Mick's Zoo American Bandstand appearance 1984

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

I remember watching this in 1984 and really despised the comment from the guitarist Steve Ross about Fleetwood Mac's status. George Hawkins was just about to join Christine on tour when this aired. I love Billy but I never thought he was a good singer. His singing is like nails down a chalkboard IMHO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DQzh5Aj69s

HOW can you say that about Billy's singing? I think he's a really good singer, with a sweet voice. I've always preferred him to George, who's a YELLER/BELTER.

[Macfan4life]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

HOW can you say that about Billy's singing? I think he's a really good singer, with a sweet voice. I've always preferred him to George, who's a YELLER/BELTER.

George is a fantastic back up singer. He can really hit the high notes. I was listening to my Christine live 1984 CD and he really does fantastic back up vocals on Say You Love Me and so many other songs.
Billy is not a great singer. You think Oh Daddy is a bad song so what do you know about music?

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

George is a fantastic back up singer. He can really hit the high notes. I was listening to my Christine live 1984 CD and he really does fantastic back up vocals on Say You Love Me and so many other songs.
Billy is not a great singer. You think Oh Daddy is a bad song so what do you know about music?

I HATE yellers. Martina McBride - my cousin and I call her Old Yeller, because every note is blasted at 11! STFU and sing me a MELODY.

You're WRONG, because Billy has a sweet, melodic voice. The band could have picked ANYONE they wanted at the height of their success, and they chose Billy. Clearly, one of us is WRONG. You.

I've only made my living in the music business for 31 years(I'll be 35yo next month), so what do I know?

[BombaySapphire3]

There has never been a great male singer in Fleetwood Mac's 54 year history. When they do the greatest singers in rock lists no guys from Fleetwood Mac are ever on there.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

There has never been a great male singer in Fleetwood Mac's 54 year history. When they do the greatest singers in rock lists no guys from Fleetwood Mac are ever on there.

I disagree. While you’re right that no male singer ever makes the lists, I wouldn’t hold this up as a measure of greatness or lack thereof. In my opinion, FM has had two excellent male singers of very different character: Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham. At their respective peaks, both effectively maneuvered very well in their ranges and often delivered exciting and emotional vocal performances. Neither were bland or forgettable singers. Lindsey Buckingham is a forerunner of Keith Urban—the perfect blend of country rock/pop. He’s also a great harmonizer. Green’s vocals are entirely in their own category, a kind of homely, masculine tone that communicated loneliness and heartbreak as well as any of the far more famous singers of his time. A one of a kind voice.

For what it’s worth, Christine McVie has one of the most original and unusual voices in popular music and she never makes the lists either. Yes, she has had persistent pitch problems in some live shows and yes, she’s incapable of wailing. But her voice is truly unique.

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

I disagree. While you’re right that no male singer ever makes the lists, I wouldn’t hold this up as a measure of greatness or lack thereof. In my opinion, FM has had two excellent male singers of very different character: Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham. At their respective peaks, both effectively maneuvered very well in their ranges and often delivered exciting and emotional vocal performances. Neither were bland or forgettable singers. Lindsey Buckingham is a forerunner of Keith Urban—the perfect blend of country rock/pop. He’s also a great harmonizer. Green’s vocals are entirely in their own category, a kind of homely, masculine tone that communicated loneliness and heartbreak as well as any of the far more famous singers of his time. A one of a kind voice.

For what it’s worth, Christine McVie has one of the most original and unusual voices in popular music and she never makes the lists either. Yes, she has had persistent pitch problems in some live shows and yes, she’s incapable of wailing. But her voice is truly unique.

I actually thought about Man of the World while I was writing the earlier post..it is a great vocal and Lindsey has had some very good ones too but I can also understand why they never make the all time great rock singers lists. As lead singers in a rock band I don't think that they could really hang with a Rod Stewart , Robert Plant or Paul Rodgers in their primes but at least they are frequently on there for their guitar playing .I agree Christine has a one of a kind voice and should have been on there .Stevie is but her voice was shot long ago