Rumours (band)

[Macfan4life]

Does anyone know how tribute bands work? I know many famous groups have a tribute band out there touring and making money. However the Rumours band seems almost to be a corporation. They are all over the place. There is a Rumours band booked and playing on a big Norwegian Cruise Ship, a Rumours band in the UK, another Rumours band touring the states, etc. Does anyone know how many of them exist? I heard a radio announcement promoting them coming to my town. The announcement said that the band is blessed or sanctioned by Mick Fleetwood. Is Mick making money off all these bands? Are other members of Fleetwood Mac also making money off them?

The Rumours band on the cruise ship does not play various hits from the band. They play the entire Rumours album front to back and insert Silver Springs in the set. I've seen videos of them and they are really good. There are lots of tribute bands but I have never seen so many tribute bands all with the same name. For example there is another Fleetwood Mac tribute band called Tusk. They are also very good. But this Rumours band seems to be a corporation and with Mick's name being thrown around makes me wonder that he is profiting from them. They all have the same name. Does a typical tribute band have to pay the original band?

[Villavic]

In Dallas I saw an AC/DC tribute band at a bar and I enjoyed a lot. Entrance was not expensive for the show they offered. The band played excellent. My personal opinion is that exactly why I expected from a tribute band and what I am willing to pay.

"Rumours of Fleetwood Mac" came to Peru in 2019. Tickets costed around $120. Not expensive for today prices, but I wasn't enough excited to see a tribute band for that price. And being a huge fan, I'd be comparing too much this band with the real one, so I doubted I would enjoy it enough.

The announce said "Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood" and actually Mick appeared in a video inviting people to go to this concert. He mentioned Peru so the ad was specifically for this venue. And knowing Mick's background and interests, is highly likely that he received some benefit from these shows.

BTW, chechick the setlist of that concert they did play hits from different albums.

[HomerMcvie]

I think there are quite a few. My favorite is Rumours ATL. It's mainly the Stevie Nicks show, because "Mackenzie" IS Stevie. I've seen them probably 7 times. They pissed off the club owner where I worked for years(by refusing to take a break in the middle of their set), so he found a different FM band(I'm not sure which one).
I'll be on that Norwegian ship in 3 weeks, and I'm trying to get reservations for the Rumours night(I think it only happens one night).

[greendaze5]

'Rumours of FM' came to my neck of the woods a few years ago.

Tickets - I thought - were pricey for a tribute band (about $50) but I went anyways, and the venue was actually packed.

Yes, definitely endorsed by Mick (there was a welcome video as mentioned) and apart from song performance royalties, I assume he gets a cut of ticket sales - not to mention from merch (yes there was actually a merch booth for a tribute band!), and the 'VIP package'. One can pay to sit in on their rehearsal and do a meet-and-great (yeah really, of a tribute band!) :lol: :rolleyes:

[Macfan4life]

'Rumours of FM' came to my neck of the woods a few years ago.

Tickets - I thought - were pricey for a tribute band (about $50) but I went anyways, and the venue was actually packed.

Yes, definitely endorsed by Mick (there was a welcome video as mentioned) and apart from song performance royalties, I assume he gets a cut of ticket sales - not to mention from merch (yes there was actually a merch booth for a tribute band!), and the 'VIP package'. One can pay to sit in on their rehearsal and do a meet-and-great (yeah really, of a tribute band!) :lol: :rolleyes:
Dear Lord, Mick is going to start showing up at their meet and greets for money.

The band Tusk appeared at a theater in my home town. I thought the tickets were pricey too $45 for the cheapest seats. The Rumours band is probably officially licensed by Mick. Its really probably making some good money for him since I doubt Stevie or Lindsey really care about petty cash a cover band makes performing their songs. In some weird way since Mick was not a writer of these songs he would make the least or none at all. Hes fortunate enough that he is broke as hell and the 2 surviving writers in the band dont give AF about small change.
Gosh would you not want to know what percentage he gets. Lindsey and Stevie should join together and sue Mick for the proceeds. But maybe they do get something? Is Tusk a rogue cover band or do they also have to pay to perform Mac songs?
I demand answers!

[HomerMcvie]

'Rumours of FM' came to my neck of the woods a few years ago.

Tickets - I thought - were pricey for a tribute band (about $50) but I went anyways, and the venue was actually packed.

