Lead vocalist and percussionist Philip Bailey and the band paid tribute to founder Maurice White, who died in 2016, with “Serpentine Fire,” accompanied by a photo slideshow offering a wealth of images, both on and off stage.Īfter the group’s founding more than 45 years ago, there are only three original members left in EWF, Bailey, bassist Verdine White and percussionist Ralph Johnson, but the group offered up tight, upbeat tunes and an eye-catching stage show with sharp choreography. He told the crowd that it’s tough for the members of the military too and sent “Faithfully,” the last song recorded on the 1983 album, “Frontiers,” out to them.Įarth, Wind and Fire had the audience up and dancing through their entire set, despite the heat.
Keyboardist Jonathan Cain discussed how hard it is to tour and be away from your family.
KIIS 102.7 FM’s Jingle Ball will bring Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran to The Forum New Kids on the Block revive MixTape Tour in 2022 with Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogueĭaryl Hall & John Oates thrill fans with a hits-packed Hollywood Bowl show Red Hot Chili Peppers will headline SoFi Stadium with Beck and Thundercatĭropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey talks music, puppets and Rancid before Southern California shows Journey had their share of sweetness as well, beginning with guitarist Neal Schon dedicating “Lights” to the band’s original singer Steve Perry and then performing it with the audience joining in on the choruses. “I didn’t (dedicate) it before I sang, because I would have started to cry.” “He just did it so beautifully his daddy would be so proud of him,” Nicks said with a catch in her voice. Frey’s son, Deacon Frey, stood in for him with the Eagles the night before. She added on that emotional moment when after singing “Landslide” she took a moment to dedicate the tune to her friend Glenn Frey, who died in 2016. Later as band finished “Sara,” there was an audible sigh from the audience as Stevie Nicks gave Buckingham a hug. while each of the acts offered strong performances with their share of memorable moments, Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham proved the star of the evening with a stunning solo performance during the band’s 2-hour headlining set.Īs the rest of the band – drummer Mick Fleetwood, bassist John McVie, singer Stevie Nicks and singer and keyboard player Christine McVie – slipped off stage, singer/guitarist Buckingham told the audience that they are “a band of contradictions,” and alluding to past adversity said, “We wouldn’t be here if there wasn’t a great deal of love.” Then he offered up a moving solo performance of “Bleed to Love Her,” demonstrating not only his musical prowess, but pushing all the right emotional buttons as well. Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham offers stunning solo moment during Classic West at Dodger Stadium – Orange County Registerįollowing the Eagles’ headlining set on Saturday, the second night of Classic West at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Sunday, July 16, featured performances by Earth, Wind and Fire, Journey and Fleetwood Mac.
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