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Originally Posted by PenguinHead
I believe she left the band because she was tired of touring and wanted to retire. She didn't leave because of a negative review.
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You're being literal-minded & not addressing the crux of my view. There were hundreds of reviews (not to mention the overarching fan sentiment) over the decades that dismissed her very charming work, or trivialized it. It's a running theme in the archives of the band. (The critics who thought the world of her, from Robert Hilburn to David Gans to Ken Tucker, couldn't possibly stand up to the opposing onslaught.)
Chris faced, head on, a lack of widespread appreciation from all quarters for many, many years, & if that didn't hurt her feelings (especially once she hit a certain age), I don't know what did, or would.
So, yes, I believe a very big part of Christine's retirement (announced several times throughout her career with the band) was her impatience with being a session player for the Buckingham Nicks Show.