Mick is Sick - Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way - Substitute Drummer: Steve The Drum Tech
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- This was in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 17, 2015.
Stevie Nicks says this hasn't happened in 40 years. Mick was ill and couldn't finish the show so they ended early with Steve The Drum Tech sitting in on Go Your Own Way followed by Christine singing Songbird.
The part of the show we got to see was great. Get well soon Mick!
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This is actually a huge moment, the day Stevie Nick's learned the drum techs name.
Hahaha
First name only, though!!!!
Haha!!!
When the walked off stage she went up to him and said "Thanks Sam, that was great!"
I love Stevie...and I cover a lot of her songs. However, I've got to give you that one...she couldn't remember Steve's name or just didn't know it? I can't imagine not knowing the drum tech's name, or not knowing every person working with the band??? TLC😏
There's a moment half way through when Tech Steve almost tanks, its the only time during the song that John looks at him for more than a second or two. I always imagine in that moment that John is giving him a 'Slow down a bit, you're doing great' kind of look. Well done Steve, that was fantastic! 🥁🥁🥁
Turd shouldn't be in front of that name. 🆒 people have that name‼️💪☺️✌️💗
@@carolferguson19 Hahahaha that made me laugh. Sorry Carol, its nothing personal. 😂
He does blow a change, but it wasn't that big of a deal, honestly.
@@carolferguson19😂
Every musician can bungle a part. Humans make mistakes and gear breaks. What makes a great live performer is how quickly you can cover and recover.
As a drummer of 30 years that has played out live for 20 of those years on a state touring level I cannot over emphasize on how hard that truly was for Steve. Mick’s set is tuned, configured, and setup for his stature and playing style. Mick’s set is tailored exclusively to him. That alone can throw off many drummers. Then throw in no warm up time and put on the spot cold…. Steve great job brother. Brass balls for sure, handled it like a pro. Now here’s some insight to some that have never played. If your a drum tech for an accomplished band such as Fleetwood you are already an accomplished drummer yourself. They aren’t going to employ just anyone for that pivotal role. Steve sets up Mick’s set, tunes it, mic’s it, sound checks it, etc…. Steve knows every inch of that set just as Mick does. Also they all collaborated on stage and picked out a song that Steve was comfortable covering. SMART…. Steve has listened to every song Fleetwood plays over and over and over, after awhile you learn them. No different then what I do. I can listen to a new song that I have never heard and usually after a handful of times of hearing it I can come pretty close to replicating it. A lot of decent drummers and way better drummers than myself can. Steve is accomplished and that shows. He did a really nice job. Really cool to see him get his due….. Only thing I feel that Fleetwood should have done was bring Steve onto the stage to take a bow with them at the end. He earned that, plus he is just as an important piece to that band as anyone else is on that stage. He just performs his magic behind the scenes.
I've been playing 50 years and I'd be petrified. Not saying I wouldn't step up, but I'd be nervous until the song started. Then I'd be ok. Mind you I've covered lots of Fleetwood Mac tunes included Go Your Own Way.
Been playing for 35 years.... I concur.
But since Steve was the drum tech, wouldn't he be very familiar with the set up and tuning enough to be able to fill in and pull it off?? I would think he's probably had some time to play some tunes just from all the experience he's had with the band.
Cool thanks for all the info‼️🤙
It was a ghastly rendition....they really should give it up already. And considering it was all staged to make the fans think they were getting something unique...tsk tsk.
Techs for bands at this level know the music as well as the band. They're at every show and many rehearsals and typically excellent players. Cudos, Steve. You saved the day.
The Rolling Stones guitar tech doesn't play guitar.
@@detaildon the rolling stones have more than one guitar tech
@@TonysMusic1974 and one doesn't know how to play guitar.
@@donlockman3504 I find that highly doubtful l. It sorta comes with the job - unless you're a lifelong friend of keef
@@TonysMusic1974 the tech came with Billy Preston. A keyboard tech. The Stones liked him so much they kept him when Billy left. Too bad you don't know what the F you're talking about.
Bravo to STEVE the Tech Guy who played unexpectedly without any rehearsal at the concert Hats off to Steve !!!!
The drum tech looked more relaxed and handled that with more professionalism than the rest of the band.
Not sure I agree with that.... he just hid it as best he could... you could see the way he left the stage, he was glad to get out of there. But its an experience he would never forget.
Steve the drum tech needs to be in the band. You rock Steve the drum tech.
