I think it's ridiculous to wish that the Rumours phenomenon had never occurred, because if it wasn't for Rumours...
...there would be no Tusk (as a reaction to Rumours)
...with all of the infighting and drama, the band would have split up if there wasn't a major payday involved.
...all the members would have remained in relative obscurity and solo record deals would have been unlikely.
...FM would have faded into obscurity like many of their 70's contemporaries like America, Kansas, Three Dog Night, Foghat, Firefall, etc.
Yes, whether we like it or not Rumours is FM's raison d'etre today. It established a level of critical superstardom that has allowed them to stay immensely popular despite the dearth of new material. Yes, I am bored by the repetition... but I am also infinitely grateful that they are still around doing what they do so well. But you certainly cannot fault their work ethic- between solo and band projects the FM fan always has something to look forward to.
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