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You'll find the "Sex, Drugs, Fear and Loathing" article on Fleetwood Mac in the October 17th edition of The Dominion Post (P.24) published in New Zealand.
The article was originally published by The Telegraph in the UK. You can read it here.
Friday, October 16, 2009
(PHOTOS) FLEETWOOD MAC - ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Fleetwood Mac In Concert
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam, Netherlands
10/15/2009 -
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Musicfacination(click for more)
DUST OFF YOUR BLACK CHIFFON - STEVIE NICKS IS BACK (PROMPTS NEO-GOTH REVIVAL)
Dust off your black chiffon
Stevie Nicks is back
Will Fleetwood Mac’s return prompt a neo-gothic revival?
By Hilary Alexander, Fashion Director
Stevie Nicks performs in her trade-mark look. A gothic outfit by John Galliano Photo: EPA
The news of Fleetwood Mac’s most recent comeback will have sent Stevie Nicks fans scurrying to wipe the dust off their ‘Rumours’ LP and to scour attics and garages for a trace of still-wearable black chiffon.
Nicks was the ultimate flower-child/rock-fairy. She wafted like some Gothic ‘witch-ling’, wreathed in wisps of black chiffon; all handkerchief hems ,‘angel wings’, Victoriana, smokey eyes and tousled blonde hair. Her fey, ‘bad fairy’ image was matched by a drugs habit, and a love life that would send Relate into a frenzy . But this has only enhanced her appeal as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s more enduring style icons.
Fleetwood Mac’s latest return, for the first time in six years, coincides with this season’s fresh take on black. From punk to goth, from studded leather to diaphanous chiffon, all the rock chick’s favourite bits of gear are available at every price level from designer to high street.
Designers such as John Galliano, and Riccardo Tisci, at Givenchy, both included sheer, black chiffon in their autumn/winter collections, variously draped with medieval silver belts or netting. Other brands, such as Future Classics, Stella McCartney and Erin Fetherstone, have worked the theme as a glam-goth vibe, in lace, tulle and silk, while the new, young designer Qasimi has created a spooky-chic version of Cruella de Vil, in black satin and beaded net. Kate Moss - a Stevie Nicks’ lookalike, in many respects - has included several rock-fairy pieces in her latest collection for Topshop, including a triangle-studded, black chiffon kaftan, and a forest-green, ‘butterfly’ dress, with asymmetric hem and flared sleeves.
Miss Selfridge, River Island, Wallis and Dorothy Perkins, as well as asos.com, are also great hunting grounds for the Stevie Nicks’ look. at prices which compare favourably with the first time the singer first registered as a blip on fashion’s radar nearly four decades ago.
FLEETWOOD MAC, TOUJOURS D’ATTAQUE
FLEETWOOD MAC ATTACK EVER
Parismatch.com (original article)
1977: death of Elvis, the apogee of punks. And release of the album "Rumors" by Fleetwood Mac. Within the group, John McVie, founding bassist, was in the process of divorce from Christine McVie, one of the blonde singers. Stevie Nicks, the other blonde's big Mac, separated by guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. And Mick Fleetwood, drummer, could not stand his wife, Jenny Boyd. So he had an affair with the beautiful Stevie, who slept with Eagles. Christine, she flirts with a Beach Boy alcoholic ... A game of musical fuck where everyone railed at himself for breakfast, especially since they ingesting massive quantities of alcohol and cocaine. Small SexPistols could sew their t-shirts, it was their most excessive.
From this chaos is released sentimental "Rumors", the perfect pop Californian, crammed with tubes on these disappointments: "Go Your Own Way" "Dreams," "Do not Stop" which has sold nearly 40 million 'copies. It's a funny group Fleetwood Mac. For they are English by birth and origin of blues, from the stable of John Mayall, who was discovered Clapton and the Stones. From 1967 to 1975, training has varied according to the delusions of each. The original guitarist, Peter Green, an acid eats through it hand in 1970. Another joins a cult, the Children of God. Still another, Bob Welch, drops Mac in 1974. Then landed a couple of Californians fan of The Mamas and the Papas: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. These two have changed the music of the band.
