Status Quo: Whisky A Go Go, Los Angeles
Harold Bronson, Melody Maker, 16 February 1974
LOS ANGELES – Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Rory Gallagher, and Manfred Mann's Earthband all graced the Whisky opening night to welcome Status Quo's second Los Angeles visit. The Quo didn't disappoint either. Beginning with their version of 'Rock Me Baby', it was unremitting boogie all the way.
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