For those of you who have met Stevie - Page 2

On Ice · #16 04-04-2012, 09:28 AM

So envious of anyone who's met the Queen of Rock n'Roll. I did make eye contact and shared a smile with her at a concert on the Behind the Mask Tour, if that counts as meeting

Met Lindsey after a concert in TO back in '93, albeit briefly, was nice to shake his hand and say good job!.

justdreamin · #17 04-04-2012, 12:31 PM

This is how I almost met Stevie. I had been going to concerts of both Stevie and Fleetwood Mac since 1979 on a pretty regular basis and was a huge fan.

I lived in San Diego in the late 80's, and I believe it was in the summer of 1990 that Fleetwood Mac Behind the Mask tour was going on. I went to San Diego State to see the show with a friend who wasn't a huge fan, but we had a great time.

After the show we hung around and noticed a couple of big buses parked by the side of the performance area. They were up against a long hedge, but there was enough room that you could walk single file between the hedge and bus. We decided to go for it, so we walked right up to where the first bus was parked. There were only about 8 other people standing around a side walk area and a few directly across from us. My friend was in front of me and we were right by the door to the bus. If there was security, I don't remember. We waited for about 30 mins and somebody came out of a tent that had been playing percussion and was friendly, but I had no idea who he was, then Rick Vito came out, said hello and was talking to one of the other people hanging around.

A little while later, out comes Stevie. She looked so small and frail, but her clothes were out of this world beautiful! She was flanked by a couple of people who looked like they were assistants. A few people standing around there asked her for autographs, but she just kept her head down and ignored them. Then she walked toward the bus door, where, as I mentioned before, my friend was standing in front of me. I wanted to play it cool and had just started to say something, but Stevie was still looking down, and then suddenly my friend reached out and PATTED HER ON THE BACK and said "good show." !!! She looked up at ME (I wanted to say "it wasn't me!!!") with this stunned look on her face and got right on the bus and we were shooed away very quickly.

I was not happy with my friend for several years, lol....and it was sad because Stevie didn't seem at all like I had expected.

Finally, last summer I got a double hand shake AND eye contact on the Edge walk and it was exactly like I had expected and now my life is complete, lol. Really though, it was pretty cool after all these years.

PenguinHead · #18 04-04-2012, 10:34 PM

Though I've never met anyone from Fleetwood Mac, I've met a lot of famous people over many years, sometimes without knowing it. Quite a few I've met in Portland, OR. And when I visit friends in LA it's not so surprising to run into familiar faces.

I work at the Sundance film festival every year, so I come in direct contact with lots of well-known people - actors, producers etc.. Yet because I don't really follow that industry closely, I often have no idea who they are, though the name may be familiar. I always say that someone who was a real movie buff would kill to have my position.

I'm not easily starstruck. They are just flesh and blood like the rest of us, but with better clothes and makeup. I've noticed that my polite indifference to them often makes them more approachable. While they appreciate the gushing fandom, I think they really more open when someone interacts with them in a respectful, normal manner.

But that doesn't mean I wouldn't be completely tongue-tied if I ran into Stevie in a store or somewhere. But then I wouldn't blather to her about my die-hard worship -- she's heard that a million times. I would try to stay composed, and talk to her like I would any friend or...legend!

BombaySapphire3 · #19 04-04-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by justdreamin

This is how I almost met Stevie. I had been going to concerts of both Stevie and Fleetwood Mac since 1979 on a pretty regular basis and was a huge fan.

I lived in San Diego in the late 80's, and I believe it was in the summer of 1990 that Fleetwood Mac Behind the Mask tour was going on. I went to San Diego State to see the show with a friend who wasn't a huge fan, but we had a great time.

After the show we hung around and noticed a couple of big buses parked by the side of the performance area. They were up against a long hedge, but there was enough room that you could walk single file between the hedge and bus. We decided to go for it, so we walked right up to where the first bus was parked. There were only about 8 other people standing around a side walk area and a few directly across from us. My friend was in front of me and we were right by the door to the bus. If there was security, I don't remember. We waited for about 30 mins and somebody came out of a tent that had been playing percussion and was friendly, but I had no idea who he was, then Rick Vito came out, said hello and was talking to one of the other people hanging around.

A little while later, out comes Stevie. She looked so small and frail, but her clothes were out of this world beautiful! She was flanked by a couple of people who looked like they were assistants. A few people standing around there asked her for autographs, but she just kept her head down and ignored them. Then she walked toward the bus door, where, as I mentioned before, my friend was standing in front of me. I wanted to play it cool and had just started to say something, but Stevie was still looking down, and then suddenly my friend reached out and PATTED HER ON THE BACK and said "good show." !!! She looked up at ME (I wanted to say "it wasn't me!!!") with this stunned look on her face and got right on the bus and we were shooed away very quickly.

I was not happy with my friend for several years, lol....and it was sad because Stevie didn't seem at all like I had expected.

Finally, last summer I got a double hand shake AND eye contact on the Edge walk and it was exactly like I had expected and now my life is complete, lol. Really though, it was pretty cool after all these years.

