In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer is joined by musician and writer Greg Harper to discuss Status Quo's 1986 album In the Army Now. The album featured several hit singles including Red Sky, Dreamin' and a cover of Bolland and Bolland's In the Army Now. Greg gives background context of the era, and how John Rhino Edwards and Jeff Rich came to join the band.Affilliate Links:Status Quo in the 1980s by Greg Harper: https://amzn.to/4sf2USqAffiliate Disclosure:This description includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to buy through them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a great way to support The Quo-Cast—thank you!

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, singer Graham Bonnet joins Jamie Dyer to discuss the making of the hit single Night Games and the subsequently released solo album Line-Up.

Night Games was released in 1981 and was produced by Francis Rossi of Status Quo. It reached No.6 on the UK singles charts. The album was released on Vertigo and produced by John Eden. The album featured appearances from Rick Parfitt, Micky Moody, Bob Young, Russ Ballard, Andy Bown and Cozy Powell, among others.

They also touch upon his time in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and the Michael Schenker Group. Then an update on his latest project with the Graham Bonnet band, a tour and album tour (featuring special guests including Bruce Dickinson).

Jamie Dyer is joined by Violinist and Singer Ben Holder to discuss his role in John Coghlan's Quo Reimagined. Former Status Quo drummer John Coghlan, Pianist Alex Steele, Voilinist Ben Holder and Bassist Paul Jefferies reinterpret classic Status Quo songs in a Jazz style, playing as John Coghllan's Quo Reimagined in venues around the UK.Ben Holder Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/benholdermusicianJohn Coghlan Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnCoghlanOfficial

Jamie is joined by Jonathan from the Status Quo tribute band Just Doin' It. They discuss Francis Rossi's new solo album, The Accidental. Then, Jamie asks about how Just Doin' It assembles a set list, and the experience of playing to various kinds of audience.Facebook page for Just Doin' It: https://www.facebook.com/Justdoinitstatusquoshow

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer is joined by musician Hiran Ilangantileke. Hiran co-wrote and played on over half of the songs on Francis Rossi's new solo album The Accidental. These include Much Better, Go Man Go, Push Comes to Shove, November Again, Things Will Get Better, Oh So Good and Beautiful World.

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Jamie Dyer gives his personal review of Francis Rossi's new solo album The Accidental, which was released on January 30th 2026, by EarMusic.This description contains Affiliate links, which means I earn commission if a sale is made from clicking via here.Affiliate Links:CD: https://amzn.to/46lkyuMBlack Vinyl: https://amzn.to/3ZRM2Vb

In this episode of The Quo-Cast, Andy Brook joins Jamie to discuss his role in making Francis Rossi's latest solo album, The Accidental.

A new Francis Rossi Tour is coming in late 2026! QUO SONGBOOK - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE UK tour comes to venues from the 22nd of September.Tickets: https://www.francisrossi.com/tour