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Quo Tour On Hold
Status Quo was forced to take a break from rocking all over the world when guitarist Rick Parfitt was hospitalised Aug. 1.
Photo: Paul Smith
Byron Bay Bluesfest, Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, Tyagarah, Australia
That evening’s show in Pula, Croatia, was canceled along with five of the act’s other European tour dates in Germany, Switzerland and Monte Carlo.
“The band do not cancel shows lightly, as any of our fans will tell you, but in this instance we have no option but to follow medical advice,” said Quo manager Simon Porter.
The nature of Parfitt’s illness hasn’t been revealed, although a statement is expected.
In 1997, Parfitt had a quadruple heart bypass after doctors said he could die at any time following a hard-living lifestyle involving alcohol and drugs.
Nine years ago the 65-year-old rock star — who leads Status Quo with Francis Rossi — was forced to cancel shows as he underwent tests for suspected throat cancer.