I was at the SDSU show and watched her walk out of that same bus before the concert.Was not there after the show.If I had been I would have been equally apalled at the behavior of your friend.I can tell they were a casual fan .Us fanatics would not have dreamed of touching the presence unsolicited.

Nathan · #20 04-04-2012, 11:51 PM

'Innncccrrreeeddible'

Hahaha!

Macfanforever · #21 04-04-2012, 11:57 PM

Lovely stories guys.Thanks for sharing them.I never had a chance to meet Stevie and rest of FM ,Someday I will.I have no idea what would I say .If I met Stevie.She's human like all of us.I'll treat her with respect and I will try to not embarrass myself in front of her.I have met other artists in the past and I behaved in front of them.

johnnystorms · #22 04-05-2012, 12:18 AM

i met our Priestess in the Houston Hobby airport the day after her concert at the Woodlands. i was in the airport gift shop picking up something for my mom. at one of those book rounders i heard " have you read any of the Zane Gray novels?" my throat dropped!! i knew the voice instantly!!! i was 19 or 20 at the time, became atypical babbling incoherent fan.
i told my friend "uhhhh do you realize who is in here with US?"
her head peeked around the books. she was completely warm, engaging, sweet... we chatted a few minutes. i remember asking why she was touring without a record. she told me it was a record co. thing.
i melted completely..... she walked out of the gift shop with a teddy bear (apparently leaving an asst. behind to pay for it)
my friend slapped me back to earth.,.... convinced me to follow/stalk her to her gate. she was eating, but i got the nerve to approach and ask if i could have a pic or autograph... she said it was up to me or both. not wanting to be pushy i settled for pic. one of her attendants said NO pics. she asked if i wanted a pic and i said "please"! my friend took a pic of me n Stevie.
to me, the coolest thing was sloughing off her handler and taking the pic after all.

CADreaming · #23 04-05-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnystorms

i met our Priestess in the Houston Hobby airport the day after her concert at the Woodlands. i was in the airport gift shop picking up something for my mom. at one of those book rounders i heard " have you read any of the Zane Gray novels?" my throat dropped!! i knew the voice instantly!!! i was 19 or 20 at the time, became atypical babbling incoherent fan.
i told my friend "uhhhh do you realize who is in here with US?"
her head peeked around the books. she was completely warm, engaging, sweet... we chatted a few minutes. i remember asking why she was touring without a record. she told me it was a record co. thing.
i melted completely..... she walked out of the gift shop with a teddy bear (apparently leaving an asst. behind to pay for it)
my friend slapped me back to earth.,.... convinced me to follow/stalk her to her gate. she was eating, but i got the nerve to approach and ask if i could have a pic or autograph... she said it was up to me or both. not wanting to be pushy i settled for pic. one of her attendants said NO pics. she asked if i wanted a pic and i said "please"! my friend took a pic of me n Stevie.
to me, the coolest thing was sloughing off her handler and taking the pic after all.

Cool story!! Thanks for sharing.

Regina · #24 04-05-2012, 07:42 AM

My Stevie meeting was in Reading, PA at the Sovereign Center (TISL tour). My friend, blackcat, had backstage passes and asked me to go with her (we were in a group of about 6? I'm too lazy to count). I was very nervous about the whole thing and she had been backstage before and told me there was no chance of actually meeting Stevie because she was known to disappear right away. We would actually just see the backstage atmosphere and meet the band. Well, this was a brand new venue. IIRC, Stevie was the first performer there. Concert was great. I was not sitting with blackcat so I zoomed on over to where she was. We went to security and they were kind of at a loss as to where we should go.

So, they managed to make us climb a few things and then we somehow ended up directly behind the stage. One security person asks another where we should go...the answer "I dunno." "Stay here," they say, and off they go to find yet another security person to find out where the heck to bring us. I'm just looking at all their equipment when blackcat says to me, "Hmmm...that's never happened before." And I ask her what and she said Stevie's bodyguard was in the hallway and Stevie is never far away. When I look in the direction she points, not only is there a dude there, but all of a sudden, there is a small entourage...and Stevie is right there walking along with these people and her two dogs! They are coming RIGHT in our direction.
So, they come by us and blackcat manages to speak coherently, and tell Stevie she's wonderful, show was great, etc....and I'm standing there, trying to remember my name. Stevie is standing directly in front of me and I'm just...not responding. And, finally, Stevie moves her hand a bit and I finally come to (some of ) my senses and grab it and just manage to croak out a "thank you so much..." (which was FAR from the half hour speech in my head) and she smiled and then they were on their way.

Right after, the security guard came and took us to a meet and greet area. There were fans already in there who had not seen Stevie at all. So, our meeting was definitely special and all a matter of random timing.

I remember we went back to the parking lot and talked for an hour with our buddies (all former/present Ledgies) and it was a magical evening.

I just never forget her kindness because she could easily have walked away from me but she seemed to get that it was important for me to have my moment and I was too flummoxed to move!

