Rich Engler

He was known to be eccentric, aggressive even, barking out orders in his thick Cockney accent while practicing karate.

Did you know that he was a big karate enthusiast?

Did you just make that up?

Rich Engler, the promoter, who got into that awkward man tussle with Cliff Davis.

He had to watch helplessly as a band featuring none of the original Fleetwood Mac members took the stage.

As Elmer grabs the mic, he's feeling loose, ready.

He'd already thoroughly prepared with what he called his gig kit.

The band doesn't feel like they have a choice now.

They don't know what the consequences will be if they don't hold up their end of the bargain.

Not many seem to notice that this Fleetwood Mac ain't exactly Fleetwood Mac.

When Elmer gets off stage, though, that's when reality hits.

There's no way this tour can go on without Mick Fleetwood.

Elmer and the band are being paid by the gig, so cutting the tour short now, that'll really hurt financially.

But manager Cliff Davis reassures them, don't worry, Mick is still coming.

As the band makes their way up the East Coast, they don't hear word one from Mick Fleetwood, and Elmer has no way of contacting him.

Meanwhile, the press is beginning to notice that Fleetwood Mac is Light of Fleetwood.

Articles start appearing with titles like Really the Mac?

and Will the Real Fleetwood Mac Please Stand Up?

Many of the articles note that Mick Fleetwood is still a member of the band and intending to join them.

But by the time the tour reaches New York City, he still hasn't shown.