I'm an old basement banger drummer since the late 60's. and one thing that I haven't seen mentioned about how absolutely incredible this performance by "Steve the Tech" is that those drums and cymbals have all been preset to Mick Fleetwood's specs as far as height, angle of the cymbals, angles of the drums themselves. Don't forget...Mick is what....like 6'8 or 6'10. Steve didn't even have time to re-adjust all those pieces! Absolutely amazing....and if ol' Stever would have had 3 run-thrus of that song with the band prior to the show, he would have been even MUCH MORE incredible. Stepping in like that COLD is hell. And did you see at the end how he dropped his head.....he was SPENT. Drumming takes serious endurance....you never hear that mentioned anywhere. jbeinarizona
As a guitar player that's been kicked out of more bands then I would care to mention ( even ones I started lol ) I am always amazed by the one sitting in the background. Playing guitar is a slow roll towards orgasm. Then you spend it and get to cuddle with the crowd. The drummer has a 5 min orgasm gets a towel to wipe off before having to spend it all again. Ready or not and no cuddles
Well said - probably the best comment out of all of these hacks and trolls
Good onya
Amen!!
Yes it does take its toll and beats the body up ! Look at what it eventually did to Neil Peart from Rush after all the years of constant touring where they decided to hang it up because he couldn't perform at his high standards of playing then just a few years later he died from brain cancer . Drumming is hard enough but people don't realize that as the kits get bigger it's also much more work to be proficient with playing it each and every night when touring especially when getting older . I see a lot of older drummers that are taping up wrists & fingers to help strengthen them and to help take the shock out of the joints from the stick hits & rim shots at times and often times I think they don't realize how hard they are playing because of adrenaline and the love of being up on stage and performing for the crowd .
@@peteloomis8456 Damn well said Pete, all of it. You nailed it. jbeinarizona
OMG!!! You go, Steve! You’re the MAN!!! Wow!!! Totally impressed.
A good drum tech will inevitably have this responsibility and his ability to know the material and all technical as well as equipment aspects it's part of his job. Most never get a chance to actually play live but a good tech is always prepared to step in when needed. This guy sounds just as good as Mick. Enough said
Mick Fleetwoods drum tech? He could play the whole show. His job is that kit.
That's what I was thinking. Lindsay and stevie could have done a set too
Drum techs for big bands like Fleetwood Mac are always legit drummers. I'm sure he has seen the tunes played hundreds of times.x
He and McVie have been riding on others talents since 1969. The showboating here is unreal. Bar bands play this shit all day with drummers better than Mick.
@@tw364 Drummer Magazine voted him above Bonzo in 1978, so no there are not many Bar Drummers better according to Pro's who judged him for top spot in 78.
The drumming sounds the best part of the performance - the singing sounds like a karaoke performance down my local pub.
They are old this happens when you get old, Appreciates her seeing it maybe for the last time live
That was recorded with a phone, that's why it sounds like it did. Plus people next to the person recording where singing
Shit happens when you get older kid! If you live long enough, you'll see what I'm talking about!
They are not 27 anymore dude lol
The ultimate pinch hitter who comes off the bench in Game 7 of the World Series and hits a GRAND SLAM for the championship!! 👏👏👏
I don't care what anyone says, Steve was an effing hero! He did such a great job! What an experience it would have been for him 👏🏽👏🏽
They couldn’t finish one show with a stand-in for Mick,
yet they can do a final tour without Lindsey?
Actually they've toured without Lindsay before
Doug Smith Yeah they did, several times, and it sucked
Good news for you .Lindsay is doing a three month solo tour on the heels of the latest Fleetwood Mac.
Great comment. Fuck Stevie and Mick it’s all about cash for those pricks.
Lol...go figure 🤔
There is absolutely no reason why drum tech Steve couldn't play the whole show. I've been a guitarist first drummer second my whole life and the guy is obviously a good drummer. His timing was good too. He should have played the whole show. I'm just sayin'....I'm sure the fans would have appreciated it.
How about the drum tech, Steve, couldn’t hold it together for one song, let alone an entire gig. He totally loses it at around 06:12 and sounds like he’s building a shed for the rest of the song.
@@shaunmcgee4204 howbout BS. It's not like the guy was rehearsed prepped and ready.
@@rockingguitarlessons You said that, “There is absolutely no reason why drum tech Steve couldn’t play the whole show”.
I countered your assertion by pointing out some (very obvious) flaws in Steve’s performance.
And now you’re saying it’s not like the guy was “rehearsed, prepped and ready”.
So which one is it Mike?
Could drum tech, Steve, have played the entire concert, or not?
@@shaunmcgee4204
No Steve the drum tech did his best for one song but got really out of shape during the song. There is a lot of difference between looking after the drums and playing in front of a packed audience so a good try Steve and much respect to you but give the sticks to Mick while you make sure the drums are at their best.
