Urgent - Lindsey Interview!!! [Archive]

gypsysoul

07-30-2008, 07:47 AM

ajmccarrell

07-30-2008, 08:07 AM

Oh my God guys! I've just received my review copy of Gift of screws - haven't heard it yet....

BUT, I 've also had a note to say can I interview LB tomorrow evening!!!!!
Can I? Oh I think I can!!

It will be over the telephone (I'm in london). I'm frantically trying to contact the record company to confirm it. But, assuming it will happen - please feel free to put some questions down for him.

Sorry to sound so excited but hell I AM excited:laugh:

Will keep you updated as things unfold.

Here's some questions I have for him.

#1. Since Fleetwood Mac will be winding down next year, will he reunite Buckingham Nicks, and also with the same touring band, IE Gary Hodges, Tom Moncrieff, Waddy Wachtel, Bob Aguirre?

#2. Does he plan on continuing his solo career after FM?

Madness Fades

07-30-2008, 08:27 AM

Has He any intentions of coming to the UK ???????
Now that would be a great question.

gypsysoul

07-30-2008, 08:36 AM

Good questions guys. The UK one is definitely one to ask as I'd love to see him perform here. I had to travel to New York last tour.

strandinthewind

07-30-2008, 08:45 AM

I would ask him whether the following are rumours or fact:

1. Did Sheryl Crowe openly solicit FM to be an actual emeber of the band as opposed to a back up musician like Brett Tuggle, Neale, and the rest. Would she be in the "inner circle." If so, which members of the band were opposed to the idea and which were for it and why on both accounts?

2. Why did he sell his house on the hill - his dream home that was featured in Town and Country magazine?

3. Did he lose money on SYW?

____________________________________________

This is such a huge opportunity for a true fan to get to question him as opposed to the same ole questions in regular interviews.

TrueFaith77

07-30-2008, 09:00 AM

For whom do you write, GyspySoul?

TulsaMINI

07-30-2008, 09:00 AM

I would want to ask how he feels about the leaked Gift of Screws tracks and did that change how he did things thereafter. Did he not include any of those tracks on the new album because they had been leaked and so broadly disseminated?

gypsysoul

07-30-2008, 09:02 AM

I agree Strand - it's a great opportunity for us fans. I just wish the guy who sent me the note would return my calls and confirm the details for me. He's out of the office right now but I'll keep stalking him until he gives me a time and a telephone number for LB:laugh:

louielouie2000

07-30-2008, 09:15 AM

Before we get ahead of ourselves about life after FM and such we should ask:

1) Are rumors of a Farewell Tour true?

2) Is the next Mac album going to be new material, or a compilation?

3) Is it true Christine turned down the opportunity to even record with the band again?

4) What is the truth behind the Sheryl Crow rumors? Would they consider working with her in the future?

BTFLCHLD

07-30-2008, 09:36 AM

"can you express what it is you are experiencing when you toss your head back during the ISA climax?"

suzyvermoesen

07-30-2008, 09:37 AM

Good questions guys. The UK one is definitely one to ask as I'd love to see him perform here. I had to travel to New York last tour.

Could you make that Europe ?
I once promised in this board that i would make flamish stew with french fries for all european ledgies if LB would come to Antwerp. And the man himself would ofcourse also be invited :D

gypsysoul

07-30-2008, 10:18 AM

Btflchild - you never fail to make me smile. That is a cool question!
Thank-you everyone else too.
Suzy - the stew party sounds great. It's definitely worth a European tour!

AlanC

07-30-2008, 10:28 AM

1) Definitely inquire about the new Mac album and whether he will act as a co producer-----and a timeline of when he thinks they will actaully start the process because fans are terrified it may not happen after time spent together on the road.

2.) Ask if he he ever browses the message boards:D:nod:

3.) AND would he ever consider producing a solo album with Christine?

4.) Is there anything musically he hasn't done but would like to in the future?

5.) What does he do for fun when hes not playin 'rpund in the studio?

