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BlueDenimLamp

10-30-2013, 11:24 PM

The fact that my radio station is still giving away tickets for the December 30 show made me wonder the same thing. Would they consider a subsitute bassist if John is not up to it? Obviously there wasn't time to do that for Australia, but they could arrange something for Vegas. Not sure I see the point, though.

Actually I was thinking they should do the show as a benefit and donate the proceeds to cancer research...

SteveMacD

10-31-2013, 12:17 AM

The fact that my radio station is still giving away tickets for the December 30 show made me wonder the same thing. Would they consider a subsitute bassist if John is not up to it?
Probably would be George Hawkins.

vivfox

10-31-2013, 08:24 AM

Probably would be George Hawkins.

What about Al Ortiz? He already knows how to play all of Stevie's FM tunes.

elle

10-31-2013, 08:37 AM

Actually I was thinking they should do the show as a benefit and donate the proceeds to cancer research...

what a great idea and how appropriate would that be!

we should start a thread advocating this.

jbrownsjr

10-31-2013, 08:56 AM

what a great idea and how appropriate would that be!

we should start a thread advocating this.

I second that... I'm in!

missundercover

10-31-2013, 09:08 AM

Me too - lovely idea!

elle

10-31-2013, 09:11 AM

applebucked

10-31-2013, 09:29 AM

Oh, that would be a very amazing idea. :nod: I'm definitely on board!

Deeshere

10-31-2013, 09:34 AM

others? thoughts?

That's actually a great idea, and If they want to take it a step further maybe they could do a live stream of the concert online and people that can't be there in person could pay to watch the concert. They could get Brett to play bass and bring someone else in to play keyboards.

I would be all for that...:nod:

applebucked

10-31-2013, 09:46 AM

That's actually a great idea, and If they want to take it a step further maybe they could do a live stream of the concert online and people that can't be there in person could pay to watch the concert. They could get Brett to play bass and bring someone else in to play keyboards.

I would be all for that...:nod:
Or maybe cajole Christine to play the Vegas gig? I think she would be inclined to agree if asked.

elle

10-31-2013, 09:47 AM

Or maybe cajole Christine to play the Vegas gig? I think she would be inclined to agree if asked.

absolutely. she should be there, for however much of it she feels comfortable.

applebucked

10-31-2013, 09:51 AM

absolutely. she should be there, for however much of it she feels comfortable.
Plus there would still be a Mac in Fleetwood Mac. :thumbsup: John would also really like that and at this point, she would probably do anything for him.

BlueDenimLamp

10-31-2013, 10:06 AM

Or maybe cajole Christine to play the Vegas gig? I think she would be inclined to agree if asked.

If you are going to include former band members (Christine) then why not go one step further and issue an open invitation to ALL former band mates...It would be quite a show and a great way to show some love and support for an old friend...And what better place than Vegas...

Deeshere

10-31-2013, 12:38 PM

Or maybe cajole Christine to play the Vegas gig? I think she would be inclined to agree if asked.

That's a great idea. I wasn't sure Chris would go all the way to Vegas to play, but if it's for John I bet she would do it. :thumbsup:

applebucked

10-31-2013, 12:50 PM

That's a great idea. I wasn't sure Chris would go all the way to Vegas to play, but if it's for John I bet she would do it. :thumbsup:
and if she does do it and will play Songbird in the end, I'll just rip my heart out of my chest.

Deeshere

10-31-2013, 12:50 PM

Ok, we may need to merge these 2 threads, but on the benefit concert thread I think we may have this all worked out.

Let Brett take over as bass player, bring Christine in to play the piano. stream it live online so people that cannot make it to the show can pay to watch it. Then donate the proceeds to cancer research.

This is of course all contingent on if the band is willing to play a show for free. ;)

Deeshere

10-31-2013, 12:52 PM

and if she does do it and will play Songbird in the end, I'll just rip my heart out of my chest.

I would love her to do Songbird again, and she could dedicate it to John. Kinda makes me want to cry just thinking about it. :(

applebucked

10-31-2013, 12:55 PM

I would love her to do Songbird again, and she could dedicate it to John. Kinda makes me want to cry just thinking about it. :(
Same, man. I'm going emotional all over again. :(

MoonSister75

10-31-2013, 01:07 PM

I tried to watch some of the clips from Amsterdam today but I kept crying - they are so moving...

and yes benefit concert great idea

SteveMacD

10-31-2013, 01:18 PM

What about Al Ortiz? He already knows how to play all of Stevie's FM tunes.
George Hawkins was in Mick Fleetwood's Zoo, the Mick Fleetwood band, Christine's solo band for her 1984 solo album and "In The Meantime", played with Lindsey on Saturday Night Live, and sang backing vocals on John's "solo" album.

He has playing chemistry with Mick and with Christine (if she's going to play with them), which makes him a better choice from a player perspective.

SteveMacD

10-31-2013, 01:23 PM

They could get Brett to play bass and bring someone else in to play keyboards.
George Hawkins on bass. He's played with Mick, Christine, and Lindsey, and has some chemistry with them. Plus, if he's filling in for John, Christine would be more likely to do the show.

applebucked

10-31-2013, 01:25 PM

George Hawkins on bass. He's played with Mick, Christine, and Lindsey, and has some chemistry with them. Plus, if he's filling in for John, Christine would be more likely to do the show.
I love the idea of George filling in. :nod:

BlueDenimLamp

10-31-2013, 02:45 PM

George is really off the radar on the internet...I found a pic of him with Stevie...Did he tour with FM???

jenniferuk

10-31-2013, 02:49 PM

George is really off the radar on the internet...I found a pic of him with Stevie...Did he tour with FM???

