An Interview with Rhys Stevenson From The Quo Story Tribute Band

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Rhys Stevenson from the The Quo Story tribute band joins us to share his experiences as a "Rossi" performer and lifelong fan of Status Quo. Rhys recounts the surreal moment when Status Quo members John "Rhino" Edwards, Richie Malone, and Leon Cave jumped on stage with him for a performance of "Paper Plane." He also dives into his transition to becoming a solo artist, his approach to perfecting Francis Rossi’s guitar style, and his memories of gigging in Australia with Richie Malone.Key highlights from this interview include:Performing with the Pros: What it was like to lead a set with three current members of Status Quo.The Solo Journey: How Rhys adapted his performance for smaller, solo shows and the challenges of learning a non-Quo repertoire.Practice: The dedication required to study Francis Rossi's technique and the daily practice that goes into his playing.Status Quo Fandom: Rhys shares his excitement over recent releases like the Hammersmith '79 live album and Francis Rossi’s solo project, The Accidental. Also his dedication at attending Francis Rossi acoustic gigs.Australia Gigs: Memories from the Australian tour, including dedicated fans who travelled halfway across the world to see them.Future Plans: Insights into his upcoming teaching role at the Fitzpatrick Academy of Music and how he balances music with his day job. Find out more about Rhys and The Quo Story:The Quo Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thequostoryRhys Stevenson Music on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579245947650