The Quo-Cast

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer is joined by Quo fan Alex P to discuss 2025 Status Quo milestones and the latest news from the Quo universe!

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access t...

Francis Rossi's The Way We Were, Volume 1 is coming on May 2, 2025! This 17-track collection features demos of songs written by Rossi and Bob Young, including compositions that went on to Status Quo albums including Heavy Traffic , The Party Ain't Over Yet , and In Search of the Fourth Chord. There are also versions of Rossi's solo material plus five previously unreleased songs! Will t...

Can you believe it’s been 55 years since Status Quo released Down the Dustpipe? This 1970 single marked a turning point in their sound, moving away from their late ‘60s pop-psychedelia roots and embracing the boogie-rock style that would define them. Written by Carl Groszman, the song reached #12 on the UK charts and stayed for 17 weeks, becoming a key moment in the band’s evolution. In this episo...

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access t...

The wait is over! Status Quo Live, the first official Quo live album, is getting an expanded 8-CD edition, featuring all three nights at the Glasgow Apollo in full for the first time—remixed and mastered from the original tapes. This is a dream release for Quo fans, packed with never-before-heard performances from the Frantic Four era. Pre-orders are live now, and the album is set for release on M...

I've talked a lot about Status Quo compilations on this podcast, and today, we're diving into Now and Then, a 2005 triple album that charted in the UK and gave a curious impression of Quo’s legacy. This Crimson via Demon Music Group release offers an interesting, if somewhat misleading, snapshot of the band’s career featuring a mix of original hits, re-recordings, and covers. In this episo...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, podcast host Jamie Dyer answers listener questions related to Quo. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unbox...

In October 1976, Status Quo recorded their first official live album over three nights at the iconic Glasgow Apollo. The album became a legendary release that is loved by both Quo fans and general Rock fans alike. Now, for Record Store Day 2025, we’re getting something special—the complete first night (October 27, 1976) in its entirety, fully remixed and mastered for the first time! This double al...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer lets people know that two classic Andy Bown albums are now available to stream on services such as Spotify and Amazon Music. During the 1970s, Andy Bown released several solo albums including Gone to My Head (1972), Sweet William (1973), Come Back Romance, All Is Forgiven (1977), Good Advice (1978) and Unfinished Business (2011).Come Back Romance, All is...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer gives a promotional speech on the Quovention, which will take place between March 14th and 15th, 2025, at The Robin in Wolverhampton. The bands playing across two days include:Break The RulesStatus NoSound of StatusBelgian Quo BandGlamdadsFrantic QuoThe Quo Story (formerly Heavy Traffic)For more information on ticket prices and more, please visit the web...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer wishes drummer Pete Kircher a happy birthday. He was born on the 21st of January 1945 and turns 80 years old this week. Pete Kircher first rose to prominence as a member of the band Honeybus during the 1970s. In the 1970s, he was a member of Liverpool Express and Original Mirrors. In 1982, he took over from John Coghlan as drummer of Status Quo. He playe...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer discusses what he believes to be the best non-Quo version of Rossi and Young's Caroline. Versions talked about here include Young and Moody, John Coghlan's Diesel and Bob Young's In Quo Country. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those a...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer promotes tour dates from Francis Rossi's upcoming tour: An Evening of Francis Rossi's songs from the Status Quo songbook and more. Francis Rossi Website: https://www.francisrossi.com/tour The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer discusses the work of songwriter and musician John David. He has a Bandcamp account full of demos from across the decades, including a few Status Quo classics. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast, Jamie Dyer discusses the Quo-related anniversaries in 2025 including Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon, On the Level, Just Supposin', Live Aid, Anniversary Waltz, Famous in the Last Century and The Party Ain't Over Yet. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fa...

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access t...

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access t...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer takes a look at the new Status Quo compilation released by Explore Rights Management; A subsidiary of Cherry Red Records. Driving to Glory comprises B-Sides and one-time exclusive tracks recorded between 1998 and 2004. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tr...

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access t...

The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo material and more. Exclusive content such as unboxing, commentary, insights, haul videos, and reviews are also available. Subscribe for early access t...

In this instalment of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast, Jamie Dyer talks about when the band surprised him with their next project in 2008. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tours and albums to singles, solo mate...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer discusses what he believes to be the exact moment Status Quo left behind Psychedelic Pop forever, and it's not what you may be thinking. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it covers all things Quo—from tou...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer spreads the word about a new release by the American Yacht Rock band Yachtley Crew, who have released a cover of the Status Quo festive classic It's Christmas Time. It's Christmas Time was originally released by Status Quo in December 2008, reaching #40 in the UK singles charts. It was written by Rick Parfitt and Wayne Morris. Yachtley Crew is an America...

In this episode of The Quo-Cast: A Status Quo Fan Podcast, Musician Aidan Johnson joins host Jamie Dyer for a catch-up interview. Aidan Johnson is the drummer for the Status Quo tribute band Break the Rules. The Quo-Cast is a podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the legendary British rock band Status Quo. Featuring interviews with fans, tribute bands, and those associated with the band, it cov...