Yes, definitely endorsed by Mick (there was a welcome video as mentioned) and apart from song performance royalties, I assume he gets a cut of ticket sales - not to mention from merch (yes there was actually a merch booth for a tribute band!), and the 'VIP package'. One can pay to sit in on their rehearsal and do a meet-and-great (yeah really, of a tribute band!) :lol: :rolleyes:

Holy crap. I think the times I've paid to see Rumours ATL, it was $10-12.

I tell you, this "Mackenzie" of Rumours ATL, SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. People love her, I guess because she really seems to own it, "being Stevie".

[jbrownsjr]

Holy crap. I think the times I've paid to see Rumours ATL, it was $10-12.

I tell you, this "Mackenzie" of Rumours ATL, SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. People love her, I guess because she really seems to own it, "being Stevie".

She does it better than you! :lol:

[HomerMcvie]

She does it better than you! :lol:

Hey biotch, my Chiffon is in the shop, getting expanded, just like $tevie's!!!:mad:

[bombaysaffires]

In Dallas I saw an AC/DC tribute band at a bar and I enjoyed a lot. Entrance was not expensive for the show they offered. The band played excellent. My personal opinion is that exactly why I expected from a tribute band and what I am willing to pay.

"Rumours of Fleetwood Mac" came to Peru in 2019. Tickets costed around $120. Not expensive for today prices, but I wasn't enough excited to see a tribute band for that price. And being a huge fan, I'd be comparing too much this band with the real one, so I doubted I would enjoy it enough.

The announce said "Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood" and actually Mick appeared in a video inviting people to go to this concert. He mentioned Peru so the ad was specifically for this venue. And knowing Mick's background and interests, is highly likely that he received some benefit from these shows.

BTW, chechick the setlist of that concert they did play hits from different albums.

I want to say that was the band that was on the sign playing at his restaurant in Maui when we went there before COVID. I remember being rather shocked that he would have a FM cover band / tribute band playing in HIS restaurant, but then it's Mick.... I will have to go back and check our pics because I think I took a photo of the sign because I thought it was so odd

[DownOnRodeo]

Is Mick making money off all these bands? Are other members of Fleetwood Mac also making money off them?

Does a typical tribute band have to pay the original band?

Mick clearly has a business interest in Rumours of Fleetwood Mac or he wouldn't be actively endorsing and promoting them.
My take on it (and I could be wrong) is that he (or his business partners) saw the existing market for tribute acts and decided to launch their own.

I imagine that if the tribute band is making significant income then they are more likely to be subject to enforcement of the original artists' rights, such as various music royalties and trademark licensing.

I would go see Rumours of Fleetwood Mac if they came to my area -- the performance of Sara on YouTube really captures the vibe of the album track.

There's a Rumours show on a cruise?? Maybe another visit stateside is in order... Do tell us about your experience on the cruise when you get back, David.

[HomerMcvie]

Mick clearly has a business interest in Rumours of Fleetwood Mac or he wouldn't be actively endorsing and promoting them.
My take on it (and I could be wrong) is that he (or his business partners) saw the existing market for tribute acts and decided to launch their own.

I imagine that if the tribute band is making significant income then they are more likely to be subject to enforcement of the original artists' rights, such as various music royalties and trademark licensing.

I would go see Rumours of Fleetwood Mac if they came to my area -- the performance of Sara on YouTube really captures the vibe of the album track.

There's a Rumours show on a cruise?? Maybe another visit stateside is in order... Do tell us about your experience on the cruise when you get back, David.

I'm a virgin cruiser, and can't seem to find the exact entertainment itinerary for mine (even though I'm 3 weeks out), but people have been posting the "day sheets" of the past few cruises, and there's always been one Rumours night listed. But only one. I'm hoping it isn't sold out.

Because I'm hoping they do Silver Girl...:p

[Macfan4life]

I'm a virgin cruiser, and can't seem to find the exact entertainment itinerary for mine (even though I'm 3 weeks out), but people have been posting the "day sheets" of the past few cruises, and there's always been one Rumours night listed. But only one. I'm hoping it isn't sold out.

