They got into some legal trouble when they started performing Peace Train, and recording albums including it, because they had never bought the rights to it from Cat Stevens.
Issue must have been resolved, though, since available again.
They were great back in the day when Natalie Merchant was their lead singer. I lost interest in them as soon as she left. And didn't like the work she was putting out on her own.
Some of her best work was after she went solo, it showcased her vocal talent far more than the Maniacs style allowed.....listen to the 2 tracks I posted, Natalie solo.
Mary Ramsey has been with the band since the early 90s. Hard to tell her apart vocally from NM. The band was still tight as ever and sounded great although I hear a few members left the band recently. We got to BS with them at a local bar afterwards while they signed some swag. Cool dudes who just like making music.
Any band of 30 years plus usually has some turnover, someone dies, or it implodes. The only ones that come to mind who didn't are the Stones and U2, but I guess Wyman retired from the Stones, so there's that.
Mary Ramsey has been with the band since the early 90s. Hard to tell her apart vocally from NM. The band was still tight as ever and sounded great although I hear a few members left the band recently. We got to BS with them at a local bar afterwards while they signed some swag. Cool dudes who just like making music.
Any band of 30 years plus usually has some turnover, someone dies, or it implodes. The only ones that come to mind who didn't are the Stones and U2, but I guess Wyman retired from the Stones, so there's that.
A favorite (Ramsey on background vocals):
Right, right, right, then he proceeds to post another video with Natalie Merchant singing lololol
Some key band members CAN'T be replaced, it's that simple....they are the sound of the band. From Zeppelin to Leonard Skinner to the Allmann Bros, losing 1 key member especially the singer and they are done.
When's the last time you saw them live? The band is as good as it ever was - the line up last year had some great guitar playing. Vocals were good, but not a clone of NM, nor should she be. NM did a gig with the Cowboy Junkies that was amazing. I have nothing against her. The vid is just that, nothing more. Chill bro.
Looked up the maniacs with no recent videos. Would like to see a clip of the new line up. If someone here can find anything, could you please post it ??? And is that Varmint guy Slummy posted??