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"We have reached back in the history of Fleetwood Mac which is really exciting because it's a whole different thing," she continued, referencing the group's often overlooked roots in the U.K. "During this set, we're going to pay respect to our history," said Nicks Saturday on stage at Chicago's United Center. Nicks once again took on the vocal of her longtime friend and collaborator and Campbell's familiar strumming of the Rickenbacker on it was a comforting reminder of his past. The group went out of its way to introduce their new members, putting a Fleetwood Mac spin on "I Got You" by Split Enz early and the Tom Petty classic "Free Fallin" later. "Many, many years ago I heard this song and it opened a lot of doors in my own heart," said Mick Fleetwood, introducing an acoustic cover of Crowded House's biggest hit "Don't Dream It's Over." "It's unbelievably fitting," he continued referencing Finn's new place in the band as Stevie Nicks joined him on vocals, singing one verse of the 1986 hit. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on Septemin Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 21: Neil Finn of Fleetwood Mac performs onstage during the 2018.
Mike Campbell, on the other hand, seemed perfectly content to hide in the shadows despite the stature and quality of his lead guitar playing.
Now the youngest member of Fleetwood Mac at 60, he spun and bounced across the stage throughout the show. He'd go on to provide stellar vocals and guitar throughout the evening.įinn is the flashier of the new additions. That performance put the spotlight on Neil Finn early, who nailed his solo on the track.
As has generally been the case on recent Fleetwood Mac tours, their biggest album received the most focus, with seven tracks from it in the setlist so far on this tour.
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The group's stage on this tour is very simple, free of the technological trappings that accompany most arena rock shows, with the group performing in front of a single video screen.įrom their 1977 classic Rumours, "The Chain" opened Saturday night's show. "Here we are for our second show in one of my very favorite cities!"įleetwood Mac performed as a twelve-piece act Saturday night in Chicago with Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mike Campbell and Neil Finn augmented by additional guitar and keyboard players, a second percussionist and three background vocalists. "Welcome, Chicago!" said Stevie Nicks to open the show. New Zealand born singer and songwriter Neil Finn fronted rockers Split Enz in the late 70s and early 80s before moving on to even greater success as the voice of new wave rockers Crowded House in 1985.