Because I'm hoping they do Silver Girl...:p
The band Rumours has a big contract to perform on the NCL Viva. There are lines an hour before the show to get in. The reviews are good. They do the Rumours album and tell the story of the band. the other Rumours band play all the songs and hits but the cruise ship band only sticks to Rumours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8GT6mrY7rI

Edit:
It appears Rumours performs on multiple NCL ships which means there are more of them than I first thought. This is from the NCL Breakaway and they also perform on the NCL Prima. That's quite a contract.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSSnN1ha5o4

I Dont Want To Know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVI7yNWwFi8

[FuzzyPlum]

In the UK there are 3 bands I’m aware of:
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Bac
Fleetingwood Mac

The two main ones are Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Fleetwood Bac. I think they must liaise with each other as when one band is touring the UK the other is on a break or touring abroad. Both are great in their own ways. I’ve not seen Fleetingwood Mac; they’re a newer, up and coming tribute act.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac are interesting as they have 7 members and incorporate a Peter Green era set. They are good. They play the Mick endorsement. It never occurred to me he gets a cut. I don’t think he does. Think it’s quite an old clip and he was just pleased there was a tribute band out there, particularly considering they also play blues songs. Rick Vito often plays with them. A bit sad he resorts to that really.
I prefer Fleetwood Bac. They really are a close approximation to the Rumours band. And their ‘Christine’ is great!!!!!

[HomerMcvie]

They play the Mick endorsement. It never occurred to me he gets a cut. I don’t think he does.

Oh now, COME ON! Mick doesn't do ANYTHING for free.


I've been waiting 3 hours for my cruise consultant to call me back, and answer some of these questions(like can I make a reservation for Rumours?).

[FuzzyPlum]

Oh now, COME ON! Mick doesn't do ANYTHING for free.


I've been waiting 3 hours for my cruise consultant to call me back, and answer some of these questions(like can I make a reservation for Rumours?).

Enjoy your cruise. Where does it go to?

[HomerMcvie]

Enjoy your cruise. Where does it go to?

Thanks. Going out of NOLA, because(make fun of me all you like) Homey don't fly. I've flown at least 20 times in my life, AND.I.HATE.IT. I can drive to NOLA in 6.5 hours, and unless a plane crash lands on top of me, I'm good. I chose this cruise just so I could drive to the port.
7 days. 4 ports.
Sunday and Monday are "sea days", then
Cozumel
Roatan Bay
Harvest Caye(Norwegian's private island)
Costa Maya
Sea day back to NOLA.

[FuzzyPlum]

Thanks. Going out of NOLA, because(make fun of me all you like) Homey don't fly. I've flown at least 20 times in my life, AND.I.HATE.IT. I can drive to NOLA in 6.5 hours, and unless a plane crash lands on top of me, I'm good. I chose this cruise just so I could drive to the port.
7 days. 4 ports.
Sunday and Monday are "sea days", then
Cozumel
Roatan Bay
Harvest Caye(Norwegian's private island)
Costa Maya
Sea day back to NOLA.

All I can think of is BA Barracus
Have fun

[HomerMcvie]

All I can think of is BA Barracus
Have fun

That's me! Actually, I stay quiet, but they can see that I'm scared. My friend almost got fired a couple of months ago. The plane(for work) was taking off, and he MADE them go back and let him off. His boss was not happy. I actually have about 3 friends who are FAR more afraid than I.

Thanks.

[cascade13]

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is endorsed by Mick for sure (per the video played at the start of their show). From Google, it looks like Fleetwood Bac and Fleetwood Mask also carry his endorsement, so I suppose Mick's covering his bases!

My wife and I saw RFM's show in Sacramento a year or two ago, and it was quite well done. They definitely focus on recreating the studio version more than actual FM does, which may not be everyone's preference, but they also venture into songs that FM has rarely or never done live (eg, "I Don't Want to Know"), which is a nice touch given FM's relatively static setlist over the years.

Does anyone know how tribute bands work? I know many famous groups have a tribute band out there touring and making money. However the Rumours band seems almost to be a corporation. They are all over the place. There is a Rumours band booked and playing on a big Norwegian Cruise Ship, a Rumours band in the UK, another Rumours band touring the states, etc. Does anyone know how many of them exist? I heard a radio announcement promoting them coming to my town. The announcement said that the band is blessed or sanctioned by Mick Fleetwood. Is Mick making money off all these bands? Are other members of Fleetwood Mac also making money off them?

The Rumours band on the cruise ship does not play various hits from the band. They play the entire Rumours album front to back and insert Silver Springs in the set. I've seen videos of them and they are really good. There are lots of tribute bands but I have never seen so many tribute bands all with the same name. For example there is another Fleetwood Mac tribute band called Tusk. They are also very good. But this Rumours band seems to be a corporation and with Mick's name being thrown around makes me wonder that he is profiting from them. They all have the same name. Does a typical tribute band have to pay the original band?

[HomerMcvie]

So I just watched the Rumours tribute band on the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship. They did Rumours in it's sequential entirety, plus Silver Bed Springs at the end. They were good, although they had 4 lead singers. Two guys and two girls. Seemed a little too Glee like in their beaming for the audience, and they were sometimes a tiny bit pitchy. And I kept trying to find evidence of tracks, but when you have 8 people on stage, it's hard to tell(Don't Stop had the high string note playing, the first half of the song, and he wasn't playing it, unless he was holding a sustain pedal the whole time). And the show was only 45 minutes. But hey, for the price I paid($0), it was well worth it. I'd go see them again, and pay, but not for 45 minutes. Especially with 4 singers. Stretch that bitch out!

Oh yeah, and when GYOW was ending, I began sobbing, and my shirt was wet with tears during Songbird.

[bombaysaffires]

So I just watched the Rumours tribute band on the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship. They did Rumours in it's sequential entirety, plus Silver Bed Springs at the end. They were good, although they had 4 lead singers. Two guys and two girls. Seemed a little too Glee like in their beaming for the audience, and they were sometimes a tiny bit pitchy. And I kept trying to find evidence of tracks, but when you have 8 people on stage, it's hard to tell(Don't Stop had the high string note playing, the first half of the song, and he wasn't playing it, unless he was holding a sustain pedal the whole time). And the show was only 45 minutes. But hey, for the price I paid($0), it was well worth it. I'd go see them again, and pay, but not for 45 minutes. Especially with 4 singers. Stretch that bitch out!

Oh yeah, and when GYOW was ending, I began sobbing, and my shirt was wet with tears during Songbird.

wait, you don't fly, but go on cruise ships???

[jbrownsjr]

wait, you don't fly, but go on cruise ships???

Isn't that weird? :lol:

[HomerMcvie]

wait, you don't fly, but go on cruise ships???

That is correct. I'm terrified of heights, and planes fall into that category with me. From the 18th floor of this vessel(sun deck, basketball courts, etc), I won't get near the edge, because looking down scares me. Looking at the horizon is fine, though.

Why should I be afraid of cruise ships? Titanic?

[jbrownsjr]

That is correct. I'm terrified of heights, and planes fall into that category with me. From the 18th floor of this vessel(sun deck, basketball courts, etc), I won't get near the edge, because looking down scares me. Looking at the horizon is fine, though.

Why should I be afraid of cruise ships? Titanic?

If they played Silver Girl on repeat, you'd jump over that edge real quick! :laugh:

[HomerMcvie]

If they played Silver Girl on repeat, you'd jump over that edge real quick! :laugh:

Suicide is far preferable to Sliver Girl.

[jbrownsjr]

Suicide is far preferable to Sliver Girl.

Ha!!! :angel:

[Villavic]

Why should I be afraid of cruise ships? Titanic?

Titanic, Lusitania, Andrea Doria, Cotopaxi...

[HomerMcvie]

Titanic, Lusitania, Andrea Doria, Cotopaxi...

Touchee....

BUT, I can tell you that these days, the companies and the ship's captain avoid bad weather like the plague. My cruise only happens Dec- April, because they go out of elsewhere during hurricane season. And we're actually missing our port today(Norwegian's private island, Harvest Caye) because even though it's a beautiful day, they say it's too windy to safely dock.

[bombaysaffires]

Touchee....

BUT, I can tell you that these days, the companies and the ship's captain avoid bad weather like the plague. My cruise only happens Dec- April, because they go out of elsewhere during hurricane season. And we're actually missing our port today(Norwegian's private island, Harvest Caye) because even though it's a beautiful day, they say it's too windy to safely dock.

rocking and rolling, Legionnaire's disease, Covid, etc etc etc

[HomerMcvie]

rocking and rolling, Legionnaire's disease, Covid, etc etc etc

I'm strong as an ox. I've had the Covids twice, and was asymptomatic both times. I ain't a scared. Plus I got Covid and flu shots about 4 weeks ago, just because of the cruise.