C’mon, dude….he did the best he could. Gave the crowd at least one more song instead of closing it down. BUT…he got all over the place about 3/4 in. And honestly…the rest of the band seemed like they were veering off too.
The rest of the show would’ve been a huge write up in the entertainment news the next day on how Fleetwood was trash. And you know that would’ve happened. Like TMZ.
Even Christine’s SONGBIRD sounded as if she wanted to hurry and get off the stage
Wow! Steve was nothing short than a miracle ! I thought he was magnificent ! Also , to know that Christine is no longer with us , it breaks my heart 💔 to watch her singing ....
Forever Fleetwood Mac fan. 💕
Mine as well ❤
She looked in good shape here too.
Anyone that can stand in for "ANY" member of a LIVE venue like this is a TRUE MUSICIAN!!! Especially being around the band for a long and come out to help finish the concert is just simply AMAZING!!! You are the man Steve!! 🍻
Reminds me of the time at an outdoor show in Reno with Foreigner opening for Journey. On the way to the stage the Journey drummer fell and broke something, then an ambulance showed up at the back of the stage to take him away. The drummer for Foreigner just also played for Journey and it sounded fine.
Fair play to Steve the drum tech. That’s a big ask and he stepped up and did a great job.
That`s also !!
Good on him! No pressure!!!😮😣😮😣😮😛😜😃
Steve Rinkov (drum tech) is a great drummer in his own right. He has worked for some great musicians and he can pull of just about anything when it comes to drumming. He is definitely someone you want on your road crew without a doubt.
@@frankfrischmuth6820 ?
True Pros to carry a show like that!
For those bitching at Mick, seems unfair without knowing what was wrong? As Stevie said, it's the first time something like that happened in 40 years? I would love to see how many of you could tour at the age of 70 let alone in a band with the song catalog as Mac. As far as we know he started the show very I'll and got as far as he did despite that. Yes the tix were expensive (and even that's relative?) and note fans weren't shorted much: only 3 songs were cut from the end of the set.
8 songs were cut
It's not relative, they are incredibly expensive
You'll get over it crybaby
As a musician all my life. That was impressive. Not easy folks. Go, Steve!!!!
I love Fleetwood Mac, one of the best bands of all time. I wasn't there but what an amazing job Steve the band tech did filling in for Mick after he got sick. Many top bands like this have top band techs who are excellent musicians on their instrument. They should have finished the show with Steve.
Drum techs ROCK man, they know the kit backwards and are generally awesome players themselves. Go Steve!
Yasss, Sister Rose!!!💯👏🏾♥️
i think alot of guitar techs are better for the most part , sober anyway , i think
The fact that Steve could do the job is an absolute no brainer. As you said Drum Tech's know the kit backwards & are awesome Players. Also of course at this level they would know the set-list verbatim. "Tech's", can also be considered "Understudies".
Im thinking the only reason for their hesitation is their egos.
Mick Fleetwood is a very high profile drummer in a very big Band. Steve unknown to the general Public. So could they be worried that Steve could do just as good a job, or even better?
That's probably would be the hardest thing for Steve. Could you imagine if Steve was better than Mick?
@@gavinkitchen1472 Based on this performance, I think he is! Very solid, and in the pocket.....maybe a lil on the front end and pushing it just right!
Well done to the drum tech- must have taken guts to go out there and play with no rehearsing right in he midst of a concert. Hats off to him!
your right great!!!job security for steve love it!!!
I can't believe how STUPID people are, as in, the people that post, like u SuzyCat. ("Meow") It's obvious to any musician worth anything that the tech knew every single beat & nuance, and is a well practised musician in his own right. Not to mention, knowing THEIR songs inside out, which he would. So clean a performance, and so anxious to prove he wouldn't let them down, that the band could hardly keep up to HIM! YES! YET, Stevie and the band they have to make you believe 2 things, which is what the "talk" is really about 1) That Mick, is "special". (So maybe the tech can handle it, but that's a farce, cuz he well can. 2) That the group is MAKING EVERY EFFORT to continue on, which, they're really NOT, otherwise, they would ... continue on ... right? BUT IF they really continued on, it would distantle #1. Imagine if people caught wind that Mick was only half the drummer that people estimate him to be. (You must remember that some people are so dumb that Mick is actually their favourite drummer). A good drummer yes, Mick is, that's a given, but so are ALL these professional drummers. But he's no "Vinnie", or "Gadd" or "Weckl" etc. Not to mention "Tony Royster Jr"., "Mike Mangini" etc etc. PEOPLE ... THINK! I just can't stand people's inability to THINK!
