. Stuff them Francis.
@RISHI THIS Why?
I'm sure he has his moments of sadness, in private, leave the man alone!
think so Dave
No, he doesn't, that's the point.
In this mawkish age, people can't understand quiet dignity.
l hardly think that applies to self willed Rossi
@Colm O'Donnell their
Well said.
Rossi and Parfitt were great together. Two blokes working together for fifty years plus, are going to have a difference here and there.
Just because someone refuses to join in the blubfest that has become UK journalism, that doesn't mean there is no respect and affection.
Exactly what I was thinking. For them to be performing together for half a century, there MUST have been (quite a lot of) love between them. And people react the way they do. I tear up over music, I tear up over movies, but I don't cry out of pain or grief.
I saw them live once, in 2003, Arrow Classic Rock Festival, in Lichtenvoorde, Holland. Francis looked as if he wasn't even trying, but it sounded solid as a house. That day was the first time I heard the song "never say never", great song.
True Rossi is being honest about his feelings. Why should he act like he is in some Hollywood maudlin movie. I did not cry when my dad died, does not mean I did'nt care or love him, just not that great at crying in front of anyone. each person deals with grief in a different way.
@@robhendrikx2198 way i heard it, once the cameras were off them, they wouldnt talk to each other, back when they split up decades ago they only kept touring to make money, they only got on when the cameras were on because it was there act they put on to keep making money
People grieve in their own way.
Absolutely
True!
Mark Loveridge - Mark Loveridge Thats precisely what i was going to say. People do grieve in different way. Francis doesnt seem like the guy who gets easily emotional. One of the tough guys of rock
Or they're just completely insensitive arseholes. That's a possibility too.
Mark Loveridge or they just dont give a fuk like me. Crap songs bought single in 1968 ,, worst 50p spent
Francis is only being honest,
He is not a bleeding heart hypocrite.
I get him saying. I'm not crying. Never cried at mums! But to ask resuscitation team to say stop is murder like attitude
Yes we all grieve in different ways of coarse he misses him 50 yrs together.
It showed when he talked about when Rick was given cpr. This interviewer just don't get it.i never cried when I lost my mom at 15.
She was my life. Don't judge how ppl deal with death.
@@mabul513 Rick's body as black and blue from too many bruises,I agree with Francis wanting to hurt them because as far as he knew,Rick was dead for 3 minutes
Well said
@@clairemarkham3485 if my mum was being resucated. Duh! I'd let them keep trying.
If I said stop trying I'd be mad and he was resuscitated! So if they listened to old Francis then he'd be dead from then freeing up the ££££ for Rossi! Cmon fans wake up!
People can be brought back long time after heart stopped and came back. To ask to stop a life giving help is nutty. Fans stop the oh. He was emotional. He's cold. Greedy. Cash grabber. Who if he died would have benefited him. Why asked them to stop. The paramedics don't try for long.
Just when there's a chance. To do this takes alot of force so oh no not bruised! Dead don't bruise! Luckily alive well and body was fixing the heart massage. But walking around not boxed up. Killer. £ greedy. Mad man.
Proper bloke not turning on the tears when it suits, I bet he has moments when he reflects on the past but he does it in private , god bless
Proper bloke for not crying? Have a word with yourself.
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There’s actually people out there who still think like that !
I pity them .
@@randomuser4201 "When it suits". Read the whole thing before getting emotional.
@randomuser Gonna cry about it?
There is no god. There's also no Santa Claus. Sorry.
Having lost my best mate to addiction - he was a complete stranger at the end, the great person I loved and respected had ‘died’ years before. I miss that person every day and mourn the man he was. When he died, I felt relief (and guilt) but overwhelmingly relief, he had finally laid his demons to rest. Francis articulated my grief far more eloquently than I ever could and put it into some perspective. Respect.
just saw an interview with Rossi about Parfitt!he said Jim became "The Rockstar" he thought he was intended to be, after a big drink and wouldnt stop drinking!
