Rick Parfitt - Legendary Rocker Status Quo

Today we visit where Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt was cremated and also his Blue Plaque in Woking.

Richard John Parfitt, OBE (12 October 1948 – 24 December 2016) was an English musician, best known as a rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter with rock band Status Quo.

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[MetalDetectingTheUK]

My father worked in an arena as an electrician. He met many, many stars over the many, many years he worked there. Quo were playing one night and Rick had a problem with his air con. My dad went into his dressing room and sorted out the problem in a few minutes. However, he never left Ricks dressing room for nearly an hour. Rick was chatting to my dad and my dad to him…….about life, family and other things. My dad always says Rick was the kindest and most considerate person he had the fortune of meeting in his line of work.

[simonharrison]

I absolutely love status quo love all the music rip rick parfitt your dearly missed god bless you

[potterton]

I plumbed Rickys washing machine in when he lived in West Byfleet. What a great guy, I stayed all afternoon, He showed me around and
even let me play his ten guitars and then he bought the drinks out. He was a lovely man always giving to local charities in and around woking.
He kept a bubble car in his garage, when i asked him why, he said so I don't forget where I came from.Rest in peace mate.

[petajames]

Thankyou so much for remembering our Rick. Quo were a part of my childhood and i even named my first born son Ricky back in '86 after RP. I agree that Rick didn't have as much tv coverage after his passing, but you've done him, and all of us, proud today ❤

[raysmancave]

I had the honours to meet Status Quo on a few occasions when they hired stages at Pinewood Studios where I work to practise for many of their tours.
Rick had the quickest wit of any men I have ever met, to me a perfect friendly nature.
A true proffessional in every way when it came to his music, he knew the music industry inside out.
Not many groups are capable of keeping up with over 50 years of constant touring, giving so much pleasure to so many different generations.
Rick lived his life to the full, , worked hard, , , played hard.
Would he have wanted anything different?, ,,,
Yes it finally cost him his life.
If Rick was re-born today I don't think he would change a thing.
Thanks for the music mate

[aliciacollins]

Rick Parfitt what a legend, loved Status quo. What beautiful grounds of the crematorium shame he hasn't been interred there, the lake is so lovely. Thank you for showing the blue plaque

[canislupus]

I cried when Rick died, a huge fan for 45 years 👍

[GerardGroot-tye]

He was and still is my hero. Have followed Quo since 1975 until now. He was a huge important part of my life.

[gino]

Quo have never sounded the same since Rick passed away. R.I.P. Rick!

[caz]

Love Status Quo. Saw them play live twice before Rick sadly passed away.

[ckitch]

I had no idea he passed back in 2016....life is going by at a massive rate of nots 😱 x

[joanneturner]

I remember Que opening Live Aid with "Rocking all over the world" fabulous 👏👏👏👏

[RayPhillips]

Rossi and Parfitt met at Butlins Rick was in a band called the highlights, and the green guitar Rossi uses is from 1963 and he bought it for £60 back in the day(I made an error on price)

[Abbiehallam]

Great video as always Paul. I met Rick in a night club in Slough many years ago. A really nice guy, that chatted for a few minutes, and bought me and my mates a drink. I've also met his son on several occasions. He kept his motor home at the same place we kept our daughters horses in Nottingham. Rik junior lives in a very exclusive part of Notts, sharing the road with the likes of Freddie Mercurys mum and sister at one point. I think Rik spends a lot of time racing saloon cars around the country and Europe, hence the pretty impressive motor home. He has a striking resemblance to his dad, and also very friendly.

[Benya-dj]

One of the greats of rock and a sad loss. RIP Rick.

[annettewalker]

Thank you for giving a lovely tribute to Rick Parfitt. Met him in a Indian restaurant near me and he was the perfect gentleman. Plus he also had a infectious giggle which made everyone smile. God bless you Rick and once again thank you Paul x

[markdoherty]

I briefly met Rick parfitt in 2000 in brighton at my old job currys one evening had the pleasure of saying hello and and helping him with what he needed believe it was a camera anyway great guy loved his music .

[wendymudkins]

Status quo were a big part of my teen years great band great live to rick was there from the start so sadly missed thankyou for remembering him paul

[marieskapars]

Nice man this glad you doing him.nice giggle s he had n smile, good you do this really nice man. Still too young Paul too young. Well done Paul👍👍😔👍

[jackpayne]

When I was a Veterinary Nurse back in the eighties I met Rick Parfitt when he brought in his latest Samoyed pup, I just said Hello he's sweet, to that he picked the pup up on his hind legs and said just look at this belly I squealed in delight at the fat tummy of the pup. I found him to be a really nice guy and very down to earth and was sad to hear about his passing 😢