RIP, been ill with MS for a long time, a horrible condition
It's quite shocking that he was replaced as Quo bassist by John Edwards in 1985, that's 36 years ago...
I saw him play with Quo a few years back at Hammersmith when they, (the original 4), were doing reunion gigs, where I had seen them for the first time 35 years previously. It was pretty much the same concert but the participants and audience were less nibble. I read he was quite a fiery character at times and was sack, conveniently, when he was living in Australia. Quo were never the Quo without Alan. RIP
Went with a few mates and saw the original line up at Hammersmith Odeon, I think around 79, not my music choice at the time being a Mod but still enjoyed it.
I remember buying the Hello album when it came out around 73 and still enjoy listening to it today.
I was a second cousin to Alan and although we never met had loads of stories shared with me by my aunt. Most notable was the fact that despite their first hit Matchstick Men going to number 1 Quo did not pull out of playing at a wedding reception they promised to do in Alan’s family. As far as I understand Alan remained in Australia at the end of their tour there when he fell in love with an Aussie journalist. RIP Alan
me too - saw them elsewhere on that tour too but they bolted Lewisham on as an extra date I believe as it all sold out. Hit the jackpot as all tickets sold out for Lewisham quickly but my Mother worked at the Kentish Independent in Woolwich and we blagged two press tickets for my mate and I ! Fantastic.
me too - saw them elsewhere on that tour too but they bolted Lewisham on as an extra date I believe as it all sold out. Hit the jackpot as all tickets sold out for Lewisham quickly but my Mother worked at the Kentish Independent in Woolwich and we blagged two press tickets for my mate and I ! Fantastic.
Sounds like we are getting quite a few of The Lewisham Odeon Gang...4 so far
me too - saw them elsewhere on that tour too but they bolted Lewisham on as an extra date I believe as it all sold out. Hit the jackpot as all tickets sold out for Lewisham quickly but my Mother worked at the Kentish Independent in Woolwich and we blagged two press tickets for my mate and I ! Fantastic.
Sounds like we are getting quite a few of The Lewisham Odeon Gang...4 so far
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It's quite shocking that he was replaced as Quo bassist by John Edwards in 1985, that's 36 years ago...
I read he was quite a fiery character at times and was sack, conveniently, when he was living in Australia.
Quo were never the Quo without Alan.
RIP
Quo live Ham Odeon
So it is especially sad to hear of his passing.
RIP Alan.
I remember buying the Hello album when it came out around 73 and still enjoy listening to it today.
Also thinking of my bro today, the biggest Quo fan in Sydenham... chin up bruv.
RIP Alan.