Mick: They Can't Turn on A Computer

[michelej1]

Mick Fleetwood on His Two Loves: Music and Wine

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdail...usic-and-wine/

In an interview with the Associated Press last week, Stevie Nicks proudly declared herself a technophobe, admitting she doesn’t own a cell phone or a computer and rarely uses her iPod. Turns out, when it comes to Fleetwood Mac, she’s not alone. “Almost everyone else in the band can hardly turn on a computer,” drummer Mick Fleetwood confessed to Rock Daily. With one exception: “John McVie; He’s the only person who’s technologically literate. The rest of us, we’ve never made the transition.” (For more on Nicks, check back tomorrow when we’ll have highlights from Rolling Stone’s recent lunch with the singer.)

Which may explain why Fleetwood has taken to a decidedly old world side-project: wine producer. On Monday night, Fleetwood hosted a private dinner for 60 at Fleming’s Steakhouse in Woodland Hills, California, in part to promote his now eight-year-old label, Mick Fleetwood Private Cellar. Curiously, in a down economy, sales of fine wine often go up. “It’s understandable,” he said after polishing off a three-course meal and several glasses of Merlot. “Whether it’s a glass of wine or a night out, people need a break.”

Of course, not everybody can turn their passions into profit quite like Fleetwood, who, after this California pit-stop, rejoins his Mac bandmates in Philadelphia for their 2009 Hits: Unleashed tour. It’s a modern-day reality that’s not lost on the 61-year-old. “The music business has obviously been great for me, but I wouldn’t want to be starting a band right now,” he said. “No one knows what the rules are. And while wine is certainly as competitive as music, the boundaries are clearer, and it’s probably a healthier business, ultimately.” Not that he’s planning to put down the sticks anytime soon. “The older I get, the more I enjoy and pay tribute to playing,” he said. “And to be on the road now with Fleetwood Mac, it’s a huge compliment that people are coming out to see us.”

[trackaghost]

Haha! No surprises there since Mr McVie has posted on this very board.
It's a shame the others haven't tried to use a computer though, you would think Lindsey with his production skills and interest in music technology, would want to give it a go to help him in his recordings on the road at least.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

Haha! No surprises there since Mr McVie has posted on this very board.
It's a shame the others haven't tried to use a computer though, you would think Lindsey with his production skills and interest in music technology, would want to give it a go to help him in his recordings on the road at least.

Yes. He should keep learning, and try to stay on the cutting ege, even if it's just to satisfy himself that he prefers making music the old fashioned way. You make a good point about the portability it would offer him while traveling.

I can only hope his children teach him Garage Band or something.

Michele

[shackin'up]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

Haha! No surprises there since Mr McVie has posted on this very board.
It's a shame the others haven't tried to use a computer though, you would think Lindsey with his production skills and interest in music technology, would want to give it a go to help him in his recordings on the road at least.

he recorded on a digital unit. that, in fact, is basicly a computer.

[Moz]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

Haha! No surprises there since Mr McVie has posted on this very board.
It's a shame the others haven't tried to use a computer though, you would think Lindsey with his production skills and interest in music technology, would want to give it a go to help him in his recordings on the road at least.

When did John post on here? I know he has had a few Q&As but I didn't know he joined the Ledge.

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by Moz

When did John post on here? I know he has had a few Q&As but I didn't know he joined the Ledge.

One of his birthday threads, I think. I'm trying to find it...

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by goldustsongbird

One of his birthday threads, I think. I'm trying to find it...

Here it is:

http://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/sh...6&postcount=62

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Here it is:

http://www.ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/sh...6&postcount=62

Oh. Doing a user name search would've been a good idea. Thanks.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by michelej1

[B]With one exception: “John McVie; He’s the only person who’s technologically literate. ”

Thats funny...because John was in the Apple store when I met him! hahaha

[michelej1]

I was just thinking of Lindsey's photography too. He had been doing those home made videos for UTS and also for the GOS tour. I would imagine he had to use some kind of computer to edit those.

Michele

[David]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I was just thinking of Lindsey's photography too. He had been doing those home made videos for UTS and also for the GOS tour. I would imagine he had to use some kind of computer to edit those.

Michele

I think we need to parse Mick's language. There are two different things here that Mick is conflating: ignorance of computers & technology in general (Stevie), & uninterest in the Internet & specifically the social networking (& business) aspects of the Net (Stevie, Lindsey).

Mick represents a third group: ignorance of computers, but GREAT interest in the business aspects of the Net (think of his old Web site).

[StreetAngel86]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I was just thinking of Lindsey's photography too. He had been doing those home made videos for UTS and also for the GOS tour. I would imagine he had to use some kind of computer to edit those.

Michele

Lindsey hires Karen for a few hours a week
and she does it for him