John McVie: "Sad pile of antisocial ****" - Page 2

RoseGarden · #16 05-28-2009, 05:13 PM

^^That's cool Nico.

Had you ever seen the clip where John says to Mick---If I smile at you , you'd better smile back!

jmo, but a simple smile to all of us coming with everything we got to show our appreciation for him just doesn't seem like asking too much..............

John does have a wonderful dry humor and likes his privacy but damn running in the shadows is a song not a demand for him to do it...

SteveMacD · #17 05-28-2009, 06:16 PM

Considering who's be in front of him for over 40 years, and who has played along side him for over 40 years, I can't say I blame him for not being out there much. People only notice now because Christine isn't there.

michelej1 · #18 05-28-2009, 06:22 PM

One thing I noticed (in between seeing that John was coughing a lot) is that John doesn't smile at the audience, but he does applaud the audience. At the end, when the rest are at the mic saying, thank you, John is clapping for the audience. Then, he leaves really quickly to his right and the others linger a little longer and leave to the left.

He used to talk a little for song intros and such in the past. I guess the last time we've heard him was when he wished his mom could see him when they were talking before SYLM in 1997.

Michele

iamnotafraid · #19 05-28-2009, 07:22 PM

John's the man. I wouldn't worry about what others write about him.
So he's not Mr. Personality (I learned that in person), he's still one of
the best bass players out there. There's no Fleetwood "Mac" without
him.

Keep Rock'n John!

**jbrownsjr** · #20 05-28-2009, 07:32 PM

I love John McVie...

great player... great person...

ontheEdgeof17 · #21 05-28-2009, 07:42 PM

Someone's jealous that those 15 bars made him more money than they will ever see in their lifetime.

Lindsey Jr. · #22 05-29-2009, 03:59 AM

John is one of the best bassists ever, I wonder when he'll get the credit he deserves.

**mylittledemon** · #23 05-29-2009, 07:22 AM

I just posted a very simple response to Sarah's observation.

gldstwmn · #24 05-29-2009, 10:03 AM

And Ms. Rowland is a fukcing bitch...

sjpdg · #25 05-29-2009, 12:24 PM

I seem to recall John on some documentary about the "Tusk" album I think where he and Lindsey were talking about a song they were working on and Lindsey was trying to tell John how he wanted it. John's response was basically, "I play it how if I feel it. If you don't like it, then . . ." and Lindsey started talking over him so he really never finished the sentence.

Basically, my response to this reviewer is similar: He plays it how he feels it. If you don't like it then, . . . **** You!"

Or, as I recall reading somewhere else, perhaps Mick's autobiography, they were still with John Mayall, early on in Mick's time with Mayall, and someone in an audience yelled something negative about Mick and John's response was to go up to the mike and yell, "Why don't you just **** off and listen!!" Mick's response was "I loved John McVie from that moment." Or something similar.

Generally speaking I would just say that John kicks ass and this stupid cow can bugger off!!

trackaghost · #26 05-29-2009, 01:54 PM

I have to say that's pretty much the harshest thing I've ever read about a Mac member. It's a pretty weird to criticise a bassist for not being some bigtime showman. I mean how many bassists are there that do anything but stand in the background and provide the grooves? Not many. I think this bitch is trying to get a reaction, it's just a shame it's at the expense of pretty much the nicest member of the band.

JazmenFlowers · #27 05-29-2009, 01:59 PM

yeah, just ridiculous. so sorry his personality and stage presence isn't up to her par. far be it for him to be focused on his job. you've just gotta shrug off ignorant, sad piles like this woman.

I got a big glass of evs for her.

BEmuzed · #28 05-29-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

John's the man. I wouldn't worry about what others write about him.
So he's not Mr. Personality (I learned that in person), he's still one of
the best bass players out there. There's no Fleetwood "Mac" without
him.

Keep Rock'n John!

My son (who is 12) made the observation that Fleetwood Mac without John is like Indian Jones without the hat! (Thought that was funny, but very true)

SortaSavageLike · #29 05-29-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

"I guess one woman’s solid, unwavering bassist is another woman’s sad pile of antisocial ****. John McVie stepped up for 15 bars of “The Chain” and then went back to goal-sucking in a darkened nook by Mick Fleetwood’s drum kit for almost the entire night."

Tango · #30 05-29-2009, 04:47 PM

The reviewers comments are naught but a "sad pile of antisocial ****." As others have stated, John has never been a front man. How could this "well informed" reviewer not known that?

Out of ALL the members of Fleetwood Mac, John has been the best on line communicator (well, until the past 1 1/2 years when lindseybuckingham.com was started). Some people are not naturally blabby. Anyone here expecting to see John dancing on the stage while he's playing the bass? THAT would not be McVie.

Mr. McVie's answers on the official (FM.come) site's Q&A were a lot of fun, and his Q&A here, on The Penguin, remains one of the best! Any of the other 'five fireflies' communicate here, on the longest running, OPEN & free Fleetwood Mac website? NOPE.

Further, when fans have held up signs for John, he's gone out of his way to acknowledge them and has even COLLECTEd the signs from fans!

Antisocial? I think he's one of the coolest dudes out there. John, if you happen to read the TRASH that uniformed narrowminded reviewer put up, remember the fans thinks you rock! Now and always!