Here is an old bio that includes link to q&a he did (for this site).

http://www.fleetwoodmac.net/penguin/hawkins.htm

And more recent pic w/Mick
http://jamstage.net/stagehands.html

jenniferuk

10-31-2013, 03:00 PM

Posting pick referenced above-george and mick.

http://jamstage.net/stagehands.html

BlueDenimLamp

10-31-2013, 03:20 PM

Here is an old bio that includes link to q&a he did (for this site).

http://www.fleetwoodmac.net/penguin/hawkins.htm

And more recent pic w/Mick
http://jamstage.net/stagehands.html

Links back to "The Ledge" are about all you find...Sounds like he has played with all of "The 5" in one way or another...Almost like the 5th Beatle (well in our case 6th)

jenniferuk

10-31-2013, 03:28 PM

Links back to "The Ledge" are about all you find...Sounds like he has played with all of "The 5" in one way or another...Almost like the 5th Beatle (well in our case 6th)

Same, and older work with Kenny Loggins and then Fogerty. Only recent info I found is The Bicho Brothers

http://thebichobrothers.com/fr_aboutus.cfm

I'msoAfraid95

10-31-2013, 04:56 PM

If you are going to include former band members (Christine) then why not go one step further and issue an open invitation to ALL former band mates...It would be quite a show and a great way to show some love and support for an old friend...And what better place than Vegas...

I'd definitely pay to stream that! I wholeheartedly agree with donating the procceeds to charity and/or cancer research.

StreetAngel86

10-31-2013, 05:55 PM

That's actually a great idea, and If they want to take it a step further maybe they could do a live stream of the concert online and people that can't be there in person could pay to watch the concert. They could get Brett to play bass and bring someone else in to play keyboards.

I would be all for that...:nod:

I WOULD PAY!!!!!!!! yes!!!!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Macfanforever

10-31-2013, 06:41 PM

This might sound retarded .I might be alittle slow upstairs and must of skipped Fleetwood Mac 101 school that day when George Hawkins name was mentioned.

His name does not ring a bell until I did alittle homework earlier today about him.

In the meantime.Depends on what John treatment is and if John's up to it and feeling good at the time of the shows.He will do it for us fans.

It would be great if they make this show a benefit for cancer awareness.

Its two months away .The Mac will figure out what they will do by the time of those two shows.

SteveMacD

11-01-2013, 12:17 AM

This might sound retarded .I might be alittle slow upstairs and must of skipped Fleetwood Mac 101 school that day when George Hawkins name was mentioned.

His name does not ring a bell until I did alittle homework earlier today about him.

First, he started filling in for members of Fleetwood Mac with other artists. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPKJZFog_vw)

Then he started playing with various members of Fleetwood Mac...

Mick Fleetwood... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7xv0WW-0)

Lindsey Buckingham... (http://johnnywestmusic.wordpress.com/2008/05/29/a-two-a-three-a-four/) (Hey, that guy standing right next to George looks familiar...)

Mick Fleetwood's Zoo... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guEtDXIGgvE)

Christine McVie... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW_f_fDbuKM)

Billy Burnette... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcuR2t3wk5o)

Sang harmonies on John McVie's solo record... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hLWE8tHztw)
.
And Bekka Bramlett (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Mj5XMFfhM) (who understands what it's like filling in for Stevie Nicks)

SteveMacD

11-01-2013, 12:25 AM

applebucked

11-01-2013, 12:32 AM

I know Christine introduced him as George "The Body" Hawkins. :laugh:

SteveMacD

11-01-2013, 01:11 AM

Also, see the similarities in these videos?

I Want You Back (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE57SRFdlc8)

If Anyone Falls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8YXBKS6dok)

missundercover

11-01-2013, 08:04 AM

...may-she-be-a-patron-of-driving-this-disease-away (Rhiannon) (http://saidnicks.tumblr.com/post/9419618690/may-she-be-a-patron-of-driving-this-disease)

A broadcast of this show would be the cherry on top...

Macfanforever

11-01-2013, 10:00 AM

Also, another great harmony vocal from George from John's solo album...

One More Time With Feeling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9TutsxqkKE)

ETA, basically what Fleetwood Mac would have looked like like if it had just been the boys after 1991...

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcfaxx_mick-fleetwood-band-don-t-stop-live_music?start=6

ETA 2...Written by Christine McVie, Billy Burnette, and George Hawkins
Givin' It Back (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgdPJJhJdn4)

First, he started filling in for members of Fleetwood Mac with other artists. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPKJZFog_vw)

Then he started playing with various members of Fleetwood Mac...

Mick Fleetwood... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7xv0WW-0)

Lindsey Buckingham... (http://johnnywestmusic.wordpress.com/2008/05/29/a-two-a-three-a-four/) (Hey, that guy standing right next to George looks familiar...)

Mick Fleetwood's Zoo... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guEtDXIGgvE)

Christine McVie... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW_f_fDbuKM)

Billy Burnette... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcuR2t3wk5o)

Sang harmonies on John McVie's solo record... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hLWE8tHztw)
.
And Bekka Bramlett (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Mj5XMFfhM) (who understands what it's like filling in for Stevie Nicks)

Thanks Steve for the info.