[jmn3]

Am I the only one that can’t stand the tribute bands? Almost every one I’ve ever listened to does everything possible to take what it is I love about Fleetwood Mac live performances. They essentially play the album. The arrangements are almost exclusively redundant of the albums. The phoniness and lack of spontaneity just kills any vibe. I’d rather just listen to Rumours or Mirage. I also find the ones that have everyone dressing in costumes like the band members to be horribly cringeworthy. You’ll have a Christine “lookalike” barely playing the keys and some guy in the background carrying the workload. I suppose that makes it super realistic to the modern era Fleetwood Mac…

When a FM cover band goes back to the refrain “you can go your own way…you can call it another lonely day” during the GYOW solo (the same way the album version does), they’ve lost me.

[jbrownsjr]

Am I the only one that can’t stand the tribute bands? Almost every one I’ve ever listened to does everything possible to take what it is I love about Fleetwood Mac live performances. They essentially play the album. The arrangements are almost exclusively redundant of the albums. The phoniness and lack of spontaneity just kills any vibe. I’d rather just listen to Rumours or Mirage. I also find the ones that have everyone dressing in costumes like the band members to be horribly cringeworthy. You’ll have a Christine “lookalike” barely playing the keys and some guy in the background carrying the workload. I suppose that makes it super realistic to the modern era Fleetwood Mac…

When a FM cover band goes back to the refrain “you can go your own way…you can call it another lonely day” during the GYOW solo (the same way the album version does), they’ve lost me.

They just simply give me the creeps. Don't know why...

I will say I saw a Genesis and Rush cover band.. (small bar) and it was unreal, that's how real it was. They even looked like em.

[Macfan4life]

Am I the only one that can’t stand the tribute bands? Almost every one I’ve ever listened to does everything possible to take what it is I love about Fleetwood Mac live performances. They essentially play the album. The arrangements are almost exclusively redundant of the albums. The phoniness and lack of spontaneity just kills any vibe. I’d rather just listen to Rumours or Mirage. I also find the ones that have everyone dressing in costumes like the band members to be horribly cringeworthy. You’ll have a Christine “lookalike” barely playing the keys and some guy in the background carrying the workload. I suppose that makes it super realistic to the modern era Fleetwood Mac…

When a FM cover band goes back to the refrain “you can go your own way…you can call it another lonely day” during the GYOW solo (the same way the album version does), they’ve lost me.
I would partially agree. But some of them are so freaking good. Check out the videos of the band Tusk. They do an incredible Sara.
Of course the spontaneity of the real band we love especially in the hay day of the wild and unpredictable Stevie Nicks. Will she know the words, will she mis her cue, and who can forget her infamous I WANNA BE WITH YOU on the 1987 and 1990 tour.
When the Dance came out and beyond, the band almost sounded like a cover band of themselves. The Chain was neutered and everything was so scripted and predictable. I saw them on one of the last dates of the Dance and Lindsey gave the same exact speech he gave for the recording of the Dance video. There was nothing spontaneous, not even talking to the audience. This is why I prefer the Farewell Tour to the Dance. While I loved Lindsey back, the Farewell tour had so many unpredictable moments through the entire show. Give me the drunken, stoned, and high US Festival warts and all. THAT is rock and roll. Or as Stevie would tell her solo audiences during the Wild Heart tour, "they just play until I start." And you know what, each night she started a different time :lol:

[Penguin Emeritus]

Am I the only one that can’t stand the tribute bands? Almost every one I’ve ever listened to does everything possible to take what it is I love about Fleetwood Mac live performances. They essentially play the album. The arrangements are almost exclusively redundant of the albums. The phoniness and lack of spontaneity just kills any vibe. I’d rather just listen to Rumours or Mirage. I also find the ones that have everyone dressing in costumes like the band members to be horribly cringeworthy. You’ll have a Christine “lookalike” barely playing the keys and some guy in the background carrying the workload. I suppose that makes it super realistic to the modern era Fleetwood Mac…

When a FM cover band goes back to the refrain “you can go your own way…you can call it another lonely day” during the GYOW solo (the same way the album version does), they’ve lost me.

i can't watch any of those cover bands. maybe some of them are good but i just have no interest.

--Lis

[FuzzyPlum]

I think you’re being a bit harsh and miserable. I love them. FM have hardly ever been a spontaneous live band…..even back in the day.
And costumes….wtf? What do you expect? They are cover bands….what do you expect.
As with another thread….in the UK we have Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Fleetwood Bac. And I really enjoyed them both. A slice of FM at a 10th of the cost.
FM tribute bands are the future!!!! : )

[BLY]

I’m going to see the tribute band TUSK this Sunday with my brother which was a gift from him. I never really had an interest in seeing a tribute band but it was a nice gift. Ive read this band is pretty good. We will see….

[Macfan4life]

I’m going to see the tribute band TUSK this Sunday with my brother which was a gift from him. I never really had an interest in seeing a tribute band but it was a nice gift. Ive read this band is pretty good. We will see….
They are flawless from what I saw on youtube. There are countless Rumours bands which the quality wanes especially the ones on cruise ships. But I wonder if there is only one Tusk.

[Macfan4life]

I think you’re being a bit harsh and miserable. I love them. FM have hardly ever been a spontaneous live band…..even back in the day.
And costumes….wtf? What do you expect? They are cover bands….what do you expect.
As with another thread….in the UK we have Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Fleetwood Bac. And I really enjoyed them both. A slice of FM at a 10th of the cost.
FM tribute bands are the future!!!! : )
I agree with you too. I love the parodies of French and Saunders and the Ho Hos when they do the crazy Stevie running around stage slapping everyone's hands. Could you imagine how incredible it would be to have a cover band with those antics. Would the band get sued for defamation? The Ho Ho's interpretation of Red Rocks is probably the best Stevie parody ever. However to the masses would not really get or understand. We know all the hiccups and warts of their live performances over the years. Most would not, so this concept would not work. But I would love it.

[DownOnRodeo]

Titanic, Lusitania, Andrea Doria, Cotopaxi...

I never knew Andrea Doria was a real ship. Just assumed it was made up for the Seinfeld episode.

[DownOnRodeo]

They just simply give me the creeps.

As in "Present Band" creeps, or not as bad as that?;)

[HomerMcvie]

I think you’re being a bit harsh and miserable. I love them. FM have hardly ever been a spontaneous live band…..even back in the day.
And costumes….wtf? What do you expect? They are cover bands….what do you expect.
As with another thread….in the UK we have Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Fleetwood Bac. And I really enjoyed them both. A slice of FM at a 10th of the cost.
FM tribute bands are the future!!!! : )

I agree. I've not paid more than $15(what my 5th row Mirage ticket cost) for any of these cover bands. They're literally paying tribute to FM. This Rumours band on the ship tells a little story between songs, while they're swapping microphone places for Lindsey to be up front next, etc... AND THESE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN STILL HIT THE NOTES, unlike Old Goatsy. I enjoy TF out of them.

BTW, this band only does FM, one night(two shows). They were doing 70's and 80's classic rock last night(they did Stop Draggin' last night). And they're doing different music tonight. If they were a sucky cover band, I'd hate it. But they're damned good(did I mention that it's free, as is my Cabernet?).:woohoo:
Edit- they did EO17 tonight.

[Villavic]

I never knew Andrea Doria was a real ship. Just assumed it was made up for the Seinfeld episode.

Yes, it was an italian transatlantic. It sunk on July 1956 after colliding with MS Stockholm.

By the way, that Dream Woman song of French And Saunders. Is it an original song of that show? Who wrote it? Or is it a song with changed lyrics for the parody?

[DownOnRodeo]

That Dream Woman song of French And Saunders. Is it an original song of that show? Who wrote it? Or is it a song with changed lyrics for the parody?

Always assumed it was written by the duo as a parody of Dreams and Rhiannon.

[HomerMcvie]

I'm sure this is overload for y'all, and I'll drop it like it's Stevie trying to get into FM solo in 1975.
Here's a thing on this Rumours band.
https://craigslegztravels.com/syd-normans-band-keep-classic-rock-fresh-fun-on-norwegian-breakaway/#:~:text=Syd%20Norman%20the%20man%2C%20myth%2C%20legend&text=He%20is%20portrayed%20as%20an,within%20the%20reach%20of%20Google.

[Villavic]

I'm sure this is overload for y'all, and I'll drop it like it's Stevie trying to get into FM solo in 1975.
.

I find it a mystery why you spelled Stevie properly.

[HomerMcvie]

I find it a mystery why you spelled Stevie properly.

Alcohol....

[jbrownsjr]

i can't watch any of those cover bands. maybe some of them are good but i just have no interest.

--Lis

Same, don't have any interest.

