The Quo History Part 4
1986 - Quo returns with a new line-up. Joining Rossi, Parfitt and Bown for the recording of 'In The Army Now' are
John 'Rhino' Edwards (bass) and Jeff Rich (drums). The band enjoy the sessions so much that they decide
to go out on the road again. A giant European tour even includes three shows in different countries within 24 hours
in Denmark, England (Knebworth) and Switzerland. The Top Ten 'In The Army Now' album includes four hit singles with
'Rollin Home' (No.9), 'Red Sky' (No.19), 'In The Army Now' (No.2) and 'Dreamin' (No.15)
1987 - It's a year on the road as the band play a huge world tour that includes a string of headline European and Scandinavian festival dates. The bands only British Show is to headline the 25th anniversary Reading Festival.
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The New Quo - 1986.
left to right:
Jeff Rich
John 'Rhino' Edwards
Francis Rossi
Rick Parfitt
Andrew Bown
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1988 - During a sell out European tour, Quo play a record breaking fourteen shows to over 300,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow. 'Ain't Complaining' (No.19), 'Who Gets The Love' (No.34), 'Running All Over The World' (No.17) and 'Burning Bridges' (No.5).
1989 - With the release of the 'Perfect Remedy' album comes the news that Quo's total world wide sales have now topped 100 million units.
1990 - Quo play the giant Knebworth Music Therapy festival and together with the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John,
Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits and Genesis, help to raise over £6 million for Music Therapy and the
Brits School for performing arts. Quo celebrate their 25th anniversary by returning to Butlin's in Minehead for
a giant anniversary party. 'The Anniversary Waltz (Part1)' single hits Number Two while part two reaches Sixteen.
The 'Rockin' All Over The Years' album becomes the fastest selling Quo album ever, achieves triple platinum sales and sells over a million in Great Britain alone.
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Quo rock the Knebworth Festival |
1991 - The 'Anniversary Waltz' video follows the 'Rockin' All Over The Years' video by hitting Number One in the
Video Charts. Quo are presented with the 'Outstanding Contribution to British Music' at the Brit Awards which is
followed by the presentation of a similar award by HSH Prince Albert of Monaco at the World Music awards in Monte Carlo.
Francis and Rick unveil the Rossi and Parfitt waxworks at Madame Tussauds. Quo co-headline an eight date UK
stadium tour with Rod Stewart and then go inside for a day when they open a music workshop at HM's Pentonville Prison.
The release of the 'Rock Till You Drop' album coincides with the band entering the Guiness Book of Records by playing
four shows in 11 hours and 11 minutes at Sheffield Arena, Glasgow's SE & CC, Birmingham NEC and Wembley Arena.
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Francis, Rod and Rick. |
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