Rick Parfitt 1948 - 2016
Another one has been taken RIP rick.....
Official Facebook statement from Quo:
Statement from The Parfitt Family & Status Quo Manager, Simon Porter.
We are truly devastated to have to announce that Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has passed away at lunchtime today.
He died in hospital in Marbella, Spain as a result of a severe infection, having been admitted to hospital on Thursday evening following complications to a shoulder injury incurred by a previous fall.
This tragic news comes at a time when Rick was hugely looking forward to launching a solo career with an album and autobiography planned for 2017 following his departure from Status Quo’s touring activities on medical advice.
He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, fellow band members, management, crew and his dedicated legion of fans from throughout the world, gained through 50 years of monumental success with Status Quo.
Rick is survived by his wife Lyndsay, their twins Tommy and Lily and Rick’s adult children Rick Jnr and Harry.
No further comment will be made at this time and Rick's family, and the band, ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.
Pre & Power
Technics SUC 909U & Technics SE A909S
Turntable
Thorens TD 125 MK1 , SME 3009 S2 Non Improved , Shure V15 II , SME 2000 Plinth
CD Transport & DAC & PSU
Marantz 6005 , Beresford Caiman , Paul Hynes SR4
Front Loudspeakers
Tannoy 615 MK2
Rear Satellite Loudspeakers
Wharfedale DX 1