MFBB Conspiracy Theory

[sjpdg]

Here's a little "conspiracy theory" that popped into my twisted little head today. It goes something like this:

The "Unleashed" tour ends and at the final show, Lindsey announces that Fleetwood Mac is basically ending. He and Stevie are going on with their solo careers, but they will no longer record or perform as a part of FM. We as fans shed numerous tears, are very upset but eventually we learn to live with it.

Mick and John go back to Maui and Mick performs off and on with his "Island Rumours Band" with Rick. They take about a 6 month hiatus and then Mick announces that the MFBB will be launching another tour in support of a new studio album. The album is another reinterpretation of classic PG, JS and DK Mac songs, along with original material from Rick. (possible title for the cd: "Still Blue") The album of course, having been recorded during the "hiatus".

The MFBB set off on their world tour, hitting large clubs and classic blues joints througout the US and perhaps even chart a single. At various gigs, John shows up and plays as a "guest appearance". Once the tour hits the UK, Christine plays several gigs within a short travel distance of her home so she can sleep in her own bed at night.

After this tour, John realizes how much he has missed playing the classic Mac with Mick and Rick, and joins the MFBB as a permanent member. At this point, Mick realizes the ridiculousness of pretense and he, John and Rick announce that they have reformed Fleetwood Mac as a blues band, going back to its roots and will continue to record and perform as FM.

Those of us that are fans of FM from the PG days are ecstatic and line up for every tour until both Mick, John and Rick can't even walk, let alone perform. Their last album "Blue Always" goes multiplatinum and everyone ends their days happy.

Just a conspiracy theory that will probably never happen. I just thought it was a funny idea that I'd share with the rest of the group. Enjoy!!

[OldTimer]

I love ya, sj!

Future Discography:
Still Blue
Bluer Yet
Blue Hawaii (semi-morphed into Island Rumours Band)
Blonde & Blue (guest vocals by Christine & Stevie)
Gift of Blues (guest appearance by Lindsey)
Best of Blue
Blue Always

Now you'd better run, I hear the Rumours crowd coming for ya.....


EDIT: Mick's wasting no time putting this plan into action. The MFBB's playing 2 dates in Hawaii during the Unleashed break at the beginning of April.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar...e=rss_breaking

Mick Fleetwood, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, is coming to Hawai'i to perform in Waikiki and on Kauai with The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, concert promoter Tom Moffatt announced today.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. April 2 at Level 4 in the Royal Hawaiian Center and 7:30 p.m. at the Kaua'i Marriott in the Kauai Ballroom.

The band features a tribute to the original Fleetwood Mac, the all-male blues band that started in 1967. Fleetwood's hand-picked blues quartet includes Rick Vito, former Fleetwood Mac vocalist and lead guitarist; Bass playerLenny Castellanos, and Mark Johnstone, who ties the band together with back-up vocals and keys.

The band released a live recording "Blue Again" in March. The album pays tribute to the Mac's early days, when it drew heavily on American blues music and produced hits such as "Albatross," "Oh Well" and "Black Magic Woman" (which was covered by Santana).

The album also includes fresh new blues tracks like "Looking for Somebody" and "Love that Burns."

Fresh new blues tracks like "Looking for Somebody" and "Love that Burns"? Define new....

[sjpdg]

Originally Posted by OldTimer

[SIZE="3"]I love ya, sj!

Future Discography:
Still Blue
Bluer Yet
Blue Hawaii (semi-morphed into Island Rumours Band)
Blonde & Blue (guest vocals by Christine & Stevie)
Gift of Blues (guest appearance by Lindsey)
Best of Blue
Blue Always

Now you'd better run, I hear the Rumours crowd coming for ya.....


EDIT: Mick's wasting no time putting this plan into action. The MFBB's playing 2 dates in Hawaii during the Unleashed break at the beginning of April.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ar...e=rss_breaking



Fresh new blues tracks like "Looking for Somebody" and "Love that Burns"? Define new....