[jbrownsjr]

I agree with you too. I love the parodies of French and Saunders and the Ho Hos when they do the crazy Stevie running around stage slapping everyone's hands. Could you imagine how incredible it would be to have a cover band with those antics. Would the band get sued for defamation? The Ho Ho's interpretation of Red Rocks is probably the best Stevie parody ever. However to the masses would not really get or understand. We know all the hiccups and warts of their live performances over the years. Most would not, so this concept would not work. But I would love it.

French and Saunders I would go see!!! But, that's not what we get with the cover bands. :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

As in "Present Band" creeps, or not as bad as that?;)

More than present day. I actually enjoyed the 2018 tour. I got to see Christine McVie!!

[jbrownsjr]

I think you’re being a bit harsh and miserable. I love them. FM have hardly ever been a spontaneous live band…..even back in the day.
And costumes….wtf? What do you expect? They are cover bands….what do you expect.
As with another thread….in the UK we have Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Fleetwood Bac. And I really enjoyed them both. A slice of FM at a 10th of the cost.
FM tribute bands are the future!!!! : )

Tribute bands in general are definitely the future. And some are really big!

[HomerMcvie]

More than present day. I actually enjoyed the 2018 tour. I got to see Christine McVie!!

You went and saw them WITHOUT LINDSEY?

I'M REVOKING YOUR CARD!!!

[jbrownsjr]

You went and saw them WITHOUT LINDSEY?

I'M REVOKING YOUR CARD!!!

I'd see Christine with almost anyone!

[HomerMcvie]

I'd see Christine with almost anyone!

Old Goatsy firing Lindsey was CRIMINAL, and I wouldn't have any part of it.

[Villavic]

Old Goatsy firing Lindsey was CRIMINAL, and I wouldn't have any part of it.

Really??? That's brand new information! :lol:

[HomerMcvie]

Really??? That's brand new information! :lol:

We've been here for 100 years, what do you expect?

[David]

I also find the ones that have everyone dressing in costumes like the band members to be horribly cringeworthy.
Gulp.

You’ll have a Christine “lookalike” barely playing the keys and some guy in the background carrying the workload.

Gulp.

[HomerMcvie]

Gulp.



Gulp.

Didn't YOU play in a FM tribute band?

Pepperidge Farms remembers...

[jmn3]

Gulp.



Gulp.

lol. I didn’t know I’d ruffle so many feathers with my controversial take!! But David, you’ve been a source of so much Fleetwood Mac information for me over the years (even if you never knew it!). I’d never insult you and I’ll forgive you for putting chiffon on and twirling around doing your best Stevie impression while “fake Lindsey” ignores your glares!

[David]

I’d never insult you and I’ll forgive you for putting chiffon on and twirling around doing your best Stevie impression while “fake Lindsey” ignores your glares!

I had to play all the keys while the “Chrissie” girl up front stood behind another board that wasn’t plugged in and pretended to play it. People used to come up to me after and ask, “What was she playing?” and I’d say, “Christine.”

The whole scene is or used to be embarrassing. But the pay was good at the casinos. They have money to burn, and a band is only there to bring people to the bar to purchase booze. The money is made from booze.

About once every fifteen years, a cover band comes along that can actually do its job and outperform the original (or what the original has become). Leonid & Friends, a bunch of Russian musicians, does Chicago better than Chicago ever did but also infuses that quintessence of Chicago’s old spirit into the song. It’s very different from ordinary covers and tributes — it’s artistry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kQ1llzPiB4

No offense to whoever’s reading, but the dozens of Fleetwood Mac tributes don’t reach anything like that level. Even the Stevies don’t move the way Stevie Nicks used to move. They move like audiences move at Night of 1000 Stevies. If you’re going to play Stevie, you’d better do your homework and watch hundreds of hours of Stevie and capture her unique dancing. It isn’t enough just to flap your arms to generate bat wings. Watch “Angel” again in St. Louis and try to copy those moves exactly — including the wide grin on the face, that sense of swagger and being so cute that everybody’s looking at you. (Actually, best to drop the visuals entirely and just perfect how you play the song.)

[jbrownsjr]

If you’re going to play Stevie, you’d better do your homework and watch hundreds of hours of Stevie and capture her unique dancing. It isn’t enough just to flap your arms to generate bat wings. Watch “Angel” again in St. Louis and try to copy those moves exactly — including the wide grin on the face, that sense of swagger and being so cute that everybody’s looking at you. (Actually, best to drop the visuals entirely and just perfect how you play the song.)

