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It looks like Alec and Rusty's chickens finally came home to roost.
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Alec's maybe. But not good ole Rusty.
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Hmm... I’m suspicious of that Barry.
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Not sure it’s an outrage, but it certainly is shocking and hugely
disappointing. I have mixed feelings. I was looking for a legitimate farewell tour; but I’m also not a big fan of the tired rote greatest hits sets. The news feels like a weird deja vu from 1987. But Mike Campbell will bring a lot of energy and personality to the sound - in a way that Rick Vito and Billy Burnette weren’t capable of. I honestly can’t think of a better replacement for Lindsey Buckingham ‘s sound - especially in the context of big arenas. Mike is an amazing player and a superb songwriter. He will bring a lot to the tour in ways that people aren’t expecting. Neil Finn is a great singer; but I’m not as enthusiastic about him because it feels like it was a choice made out of convenience. I guess they needed someone with pipes given how shaky Chris’s vocals have become. In any event, I guess it just feels like a knee jerk band aid fix rather then a considered thoughtful crafted project. I wish it was presented as a different band / project instead of a salvage Fleetwood Mac tour. At the same time, I’m not sure this whole story came out of a scenario that was dramatic in the way that the press is presenting it. It could have been that they just couldn’t agree on a schedule. People in their 70’s should be able to make decisions at will. They don’t work for us and they don’t owe us anything. I would have hated to know that a tour was put together and Lindsey didn’t want to be there. I’m sorry that the end result of all of this is that we have a nostalgia act cobbling together what they can to prop up a tour - - instead of a group of five artists who really wanted to commit to making this a final goodbye to the 5 decades worth of fans. I’m sorry for all of us. But I also respect people for asking for what they want and need rather than going through the motions because they think they’re supposed to. Much respect to the whole band for giving everyone the freedom to come and go as they please. It’s shocking and it’s unexpected and it hurts. But I think if people can put aside the drama machine and make an effort to not write the narrative for this band that probably never happened; we might find that we can allow ourselves to enjoy Mike Campbell’s jaw-dropping guitar playing. He’s no Buckingham, but he is quite possibly the most gifted player I’ve ever heard in an arena setting. |
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the drama is real. did you see Lindsey's daughter's IG post last night? "Fleetwood Mac isn’t Fleetwood Mac without you #prouddaughter" she was responding to and liking people's outpours of love and support. she confirmed he was fired. Lindsey's brother also commented on her post. many fans have heard this boiling (and didn't wanna believe it!) for the last 2 months.
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if they were just not touring with him why would you say "we wish him all the best". You might say, "we wish him all the best and look forward to seeing where we go after the tour" or "we look forward to what the future brings" or something
I mean they aren't going to go out and bond with two new guys and then kick them out after the tour..... I was thinking of the sh&t ton of money Lindsey loses out on by not doing this tour. And think of how much more some other people will get, because they are surely not going to cut Mike or the Finn guy in on a percentage, they'll get a salary of some kind. So Stevie gets to do whatever solo music she wants (guarantee they'll do Stop Draggin with Mike there... and she'll get to tell a long story about Tom) and she'll get more money. She can't take it with her...... I can't help wishing the McVies weren't so damned British and would have more bollocks
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Last edited by bombaysaffires; 04-10-2018 at 08:55 PM.. |
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This is an interesting tidbit.....Lindsey has his house up for sale: This was posted here in Jan. Just something to think on.
http://www.latimes.com/business/real...115-story.html
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Unfortunately the end result has often been cheesy and a little "off-brand" for Fleetwood Mac. This time is a little different with Mike Campbell on board, but that doesn't make it any less painful. |
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The story we're hearing is that it was Stevie who said, I can't work with him anymore. You guys decide-- do you want me, or him? And the band did the math and picked her, and told him he was out.
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Just saw the IG posts. Guess I was being too fair. Very sad. |
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