Richie Malone

Born: 18th March 1986
From: Ballybrack, South Dublin
Now Lives: Firhouse, South Dublin.
Personal: Richie and wife Jessica have three daughters.
Plays: Guitar

Hobbies: Running, swimming and sightseeing. Supports Chelsea FC.

Richie first played with Quo in July 2016, after Rick Parfitt was taken ill. His first show was in Leuven, Belgium.

While not on the road with Quo he is a Senior Project Engineer in an Audio/Visual systems integration company where he has worked for over 10 years.

Equipment

Richie uses 3 telecasters on tour with Quo:

The main telecaster is called the AC Cobra and is a custom build which he designed himself - with the AC Cobra car as the idea behind its design. It is strung with .13-56 strings, and built by Mike Smith @ Replica Guitars.

The second telecaster is a Rick Parfitt replica which Richie has used for every single gig he's played since the age of 21. The guitar was a surprise birthday present from his father Karl. Now in use for for Rain and Whatever you Want, and strung with .13-.56 strings. Also built by Mike Smith @ Replica Guitars.

Number three telecaster is a Fender American Special, used mainly for Hold You Back and as a back up. Strung with .11-.49 strings.

Interview - AntiHero Magazine
Richie on Facebook
Mike Smith - Replica Guitars on Facebook