Does Stevie Nicks dislike Billy Burnette?

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Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I definitely agree with everything you said. In addition, Stevie said publicly she should have quit when Lindsey did. 1988-1995 Fleetwood Mac was just a caricature of itself. That's not because the members had changed, but because the band was trying to pretend like it hadn't even happened.

While I'm partial to the Rumours lineup, I think given the chance, the band could have really made some cool music with Rick Vito. In my eyes, Billy Burnette was what made the whole thing cheesy. They didn't need another guitarist. I don't think Billy's style complemented the Mac's at that point either. His presence muddled what possibly could have been an interesting transition. I think Rick's solo song "Intuition" is a good example of how his distinct style could have been exploited within the Mac.

You are spot on with that assessment. Rick was a fantastic addition to the band. Billy is also a talented guy, but his 'Vegas showman' persona didn't fit Fleetwood Mac's style. It sort of reminds when they hired Bob Walker as a front man. It would have been a very different band and album without Billy.