Christine wants to rejoin the band according to The Guardian - Page 54

SteveMacD · #**796** 12-19-2013, 11:12 PM

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We aren't going to learn anything at that corporate gig.

That's why I said Jan. 9-ish. Corporate is Jan. 8.

Assuming the scheduled gigs are all over, they can announce whenever they want.

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Also, Stevie mentioning that Christine was on Safari seemed like a signal that there would be no news in January, like they wouldn't start any negotiations in January.

Well, okay, but that's the same interview where Stevie supposedly said she hadn't "spoken to her since the songbird reunited briefly with the band for rehearsals in Dublin and cameos at two shows in London in September" when Christine was at least at the Amsterdam show and was rumored to have been on the whole tour. I find it hard that she wouldn't have spoken to Christine during all of that.

In any event, who knows what's really going on at this point. All I know is that Christine apparently wants back in, and I don't see how they could possibly turn her down at this point.

michelej1 · #**797** 12-19-2013, 11:57 PM

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That's why I said Jan. 9-ish. Corporate is Jan. 8.

Assuming the scheduled gigs are all over, they can announce whenever they want.

But they probably won't announce it until there is something they want us to buy or buy tickets for. They want to time a furor when it will make the most money for them.

Michele

SteveMacD · #**798** 12-20-2013, 01:56 AM

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But they probably won't announce it until there is something they want us to buy or buy tickets for. They want to time a furor when it will make the most money for them.

I disagree. They need to reestablish publicly that Christine's back. Do the late night, morning, and afternoon shows, TV and radio. Do lots of interviews, ect. Build hype about Christine's return. Let the world fully understand she's back so they know what a Fleetwood Mac ticket is buying.

PenguinHead · #**799** 12-20-2013, 04:20 AM

How can anyone predict that future with the cast of characters we are dealing with? Christine's assimilation back into the band isn't so simple.
After all, this is a business. There are negotiations to be made, legal issues to deal with, and contracts to sign.

When they finally reconvene, I hope they go into the studio an make an album. It's more lasting than a murky memory of a live show. I would hate to to see them trot out Chris as propaganda for yet another greatest hits tour.

What I understand but don't understand are the Ledgies who constantly disparage the band/members for making money. Sure, there have been obvious examples of money-motivating endeavors (their last two "nothing new to promote" tours).

But at this point in their careers, despite the stunted collaborative creative activity in the recording studio , they have been performing long, fantastic sold out shows to adoring audiences. If you had the opportunity to do that - experience that kind of energy and love, and also take home a big chunk of cash to support your comfy lifestyle...well, you can't blame them for that.

PenguinHead · #**800** 12-20-2013, 04:21 AM

How can anyone predict that future with the cast of characters we are dealing with? Christine's assimilation back into the band isn't so simple.
After all, this is a business. There are negotiations to be made, legal issues to deal with, and contracts to sign.

When they finally reconvene, I hope they go into the studio ans make an album. It's more lasting than a murky memory of a live show. I would hate to to see them trot out Chris as propaganda for yet another greatest hits tour. (They still have managed to fill the seats despite her absence.)

But at this point in their careers, despite the stunted collaborative creative activity in the recording studio , they have been performing long, fantastic sold out shows to adoring audiences. If you had the opportunity to do that - experience that kind of energy and love, and also take home a big chunk of cash to support your comfy lifestyle...well, let them cash in on their work. They deserve that right.

michelej1 · #**801** 12-20-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I disagree. They need to reestablish publicly that Christine's back. Do the late night, morning, and afternoon shows, TV and radio. Do lots of interviews, ect. Build hype about Christine's return. Let the world fully understand she's back so they know what a Fleetwood Mac ticket is buying.

Yes, they can do that, but CLOSER to an event. No need to do it in February, if they won't be working for four to five more months. They need to do it just ahead of a show or album.

Michele

**jbrownsjr** · #**802** 12-20-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

Yes, they can do that, but CLOSER to an event. No need to do it in February, if they won't be working for four to five more months. They need to do it just ahead of a show or album.

