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Wall Street Journal, December 31, 1997
An excerpt from ROCK 'N' ROLL'S YEAR IN REVIEW
by Jim Fusilli
Fleetwood Mac's "The Dance" (Reprise), a live run-through of many of
their classic numbers, brought several outstanding performances by Christine
McVie, who may be the most underrated vocalist in contemporary music. (I've
said this for years!) The passing years have added a depth to her voice,
making it even more seductive than it had been. Blues prodigy Peter Green
was once the leader of Fleetwood Mac, but drug abuse exacerbated his
psychosis and his talent waned. Prior to last year, he hadn't played guitar
since 1984. To some degree, Green has returned, as demonstrated by his
"Peter Green Splinter Group" (Artisan), a mostly live recording he cut with
an efficient group that includes drummer Cozy Powell. While Green is not
yet ready to play up to his old standards--- in the late 60's, he rivaled
Eric Clapton as the best young blues guitarist in Britain--- it's terrific
to hear him take on songs by Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson, Elmore
James and Otis Rush.
Thanks to Ali Filipowicz for sending it to us.
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