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Recreating the authentic 70s Quo sound

Where: Stroud Subscription Rooms

When: Saturday, July 21, 8pm

Drummer John Coghlan joined Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in their newly-formed band in 1962 and the group went through a series of names before meeting up with Rick Parfitt and becoming Status Quo in the late 60s

A long string of hit albums, singles, successful worldwide tours and television appearance followed for the next 20 years.

John played on all of Quo's generally accepted greatest albums and the many single hits included Pictures of Matchstick Men; Paper Plane; Caroline; Down Down; Rain; Rockin' All over the World, and many more.

When John Coghlan left Status Quo in the latter months of 1981 - during rehearsals of new material for the band's 20th Anniversary album in Switzerland - after 20 years it was time for a break and a change.

Since leaving Quo, John has worked with many noted and diverse musicians, mostly in his own Diesel Band.

Other notable appearances include Partners In Crime and the short-lived 'Rockers' featuring Phil Lynott, Roy Wood and Chas Hodges.

During the late nineties John Coghlan's Quo was formed and through various line-ups has enjoyed regular gigs all over the UK and Europe.

It should be clear this is most definitely not a "tribute" act, the prime aim being to recreate an authentic "70s Quo sound" in keeping with John's time with Quo.

John explained: "I still play the way I played with Quo, I haven't changed anything. We even play down my little local pub; we take all the furniture out!

"We still attack the songs the same as at big gigs and Quo fans love it because that's the way it should be played."

If you enjoy a combination of long-lost classic album tracks with a mixture of Quo's Greatest Hits and delivered with a 70s vibe, then a John Coghlan's Quo gig is simply a must.

Tickets are £16.50 in advance and £18.50 on the door and available from the box office on 01453 760900 or online at www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk 

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