OH, and it's not like I missed when he went off either. That could have happened for other reasons, like audio reasons, his headset, etc. But in true arrogance, he recovered without being noticeable or interrupting anything, and just came back into the beat. Jason Bonham's mistake in the '07 concert (Dazed & Confused) was 100 times worse, and they did a masterful editing job to try to cover it up. I've even seen YES go right off the mark too -- so any band can do it.
That was something. they could have done the whole show with him.
Sounds like he did an awesome job
He did a good job!!! That kind of impromptu thing and the creativity that comes with it makes rock and roll what it should be to begin with. They should have had Steve come out for the ending bow as well. That would have been classy of them.
I’ve toured with some bands doing security (and I am a drummer). Techs are almost always really good musicians. Techs stepping in for bands have happened many times. Some have even been hired to be in the band.
This tech (Steve) did a great job. But I am pretty disappointed that the band barely gave him any recognition.This is now part of the bands legacy and Rock & Roll history. They should have brought him out with the entire band and then did the bow. Giving him a high five, hand shake whatever. And also, why didn’t they finish the concert with Steve? He clearly showed he had the chops for it. The fans would of loved it and would of bragged for years how they were at the “Drum Tech Show”
Remember when Keith Moon was whacked out of his head and couldn’t finish the show? ( I think that was the time he had tried horse tranquilizer, I’m not 100% sure). But some unknown fan, came up on stage and played the drums for The Who finishing the entire show. 40 years later people still talk about that infamous show.
Indeed, that was disappointing; even when cutting the show short, give the guy chops for sitting in on the band's feature piece. KDM
I hate to admit it but you are right
I suspect this is the song he uses when he does the sound tests during set up, he missed a few beats here and there, probably was nervous but yeah he did a good job.
dont know what concert you were watching.he got the recognition he deserved
Would've, or would have.
Steve went on to become the 14th drummer for Spinal Tap.
Shrimpton spontaneously combusted!
That's a tough gig!
Excellent!! Didn't know that!! Well done Steve.
Mad Props to you Steve!! TLC 😎
He'll be headlining at American Legion Post 1407 this Friday(Spaghetti AUCE) in Butte, MT. Tickets $5 donation
Dude nailed it. The entire group handled it gracefully.
Hats off to ‘Drum Tech Steve’ thrown in at the deep end totally and utterly cold with no warm up or preparation. Mick Fleetwoods shoes were very big shoes to fill in front of 18,000 Fleetwood Mac fans, who know every note of every song. Steve did himself proud, no adjustments, just knocked it out of the park! To Steve, for having the massive brass balls to step up, I salute you Sir!
He probably could’ve filled Mick’s skivvies, too.
May not...very well not be 'true', in the sense of 'no warm up'...that's his job! I am QUITE SURE...MANY TIMES...if Mick is still in the shower...eating a bowl of Captain Crunch...or having his beard professionally trimmed & groomed in the make-up trailer...there has probably been NUMEROUS times that "Steve The Drum Tech" warmed up Mick's drums...THAT'S HIS JOB...and, there were probably times when he actually warmed up with Buckingham & the McVies' (the rhythm section)...just to get the vibe going...check sound levels...the list goes on and on; that wasn't the first time STEVE sat on Mick's "Holy Throne"...indeed probably the first time that he filled in for Fleetwood Mac's "Chairman Of The Board", live on stage, before a maddening crowd...but that's his job also...to fill in...if indeed, "Mick-Is-Sick". Simple as 'dat. Oh yes...I am a drummer too...since 1976. I kinda know the protocol on how these things go. PS: Once I saw U2's, The Edge's main guitar tech play the solo on "Electric Co."; ALMOST, JUST AS GOOD AS FREAKIN' EDGE HIMSELF!!! In the end, Steve's a true pro and he did exactly what his good ol' boss would have him to do!
OK...nothing left to say here...all done now; back to my bowl of Shredded Wheat.
BCRadio
Big win for Steve, big fail for the rest of the band. 15 songs into the set, it's a packed arena, you are 4 extremely accomplished musicians, and everyone understands the adverse and unrehearsed circumstances. Play a few songs to finish the show. Hell, do Holiday Road.
There're a lot more factors that go into a song's final rendition than just the sub drummer being available to do it. To everyone here that is complaining they should have done more songs with the sub guy, there are factors that are inexplicable to civilians that I won't bother explaining. But every musician will understand the scores of factors that need to be aligned to pull off such a feat.
