Walfredo Speaks About 2009 Fleetwood Mac Tour

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Originally Posted by Gruno

Today I spoke with Walfredo Reyes at the NAMM convention. He said that Lindsey wants Walfredo on the FM tour but that Mick Fleetwood has stated that he does not want any additional percussion used. He also said that the FM tour would take up the better part of the year. After the FM tour, Lindsey will be back to work on more solo ventures.

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Actually, if Mick goes on without another percussionist, I'm really proud of him. That's an unexpected move. I'm sure he'll have that Steve in the wings, helping to fill in some licks, in between pouring liquid down Mick's throat. But to not have a Taku or anyone out there is big news.

If the tour only lasts for the better part of this year, then it's a "short" one. I wanted FM to work together, but if they don't, having Lindsey do more solo stuff is not a let down.

Michele

Could there be a huge misunderstanding here about what Mick meant?

Wally is being quoted that Mick doesn't want any "additional" percussionists on tour. Why does everyone assume this means nobody else but Mick is playing percussion? Read what Wally said again and think about it. Maybe Mick meant he wants nobody additional to somebody he already has? I don't read Wally's quote as being exclusive to everyone. Just him. Don't forget Mick had Steve Rinkov and Taku on the SYW tour. I believe Rinkov was per Mick. Taku was per Lindsey. Maybe Rinkov is still in the mix? If not, somebody else must be.

It makes sense Mick doesn't want another of Lindsey's guy on this tour. It sounds like typical FM politics as usual. Even if the band needs to cut back on expenses this time, it's a sure bet Lindsey and Stevie still have their own backups signed on, per usual. Has anyone clearly stated Mick doesn't already have his own backup?

I'd give them all huge props if only the 4 of them went out, did an intimate show, touring 2k-5k seat venues. I'd be there giving the loudest applause in the house, even if they hit a few clinkers. They don't have the courage and lack of concern for $$$ to do something like that for us devoted fans. This is a money grab, aimed at the general public, once again. No new music to promote either. No, a stripped down intimate tour this is not. We're talking arenas here, guys. Only Mick on beat?

Fleetwood Mac is touring arenas in 2009 with 6o something year old Mick Fleedwood as the only percussionist? Who really believes this sounds plausible?

If they don't use additional musicians for these shows, you know we're gonna get an overloaded of samples from Brett's keyboard. Personally, I prefer real musicians. If I'm paying $200 to sit in the rafters and watch these geezers make fools of themselves I want to hear live music. I don't care who plays it.