Rick Parfitt
Biography: Richard John Parfitt, OBE (12 October 1948 – 24 December 2016) was an English musician, best known as a rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter with rock band Status Quo. Parfitt began his career in the early 1960s, playing in pubs and holiday camps. He joined Status Quo in 1967 when they were looking for an additional singer. He wrote songs for the band and remained with them for 49 years. He occasionally guested with other bands, and recorded an unreleased solo album in 1985. In 2016, Parfitt temporarily retired from touring with the band due to ill health, and died in December of that year. His only solo album, Over and Out, was released posthumously in 2018. Richard John Parfitt was born in Woking, Surrey, on 12 October 1948. His father Richard was an insurance salesman "who was a drinker and a gambler", and his mother Lillian worked in cake shops. He described his upbringing as "wonderful", and described his childhood-self as a "typical naughty boy". He first started to learn to play the guitar at the age of 11. In 1963 Parfitt was playing guitar and singing in The Prince of Wales Feathers, a pub on Warren Street in Camden, London, when his father was approached by an agent from Sunshine Holiday Camp on Hayling Island, who gave Parfitt a performing job. At the camp Parfitt joined Jean and Gloria Harrison – performing as the double act The Harrison Twins – to form a cabaret trio called The Highlights. Following the season, the Harrison Twins' manager Joe Cohen – who had been one of the Keystone Cops – arranged for The Highlights to perform at Butlins in Minehead. Here, Parfitt met future Status Quo partner Francis Rossi, who was playing with Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan in a band called The Spectres (soon to be renamed Traffic Jam) – a forerunner to Status Quo. "I remember wandering over there one afternoon for the first time and watching them rehearse," Parfitt recalled. "I may still have been in my silver lamé suit, which I used to wear all the time. They were playing [Chuck Berry's] 'Bye Bye Johnny' and it sounded absolutely fantastic." After Parfitt befriended the band, their manager Pat Barlow invited him to join, as they needed another singer. In 1967, Traffic Jam changed their name to The Status Quo (they soon dropped the definite article and later still would often be known simply as 'Quo'), beginning Parfitt's almost 50-year career in the band. Early successes came with the Rossi-penned hit "Pictures of Matchstick Men". The single became the group's only Top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. Though the follow-up was the unsuccessful single, "Black Veils of Melancholy", they had a hit again the same year with a Marty Wilde and Ronnie Scott song, "Ice in the Sun", which climbed to number eight. The band's 1972 album Piledriver, which reached number 5, spent a total of 37 weeks on the UK Albums Chart. ... Source: Article "Rick Parfitt" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Birthday: October 12, 1948
Deathday: December 24, 2016
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An Audience with Billy Connolly
1985-10-26
An Audience with Billy Connolly
Overview: Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-26
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Live Aid Against All Odds
2005-06-15
Live Aid Against All Odds
Overview: Documentary which traces the story of Live Aid from its humble beginnings, a pop tune cobbled together in the back seat of a taxi, to the eve of the biggest televised event ever. Artists from the time tell the story of the day that music rocked the world. Organiser Bob Geldof recalls how after 12 weeks of manic preparation, the big day finally arrived.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-15
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Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion
2013-09-30
Status Quo - The Frantic Four Reunion
Overview: Full coverage of Status Quo's March 2013 gig at Wembley Arena. The show saw the band's original line-up of Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, John Coghlan and Alan Lancaster reunite to perform a number of hits from their 1970s heyday including 'Down Down', 'Is There a Better Way', 'Junior's Wailing' and 'Little Lady'.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-30
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Bula Quo!
2013-07-05
Bula Quo!