@@DunmoresMovieMania if you’re a diva musician maybe but any talented musician should have no problem whatsoever continuing a show with a drum tech who can clearly play.
@@TheCowgirlNiamh -- Yes, you are totally right, even though you've never been on tour. Thank you for that insight, even though you've never been onstage.
@@DunmoresMovieMania very presumptuous of you! I stand by what I say. The best jam sessions I’ve been to are unrehearsed but then, I know a lot of talented musicians who unlike you don’t need a rundown, schedule, sheet music etc to play some music ffs!
@@TheCowgirlNiamh -- How do you balance that big head of yours when you're playing your instrument with so much street cred without knowing how to read music?
That guy has balls of steel. If they asked me to do that I’d pass out cold.
No, you wouldn't. A chance to play with such amazing artists would surely inspire you once the butterflies left...would be a dream come true. Maestros all, even Stevie, who I dislike.
Heard someone say"Well they can play without him"he isnt just another drummer he is the leader the drummer did a fab job well done for saving the day sir.
he needs to be loved. he is a master of his craft
Wow! Just found this! Steve’ooooooo! Love this guy! As a drummer that plays live that is in an enormous feet especially that song.... But he has probably heard it 1 million times still incredible tho... wow.
Steve kicked butt, sounded like he had been there for years. Atta boy.
Probably at least 10 drummers in the crowd screaming.”over here!”
Only 10?
Awesome Steve you didn't even break a sweat!! A true drum tech I would never have doubted you!! Awesome performance 🇬🇧🤘🏼
Drum tech to Fleetwood Mac:
"Hold my beer"
Just seen this and Steve, the drum tech, did a great job, fitted in very well and knew the parts.
Mick Fleetwood is an unusual drummer (I like his different approach, feel and fills) and is also very tall. Therefore his drum and cymbal positions (like most pro drummers) are exactly where he wants them to be, along with bass pedal and hi-hat stand tension settings.
Even though his drum tech would be very familiar with the set up of the kit each night and he would play it for some of the sound check, it doesn't mean to say that the kit set up would be comfortable for Steve to actually play on a gig SO, all credit to the guy.
I am a drummer and have played on other people's kits with no choice or time to chance any settings and I can tell you that it can be difficult if certain things are out of reach, a different tension or sound and some cymbals are not your thing.
I can easily tell that Steve did a great job.
i certainly agree! as a drummer (sorry, ex-drummer!) I've had to play on someone else's kit. Though many years ago, it was not easy & there is NO WAY I was anything like Steve. kudos to him, he did a fantastic job under HUGE pressure. I can kind of understand from the bands point of view, they have been together for so long & it probably just didn't feel right but I reckon Steve would have been up to the task to complete the night, after all... there are paying people out there & I'm sure Mick would have understood. Awesome job anyway!!
It looks like he had to adjust the kick pedal(s) maybe, but since he set up the kit initially I'm sure he's used to Mick's heights, tensions, etc. but not wearing Micks in-ears...echh! Only problem I saw was 6:11-18 turning upside down but he recovered like a pro very quickly!
Little known fact folks.....Drum techs are pretty good players in their own right. A top notch band isn’t going to hire crappy stage people.
I was the Stone Roses drum tech.
Dan Pawlowski from Panic at the disco was also their drum tech before he had to save a tour!
@@emlix1 So was I!
Lol I wasn't really.
@@emlix1 and neither was I.
That was nothing but "Incredimazing" Comes off the bench to rock the audience! Two Thumbs up Steve!
Moment when someone who is a musical artist at heart performs with genuine artistry and steps back into the shadows... to become a rock and roll legend. KDM
“Steve the Tech” deserves two compliments: one for his skills and another for his courage to perform live on stage.
Lol he's playing basic shit.
@@dcmastermindfirst9418thats ok. Whatever
To fill in at the last minute for a man like Mick Fleetwood is AWESOME! He did an amazing job.
To be honest I think the tech's drumming has more energy to it than Mick's at least on this song..
he was great. he could have done the whole show.
@Ron Garvin i have heard they have a full band backstage covering everyone ... so it is true then ..
@Ron Garvin that is crazy .. but on the up side you pay for 1 band and get to hear 2 ... hehehe thx brother
@@Ticonderous1 I don't know about A full band, but they always hide a guitarist in the shadows and a keyboard player to the left of the drums, as you're facing the stage. They play the whole concert but don't take the bows with the regulars.
Now I want to be Blue Oyster Cults' Cowbell Tech.....
More cowbell
Damn it who doesn’t?!
Less cowbell! Oh dammit. I too want more cowbell...