Michele

I honestly don't think that their marketing team is smart enough to do anything. But it would be nice to have some sort of confirmation soon.

BlueDenimLamp · #**803** 12-20-2013, 06:10 PM

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But it would be nice to have some sort of confirmation soon.

Yes it would...What do they gain by keeping everyone in the dark and "Dancing 'round the subject"???

cactusjack · #**804** 12-20-2013, 07:10 PM

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I honestly don't think that their marketing team is smart enough to do anything.

yep, that's Fleetwood Mac for you

michelej1 · #**805** 12-20-2013, 07:31 PM

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Yes it would...What do they gain by keeping everyone in the dark and "Dancing 'round the subject"???

It's just that they're in a point in their career where a tour or album by itself is not going to cause that much media excitement. So, if they can hold on to a nugget of information that will maximize their publicity at the right time, I think they would try to do that.

After American Horror Story airs and the corporate gig is over, I wouldn't think we'd be seeing much of any of them anyway for several months, so they won't have to keep dancing around the Christine subject, because no one should be asking them anything for awhile.

Michele

vivfox · #**806** 12-20-2013, 11:25 PM

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What do they gain by keeping everyone in the dark and "Dancing 'round the subject"???

A wound gets worse when it's treated with neglect.

SteveMacD · #**807** 12-21-2013, 12:46 AM

They need a big media blitz ASAP, followed by a short 20 to 30 city tour. Then they finish an album from what's left of the Mick/John/Lindsey recordings and release a new album ASAP. After that, a full tour.

From there is anybody's guess. Yeah, they're old, but they're sober and technology is light years ahead of even where it was during "Tango In The Night." If they wanted, they could record an album in the winter and tour in the spring/summer/fall for the rest of their careers.

ETA: And, unless John isn't up for it, they really shouldn't wait to get back out there. Now-ish seems good!

SteveMacD · #**808** 12-21-2013, 02:32 AM

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I wonder how that would have worked. Would [Welch] be able to sing LB tunes?

I always assumed Bob Weston would have tagged along, and he could have done Lindsey's parts.

**jbrownsjr** · #**809** 12-21-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveMacD

They need a big media blitz ASAP, followed by a short 20 to 30 city tour. Then they finish an album from what's left of the Mick/John/Lindsey recordings and release a new album ASAP. After that, a full tour.

From there is anybody's guess. Yeah, they're old, but they're sober and technology is light years ahead of even where it was during "Tango In The Night." If they wanted, they could record an album in the winter and tour in the spring/summer/fall for the rest of their careers.

ETA: And, unless John isn't up for it, they really shouldn't wait to get back out there. Now-ish seems good!

This is the most logical solution I've ever heard. Here's why: By doing 20-30 dates, they get their chops up for the album. This makes the album that much more, "spot on". I'd love for them to scrap any previous work, however. Just do a fresh start. LB's music sound so recycled sometimes. Christine the same in past era's... Just start melding tunes with LB and CM arraning the majority. I need some magic.

AliceLover · #**810** 12-21-2013, 08:33 AM

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Christine coming back and them doing a real, full band tour would be fantastic. Both Stevie and Lindsey are hesitant, especially Lindsey. I think it's a "you're either in the band or you're not" and there isn't the sentimentality I had hoped for. I am hoping that John's illness and maybe some hard lobbying from Mick will change minds.

I think they could go out and command higher ticket sales with Christine back. Money ALWAYS changes everything. We will see. I had hoped we would see her in Vegas but I doubt it.

It's definitely understandable. I am hesitant about the whole thing as well. One other thing I was thinking about was that if they all decide to do something together, that pushes Stevie and Lindsey's solo plans back for another 1-2 years. As of late, they both have had more happiness in their solo projects. Whenever they re-group as Fleetwood Mac, it really does seem like a cash grab. They are probably both thinking "do I want to spend another 2 years with FM?"