Stevie in the newest Rolling Stone magazine.

[Phil]

I apologise for getting side-tracked, but I have to state once again, Stevie is no longer an artist. She is consumed by commerce and displays a distinct lack of maturity these days. I used to adore this woman but now am embarrassed by her actions. She's awful.

[TheWildHeart67]

I apologise for getting side-tracked, but I have to state once again, Stevie is no longer an artist. She is consumed by commerce and displays a distinct lack of maturity these days. I used to adore this woman but now am embarrassed by her actions. She's awful.

I don't agree.
Neither do the critics and fans going to her sold-out shows.
She is almost 70 and deserves to do whatever she wants at this point.
I would have loved one last Mac album.
But it's her decision.

[STEVEHEDRICK]

Originally Posted by Phil

I apologise for getting side-tracked, but I have to state once again, Stevie is no longer an artist. She is consumed by commerce and displays a distinct lack of maturity these days. I used to adore this woman but now am embarrassed by her actions. She's awful.

then don't go to her shows, buy her cd's, you should be embarrased, its her life not yours.

[olive]

Originally Posted by STEVEHEDRICK

then don't go to her shows, buy her cd's, you should be embarrased, its her life not yours.

that is uncalled for and that kind of behavior is why we have a ban on topics the adults here can discuss and topics get locked

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showthread.php?t=56933

[wheart]

Originally Posted by STEVEHEDRICK

then don't go to her shows, buy her cd's, you should be embarrased, its her life not yours.

Every Stevie Nicks fan has a right to have whatever opinion they damn well want. She's going to do what she wants (and absolutely should) but that doesn't mean everyone is going to like or agree with it. Stick to your own opinion and stop criticizing others for having theirs.

[bwboy]

Steve gave his opinion, just like Phil did. Nothing wrong with that!

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by STEVEHEDRICK

then don't go to her shows, buy her cd's, you should be embarrased, its her life not yours.

I appreciate your passion on the subject. I know it can be difficult at times, but keep your opinions on point (the article) and not directed to other members' lives, embarrassment, etc.

Thanks!

[gypsy333]

At the Edge Of 70, Stevie has paid her dues....she has EVERY right to participate in whatever musical endeavors she wants...kudos to her for enjoying an extended solo tour that is getting rave reviews and filling up arenas...

[Danielle]

Originally Posted by Phil

I apologise for getting side-tracked, but I have to state once again, Stevie is no longer an artist. She is consumed by commerce and displays a distinct lack of maturity these days. I used to adore this woman but now am embarrassed by her actions. She's awful.

So your definition of an artist, a musical one, is just that of someone who's currently recording and not at all interested in commerce? The reason I ask is that if you've seen Stevie's new tour, do you not consider that art? The whole process behind her tour and her onstage performace are nothing but art at its finest, and the way she's been singing her songs and telling the stories that made them up is a perfect demonstration of that.
I understand if you don't feel the same way that I do, but the way I see it, in addition to writing beautiful songs and performing them well, charisma and ability to engage audiences are also some of the many definitions of a true artist. For me, Stevie is an artist in every sense of the word.

[TheWildHeart67]

Danielle, Bravo! That was beautifully articulated! I couldn't agree with you more!! John

[olive]

Alot of us are not new to her ,we did not just discover her or just able to see one of her shows for the first time we've been around since the beginning the good times the bad times the several stale tours of the same songs and listless performances and that's where our frustration comes from that she's falling back into that trap I have these songs they're good enough people will pay top dollar to see and hear me sing them.

As for this current show mind blowing I cannot describe how it made me feel after all these years to see and hear her do it she should have been doing 20- 30 years ago.. but I think some of those are frustrated she's just going to Coast on this for as long as she can and not create some really great new music for us and herself

[TheWildHeart67]

Yes. I've been with her through good and bad times. 36 shows and counting😊

[olive]

Originally Posted by TheWildHeart67

Yes. I've been with her through good and bad times. 36 shows and counting😊

Aww still a newbie

[gypsy333]

So your definition of an artist, a musical one, is just that of someone who's currently recording and not at all interested in commerce? The reason I ask is that if you've seen Stevie's new tour, do you not consider that art? The whole process behind her tour and her onstage performace are nothing but art at its finest, and the way she's been singing her songs and telling the stories that made them up is a perfect demonstration of that.
I understand if you don't feel the same way that I do, but the way I see it, in addition to writing beautiful songs and performing them well, charisma and ability to engage audiences are also some of the many definitions of a true artist. For me, Stevie is an artist in every sense of the word.

Thanks Danielle!