@@thebarf9235 You can never have enough cowbell.
Mississippi Queen!
These are professional musicians and Fleetwood Mac has iconic songs. You don't become Mick drum tech without knowing to play the entire tour set list.
False.
@@marlew6629 You obviously don't know a lot of drum techs. Fleetwood Mac's songs are a lot of 4 on the floor drum patterns so pretty sure Steve the drum tech can handle it.
I was a drum tech, set up , tuned and played the kit for sound check every night, and I knew the songs front to back.
However, there are some guys you just can’t play. You can play Mick, but damm the height of the seat makes me dizzy
@@donovanjones4175 I have a buddy who was a drum tech for "The Voice" TV show and he also toured with Katy Perry and other major acts and I ask him that very question. He said he could but would be scared as shit.
@@ML-nj4qi I don’t doubt it but hey given the chance, I would take it. Btw he is next level if he is up there so yeah, you better know everything you can about the gig. Cheers
"Can they play without him?" "With our original tickets?"
Man, that lady hurt my brain, lmfao.
Lindsey your were the very spirit of Fleetwood Mac. They let you down . You flourished under your own steam. So proud of you my love. You rock! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ LnK.Xxxxxxxxxx❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
steady back beat and great fills. awesome, steve!
Steve did an amazing job! Thanks for stepping up!
never in a million years did he think he would end up playing drums to end a concert ...... hats off to the man
Steve nailed it, no problem. I've been drumming for 40+ years and was listening for missed fills, off downbeats and watched his composure - Steve was flawless. They shouldn't have panicked and overpromised a 'concert and a half'. Better to just have Mick go barf backstage, hand the sticks to Steve and finish the show without saying a word. Also, having 'Steve the Drum Tech' join them to take a bow would have been a gracious class act, too. Afterall, Stevie derisively told the crowd that this was his big audition. Fleetwood Mac has been around since 1967, why aren't they prepared for stuff like this? And rather than act like insecure, pampered narcissists, they could have relished the moment for one of the folks behind the scenes who work their asses off to make them stars and tried sharing the spotlight for once. Sounded like the crowd agreed.
6:11-18 but quick recovery!
@@rogerjones6033 Yep, you're right. He rushed the transition, but did a quick recovery.
They knew he could play the entire set. The tech listens to them play day in and out. As a Musician you memorize everything and no need for drama. The drum tech is always a Drummer.
She also said "we're gonna let him play" as if they were doing him a favor!
Absolutely right, they should have ask him if he felt comfortable enough to finish out the show. Steve, after all is a accomplished drummer, and if he did feel comfortable with it, and even if his timing was off just a little bit, the drummer usually sets the timing on the rest of the band and the way they play.
always good to have a drum tech that knows the songs in the event of this happening....KUDOS to STEVE... great job
This sent chills of joy down my spine. Well done, Steve
It would've been nice if they pulled Steve out to take a bow with band
After all, he bailed them out
yes--a little recognition would have been nice
Yeah, but based on their performance during this song, they sure did show some appreciation! Maybe they were in a hurry to get back stage and check on their buddy.
Would have been nice if they pulled stevie out!
@@edmunddantes4757 I definitely agree with that!
To be fair ...... the drum tech wasn’t the weakest link in that song..... did an excellent job!!! .... well done Steve for stepping up .... should of let you play more 👍👌
Us drummers are the heartbeat of the band, the only "murmur" I heard was 6:11-18 but he recovered quickly
I came back to this video just to see Christine sing Songbird one more time. RIP my friend.
This sit in drummer was amazing 👏
“And now I have to tear all of this shit down”.
-Steve
Thanks for posting. What a bummer. Hope he is better
After listening to Lindsey’s vocals I don’t think the drums are the problem as much.
Now I know why they dumped him for Neil Finn, at least Finn can hold a tune.
@@redoz9768 He got dumped because he didn't want to tour as much as they wanted to. The band is all the poorer without Buckingham's guitar playing.
@@dog61 But not so much for his singing!!!!!!
King OfNothing 100% - his vocals may have gone (so have Stevie’s by the way), but his guitar style and sound is totally irreplaceable. They should have retired after the Say you Will tour, which is when they last sounded good.
@@Stretch1386 I got nothing but respect for Buckingham.
Dec 2 2022. Christine McVie passed away a couple of days ago after a brief illness. She was 79.
Just going through some FM footage I have never seen before and came across this video. I'd been drumming a couple of years and was 16 when the Rumors album came out. The band has been a part of my drumming every since.
Great job by Steve, playing cold on a set not configured for him.