Rossi is a sensible, intelligent, down to earth competent musician who has given joy to millions around the world and a dignified memory to his bandmate
supposedly they never got on behind the scenes
Rick and Francis were together for almost 50 years giving millions pleasure with there brilliance. No one should be surprised they had there arguments now and again. Everyone deals with there emotions and loss in different ways. Francis is a great genuine guy. Rick enjoyed his life the way he wanted. I just want to remember the great music and pleasure they gave me
When my grandma came to pass we had expected it. It wasn't a shock so we focused on the happy times and celebrated her life and carried on as normal. When my cat was run over I never expected it and it completely messed up my mental health. I understand Francis.
What a fantastic comment 👏
Yes somehow when a pet or any animal dies it affects me majorly too..I think it maybe because we cant explain to them what is happening or say goodbye..it just wrecks me
Odd
finally someone not trying to turn the death of a friend into a cash cow.
The same with The Who as well when John Entwhistle died. He died before the opening show in America 2002. Naturally Pete and Roger was upset but they found another bassist and carried on.
There's a difference between using grief as a tool and just being open about the pain, surely.
He knew Rick Parfitt as close as anyone. Given Rick's lifestyle, Francis was probably surprised that Rick even made it to 68.
Francis is a unique person entitled to manage his emotions and memories in his own way. And the greatest tribute he can pay is to continue with Status Quo and remind people of the great music that they did with Rick.
and fantastic, fantastic lead guitar player. Believe me. He could make that guitar cry, Love Quo
Well writren
Not everyone grieves the same way
I admire his honesty.
Rick's self destruction has left him angered.
In a fairly recent interview he said that the death of Parf hit him sometime later after listening to one of his songs that he liked and had a bit of a cry and said that he and Parf would never really cry over each other because they knew themselves too well. Here i think Rossi was upset about Parf and his grief came out as anger.
I seen that interview,it was with Lorrine Kelly
@@clairemarkham3485 Not to cry for anyone close is strange. My niece is is like that she lacks emotion and sympathy. She is going to be a sad lonely old woman.
@@fishandchips9033 not really,my dad didn't cry for my mum when she passed away 4 years ago. Some people don't like to show emotions in public.
@@clairemarkham3485 Well said.
@@clairemarkham3485 Or maybe there's a reason for that.
I don't cry every day since my mother passed,but my heart is completely broke,we all deal with loss are own way, doesn't have to be all on show,sounds like he has let nobody down IMO.
let francis grieve in his own way we all grieve differently. I'm sure he misses him deeply after all they were friends for over 50 years
I love his honesty, there is love there despite what people seem to think, he cares
My Mam died a couple of years ago; I love her with all my heart but I still can't cry at her loss. I know what Francis means.
I stopped crying about my dads death about six years ago. Can’t do it anymore. Love him to bits though and miss him like mad
Same here, but difficult to really Express in words,but some may feel unless rolling around in tears then heartless, each person grieves differently.
Mine died in December and I’m the same ..what’s worrying me now is why didn’t I cry is something wrong with me
@@hoggarththewisesmeagol8362 I wish I could cry but can't and that hurts.
@@andrewhiggins3040 I don't think I have grieved properly which hurts the most.
I met Rick one night in Bournemouth, I was in a stage act,he came to a club called Madison Joe's that I worked at,he got me the night off and I sat with him and his then lady,he was funny,a delightful guy,we even took a piss together, he told me some great stories,God bless Rick
Grief is a very personal thing, and everyone deals with it in the way that is best for them. Those who play armchair quarter back and judge Francis Rossi will find out the hard way themselves when it happens to them. No one is exempt from it. The band amassed an amazing legacy, and Rossi has opted to press ahead with it. That's his prerogative.
This is a sad interview for me. I guess Francis is a private person and just wants to move on.
I've long despised the idea that we're somehow traitors to a cause if we don't respond exactly as the public (many of them anyway) dictates is correct. Who are we to say how Rossi should have acted, or that he owed it to share intimate emotions with us?
Too many judgemental and sanctimonious people in this world, your right. No crocodile tears coming from ROSSI, just plain honesty
Paul McCartney was similarly pilloried over the death of John Lennon. The press and public demanding a certain response is repugnant and fascistic.
Rossi is a straight ahead bloke and worthy of our respect. So many celebs play the media game - but he's true to himself.
Give him a break. People don't always cry after a death, they grieve in their own way.
In what way is he grieving?
@@TaxingIsThieving He lost a bandmate. He's bound to be upset by it.
@@simonrodgers8902 He hasn't said that once.
