Further to various previous announcements and also to ensure that there is no misunderstanding, Status Quo today confirm that Rick Parfitt will indeed, as previously reported, step back from his regular touring commitments with the band. This is for reasons of health, following his recent heart attack. Status Quo would, however, like to make it completely clear that - contrary to some inaccurate reports this week - Rick’s connection with and within the band of course remain...s intact and that he will continue to be involved with future non-touring commercial activities of the band.
Meanwhile, the band today notch up an incredible 40th Top 40 album with ‘Aquostic II – That’s A Fact!’ which is released via Universal Music On Demand. Excluding compilations and live albums, this also gives Quo their first run of four consecutive Top 10 albums of new studio material in exactly 30 years. The last run of four was with ‘Never Too Late’ (1981) #2, ‘1+9+8+2’ (1982) #1, ‘Back To Back’ (1983) #9 and ‘In The Army Now’ (1986) #7. This run of four is ‘Quid Pro Quo’ (2011) #10, ‘Bula Quo’ (2013) #10, ‘Aquostic - Stripped Bare’ (2014) #5 and ‘Aquostic II - That's A Fact!’ (2016) #7
