Brian is billed to be on “Hello Quo” this coming Saturday evening 9 November BBC2 at 9PM
Hello Quo
Radio Times review by:
Jonathan Holmes
“I only know three chords. They’re all you need.” Status Quo aren’t deep, but when you hear chug-along classics like Matchstick Men and Whatever You Want, it’s hard not to have a good time. They’re like an auntie dragging you onto the dancefloor.
In this exhaustive profile, the band come across as likeable likely lads, recalling the ups and downs of their career with self-deprecating humour. If it finished with the opening of Live Aid, when they sang Rocking All Over The World to a global audience, you would leave with a smile.
Unfortunately, the story detours into bitter fall-outs and a series of marketing stunts that would make Spinal Tap blush. The same up-for-anythingness that made them successful now looks a bit desperate. BBC2’s night of Quo continues with classic performances on TOTP2.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
Premiere. Documentary examining rock band Status Quo’s five-decade history, including interviews with the band, concert footage and rarely seen archive material, as well as a look at the 2012 reunion of the original line-up, performing together for the first time in more than 30 years. With contributions by Paul Weller, Brian May, Noddy Holder, Cliff Richard and Jeff Lynne.
CAST AND CREW
Cast
Status Quo
Paul Weller
Brian May
Noddy Holder
Cliff Richard
Jeff Lynne