@@TaxingIsThieving I wouldn't have thought he'd need to.
@@simonrodgers8902 Exactly, It's no ones business but his own....
An honest reaction, exactly as I'd expect from Francis. Top man.
Good old school honesty, not a virtue signal in sight.
I didn't cry when i lost a few friends but was sad does that make me a bad person?
He did another interview and said he struggles to accept his death but people deal with death in their own way.
Francis has been playing with Rick since the '60s so obviously he feels gutted. Why should he display his inner feelings to the world if that's not his manner? As for how "real" Quo is now, Andy Bown has been in the band since '76 and has been an important part of the sound for over 40 years. Ryno has been in the band for over 30 years - longer than Lancaster. Line-ups change, in any band, and to have 3 members out of 5 that have been together so long, that's good going! Long live Quo!
Thankyou for this post. Well said Ruiseart
Craig Newland well said
Well said...
He screwed founding members Alan Lancaster and John Coughlan over big time. Parfitt was NOT an original
member of the band.
bla bla!
Rossi's just being honest instead of creating some bullshit story to hide behind because it suits some peoples' SQ fantasy.
He is only being honest and true to himself. Its good to see someone being true and not fake
Bless him he didn't want him to suffer
Status Quo without Rick or Fran does not exist for me
Status Quo does not exist since 1981, without Coghlan and Lancaster...
@@goranl2588 coghlan was vital part of quo but they could still handle well after he left the building
but in the live aid when lancaster left...this way, yes dude, this was hard to follow
@@goranl2588 that has to be the stupidest comment on UA-cam
Francis is not being heartless or cruel he is grieving inside for Rick he just wants to do this on his own am sure most of his fans understand this i for one understands R IP Rick God Bless Amen
Hatchet job by SN.
Reporter feels he has the right to intrude into Rossi's feelings and castigate him because he doesn't act how this hack thinks he should.
Disgusting. I wouldn't have entertained him.
Rossi should have slapped him
Indeed. Disgusting line of questioning, especially regarding the event in that hotel room (1:53).
First saw Quo in 79 in the Cornwall colliseum and have seen them over 20 times since. Been once since we lost Rick and it wasn't the same. He was the engine room of the band and without him the core sound has gone. Sadly I won't be going again as it's best to remember them as they were and not the tribute band they have become.
Status Quo, Parfitt, Rossi, in fact any musician are NOT public property & should be allowed to deal with events such as this in their own way. None of us know what went on off stage, leave Rossi be.
Seems to be an honest straight forward bloke, admits to digging a hole for himself, but his honesty does him proud.
I think the comment was he didnt want to dig a hole for himself.
I cannot stand people who fake how much they care and sadly a lot of so called celebrities can't wait for a camera to film them so they can perform I think Francis spoke honestly and openly with how he deals with things.
his honesty is refreshing and i get what he is saying about the resuscitation it's an awful thing to witness it leaves mental scars. people cope in their own way he is clearly not able to express emotion and that's sad for him
Some people just like to keep their personal thoughts and emotions kept to themselves. I'm the same and will only open up to a few people that i care about.
I didn’t cry when my mum died I was 17,we all grieve in our own ways…..it’s his choice and I’m sure he misses him everytime he steps on a stage or even handles a guitar
I love Rosiss charismatic style . He is a born leader an hard hearted individual. He was born to play sing and lead and with the many changes to the line ups he saw that he never failed. Like him as a musician not as an individual
Regardless of your own opinions, it's pathetic to criticise someone's grieving process, keep them to yourself. Support the band or don't but give them all the respect they've earned.
I am so glad I got to see them together in concert ( in 2009 or 2010 ).
Im sure deep down after so many years together francis must look back at the good times together and raise a smile...Good night rick and god bless..
Nice to see some basic honesty in showbiz.
Leave the guy alone.
Actually, how nice to see such honesty.....
It's up to him how he grieves for it.
I admire his honesty.
I do the same.I lost my mum,dad,son and wife.We have to move forward and not look back.It's the only way to survive.
This guy is the ultimate professional when it comes to performing and people should respect that
He's not an actor. Fair play to him. That's his own way like it or lump it. I liked Quo all my life and those lads gave us real music and good times. Their private thoughts belong only to them. I'm saying 'cheers lads', all the way.
leave him alone he waved at me when I was on bus in 1983 love him my clam to fame 💫💫💫💫💫
Clam or clame
Was it near Croydon?