For those saying he should have kept playing: he was gassed. Setting up the drums and playing the drums for 90 minutes are two totally different things. It's like trying to run a marathon without any preparation. Amazing that these older musicians just keep going into their 60's and 70's. Christine would have been 72 at this concert.
Rumours.
You didn't see this but Mick was able to crawl on hands and knees half dead from the backstage and ask, HEY Boy! what the heck are you doing to my drum kit in a very thick British accent. The show was shut down thereafter, lol. Good job Steve.
Should have let the drum tech play the rest of the show. I’m a drummer and I think he sounded Great
Brian Dillon Exactly. He’s the drum tech he knows how to play and hears the songs every night, he knows the arrangements.
He would not have been able to play the whole night. He was already tired at the end of the one song.
agree +10 for sure. if listeners didn't know MF wasn't on the kit....would have been no issue. drum tech marks... +10
When your at that level the instrument tech Drums guitar ect are like seconds in a play. They know the I tire show Great job Steve.
@@walt1a And how the heck do you know that?
It sucks for anyone at the show, but think about the band? Yea sure they're rich.. They're also still human and you could tell how concerned Stevie and Lindsey looked... These guys are in their 60s nearly 70s... If he gets the flu it's very serious...
Kirk Merritt k
They should have let Steve come out and take a bow with them!
I attended this concert and saw the ambulance out front picking up mick. I thought to myself that if this show would have been completed it may have been one of the best I have ever seen. Still waiting for them to make good on their 1 and 1 half concert makeup date. Probably won't happen.
Way to save the concert Steve! I’m sure Mick had all the confidence in the world in your ability!
Maybe Mick suggested him!
The drummer actually did a great job.. from this video though it sounds like the vocals are way off
I was there...they sounded great!
The vocals are shit for the last 5 years or even more. Seems that nobody had the balls to tell them to stop. And I know it is hard when one song on the srtlist is "Don't stop"
Just found this and finished listening to it. I thought the exact same thing about the sound quality of the rest of the band. But again, we are watching a video and sound trac from a phone of which we don't know what quality (and I doubt is Dolby Digital), and how far it is away from their stage in the arena, so what da ya want. Ya gotta give them the benefit of the doubt. I attended their concert in Fort Worth that they would go on to do later that year on in this same tour, and they played and sounded great. Really amazing what their drum tech did as we all know......The Show Must Go On....
I agree on that
Y’all do realize how long this band has been around??
I saw them in 1977, and I was 16!!!
Just reinforces how important the drums are to a rock band! 🥁
Steve (drum tech) did a great job. The band probably was more worried about Mick's health then going on with the show. These things happen. :(
Keith Richards was once found unconscious lying on a hotel bathroom floor blue, an hour before they were due to go on. They picked him up walked him around a bit, threw water on him and he turned up, did the show, played like a boss then went back to his hotel room and carried on. But Keith's a one off I suppose.
Debra3, THAN, not then...
@@michelle88960 Keith was considerably younger then than Fleetwood is today. Plus, it kind of ruins a show to see the drummer hurling on his toms.
We were there. Show was still great. My birthday gift that year from my daughter Rhiannon. ❤️
Gotta hand it to her, Stevie-allegedly the most unstable among the band-held the shit together. She was calm, said the right things to the audience, and conveyed how obviously difficult the situation was and how badly the band felt. She's certainly matured.
@dramaqueenlive
They are not understudies, true. But they do work with RH band everyday. I am a sound guy, professionally, I've worked with plenty of backline techs, and have many friends that are backline this as well. Most of them have been with bands for years...in fact, guitar techs usually do all of the switching for the guitar players themselves, ie their pedal board are operated backstage. The techs are expected to know the songs. Many techs are better than their employers....check out a sound check, lots of times it's the techs that do the sound checks. It's happened before where a tech is expected to step in..John Marshall did that in the 90's when Hetfield got burned. A few years ago, Timmy, with Nickelback, was called up on stage most nights to do an unplugged number with the boys. Part of the techs job is to set up the gear, maintenance, build the rigs themselves(the techs know the rigs better than the players a lot of the time), and also learn their songs...
This is Fleetwood Mac were talking about. Top notch band. You think a guitar tech can play for Lindsey? Any old singer can fill in for Stevie? The bands you mentioned are replaceable in a heartbeat. Not this band.
Neil Mcintosh This hasn't happened in 40 years. However, This is Fleetwood Mac. I don't want to hear the background singers singing Stevie songs or a guitarist who tries to sound like Lindsey.I would rather them cancel the concert altogether.
