In 1994, Fleetwood Mac set out on tour without the presence of key members Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham. While they would eventually rejoin the group, they had all stepped away. In their absence, Mick Fleetwood hired replacements. McVie spoke to Nicks’ replacement and told her that she was behaving honorably. Here’s why.
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie left Fleetwood Mac in 1994
After many tumultuous years with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks, McVie, and Buckingham opted out of the 1994 tour. While they had reunited for Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993, Nicks and Buckingham had quit the band, and McVie no longer wanted to tour. Still, Fleetwood was dedicated to the group and wanted to continue to perform. In order to do so, though, he had to hire new members.
Fleetwood and bassist John McVie hired Dave Mason, Billy Burnette, and Bekka Bramlett.
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie left Fleetwood Mac in 1994
After many tumultuous years with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks, McVie, and Buckingham opted out of the 1994 tour. While they had reunited for Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993, Nicks and Buckingham had quit the band, and McVie no longer wanted to tour. Still, Fleetwood was dedicated to the group and wanted to continue to perform. In order to do so, though, he had to hire new members.
Fleetwood and bassist John McVie hired Dave Mason, Billy Burnette, and Bekka Bramlett.
- 4/20/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When most people think of Fleetwood Mac, they picture the band’s 1970s lineup. However, the group has seen plenty of other musicians, but they didn’t always stick around very long. One singer, Bekka Bramlett, was actually fired from Fleetwood Mac via fax.
Bekka Bramlett joined Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s
Bramlett, the daughter of 70s rock duo Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, first linked up with the members of Fleetwood Mac through one of drummer Mick Fleetwood’s solo projects. She sang with his other band, the Zoo, through 1991 and 1992.
The next year, Fleetwood and bassist John McVie decided to go out on the road and tour as Fleetwood Mac — without singer Stevie Nicks, guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham, or pianist and vocalist Christine McVie.
“We ended up with a bunch of talented people playing good music, but they should not have been touring as Fleetwood Mac,” Mick Fleetwood...
Bekka Bramlett joined Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s
Bramlett, the daughter of 70s rock duo Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, first linked up with the members of Fleetwood Mac through one of drummer Mick Fleetwood’s solo projects. She sang with his other band, the Zoo, through 1991 and 1992.
The next year, Fleetwood and bassist John McVie decided to go out on the road and tour as Fleetwood Mac — without singer Stevie Nicks, guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham, or pianist and vocalist Christine McVie.
“We ended up with a bunch of talented people playing good music, but they should not have been touring as Fleetwood Mac,” Mick Fleetwood...
- 4/5/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fans of classic rock know all too well the tumultuous history so many of their favorite bands dealt with. Whether due to success or failure, band members often come and go, often to pursue solo careers. Fleetwood Mac, of course, was no exception. But one band member, Bekka Bramlett, once revealed she “felt a little bit disposable” during her time playing with Fleetwood Mac.
How Bekka Bramlett joined Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s Bekka Bramlett performing live onstage with Fleetwood Mac at the Universal Ampitheatre, Los Angeles | Donna Santisi/Redferns
Fleetwood Mac first formed in 1967, releasing its self-titled debut album the following year. But founders Mick Fleetwood and John McVie have really been the only consistent band members throughout its epic decades-long run in the music business. Even so, the early 1990s were a particularly rough time for Fleetwood Mac. In 1994, the band toured without Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and...
How Bekka Bramlett joined Fleetwood Mac in the 1990s Bekka Bramlett performing live onstage with Fleetwood Mac at the Universal Ampitheatre, Los Angeles | Donna Santisi/Redferns
Fleetwood Mac first formed in 1967, releasing its self-titled debut album the following year. But founders Mick Fleetwood and John McVie have really been the only consistent band members throughout its epic decades-long run in the music business. Even so, the early 1990s were a particularly rough time for Fleetwood Mac. In 1994, the band toured without Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and...
- 4/1/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Classic rock aficionados likely know all too well what their favorite bands have gone through to make such chart-topping music. Yet, even among its peers, Fleetwood Mac has had an extraordinary amount of behind-the-scenes drama. In fact, one singer recently revealed she knew she was only serving as a replacement until Stevie Nicks finally returned to the fold.
Singer Bekka Bramlett joined Fleetwood Mac from 1993 to 1995 Bekka Bramlett, lead singer of Fleetwood Mac performing at club Le Bar Bat in August 1994 in New York City. | Bill Tompkins/Getty Images
During the early 1990s, Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and Christine McVie had all left Fleetwood Mac for one reason or another. And founders Mick Fleetwood and John McVie turned to some replacement talent to fill out the line-up. The new additions? Dave Mason of Traffic, rockabilly singer Billy Burnette, and Bekka Bramlett, daughter of Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett of music duo Delaney & Bonnie.