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THE SEX PISTOLS
No more blues british, Mac begins to produce an FM rock public, near the Eagles, ideal for spending time on the highway. They sound so American that Bill Clinton chose in 1992 the song "Do not Stop ..." to enter the stage of its meetings. It was he who had convinced Fleetwood to reunite at a party in the White House. They are all well slashed in the 80s. In their defense, it seems difficult for ex-lovers stoned to climb on stage every night, recording discs (including the brilliant "Tusk"). They could not survive the withdrawal of Lindsey in 1987, which dealt so of Stevie Nicks' schizophrenic bitch ". At each withdrawal, the holders of the name, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, finding substitutes more or less inspired.
For ten years all have rabibochés. Clean and sixties, members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Fleetwood Mac had filled stadiums in 2003 during a world tour accompanied by an album not bad, "Say You Will," vowing that money motivated them no more than that. This year, turned again, without hard to promote. Good. The public will not suffer a new group which he wants to hear that wonderful junk. Director: Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Lack Christine McVie, tired of rock and roll. A rumor Sheryl Crow announced in his place. Denied. In the old buddies we made the best soups.
In concert October 17 in Paris (Zenith).
FLEETWOOD MAC ENCHANTING (CONCERT REPORT)
FLEETWOOD MAC BETOVEREND (CONCERTVERSLAG)
Een levende entiteit, dat is Fleetwood Mac. 42 jaar geleden opgericht wisselde de band vele malen van bezetting. En met verschillende leden kwamen verschillende geluiden, van blues ging het naar rock en pop. De formatie zoals die tijdens hun Unleashed tour in Ahoy verschijnt is dezelfde als die vanaf 1975 voor de meest succesvolle periode van de band zorgde. Minus Christine McVie. En voor een band die met vier leden gezamenlijk 246 jaar oud is zetten ze een verdomd lekkere show neer. Klik hier voor het concertverslag.
Also...
A few photos from showbiznewz.nl
FLEETWOOD MAC STOND DONDERDAG IN EEN UITVERKOCHT AHOY
Nieuws.nl
(Novum) - Fleetwood Mac stond donderdag in een uitverkocht Ahoy. Een grotendeels ouder publiek vermaakte zich uitstekend. Met nummers als 'Rihannon', 'Go your own way', 'Sara' en zelfs het aloude 'Oh well' kwamen vervlogen tijden tot leven.
Vandaag de dag telt de band nog de vier leden Mick Fleetwood (drums), zangeres Stevie Nicks, John McVie (basgitaar) en gitarist Lindsay Buckingham. Toetsenist Christine McVie is er wegens vliegangst niet meer bij.
Het laatste album van de band album dateert uit 2003. De band promootte tijdens het concert dus geen nieuwe cd, maar speelde hits uit de oude doos. "We just came to have some fun", was het motto van de avond.
Een bandlid voorkwam dat het optreden slechts een opsomming van 'golden oldies' werd. Buckingham slingerde de ene na de andere gitaarsolo de zaal in. Stevie Nicks, die haar hoge noten niet allemaal meer haalde, kleurde het optreden met haar wisselende kleding en accessoires. Ze oogde duidelijk afgeslankt, afgekickt, opgelapt en als herboren.
(english translation)
Patched Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac gives color
(AP) - Fleetwood Mac was in a sold out Ahoy Thursday. A largely older crowd enjoyed a great time. With songs like "Rihannon ',' Go your own way ',' Sara 'and even the old' Oh well 'came to life a bygone era.
Today the band still has the four members Mick Fleetwood (drums), singer Stevie Nicks, John McVie (bass) and guitarist Lindsay Buckingham. Keyboardist Christine McVie is no longer there because of fear of flying.
The latest album from the band's 2003 album release. The band promoted during the concert so no new album, but played hits from the old box. "We just came to have some fun" was the motto of the evening.
A band member appeared that the action just a list of 'golden oldies' were. Buckingham threw one after another guitar solo in the room. Stevie Nicks, her high notes are not all took longer, the action turned to her changing clothes and accessories. They oogde clearly leaner, kicks off, patched and reborn.
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