@@Isleofskye yes well the posh bit near my school at the time 🤣🤣
@@Isleofskye purley and sandersted
Geeeeeze some people …I bet Francis was really cut up when Rick died ..🥲🥲🥲some show things in different ways away from crowds..he will don’t worry miss him terribly..the band was those pair..but life has to go on..be save Francis Rossi..u still the best..lv Status Quo..I’m 70..🥰🥰💕💕💕💕
It is what it is .. Rick would probably have a chuckle at the whole Rossi not crying situation. He packed his life with amazing highs and lows and left us with a whole library of Rock and Roll. Job done ! Thanks a million and RIP.
Francis always tells it like it is to be fair to the man
Well he admits to not crying when his parents died, so why would he cry over Rick?
His mouth went all weird though 0:22
People need to chill. Rossi clearly loved the guy. But imagine the arguments they had. Stuff we will never know. Who knows what was said. Rossi is a typical bloke. Some show emotion others don't.
arguments got nothing to do with it he already greived for Rick when he almost died from the last Heart Attack
Jonathan Williams Agree, up to a point: some people only let their emotion out in private moments, not in the presence of others.
Francis doesn't strike me as an emotional person.
One of the very best bands, no question, ever!
It is possible to be extremely sad without crying
we understand grief expresses in different ways, but rick was status quo with Francis and think Francis could do a concert to celebrate his partners life, rick does deserve that acknowledgement, it would be a great concert....
THAT should have been the question put to Francis , Audrey.
When I first went to see them he was called Mick Rossi...
wow, sky news reporters are pure ice cold.
Rossi seems ice cold to me.
nuh, he's a fine normal bloke who won't be told how he should respond
There's a lot going on underneath this. I genuinely don't think the man is in the right frame of mind to comment on the death. It will probably hit him later.
Refreshingly honest and real. Not like all these desperate celebrities trading on their supposed grief at every opportunity.
Francis Rossi has the same honesty and some of the same mannerisms and ways of speaking as John Lydon (Johnny Rotten). Says it like it is, with no pretence.
I was upset by the lack of compassion from Francis .....but none of us know what truly went on between them ......😪
It's refreshing to see a bloke with a backbone getting on with life. I'm sick to the back teeth of everyone crying, blubbing and playing the victim.
Lol he is a real man
We shed tears for ourselves, not the person, place, or thing thats departed.
He looks like a bloke that did his best, achieved a lot and has no regrets.
Mad respect to him for not caving. Have your moments by yourself and screw those who pretend to be interested.
this isn't anything out the ordinary, Rossi has never been the emotional sort and certainly not one to cry about it, he's a very unemotional man in fact.
He came across as a thoughtful, intelligent, well spoken guy.
Look,we handle grief differently,I know people who haven't cried Over losing someone close,it don't make them a bad person, people can be dying inside and come across happy,,no tears don't mean anything
In this age of emotional incontinence, fake celebrity bollocks. Here’s one bloke that’s not having it. Well done Mr Rossi.
I served the two of them for 2 years in jury’s hotel Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪,& they were like brothers,not just showmen..they were always great fun & trowing cutlery trays at me because they knew it was me..1980,& Phil Lynette & has a little fun with him,But the boys were great..Frank is right to carry on..as he says everything goes to both of them..that says it all..✌️🇮🇪☘️❤️
I will never forget Rick Parfitt giving me his guitar pick from stage, after I missed catching a couple he had throw into the audience.
Cool
Not everyone cries at funerals.
Some are just the quiet silent type.
"I don't believe in opening up the show saying ""Guess what, It's really really sad tonight that Rick's not gonna be here."""
Yeah, but he could easily open up the show saying "Tonight's gonna be a happy night, celebrating Rick.".
In my opinion (for what others may think its worth!) I respect Francis Rossi's viewpoint!
Like companies that have history going back a couple of centuries, so too, do Status Quo have a history.
But like those centuries old companies, Status Quo too have the right to change and develop.