Overview: Status Quo play a series of shows in Fiji and become embroiled in a secret Russian Roulette ring lorded over by Jon Lovitz.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-07-05
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Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse
2015-04-13
Status Quo - Aquostic - Live at the Roundhouse
Overview: This landmark release, recorded in October 2014 in a joint effort by earMUSIC and the BBC, captures the band’s first ever live acoustic performance at the glorious Roundhouse in London. This sensational recording features the new pared-back side of Quo, as revealed on the hit 2014 album ‘Aquostic! (Stripped Bare)’. This album soared to number 5 in the charts, giving the band their highest placing for 18 years, and has now been certified Gold. It was in fact the best-selling independent label album of 2014!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-04-13
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Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena
2014-08-29
Status Quo: The Frantic Four’s Final Fling - Live At The Dublin 02 Arena
Overview: When the last notes rang out in the Dublin o2 on Saturday 12 April 2014, the 9000 fans packing the venue knew that they were witness to the end of something special. The reunion that nobody thought would ever be possible did happen, but now the itch was scratched and that particular book was closed.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-29
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Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989
1989-12-18
Status Quo - Perfect Remedy Tour 1989
Overview: Live recording of Quo playing at the Birmingham NEC on December 18th 1989. Track Listings: Caroline 3:43 Roll over lay down 7:48 Little Lady 13:16 In My Chair 16:33 Little Dreamer 20:24 Perfect Remedy 24:36 Mystery Song 28:53 Railroad 31:11 Most of the Time 32:48 Wild Side Of Life 33:55 Again and Again 35:50 Slow Train 36:47 Hold You Back 37:52 The Power Of Rock 42:18 Dirty Water 51:16 Whatever you Want 55:12 In the Army Now 59:41 Rockin All Over The World 1:03:57 Don't Waste My Time 1:07:42 The Wanderer 1:11:42 Marguerita Time 1:13:25 Living On An Island 1:15:22 Break The Rules 1:16:46 Somthin' Bout You Baby I Like 1:18:13 Burning Bridges 1:20:12
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-12-18
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Hello Quo
2012-10-22
Hello Quo
Overview: Collecting hours of previously unseen footage and classic live material with full exclusive access to all band members this is the definitive story of a band that has done and seen it all. As well as full access to the band, Hello Quo! Also features input from a host of the biggest names in rock including: Brian May of Queen, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Thin Lizzy, Buzzcocks, Slade, Paul Weller, Sir Cliff Richard and Midge Ure. The documentary also exclusively features the moment when the original line up of the band met again for the first time in over 30 years. A truly poignant reunion, after years of legal wrangling, saw the band clear the air but also plug in and play together once again... This Access All Areas Collector s Edition includes 3 hours of astonishing never seen before Quo footage!
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-22
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Status Quo - Live and Acoustic
2015-02-23
Status Quo - Live and Acoustic
Overview: Throughout Status Quo's six decades of rockin' and double denim, they have notched up 65 hit singles, sold over 100m records worldwide and have spent 415 weeks in the British singles chart, so it's no wonder Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt were awarded OBEs in 2010 for their services to music. And now, in a rare departure from their usual heads-down and boogie approach, they've gone acoustic!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-02-23
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Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009
2009-01-01
Status Quo - Pictures Live at Montreux 2009
Overview: Status Quo's album "Pictures" (released in November 2008) celebrated 40 years of Status Quo filling the UK charts with hit after hit. The album was an instant success, charting at No.8 and selling over a quarter of a million copies in the UK alone. In July 2009 the Pictures live tour landed at Montreux in Switzerland as part of the world famous festival.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Status Quo - Just Doin' It!
2006-11-06
Status Quo - Just Doin' It!
Overview: 40 Years of Quo Classics filmed Live at Birmingham NEC, England, May 21st, 2006.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-06
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Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits
2004-09-27
Status Quo: XS All Areas - The Greatest Hits
Overview: The DVD features 40 video performances taken from promotional videos, TV performances and concerts, and features previously unseen footage.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-27
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Status Quo - Live Legends
2004-06-07
Status Quo - Live Legends
Overview: Status Quo are veterans of the English rock scene, can count Prince Charles amongst their fans, and performed a rousing set at the legendary Live Aid concert. LIVE LEGENDS was originally released to coincide with their 25th anniversary, and features a welter of material, including candid backstage clips and live performance footage..
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-07
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Live Aid
1985-07-13
Live Aid
Overview: Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-13
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Status Quo - The Party Ain't Over Yet
Status Quo - The Party Ain't Over Yet
Overview: Still here. Still hungry. Still kicking out classics. Feast yourself on 40 years worth of the legend that is Status Quo in this feature-stuffed double disc DVD that packs more rock than a mountain! Enter the studio and find out what keeps the fire burning in the belly of the Quo. As the boys lay down their 27th studio album, a completely candid documentary follows the inspiration and perspiration behind each new swaggering lick and riff.
