Description

Includes download code for Ash HowesCommercial album mix.When the awful news broke on Christmas Eve 2016 that legendary rocker Rick Parfitt had passed, fans around the world were devastated that one of rockrsquos most iconic performers had been silenced. However, unknown to almost anyone, Rick had in fact virtually completed his first solo album whilst undergoing a period of recuperation after his heart attack in July. That album, poignantly titled lsquoOver And Outrsquo will now be released on 23 March 2018 through earMUSIC.nbspFeaturing 10 brand new songs, including the title track that broke hearts anew when it was played at Rickrsquos funeral, this is an album of depth and passion. Created by Rick Parfitt and Producer Jo Webb, the record is a true labour of love and showcases the softer side of Rick as a writer, artist and performer away from the Quo maelstrom as well as the purest rock and roll sound of earlier Status Quo records.nbspDespite the fact Rick Parfitt had finished recording his guitar and vocal parts, a recording session was planned to happen in February 2017. Certain tracks were not totally finished when Rick died. The call to help ensure that his work could be completed, so that the world could hear it was answered by musicians of the calibre of Queenrsquos Brian May and Musersquos Chris Wolstenholme, both of whom were close to Rick. Rickrsquos son, Rick Parfitt Jnr, was also involved in the creative process, as were John ldquoRhinordquo Edwards and Alan Lancaster, amongst many others. All of those involved in completing the songs that Rick had written for lsquoOver And Outrsquo have done him proud in bringing his vision to fruition.Rickacutes music always featured two elements the raw rock and roll sound and a great passion for melodies. ldquoOver And Outrdquo offers the best of both worlds It has been recorded and written with a bandacutes spirit between Rick and Jo. They shared various mixes, reflecting the sound of the sessions and the spirit that was present in the ldquoroomrdquo.The album has also been mixed by top producer Ash Howes, offering a different view on the songs but also leaving a dilemma open for interpretation, which one would Rick prefernbspnbspThe polished, big sounding mixes or the original band mixes, raw and full of musical honestynbspThose who were close enough to him over the years would probably sayhellip ldquobothrdquo.nbspThis is why the album will be available in its ldquofinishedrdquo form, but also as a raw and pure version, for the fans of the rockier side of Rickacutes music in special collectoracutes editions. Rick Parfitt Heavyweight-LP is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £20