SPEAKER TALK: Stevie Nicks Chooses Equator Q10 Monitors

THE BRIEFING ROOM
Equator Q10 monitors to be used on Latest Nicks project.

Hollywood, California –September 8, 2010…In the world of rock stardom few stars have shined brighter than that of Stevie Nicks. Her pursuit of excellence and attention to detail has proven itself ever increasing with each new addition to her extensive discography. Her latest project continues in that tradition. For her monitors she has chosen Equator Audio Research Q10s.

The acquisition began when Scott Campbell, engineer for producer Glen Ballard, contacted Equator Audio to set up an evaluation. The speakers were brought to Ms. Nicks’ house where she would be recording tracks with Glen Ballard and Dave Stewart producing.

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FLEETWOOD MAC RANKED AT #37

Who Will Come Out On Top Of VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time?

Starting Monday, September 6 with back-to-back episodes at 10/9c and 11/10c, VH1 will count down its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time (the five-part countdown will continue every day at 10/9c through Thursday, Sept. 10).

VH1 has revealed the Top 5 (although their specific ranking will remain a secret until the final show airs).

In alphabetical order, they are:

1. The Beatles
2. Bob Dylan
3. Michael Jackson
4. Led Zeppelin
5. Rolling Stones

Check out the actual rankings of the other 95 artists on the list, and make sure you tune in Monday, September 6 for expert commentary from artists on the list, artists not on the list, writers, critics and comedians alike…

VH1

The Top 30:

30. Aerosmith
31. John Lennon
32. Black Sabbath
33. Guns N’ Roses
34. Tina Turner
35. Johnny Cash
36. Paul McCartney
37. Fleetwood Mac
38. Sly & The Family Stone
39. The Kinks

CHART UPDATE: Fleetwood Mac's "The Very Best Of" on the UK Charts

For the week of September 11, 2010 on the official UK Albums Chart Fleetwood Mac's 2009 double disc release moves down to #81 from #41 last week.  This is the 4th week back in the top 100 and it's 225th week on the chart (225 weeks combines the 2002 & 2009 release).

IT HAPPENED....

In 1982, the three-day 'US' Festival opened in San Bernardino, California on September 3rd. More than 400,000 people turned out to see bands like The Cars, Fleetwood Mac and Talking Heads. The show was expected to bring in ten million dollars, but lost money because of artists like David Bowie and Van Halen demanded huge fees.  Fleetwood Mac would appear on and close out the festival on day three September 5th.

LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM AND WIFE KRISTEN ATTEND US OPEN IN NYC

Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and Kristen Messner Buckingham attend Rafael Nadal second round victory at the 2010 US Open at Flushing Meadows, NYC.
(September 4, 2010 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com Zimbio)

FLEETWOOD MAC PHOTO GALLERY

Added a photo gallery...  It'll be an on-going process. The link is at the top of the page.

STEVIE NICKS BOXSCORE - SANTA BARBARA BOWL

Stevie ranked #35 on this weeks Billboard Boxscore chart for her show in Santa Barbara August 4, 2010.

Stevie Nicks Santa Barbara Bowl

Santa Barbara, Calif.

Aug. 4, 2010

Gross: $281,085

Attendance / Available Tickets : 3,629 / 4,565

Shows: 1 / 0

Ticket Price Range: $123, $43

Promoter: Nederlander Concerts

(PHOTOS) A Couple of Photos of Stevie Nicks in Atlantic City

Photos by: (link) Irmen Images 

MICK FLEETWOOD SIGHTING

Spotted August 31, 2010 at Hawaii Prince Golf Course for the "Back in the Day C&K Golf Classic With The Legends" an event to benefit Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Center.

Photo by: by Mailani

Photo by: LanaitheDJ

IT HAPPENED....

On this day (Sept 1st) in 1980, Fleetwood Mac ended a nine-month world tour with a performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Lindsey Buckingham announced on stage, “This is our last show for a long time.”

Lindsey Buckingham - Tusk Tour
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STEVIE NICKS WILL APPEAR IN THIS ISSUE OF ROLLING STONE

According to David Wild @Wildaboutmusic (Rolling Stone Contributing Editor) his report / preview / blurb on the next Stevie Nicks album being produced by Dave Stewart will be in this issue of Rolling Stone Magazine issue #1113 on store shelves tomorrow September 1, 2010 - You may recall his mention of her album was to appear in the September 2nd issue, but was bumped at the last minute to include U2.

