The Band
Fleetfoot Mike were
| Anne Whitaker | (Christine McVie) vocals, keyboards |
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| Annie Walker | (Stevie Nicks) vocals |
| Malcolm Mortimore | (John McVie) bass |
| Mike Whitaker | (Lindsey Buckingham) vocals, guitar |
| Tim Walker | (Mick Fleetwood) drums, backing vocals |
| Rika Koerte | acoustic guitar, backing vocals |
Anne Whitaker
| Without Anne, Fleetfoot Mike would never manage to replicate the Mac's trademark harmonies: she has a gift for picking out and arranging vocal lines second-to-none, as well as a deft touch on the piano and organ that are Chris McVie's stock-in-trade. In her absence, they'd also probably starve on the road. Married to Mike, she's a veterinary surgeon by day (and sometimes night). Oh, and the band name is her fault. | |
| Favourite Mac Song: | To listen to: Rhiannon To perform: Silver Springs |
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| Musical Influences: | Queen, ABBA, Beethoven |
| Equipment Used: | Roland XP80 synthesiser + Keyboards of the 60s/70s card 1980s Korg BX-3 dual-manual organ Dynacord SL-50 Leslie simulator Tambourine Maracas Sharma C100 keyboards amp Yamaha CP-70B electric grand Voce electric piano module Sharma 3200 rotary speaker |
Annie Walker
| In her own words, Annie "always wanted to play at being Stevie Nicks". With Fleetfoot Mike, she grabs that chance with both hands, delivering an uncannily accurate replica of the Fleetwood Mac singer's sound and phrasing on such songs as the beautiful "Silver Springs" and live tour-de-force "Gold Dust Woman". When not singing with the band, she performs mediaeval and contemporary folk music with her husband, Tim. | |
| Favourite Mac Song: | Eyes Of The World |
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| Musical Influences: | Stevie Nicks, Jethro Tull, Annie Lennox |
| Equipment Used: | Sennheiser MD441 microphone Tambourine Guiro Cowbell |
Malcolm Mortimore
| Mal is the elder statesman of the band: he played in his first band the year Mike was born, coming close to turning professional at the end of the sixties. He was at Fleetwood Mac's second-ever gig, at the Marquee Club in August 1967, and has been a fan ever since, citing John McVie's fluid phrasing and rock-solid timing as a major influence on his bass style. | |
| Favourite Mac Song: | To listen to: Sisters of the Moon, Go Your Own Way, Black Magic Woman To play: Green Manalishi |
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| Musical Influences: | John McVie, John Mayall, The Who |
| Equipment Used: | Fernandes Alembic Series 1 copy Kay Fender Jazz copy (for "I'm So Afraid") Aria acoustic bass Acoustic model 220 head Marshall 2x15" cab Korg tuner |
Mike Whitaker
| Mike is the band's Mac obsessive: his collection of live bootlegs of the Rumours-era lineup forms the research material for their live set. He learned much of his lead guitar playing from Lindsey Buckingham's work on "Fleetwood Mac Live", and has been amassing a collection of guitars and effects, right down to the same model of overdrive pedal, that allow him to produce an accurate replica of Lindsey's sound. | |
| Favourite Mac Song: | To listen to: Rhiannon, Landslide To play: I Don't Want To Know, Don't Stop, I'm So Afraid |
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| Musical Influences: | Brian May, Lindsey Buckingham, Mark Knopfler, The Who, Jan Kuehnemund |
| Equipment Used: | 2001 Korean Tokai Les Paul Custom (white) 1980 Japanese Tokai Les Paul Custom (cherry) 1978 Japanese Tokai Les Paul Reborn (tobacco) 1982 Squier JV Telecaster 2003 Squier Affinity Strat Ovation Applause roundback CSL 6/12 doublebeck Tipton Slasher valve head Marshall 1960A 4x12" cab Boss SD-1 overdrive Boss MZ-2 Metalizer Guyatone analog delay Vestax digital delay Korg tuner pedal Bespeco volume pedal |
Tim Walker
| Tim, with Malcolm, is the heartbeat behind Fleetfoot Mike. He is a multitalented musician, with a gift for mimicking both Mick Fleetwood's style and quirky mannerisms, reinforced by a keen eye for performance details picked up from video of the Mac drummer. He is also no mean guitarist, but, in truth, his first love is the trumpet, in styles ranging from classical and light opera through to Atlantic Soul. | |
| Favourite Mac Song: | To listen to: Station Man, Gold Dust Woman To play: Tusk, Sisters of the Moon, Eyes of the World |
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| Musical Influences: | Phil Collins, Mick Fleetwood, The Eagles, Tom Pettty, Tubby Hayes, AC/DC, Gerry Conway, Steve Cropper,... |
| Equipment Used: | Drums: Ludwig Silver Sparkle Classic 7 ply birch shells with Ludwig Weather Master heads on bass and toms, Bear Skins Kevlar head on the snare 22" bass 13" and 12" rack toms 16" and 18" floor toms 14" x 5.5" snare Cymbals: Paiste 10" 802 splash Paiste 15" 505 (Black Label) medium hi-hats Paiste 18" 505 (Green Label) crash Paiste 20" 402 ride Zildjian 15" Edge Razor Thin crash Sabian 16" crash Meinl 17" Raker Heavy crash Paiste 22" Symphonic Gong / Tam Tam Ludwig Speedking bass drum pedal Various cymbal stands Ahead 5B sticks Percussion: Percussion Plus and Rhythm Tech Bar Chime Mark trees, cowbell, vibraslap and flexatone Percussion Plus congas Talking drum |
Rika Koerte
| Rika started out as Fleetfoot Mike's roadie and lighting engineer, and, in a manner that mirrors the real band, started helping out on various songs on acoustic guitar and backing vocals. She's a talented performer in her own right, and brings that extra layer to the band's recreation of the Mac, especially songs from Tango In The Night and beyond. | |
| Favourite Mac Song: | To listen to: Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Silver Springs To play/sing: I Don't Wan't To Know, Go Your Own Way, Isn't It Midnight, Little Lies |
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| Musical Influences: | Joan Baez, Reinhard Mey, U2, Loreena McKennit, Melissa Etheridge, Doro Pesch/Warlock, ... |
| Equipment Used: |
Encore roundback acoustic Behringer Ultracoustic amplifier Maracas Tambourine |