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Original Language: en
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Status Quo - End Of The Road '84
1984-12-03
Status Quo - End Of The Road '84
Overview: The farewell concert at Milton Keynes Bowl.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-03
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Status Quo Reunion Tour 2013
Status Quo Reunion Tour 2013
Overview: Live at Wembley
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
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Status Quo - Live at the BBC
2010-09-01
Status Quo - Live at the BBC
Overview: Live concert.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-01
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Status Quo - Avo Session 2005
2005-11-10
Status Quo - Avo Session 2005
Overview: Near perfect quality Pro-shot broadcast recording of the Status Quo, recorded Live at AVO sessions, in Basel, Switzerland on November 10th 2005.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-10
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Status Quo - Anniversary Waltz
2003-03-30
Status Quo - Anniversary Waltz
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-30
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John Peel's Record Box
2005-11-14
John Peel's Record Box
Overview: John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award. It is about a small private collection of the British radio DJ John Peel who died in 2004 at the age of 65. Peel's main archive contained more than 100,000 vinyl records and CDs. This smaller private collection, however, contains 143 singles - some of them doublettes - stored in a private wooden box representing some of his personal favourites. According to the documentary, there are no singles by Peel's favorite group, The Fall, because he kept them in a separate box. The film features interviews with John's wife Sheila Ravenscroft, radio DJs and artists like Mary Anne Hobbs, Sir Elton John, Ronnie Wood, Roger Daltrey, Fergal Sharkey, Jack White, Michael Palin and Miki Berenyi.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-14
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The Best of Cannon & Ball
1985-04-07
The Best of Cannon & Ball
Overview: Double act Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball entertain us with their own unique brand of humour. The programmes feature various sketch shows along with many celebrity guests.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-04-07
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Status Quo - Rock 'Til You Drop
1991-10-05
Status Quo - Rock 'Til You Drop
Overview: How could Quo top their fantastic 25th year? By staging the most spectacular and lunatic stunt ever. The Rock 'Til You Drop extravaganza took place on the 21st September 1991 across 4 venues; Sheffield Arena, Glasgow SECC, Birmingham NEC and finishing it off in Wembley Arena. The band started at the BBC TV centre doing a playback performance on 'Going Live' to kick off the day... They kicked off in Sheffield on stage around 2pm, then headed down to Glasgow were they arrived on stage 2 minutes late (4:32pm), 30 minutes late on stage in Birmingham (7:30pm) and when the band arrived at Wembley they was 50 minutes late! But that didn't stop the band from making a record of their own.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-05
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When Rock Ruled the World
2002-03-13
When Rock Ruled the World
Overview: From 1970 to the mid 80s, When Rock Ruled The World celebrates the unavoidable appeal of the loudest, fastest, heaviest music on the planet, a time when everyone wanted to own an electric guitar, if only to turn the volume up to eleven. Featuring the extravagance of Led Zeppelin; the power of Deep Purple; the progressive indulgence of Hawkwind; the intensity of Black Sabbath and the band that defined 'excess all areas', Motley Crue. All the extremes of rock are here - the long hair, the air guitar, the leather, the cider and snakebite that were part of an age when rock pumped out an earth-quaking racket that blasted the dandruff from a thousand mullets. Interviewees include Alice Cooper, Lemmy of Motorhead, Vic Reeves, Ozzy Osbourne, Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, Slash of Guns n Roses, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi of Status Quo.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-13
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Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World
2024-11-08
Status Quo, Rockin' All Over The World
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2024-11-08
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The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
2024-11-25
The Making of Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Overview: Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary unearths 75 minutes of rare and previously unseen film footage from the day of recording
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-25
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Status Quo - Live at Zurich Airport
2024-12-13
Status Quo - Live at Zurich Airport
Overview: In 2004, Status Quo was one of a number of major artists to play a special show to mark the opening of the recently renovated Zürich Airport, Switzerland. The show was performed inside of an aircraft hangar in front of a crowd of over 10,000.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-13
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