The London show September 2013 - Page 3

FutureGames71 · #31 11-14-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

It's been so refreshing, having her back.. even for a moment or two..

Even a millisecond with Christine is refreshing!

michelej1 · #32 11-14-2013, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

the difference in expression between Mick's face and Lindsey's face in photo 6 is very interesting..

The video tells a fuller story than the screen caps. At the show, from my perspective, Lindsey was upset because Christine was isolated from the rest of the band that first night. He wanted it to be more of a group reunion and tried to get in on the hug, but was kind of segregated from them, before and after she performed and he looked as if he felt left out of the embrace. When she first came out and was hugging Stevie, he walked over and tried to get her attention, she didn't hear him initially. After Don't Stop she and Stevie were over to the side of the stage and he tried to wave her over. Then, after their group bow, he blew kisses at her, but she couldn't see him, because she was turned to John.

The expression on his face in that particular photo is, I think, him wanting Stevie and Christine to come center stage. In the video, you can see him trying to get them to come. He motioned them over and then Mick told them to come over and they did. At that point, once they were all four gathered together, Lindsey was all smiles.

The next night it was much different, because Christine came right out and immediately kissed Stevie, John and Lindsey and Stevie stood back from Christine as well. So, Christine was never isolated on one side of the stage on Friday.

Michele

ironman_01701 · #33 11-14-2013, 06:01 AM

Lindsey, ever the leader of FM is the business leader, wanted to finish the end of the set list and wrap up the performance. There is a whole crew of people supporting the performance on stage and there is a lot of money involved with full cycle of a performance. The lighting, audio and security, clean-up people etc. all are contracted for so many minutes (hours before and hours after the performance) and they get paid for those allotted times. If the performance exceeds the time it cuts into their contract. I believe he was more interested in completing the show within the contracted time period.

Lindsey is the driver and makes the money for FM band, and he stood there looking at the love shared by Stevie and Chris extending and exceeding the time. I'm sure he felt her presence and the audience love for Chris. In the past comments, Lindsey must have felt a bit of ill will about Chris leaving the Band in 98. All of that must have been his mind at that time when he looked into the audience, not so for Mick and Stevie. Mick is NOT the onstage manager of the band and I dare say NOT Stevie.

Love is cold and money does not feel love. Stevie can talk and dance on stage for ever, and not think about what Lindsey must think about. The rehearsing of the band takes its toll at their age. I believe that is why Lindsey looked away and wanted to move on ---- JMHO.

michelej1 · #34 11-14-2013, 11:05 AM

Lindsey seemed more concerned with getting everyone together in the center of the stage than getting the show going, from where I sat (which was in front of Chris' keyboard, so I couldn't always see the right side of the stage). It was only when Stevie and Christine were secluded from the rest of the group that he seemed bothered.

Here are some of my pictures: