ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS, AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER Perform FLEETWOOD MAC Classic "Rattlesnake Shake"; Official Live Video Released
February 25, 2021, 3 years ago
On February 25, 2020, mere days before the first case of COVID-19 was discovered in the UK, as the ongoing pandemic necessitated the suspension of modern society, a very special concert took place at the legendary Palladium in London celebrating the songs of Peter Green and the original incarnation of Fleetwood Mac.
The audience at that sold out show witnessed something unique at what would be the last live concert anyone would attend until further notice. This show also now takes on a particularly poignant meaning, with the unfortunate passing of Peter Green in July 2020.
The players gathered were an all-star cast and all of the musicians present that night had a deep and frequently far-fetched, cosmic connection to the songs.
Check out the official live video of Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons performing the Fleetwood Mac classic "Rattlesnake Shake".
The participants that night included Neil Finn, Noel Gallagher, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Kirk Hammett, John Mayall, Christine McVie, Jeremy Spencer, Zak Starkey, Pete Townshend, Steven Tyler and Bill Wyman. Legendary producer Glyn Johns joined as the executive sound producer and the house band featured Mick Fleetwood himself along with Dave Bronze, Jonny Lang, Andy Fairweather Low, Ricky Peterson and Rick Vito.
Mick Fleetwood, who curated the list of artists performing, said: “The concert was a celebration of those early blues days where we all began, and it’s important to recognize the profound impact Peter and the early Fleetwood Mac had on the world of music. Peter was my greatest mentor and it gave me such joy to pay tribute to his incredible talent. I was honoured to be sharing the stage with some of the many artists Peter has inspired over the years and who share my great respect for this remarkable musician. ‘Then Play On’...”
In cinemas in March 2021. Watch an official trailer below. Out on physical formats Friday, April 30 via BMG. For full info on concert, products and cinema listings, head here.
Check out the official live video of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons performing the Fleetwood Mac classic "The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown)".