Rick Parfitt WAS a superb ryhthm guitarist and a fine vocalist and his contribution to the "quo" sound is undeniable. But the man has left us now! However, the 'legend' that is Status Quo remains and so - as with others such as The Drifters - it should be allowed to change as time passes. RIP Rick Parfitt - thanks for ALL of your input! xxx
I remember my folks telling me this: Francis Rossi didn't shed a tear over the death of Rick Parfitt - but look, neither man was shy of the rock n roll lifestyle, and we have to remember that Status Quo was a huge concern, a massive business, and they must have had many many hangovers, comedowns, problems with drink, drugs, girls, business desicions, we can't possibly understand the whole situation. It's between them. It's a band that brought a lot of joy to a lot of people, and only they will understand the reality behind all that..
not enough news coverage of Rick , David Bowie who I never thought was that amazing had the full constant day , Rick had 5 minutes
Bowie fitted the mold the media likes, when I hear the news of such people dying I often wonder what they are talking about having lived through the time they became and were stars. Yes we listened to their music, but I never knew anyone who saw them the way "history" claims later. Parfitt was way to down to earth and "normal" for today's media to get excited about his demise.
bowie was a solo artist who made loads of great records. when ronson died he got about the same coverage as rick did. the front men always get the limelight. bowie was great. so was rick. who cares what the media thinks
It’s refreshing to hear someone who doesn’t subscribe to the current trend of beating ones breast and wailing in public. Some of the displays that have been aired,of sobbing ,screeching mourners,of someone they’ve never met, adding yet another teddy bear to the steadily growing mountain of soft toys and flowers are verging on grotesque
Honest bloke, deliberately misleading title...nothing to see here.
Rossi is a good bloke, he's very candid and honest re Rick. Fans have no right to expect him to grieve publicly. We live in an age of emotional incontinence, being Old Skool, Rossi isn't going to fall in line and put on a 'show' or display his feelings for the benefit of others. His dignified silence should be respected, not queried. He's a man's man, not a whining Millennial, or Generation Z muppet.
Plot Twist - He doesn't cry at all.
The only tears i've ever shed was when i had to hold my 16 year old dog while it got put down. When the vet said she's gone i just broke down. When my mum died i never shed a single tear, i was very sad but it never made me cry. Btw i should of put the dog down maybe 3 months earlier but being human and selfish i waited a bit too long.
Know that feeling all too well mate
I had to do that yesterday for my 13 yo dog. I was absolutely in bits. I loved that dog.
@@jonnysupreme me too.
His tear ducts are burnt out sniffing speed in 70s
Personally, I am not a fan of Quo at all, but Francis speaks honestly about this. I have seen other UA-cam interviews and he comes across as a ‘no bullshit’, honest type of man. ‘Old school’ I think it is called. Unlike a lot of young people who profess ‘love’ then when it falls apart slag each other off with real hate. Pathetic. The older generation are more honest.
Fifty years, most relationships end after four years and fought in court with fire.
I was not a fan, but I went to one of their gigs and it was absolutely the best live show I ever saw. And the whole band had great charisma and great rapport with each other. Strange to hear of discord and down moments. But they grew that 60s band with a few "pop songs" into a genuinely great phenomenon. We are all curious to hear life histories. People love to expose cracks in veneers. But I prefer just to love them and their music. While its good it's still going out live - and being kept alive - I wonder if it will ever be the same as when they were at their peak together? IBut I also hope their music will be played and enjoyed a long way in the future - celebrated by new generations. I don't think it dates at all, certainly not in a live performance. It's just as good as it gets.
I'm sure Rossi thought it was just a normal interview but then sky does this. They must dislike him for some reason
As far as I'm concerned the band died the day Rossi cut off his ponytail.
I agree with what he said about the re-animation.
When Einstein was in hospital at 76, he rejected a surgery at the stomach. He died peacefully and with dignity. That's what I want, too. Not being kept alive because they can.
Francis Rossi is so amazing.
50 years .. geez, any relationship is going to have some hectic ups & downs during half a century
A man should hold a quiet dignity and not give over to emotional outbursts. Rossi doesn’t need to prove how upset (if indeed he even is) just because there is some modern social drive to make men show outward emotion. Keep it inside men - feel it, don’t show it.
I never shed a tear for my father when he died. i loved him and miss him so much . Everyone is different