MY first rock concert, the atmosphere was very different to any other show I have seen and if I had to liken it to anything, it would probably be a football match; exciting, rowdy and a little daunting.

In pictures: see more photos of Status Quo rocking out at the BIC 

A timeless act as proven by the varied ages packed into the BIC tonight, Status Quo's 2015 tour is aptly named "Accept No Substitute".

Of course there were many jokes from the band about their age, but no apparent aging hindered their ability to rock out this venue with plenty of energy and passion as they performed hits practically back-to-back.

The show opened with the hits Caroline and The Wanderer before the band greeted their shouting fans.

Other hits included Little Lady and of course Rockin' All Over the World before a loudly anticipated encore of Paper Plane, Junior's Wailing and ending with Rock and Roll Music / Bye Bye Johnny.

What makes Status Quo special is their obvious auteurism; a signature sound across their songs.

The atmosphere was crazy, the energy infectious and the love for the rock group clear amongst a very lively audience.

Often people wonder why many musicians continue performing for decades when they could retire, but it is very obvious that these talented men love performing and with venues packed out over fifty years after their formation I doubt they will be tempted to give up any time soon.