I'm running already!!!!!! I know I've probably committed a HUGE sin by even suggesting something like this, despite the fact that it's only a personal funny theory.

It's pretty hilarious that I should have this thought and then have you post a news item that seems to run in the same direction.

I totally love the proposed discography!! That had me laughing out loud!!

I guess we'll just have to see what happens after the "Unleashed" tour. I know I heard Mick say that the MFBB would be a continuing enterprise, but he's said that about The Zoo and The Mick Fleetwood Band ("Something Big"), so who knows. I hope he does and in some strange corner "In The Back Of My Mind" I perhaps secretly hope my theory comes to pass!!

(Now I'd reeeeeaaaaaalllllllyyyyyyy better run!!!!!!!

[OldTimer]

I guess the first version of the MFBB did have John. I found the blog of a Maui photographer with a photo shoot of the originals -- Mick, Rick, and John.



Tony Novak-Clifford Photography

Mick has also teamed up with longtime friend and bassist of Fleetwood Mac, the legendary John McVie, and Rick Vito to form the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band. Though the lineup changes from time to time with Lenny Castellanos subbing for John on bass for some dates. MFBB played it's first date in St. Louis a month or so ago and have several more mainland gigs in the works. This band is resurrecting the ball busting blues tunes of early FM member and guitarist Peter Green, dusting of classics like "Oh Well', " Rattlesnake Shake" and other songs from the catalog of what many musicophiles consider to be the glory days of Fleetwood Mac. Rick V. is a Peter Green devotee and has that dirty guitar tone Peter was famous for down pat. I got to attend a couple of the band's rehearsals a few months ago and was blown away by both the sound and the material. There are a couple of shots above from tour poster shoots showing me working with the band

http://tonynovak-clifford.blogspot.c...usic-news.html

John must have decided he'd rather be lounging on his boat, so they kept Lenny Castellanos as the bassist, who's got a great on-stage persona, in addition to being a terrific bass player. Adding Mark Johstone and his awesome bluesy/jazzy keyboard work was a great move, too. I really like this band a lot -- you probably already guessed that....

[sjpdg]

Originally Posted by OldTimer

I guess the first version of the MFBB did have John. I found the blog of a Maui photographer with a photo shoot of the originals -- Mick, Rick, and John.


John must have decided he'd rather be lounging on his boat, so they kept Lenny Castellanos as the bassist, who's got a great on-stage persona, in addition to being a terrific bass player. Adding Mark Johstone and his awesome bluesy/jazzy keyboard work was a great move, too. I really like this band a lot -- you probably already guessed that....

WOW!!! That would have been killer!!!!

Just finished listening to the "Blue Again!" CD today on my way to work. Absolutely phenomenal in my opinion!!! It is fantastic!! It's a great live recording, with all the little nuances that go with it.

I'm totally loving this band too!!! Long Live the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band!!

[chriskisn]

Actually I'm a little bit over the current lineup of FM, so I'd be happy to see Mick, John, Rick and perhaps a couple of new people.

There is another thought though, what if Stevie actually stopped singing the same damn songs we've heard for thirty-five years and started singing some blues. I'm sure she'd have a great blues voice if she tried?

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by OldTimer

I love ya, sj!

Future Discography:
Still Blue
Bluer Yet
Blue Hawaii (semi-morphed into Island Rumours Band)
Blonde & Blue (guest vocals by Christine & Stevie)
Gift of Blues (guest appearance by Lindsey)
Best of Blue
Blue Always

Now you'd better run, I hear the Rumours crowd coming for ya.....

You forget to add the box set to the discography: The Box of Blues...or...The Blue Box.

[sjpdg]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

You forget to add the box set to the discography: The Box of Blues...or...The Blue Box.

Awesome!!!!! Love it!!!!

[sjpdg]

I'm also thinking the MFBB could do a full Peter Green cover album and they could call it:

"Blues In The Key Of Green"

What d'ya think?