best solo touring band

[Travis]

Originally Posted by StevieNicksfann

I would have picked the Other Side Of The Mirror Band

Me too. Even though Stevie wasn't always at her best on this tour, the band however was tight and rockin'. Stevie even said on the CV commentary during the WLT video what a great band that was.

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by StevieNicksfann

I would have picked the Other Side Of The Mirror Band

I think it all comes down to taste. Stevie's OSOTM band was quite a departure for her at the time as was that record. Whether it was conscious decision or Waddy had enough and wanted to explore other creative ventures for the next decade (I assume the latter), Stevie's band became less lean and gritty and more R&B and jazzy. Her foggy vocals not withstanding, the band sounded woozy and less honed. I lived it and was very enthusiastic and thrilled that Stevie was still having success and selling well in arenas, but the overall tone was distinctly different and less rock and roll. To this day, I shy away from any live boots from 89' through 91'.

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Put Carlos in there somewhere and I will agree with you!

Michele

I don't have a high opinion of Carlos' guitar playing, so, sorry, no.

[dreamer78]

I cant believe Enchanted got no votes yet
that was a great show She was back!! and the band was fresh.
Frank with the bleached blonde hair was awesome /Lenny and Carlos were there
Was Waddy back for tour? I think so. Brett Tuggle Don Boyette were awesome.

Rock A Little band was outstanding though Bobbie Hall on percussion was Excellent !
Waddy , the girls and Stevie was really WILD THEN !

What about the Street Angel Tour- Rick vito ?

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by dreamer78

I cant believe Enchanted got no votes yet
that was a great show She was back!! and the band was fresh.
Frank with the bleached blonde hair was awesome /Lenny and Carlos were there
Was Waddy back for tour? I think so. Brett Tuggle Don Boyette were awesome.

Rock A Little band was outstanding though Bobbie Hall on percussion was Excellent !
Waddy , the girls and Stevie was really WILD THEN !

What about the Street Angel Tour- Rick vito ?

Waddy was not on board during the "Enchanted" tour, He did not return to Stevie's touring band until the 2001 "Shangri-la" tour and her tours thereafter. And yes, the "Street Angel" touring band rocked primarily because of Rick Vito, also the return of Russ Kunkel.

The "Enchanted" tour musically was decent -- first and formost it was the return of Stevie (post "The Dance") -- and for me the most endearing part of that tour was hearing Stevie perform songs we thought she'd never perform live. Songs such as "After The Glitter Fades", "Garbo", "Rose Garden" "Sleeping Angel", "Twisted", and the revival of a song rarely performed before..."Enchanted"!

As far as rating band musicianship, I would take the Street Angel band over the Enchanted band in a heartbeat.

[Blueletter18]

Originally Posted by soul_drifter333

Uhhhh, You forgot Wild Heart. That was the best touring band!

I agree!! Wild Heart ftw!

[rhiannondontgo]

Don't think I could pick one. But if i had to it would be the Bella Donna band. I do love the IYD band too though. I think i'm very partial towards Sharon, Lori, and Waddy, and that's why.
Didn't she say Russ was her favorite drummer? I loved him too.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by chiliD

I don't have a high opinion of Carlos' guitar playing, so, sorry, no.

Yeah, I know.

Michele