By the way, the minute she left, I came to my (animal-loving) senses and wondered if I should make an attempt to pet her dogs. I'm glad I didn't. I'm sure security (or Stevie) would have broken my bones!

GoldDustGypsy · #25 04-05-2012, 11:49 AM

I love reading all of these stories! I can't wait until the day I have the chance to meet her... If that day ever comes. You all are so lucky!! Keep them coming!

justdreamin · #26 04-05-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

I was at the SDSU show and watched her walk out of that same bus before the concert.Was not there after the show.If I had been I would have been equally apalled at the behavior of your friend.I can tell they were a casual fan .Us fanatics would not have dreamed of touching the presence unsolicited.

EXACTLY!!! I still tease her about it. How cool that you were there too!! I have a tape of that concert somewhere that I recorded... I don't recall it was very good quality but it's always fun to listen to a concert you were at.

skimmy · #27 04-05-2012, 03:56 PM

I have loved reading these stories!

My friend Bob & I have met Stevie twice... first time was after an Indianapolis Fleetwood Mac show in the bar at the Canterbury Hotel (behind the mask tour). She was hanging out & talking... smoking (benson & hedges menthols!)... looking for a place to stamp it out...I held out an ashtray for her and her first words spoken to me were "why thank you, darling!". I about died right there! She said she wanted to have a seat and told us to come over to their table to have our stuff signed. She flipped through my tour book to her page and said "just look at those eyes... have you ever seen such sad eyes?". I was just so starstruck I could barely talk... but told her I thought her eyes were beautiful... so she signed that page and the back of my cigarette carton (it was all I had!)... and that is the pic in my sig below (the one on the left says "to Kim~ All my love", the other says "to Kim~ Dreams & love")

The 2nd time we met her was in Kansas City on the Street Angel tour, again in the bar after the show. She was sitting there with the whole band (sans Sharon). Earlier in the night during the Edge walk, Bob had given her the Ankh pendant he was wearing... when she came back out to sing HAEWAFY, she had it on... and again in the bar... after we told her that Bob was the one who gave her the necklace, she said "I can't believe you are here... this is such a coincidence... I had been talking about Egyptian Ankhs all day". She launched in to a story about her Grandfather (I wish I could remember these details, but by this point I was a puddle!). As we wrapped up the conversation she thanked us for staying by her side through the years and gave us both big hugs. It was unspoken between Bob & I that we would not ruin this experience by asking for an autograph. As a side note, about 6 months later there was a picture of her in Allure magazine attending a Grammy Awards party and she was wearing the Ankh!!!!

We have been so fortunate and I hold these experiences so close to my heart. Only fellow Stevie people can truly understand! I must say that I thank God that Bob is in my life and understands this whole Stevie thing as I do... definitely blessed!

Kate · #28 04-05-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by justdreamin

This is how I almost met Stevie. I had been going to concerts of both Stevie and Fleetwood Mac since 1979 on a pretty regular basis and was a huge fan.

I lived in San Diego in the late 80's, and I believe it was in the summer of 1990 that Fleetwood Mac Behind the Mask tour was going on. I went to San Diego State to see the show with a friend who wasn't a huge fan, but we had a great time.

After the show we hung around and noticed a couple of big buses parked by the side of the performance area. They were up against a long hedge, but there was enough room that you could walk single file between the hedge and bus. We decided to go for it, so we walked right up to where the first bus was parked. There were only about 8 other people standing around a side walk area and a few directly across from us. My friend was in front of me and we were right by the door to the bus. If there was security, I don't remember. We waited for about 30 mins and somebody came out of a tent that had been playing percussion and was friendly, but I had no idea who he was, then Rick Vito came out, said hello and was talking to one of the other people hanging around.

A little while later, out comes Stevie. She looked so small and frail, but her clothes were out of this world beautiful! She was flanked by a couple of people who looked like they were assistants. A few people standing around there asked her for autographs, but she just kept her head down and ignored them. Then she walked toward the bus door, where, as I mentioned before, my friend was standing in front of me. I wanted to play it cool and had just started to say something, but Stevie was still looking down, and then suddenly my friend reached out and PATTED HER ON THE BACK and said "good show." !!! She looked up at ME (I wanted to say "it wasn't me!!!") with this stunned look on her face and got right on the bus and we were shooed away very quickly.

I was not happy with my friend for several years, lol....and it was sad because Stevie didn't seem at all like I had expected.

Finally, last summer I got a double hand shake AND eye contact on the Edge walk and it was exactly like I had expected and now my life is complete, lol. Really though, it was pretty cool after all these years.

I would have been stunned if my friend did that! A step away from a pat on the butt and saying "good game, Nicks".

Dove · #29 04-05-2012, 04:40 PM

Ahhh I am so jealous of all of yall who've met her! These stories are awesome, keep 'em coming!

Macfanforever · #30 04-05-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dove

Ahhh I am so jealous of all of yall who've met her! These stories are awesome, keep 'em coming!

I agree.It came very close in meeting her at last years Boston show.It will happen soon for all of us.Think positive .It will.