Neil Mcintosh I'm with you on that one. The show must go on. There is a saying in the industry..you're only as good as your last show.
Its just harder for drummers because their kits are so personally set up for what theyre use to playing.
That's some cool background info because I do actually like the sound checks before concerts.
Steve played drums far better than Lindsay sang.
get up there and do better!
D.J. Wolf .......missed the point son! EE made a comment and, as a musician and follower of FM for many years now, Lindsay took the music out of the song with his vocals!
He sure as hell did E E...
Steve used the cymbals a lot more than Mick normally does....great performance for sure
Seen FM a few times and Lindsay always seems to struggle with this song
This was one of the coolest videos I've ever seen. Steve was dynamite as a last minute fill in. Awesome to see "ordinary" people rise to the occasion!!
not ordinary.........😆
@@kevm9724 yeah but he's getting paid scale to be a tech, not mick money to play on stage.
I can fill in for Stevie if needed!
Imagine asking the audience-Hey, is there a drummer in the house?
Damn, they should have kept rolling. I've drummed so many open mics and you have no idea from one bar to the next what's coming and it's fine. Mick is a great drummer but it's not like standing in for John Bonham or Neil Peart. The songs are relatively straightforward and clearly this guy knows what he's doing.
i think steve would of nailed the full concert he is not a pro drum tech for nothing
Okay! Who gave the thumb down??????
Dear friend...what's all this "Would Of" that you see latterly? It's "Would Have", would of makes no sense.
Listen to 6:00 ->> if you're one of the people thinking he should've just "played the rest of the show". He was missing pushes and fills and the tempo started to waver. Unless you have built up the endurance to play a full set after a few songs your arms are going to go numb & you'll be exhausted. The dude did great for sure, but they made the right call. If they would've said okay and played another number or more the video would've been viral for showing an elite touring band playing like a garage band.
No, it’s because the band plays to a click track and has backing vocal tracks. Drummer needs time to learn the ques. If this was really live playing, like the 80’s my sisters boyfriends landscaper could of played the show.
@@Dozereyes True and (perhaps) some of the the vocals (might have been) Mick's...."Honey, I can hear Mick singing"? huh? Think about it!
Great how the drum tech stepped up. Loved the ending too..
What an honor to play mic drums omg
Excellent job! especially being put on the spot! not many would have the courage you have!
Such a shame people can't realize they are human beings..not gods..these fans making comments should be TOTALLY ASHAMED of themselves!! So..these rock legends, who are in their 60's and early 70's..can't get sick??? They want Mick to throw up on his drums and fingers, so they can still get their "money's worth?" Disgusting people!!! Shame on you!! At least Stevie tried to make the best of it, they cared enough to share with their audience what was happening! They apologized, so get over your selfish selves!!!!
SOO much respect for Steve the drum tech !! Very well done Steve !!!!!
This was so interesting . I love how they’re trying to figure it out
One time during a Who concert, Keith Moon passed out on his drum kit from taking too much of something. Imagine that. Pete Townshend got on the mike and asked if there was a drummer in the audience, and an attendee responded. The guy came up and played drums for the rest of the show.
Yep, there's a video of it on TH-cam!
The drummer has since passed away but him and Keith are definitely heroes
Steve will never forget that night. Not everyone gets to play drums for Fleetwood Mac in front of thousands of people
I think that Steve aquited him self well. Hats off to Steve.👏👏👏
especially this song
I hope Steve the drum tech got a good bonus for that.
Bonus...?
His bonus was to play with Fleetwood Mac ya dumbass
Nope what Ms Nicks did was to deduct Mick's proportional pay for the gig, pocketed the percentage difference and then made Steve (Drum Tech) pay musicians' union dues for the night. And still made him ride the crew bus with pizza and a beer.
@@TRUMP-2024-MAGA He saved their collective asses, yo.
@@ianhamilton396 Oh, you know this do you Ian? What nonsense.
What a moment that would be to play drum with Fleetwood Mac. I can just imagine Steve's story about the night he sat in for Mick Fleetwood.
The substitute drummer sounded better than the rest of them.
You need to remember this was recorded on a phone. Drums always sound better on phone recordings than other instruments and singers.
There was probably a dozen or more people in the crowd who could've easily filled in for that song... no biggie
The techs should know the material inside and out. Great job.
One of the greatest band's of all time and an excellent replacement drummer
The Drummer did one hell of a job!!!!! YES!!!!
He did indeed!
Pity the vocals wasn't up to it.
Yeah he did
I love Fleetwood Mac, but them vocals were not on point
The drum tech smashed it out the park 👏
Vox sucked.