God........... how I miss the Stevie you describe. I would watch all 5 of them. Over and Over and I'd be over my head from their nuances and weird idiosyncrasies. I used to be truly captivated. :)

[WatchChain]

Holy crap. I think the times I've paid to see Rumours ATL, it was $10-12.

I tell you, this "Mackenzie" of Rumours ATL, SHE HAS A FOLLOWING. People love her, I guess because she really seems to own it, "being Stevie".

Same with this "Brooke" of Nightbird: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from the Houston, Texas area. They also have a woman in the band who plays Christine. They take their "roles" very seriously.

Every time Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks play a concert in Houston, Texas - you will ALWAYS see "Brooke" dressed in her Stevie tribute band stage wardrobe walking into the venue with her entourage. They twirl, dance, and play tambourines down on the floor. Stevie may be wearing tennis shoes on stage these days, but "Brooke" can still rock the platforms. It's a sight to see.

https://nightbirdofficial.com/

[jbrownsjr]

Same with this "Brooke" of Nightbird: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from the Houston, Texas area. They also have a woman in the band who plays Christine. They take their "roles" very seriously.

Every time Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks play a concert in Houston, Texas - you will ALWAYS see "Brooke" dressed in her Stevie tribute band stage wardrobe walking into the venue with her entourage. They twirl, dance, and play tambourines down on the floor. Stevie may be wearing tennis shoes on stage these days, but "Brooke" can still rock the platforms. It's a sight to see.

https://nightbirdofficial.com/

That is sooooo strange to me. So they do this at a Nicks show?

[WatchChain]

That is sooooo strange to me. So they do this at a Nicks show?

Yes - and Fleetwood Mac.

[jmn3]

Same with this "Brooke" of Nightbird: Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band from the Houston, Texas area. They also have a woman in the band who plays Christine. They take their "roles" very seriously.

Every time Fleetwood Mac or Stevie Nicks play a concert in Houston, Texas - you will ALWAYS see "Brooke" dressed in her Stevie tribute band stage wardrobe walking into the venue with her entourage. They twirl, dance, and play tambourines down on the floor. Stevie may be wearing tennis shoes on stage these days, but "Brooke" can still rock the platforms. It's a sight to see.

https://nightbirdofficial.com/

See and that's exactly what is so weird to me. Taking their costume and "act" so seriously. I would rather just see a cover band do a good job covering some Fleetwood Mac songs. I don't need to see a fake Stevie and fake Lindsey and fake Christine while the people actually playing the parts are in the background pretending not to exist. I'm not big on that "theater" aspect. It's fake and phony to me and I'd rather just sit on my couch and watch a video of the actual band than that. Wearing their garb to an actual FM or SN show takes the weird to a new level.

[HomerMcvie]

See and that's exactly what is so weird to me. Taking their costume and "act" so seriously. I would rather just see a cover band do a good job covering some Fleetwood Mac songs. I don't need to see a fake Stevie and fake Lindsey and fake Christine while the people actually playing the parts are in the background pretending not to exist. I'm not big on that "theater" aspect. It's fake and phony to me and I'd rather just sit on my couch and watch a video of the actual band than that. Wearing their garb to an actual FM or SN show takes the weird to a new level.
In Rumours ATL, really Stevie is the only one that plays the entire role. I mean, both bands have John wearing the "English driving cap", but there are no mannerisms being copied(and the one last week played bass WITH A PICK on The Chain). In Rumours ATL, I think Christine wears the old school scarf on her head, but that's it.

And I think people want to see Stevie being Stevie. She is(un****ingfortunately) the draw.

[Macfan4life]

Remember the guy who made a lucrative career out of doing Joni Mitchell in the 1980s? Even Joni Mitchell said it was so surreal to watch him. Besides the sound its part of the shtick. I remember his tour appearances would be in the newspaper right next to the major acts coming to town.
If you can pull it off, I say go for it and go all in.

[bombaysaffires]

that is sooooo strange to me. So they do this at a nicks show?

c-r-i-n-g-e

[Steviegirl]

It always makes me laugh that none of these tribute bands do any of the nuances that any of us would totally know from live shows/taped performances. I guess these shows really aren't for us though, and they just want to try to sound identical to the records. :shrug:

[Steviegirl]

c-r-i-n-g-e

Yes. Super embarrassing and the opposite of what rock and roll is/was. Similar to the real $tevie now.

[jbrownsjr]

Yes. Super embarrassing and the opposite of what rock and roll is/was. Similar to the real $tevie now.

As in "fake'?