Our John

[face of glass]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Complete egomaniacs, the two of them. Not without reason, though.

Yeah, they hated each other's guts but I guess that contributed to the tension.

[glitter_fades]

Originally Posted by celestenadia

...It occurred to me today the coolness about John. The original Mr.Penguin, The Secret Weapon... Imagine if Rumours wound up being titled Yesterday's Gone? Our beloved Mr. McVie came up with Rumours as the title What are YOUR favorite John contributions?

John's greatest contribution: his cardboard cutout on the Tusk video.

[celestenadia]

Totally Glitterfades! Wasn't he out sailing during the "Tusk" shoot?

[ThePenguin]

>>Totally Glitterfades! Wasn't he out sailing during the "Tusk" shoot?>>

He was in Tahiti. And, as he says, he "wasn't about to come back for it!"

-Lis

[Johnny Stew]

One of my favorite John contributions... his awesome bassline to "Never Going Back Again" on the 'Live In Boston' DVD.

[SteveMacD]

Bonham/Jones?
Moon/Entwhistle?

BTW, even Mick and John say these two were the best. The magic of Fleetwood/McVie is that unlike the other rhythm sections, they had to work with a wide range of writers/musicians, not just one or two (other) writers.

[David]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Bonham/Jones?
Moon/Entwhistle?

BTW, even Mick and John say these two were the best. The magic of Fleetwood/McVie is that unlike the other rhythm sections, they had to work with a wide range of writers/musicians, not just one or two (other) writers.

Good point, but comparing Fleetwood/McVie with Bonham/Jones or Moon/Entwistle is comparing apples with pomegranates: they both essentially the same color & shape, but inside they're vastly different. Whereas the latter rhythm sections were about showmanship, polyrhythmic complexity & metal intensity, Fleetwood/McVie typically toned down their attack in order to let the song itself take center stage. Fleetwood/McVie wouldn't be all that stunning on "Baba O'Riley," but Moon/Entwistle wouldn't know what the hell to do with "Dreams."

[EveryHour]

There are SO many things to love about The Amazing Mr McVie, that I get overwhelmed and can't name just one thing.

That's all I can say.

[Gailh]

Originally Posted by WELSH WITCH

And don't forget that moment during The Dance tour when they finally got him to SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He should step out of his shadow space on stage a little more often but hey that's bass players for ya.


Dimphy

I couldn't hear him singing on The Dance. On the DVD you can see his lips move (just) but I can't hear him.

Gail

[celestenadia]

Our John is coming to visit!
Profuse thanks to Marty & Lis!!!

[larg]

My favorite things about Johnny:

1. He's the only one in the band with enough sense to be a republican! Right on, Johnny!!
2. His bass playing is smooth, strong, but not overwhelming. At times, you almost don't even realize that you are hearing it, but when its taken away, the songs sound completely naked.
3. The way he can jam in a concert-- think of Not That Funny and I'm So Afraid. Classics.
4. How even though he's never really seemed to acquire a really huge fanbase, he does not seem to let it bother him. So what? Lindsey and Stevie get all the publicity. He knows that he's the man, and he shows no jealousy. I like that too!
5. He's stayed with the band through highs and lows. He's been there since the beginning, he's seen at least a dozen and a half lineup changes, and still he's there rocking. Lindsey quits, no big deal. Peter walks out, so what? Christine throws in the towel, what's your point? But if we lost John, I bet the band wouldn't exist.
6. I still think it was his idea to add I Know I'm Not Wrong, Sara, Red Rover, and all those other great songs that we all loved into the setlist. Its not like any of the other 3 ever actually think about what their FANS want.....!
7. And finally-- he's going to be the first of the fireflies to do a Q and A! This clearly shows that he loves us!

WAY TO BE JOHN MCVIE!

Adam

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by larg

My favorite things about Johnny:

1. He's the only one in the band with enough sense to be a republican!

His outstanding talent will allow me to forgive him that.

[EveryHour]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

His outstanding talent will allow me to forgive him that.

Indeed.

[celestenadia]

Another thing that occurred to me today about the general coolness of our John is this...
EVERY time I've seen the Mac live, when the point comes in the show where the individual
band members are introduced, John has ALWAYS got the LOUDEST audience response/reaction.
He is truly loved by his fans and apparently the feeling is mutual, hence the upcoming Q&A!
PS-ANOTHER thing I just noticed...when referring to the band in an abbreviated way notice how
it's always the MAC and NEVER the Fleetwood...

[amber]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

His outstanding talent will allow me to forgive him that.

I want someone to ask him if he still is one...I mean, c'mon, how could he still be?
Amber