Rolling Stone

David Wild's Twitter post below:

Wildaboutmusic: I can confirm the Stevie Nicks album preview is in the next Rolling Stone with this red hot "MAD MEN" cover!

Here's what David Wild Wrote in RollingStone:

STEVIE NICKS SOLO ALBUM DUE IN 2011.

"I haven't been this excited about anything I've done since [1981's] Bella Donna," says Stevie Nicks, who is working on her first solo LP since 2001. The album is a collaboration with Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, who co-wrote and co-produced the disc (Glen Ballard also worked on the recored). "It's thrilling, because I've found a writing partner," says Nicks. "I never thought that would happen, because I've never been into sharing songs." The record, which Nicks hopes to put out next spring, doesn't have a title yet but is full of atmospheric, moody rock & roll reminiscent of her best solo work. "For What It's Worth" is a road song that Heartbreaker Mike Campbell contributed the music for, "In Your Dreams" is a supercatchy, uptempo cut, and "Italian Summer" is a grand, romantic ballad based on a trip Nicks recently took to Italy. "It's so powerful," she says. "That was a magical time that's become a magical song." She adds, "at a certain point, I'm going to get too old for this, but making this album really shows that I'm not done yet."

(REVIEW) Stevie Nicks' voice clear, stunning at MGM Grand show

BY STEPHEN PETERSON
The Sun Chronicle
MASHANTUCKET, Conn.

Stevie Nicks tours even when she isn't really touring.

The stellar rock singer performed Saturday night at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino, the last of just six dates on a mini-tour.

Nicks is scheduled to come out with a new solo album in March, which likely will mean a longer tour, however.

Nicks, 62, the singer and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac along with Lindsey Buckingham, and the group's most popular member, sang several of that supergroup's hits along with her own material.

She stayed away from any new songs, fearing they would end up on the Internet before her seventh album and the first one since 2001 comes out. But she explained one reason she decided to do a few concerts was because she finds making an album "very solitary."

Her new songs are being co-written with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics.

Nicks' voice remains as stunning as ever, and that was clear after the opening songs in which the lyrics were a bit difficult to hear.

Kicking off with "Fall From Grace" from her 2001 album, "Outside the Rain" from her first album, "Bella Donna," a No. 1 from 1981 and her best effort, segued into Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams."

That No. 1 song was off the phenomenal 1977 Grammy-winning "Rumours" album that has sold over 25 million copies and led to a cover of Tom Petty's country-rock tune, "You Wreck Me."

Nicks had a big hit with a duet with Petty on her first album, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around."

Nicks' "Sorcerer" featured a riveting solo from her longtime lead guitarist and music director, Waddy Wachtel.

Nicks stretched her voice at the tail end of "Gold Dust Woman," also from "Rumours." Here she really displayed her mystic pose in her black outfit and shawl.

"If Anyone Falls in Love," another solo number, preceded a fast-paced Bob Segar song, "Face the Promise."

There was a sweet piano introduction for "Rhiannon," the group's first hit, off "Fleetwood Mac," the 1975 No. 1 and first album with Buckingham and Nicks.

Nicks performed her famous twirl on her solo smash, "Stand Back," a No. 5 song from 1983's "Wild Heart" that had Prince on keyboards.

Nicks' voice was brilliant and Wachtel was on acoustic for the simply stunning "Landslide" from "Fleetwood Mac."

The smooth "How Still My Love," off her first album, led to solos by the drummer and percussionist.

Another of Nicks' big solo hits, "Edge of Seventeen (Just Like the White Winged Dove)" from 1982, showcased the organ.

The appreciative singer shook hands with dozens of fans along the front of the stage before returning for the encore, a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll," and her "Love Is."

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Nicks was backed up by two female singers - one her sister-in-law. The band was filled out by a bassist and second guitarist.

Nicks' popular "I Can't Wait" didn't make the song list.

Nicks and Buckingham brought a California flavor to the former British blues band of Fleetwood Mac, and they shot the group to worldwide fame when they joined the group in the mid-70s, adding harmony and exceptional songwriting.

Nicks has been nominated for seven Grammys and has inspired many female singers over the years.

Nicks was born Stephanie Nicks in Phoenix, and came out with one album with Buckingham before joining Fleetwood Mac.