Singer Bekka Bramlett joined Fleetwood Mac from 1993 to 1995 Bekka Bramlett, lead singer of Fleetwood Mac performing at club Le Bar Bat in August 1994 in New York City. | Bill Tompkins/Getty Images
During the early 1990s, Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and Christine McVie had all left Fleetwood Mac for one reason or another. And founders Mick Fleetwood and John McVie turned to some replacement talent to fill out the line-up. The new additions? Dave Mason of Traffic, rockabilly singer Billy Burnette, and Bekka Bramlett, daughter of Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett of music duo Delaney & Bonnie.
- 3/30/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie bonded over being the only women in Fleetwood Mac, but according to the “Gypsy” singer, there’s one other musician who could have been “the third girl” in the group. Here’s which artist Nicks wished could have been part of the iconic band and what she said about her.
Stevie Nicks | Robin Marchant/Getty Images Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie made a pact as the only women in Fleetwood Mac
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks are the best-known female members of the classic rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. Bekka Bramlett sang with the band for two years, but Nicks and McVie have been affiliated with the group for decades.
Men dominated the rock and roll genre, so it was a big deal when singer Nicks became a figurehead of the band started by Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, and Jeremy Spencer. McVie joined the group in...
Stevie Nicks | Robin Marchant/Getty Images Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie made a pact as the only women in Fleetwood Mac
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks are the best-known female members of the classic rock supergroup Fleetwood Mac. Bekka Bramlett sang with the band for two years, but Nicks and McVie have been affiliated with the group for decades.
Men dominated the rock and roll genre, so it was a big deal when singer Nicks became a figurehead of the band started by Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, and Jeremy Spencer. McVie joined the group in...
- 3/26/2023
- by Grace Turney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Fleetwood Mac has had a constantly rotating roster, many consider the true band to consist of Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, and John McVie. In the 1990s, the band went back on the road, but the only returning members were Fleetwood and John McVie. Bekka Bramlett filled in for Nicks, and according to Bramlett, Nicks was not a fan.
Bekka Bramlett replaced Stevie Nicks during Fleetwood Mac’s 1990’s return Stevie Nicks | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
In the summer of 1994, Fleetwood Mac went on tour. However, the band was very different, with Bramlett, Dave Mason, and Billy Burnette. In his 2014 memoir, Play On, Fleetwood admitted that he should not have called themselves Fleetwood Mac as they weren’t the same band. It was essentially false advertising to sell tickets.
Bramlett took on the role of Nicks, and she knew it was impossible to fill those shoes.
Bekka Bramlett replaced Stevie Nicks during Fleetwood Mac’s 1990’s return Stevie Nicks | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
In the summer of 1994, Fleetwood Mac went on tour. However, the band was very different, with Bramlett, Dave Mason, and Billy Burnette. In his 2014 memoir, Play On, Fleetwood admitted that he should not have called themselves Fleetwood Mac as they weren’t the same band. It was essentially false advertising to sell tickets.
Bramlett took on the role of Nicks, and she knew it was impossible to fill those shoes.
- 3/13/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rolling Stone‘s interview series King for a Day features long-form conversations between senior writer Andy Greene and singers who had the difficult job of fronting major rock bands after the departure of an iconic vocalist. Some of them stayed in their bands for years, while others lasted just a few months. In the end, however, they all found out that replacement singers can themselves be replaced. This edition features former Fleetwood Mac singer Bekka Bramlett.
In the summer of 1994, Fleetwood Mac hit the road without Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham,...
In the summer of 1994, Fleetwood Mac hit the road without Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham,...
- 3/9/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
A small but enthusiastic group of Middle Tennessee residents showed up to hear some music and use their voices at Party at the Polls, a voting rally organized by Wme and Endeavor Impact. Held at the very un-rock & roll hour of 10 a.m. at Ascend Amphitheater, the event nonetheless featured some big performers, including Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Sheryl Crow and Billy Ray Cyrus.
While not explicitly a left-leaning event, Party at the Polls — which concluded with a half-mile walk to a nearby early voting location — did feature artists...
While not explicitly a left-leaning event, Party at the Polls — which concluded with a half-mile walk to a nearby early voting location — did feature artists...
- 10/20/2018
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Two photographs of Mindy McCready at the height of her career and beauty flanked a large arrangement of flowers near the altar of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville Wednesday afternoon, where more than 200 people gathered to remember the country singer who took her own life on Feb. 17 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. In the front pew of the Catholic church, her mother Gayle Inge, brothers Josh and T.J. McCready and other family members listened to moving memories of her as a little girl and as a talented artist. The service began with a haunting recording of McCready's "I'll See You Yesterday,...
- 3/7/2013
- by Kay West
- PEOPLE.com
Mindy McCready's time in Nashville was filled with music, and her memorial service in Music City reflected that.
