The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast

13/09/2025

13/09/2025

ICYMI: In this episode of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast, Jamie Dyer is joined by Peter Hempel to tell the story of Quotation, a Dutch Status Quo tribute band that formed in the late 70s, possibly one of the world's first.

At a Dutch fan club meet-up in 1979, Rick Parfitt joined Quotation on stage to perform Big Fat Mama. Peter discusses his experience, as well as his current activities.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiHpnqckuAc
PODCAST LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pOvnCqWaxAKnQjyx1eqvf...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer is joined by Peter Hempel to tell the story of Quotation, a Dutch Quo tribute band that formed in the late 70s, p...

12/09/2025

I'm filming episodes of The Quo-Cast today. I bought myself a whiteboard so I can have visual prompts to speed up production. Today I'm talking about a Quo compilation from the 90s... Max Bygraves? All will be revealed in a week or so.

11/09/2025

In this episode of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast, Jamie Dyer is joined by Peter Hempel to tell the story of Quotation, a Dutch Status Quo tribute band that formed in the late 70s, possibly one of the world's first.

At a Dutch fan club meet-up in 1979, Rick Parfitt joined Quotation on stage to perform Big Fat Mama. Peter discusses his experience, as well as his current activities.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiHpnqckuAc

PODCAST LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pOvnCqWaxAKnQjyx1eqvf?si=EuuGMyLCTgeLfU7msLGxeQ

10/09/2025

VENUES / PROMOTERS! Legendary Status Quo drummer John Coghlan is taking bookings for his ‘An Evening With’ shows, which I’ll be hosting. Selected 2026 dates only. Email [email protected] for more info. Please pass this on to any venues or promoters you know who may be interested 🥁

10/09/2025

Germany, we are delighted to announce that the An Evening of Francis Rossi's Songs From The Status Quo Songbook and More … Tour is coming your way in 2026.

Tickets go on sale Friday, 12th September at 11:00 CEST - 10:00 BST via Reservix and Eventim

Exclusive pre-sale happening now via https://www.reservix.de/tickets-francis-rossi/b557ecb37-4a96-4c75-a15e-081785432cc2

08/09/2025

Rock solid riffs, Quo at their peak ⚡ 'On The Level' by Status Quo turns 50 and returns on classic black vinyl, and CD too, through Demon Music Group for this year’s National Album Day, October 18th. Pre-order here: https://statusq.lnk.to/onthelevelNAD

Produced by Status Quo and originally released in 1975 – The album charted at no 1 in the UK album charts. It includes the band’s only number one hit single – the classic 1974 hit ‘Down Down’.

This exclusive 50th Anniversary 2LP is pressed on Black vinyl and is housed in a gatefold sleeve. LP2 features a bonus LP of live performances collated from the period.

05/09/2025

New episode: The "closet Status Quo fan" who had a hit single in 1975...

In January of 1975, Status Quo had a number one single with Down Down. Later that year, a Comedian from Birmingham had a UK top 5 hit single called Funky Mop...

05/09/2025

Ooo, can't wait to hear new music from Francis Rossi.

Met last night at Dean St Studios for the playback of some new Francis Rossi songs - FR

05/09/2025

On the move today, but what a pleasure to hear some new music from Francis Rossi last night. Interesting times ahead, and the ‘Songbook’ tour starts two weeks today…

04/09/2025

02/09/2025

From next week, my production hours will change. I'm going to be available anytime between 9:30 and 3pm in the day, then 8-10pm on weekdays. Also anytime on Sundays.

Would you like to be a guest on The Quo-Cast?

Are you in a Status Quo tribute band?
Do you have an opinion on an album?
Have you seen the band multiple times?
Have you been part of a support act for Quo?
A member of a contemporaneous band or act?
A music historian?
A longtime fan?

If you are one of the above, or anything else for that matter, then do not hesitate to get in contact. Video not necessary. Can be conducted via Zoom, Telephone, WhatsApp, Messenger or Teams. Comment below or email [email protected].