Old friends Bryan White, Lorrie Morgan and Bekka Bramlett sang for McCready and family members spoke about her difficulties and triumphs during the hour-long remembrance Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
"She achieved many of her dreams with No. 1 records and fame," said singer Lorrie Morgan, a former label mate of McCready's. "But we all know fame and fortune do not ensure happiness."
The Nashville memorial attended by about 200 comes two weeks after her funeral in ...
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Old friends Bryan White, Lorrie Morgan and Bekka Bramlett sang for McCready and family members spoke about her difficulties and triumphs during the hour-long remembrance Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
"She achieved many of her dreams with No. 1 records and fame," said singer Lorrie Morgan, a former label mate of McCready's. "But we all know fame and fortune do not ensure happiness."
The Nashville memorial attended by about 200 comes two weeks after her funeral in ...
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- 3/7/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Nashville, Tenn. -- Mindy McCready's time in Nashville was filled with music, and her memorial service in Music City reflected that.
Old friends Bryan White, Lorrie Morgan and Bekka Bramlett sang for McCready and family members spoke about her difficulties and triumphs during the hour-long remembrance Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
"She achieved many of her dreams with No. 1 records and fame," said singer Lorrie Morgan, a former label mate of McCready's. "But we all know fame and fortune do not ensure happiness."
The Nashville memorial attended by about 200 comes two weeks after her funeral in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fla.
McCready shot herself last month on the front porch of the home she once shared with her fiance, David Wilson, in Heber Springs, Ark., authorities have said. That's the same spot where Wilson, the father of her second son, committed suicide a month earlier.
Authorities continue to investigate both deaths.
Old friends Bryan White, Lorrie Morgan and Bekka Bramlett sang for McCready and family members spoke about her difficulties and triumphs during the hour-long remembrance Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation.
"She achieved many of her dreams with No. 1 records and fame," said singer Lorrie Morgan, a former label mate of McCready's. "But we all know fame and fortune do not ensure happiness."
The Nashville memorial attended by about 200 comes two weeks after her funeral in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fla.
McCready shot herself last month on the front porch of the home she once shared with her fiance, David Wilson, in Heber Springs, Ark., authorities have said. That's the same spot where Wilson, the father of her second son, committed suicide a month earlier.
Authorities continue to investigate both deaths.
- 3/7/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Mindy’s friends and peers in the music industry came together in Nashville on Mar. 6 to celebrate the life of the friend they lost too soon. So sad.
Mindy McCready‘s family laid the troubled country singer to rest in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fl on Feb. 26, but her music industry peers wanted an opportunity of their own to pay their respects to the friend they’ve lost. On Mar. 6, they gathered at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tn to celebrate Mindy’s life through music.
At the memorial, open to Mindy’s family, close friends and peers in the industry, the country singer’s friends Bekka Bramlett, Lorrie Morgan and Bryan White were scheduled to perform.
Mindy McCready’s Florida Funeral
While the memorial for the late singer was closed to those who knew her personally, her hometown funeral at the Cross Roads Baptist Church was open to fans.
Mindy McCready‘s family laid the troubled country singer to rest in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fl on Feb. 26, but her music industry peers wanted an opportunity of their own to pay their respects to the friend they’ve lost. On Mar. 6, they gathered at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tn to celebrate Mindy’s life through music.
At the memorial, open to Mindy’s family, close friends and peers in the industry, the country singer’s friends Bekka Bramlett, Lorrie Morgan and Bryan White were scheduled to perform.
Mindy McCready’s Florida Funeral
While the memorial for the late singer was closed to those who knew her personally, her hometown funeral at the Cross Roads Baptist Church was open to fans.
- 3/6/2013
- by Billy Nilles
- HollywoodLife
Steel Magnolia was crowned the winner on the "Can You Duet" finale---a well deserved win, the real life couple stood out from the very beginning. A native of Ponchatoula, La., 23-year-old Meghan Linsey formed Steel Magnolia with her boyfriend of three years, Joshua Scott Jones. Before entering the competition Meghan was a karaoke host at a Nashville karaoke bar, which is where she met Joshua. Meghan’s musical influences include Bekka Bramlett, Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt. Not afraid to refer to himself as a starving artist, 28-year-old Joshua Scott Jones, from Charleston, Illinois, has said that becoming a musician was never something he had to choose – it simply came naturally to him.
“From their very first screening performance through to last night’s amazing performance of ‘Keep On Lovin’ You,’ Steel Magnolia delivered every week and set the bar from the outset as one of the duos to beat,...
“From their very first screening performance through to last night’s amazing performance of ‘Keep On Lovin’ You,’ Steel Magnolia delivered every week and set the bar from the outset as one of the duos to beat,...
- 8/11/2009
- by noreply@blogger.com (realitytv)
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