No, these are NOT you usual run of the mill questions that get asked but they are what the FANS really would like to know.:]

Betsy

07-30-2008, 10:56 AM

Would he consider singing an Elvis song in his concert set?

I think he'd do a cool job of "(Marie's the Name) of his latest Flame"

He mentioned it in an interview that he sang it as a kid as he was learning to play guitar.

(OK, sorry that my question is so lame, compared to the others. I hereby admit it, but I'd still like to hear him sing it.) It's harmless enough, that he might answer it.

Or ask him if he felt the recent earthquake. I thought THAT was the reason Christine moved to England.

wondergirl9847

07-30-2008, 11:06 AM

Would he ever consider any other songs from Law and Order for his concert set besides Trouble? I think Shadow of the West would be gorgeous to hear live.

I hope you get this interview, gypsysoul! :thumbsup:

gypsysoul

07-30-2008, 11:23 AM

So do I wondergirl.
I've just had an email from the record company saying it's still being confirmed at Lindsey's end, so fingers crossed.

I've also been asked specifically not to leak any music via the internet which I've agreed ofcourse.
So if anyone else also gets a preview I think out of respect for LB and the record company who seem to be keen to promote it properly - it would be wrong to leak it.

trackaghost

07-30-2008, 11:37 AM

Personally, if it were me, I would keep the Mac questions to just what's happening with the new album and tour (is it a farewell?), and ask if the problems with Stevie are resolved.
I think if you concentrate on his solo work, he would love that and it offer something new. Has his process of recording changed much since the early albums? Is he less critical of his work, or just as much of a perfectionist? What does he think of Law And Order, Go Insane, OTTC when he hears them now? Two albums in a matter of a few years: is this indicative of the future, will he carry on at this rate? What is he listening to at the moment (I love hearing him talking about the stuff he's into)?
Also, very interested in hearing what he thinks of Stevie's comments about it not being worth releasing new music, because fans just illegally download it these days anyway.

But most importantly: WHEN IS HE COMING TO THE UK?

Tango

07-30-2008, 12:22 PM

gypsysoul, if you've seen Lindsey's answers on youtube, you'll appreciate that he tends to be very verbal. Unless you have the opportunity to interview him for hours, you really need to focus on one or two questions that you think are the best. I hope it works out for you.

gretchen

07-30-2008, 12:25 PM

"can you express what it is you are experiencing when you toss your head back during the ISA climax?"

Oh hello, I want to know that too!!!!! :D

michelej1

07-30-2008, 12:51 PM

Well, this is very exciting.

Whatever you ask him, I feel as if we have 2 horses in this race. I'll be as interested in your questions as his answers.

Good luck!

Oh, and when I used the horse metaphor, I was thinking that you were a thoroughbred, of course:).

Michele

Josh2003

07-30-2008, 02:09 PM

Ask him about Carol Ann and her book :-)

louielouie2000

07-30-2008, 02:15 PM

Ask him about Carol Ann and her book :-)

Now THAT is the best suggestion I've heard yet! Gypsysoul, I'd pay you money to ask that question... GOOD money! :laugh: Seriously though, I would be fascinated to see what his answer is... if he brushes it off, if he's read it, if he thinks it's fairly accurate, or if he thinks she's just completely crazy and money/fame grubbing.

gypsysoul

07-30-2008, 02:59 PM

All the questions are great so far (especially about Carol Ann:laugh:). Yes, he does tend to give lengthy answers so my 'phone bill could be huge!

I plan to print out all the questions and see which ones can be amalgamated so hopefully the final list won't be too long.

To be honest I was just expecting to receive the CD and for my request for an interview to be ignored. So it was a huge surprise to be told it could
a. happen
b. tomorrow!

So now I'm just on tenterhooks to see if it really happens.

(Gretchen, you and Btflchild are 2 little minxes:xoxo:)

nodmod

07-30-2008, 03:23 PM

I hope your interview comes off, if it does can you ask him

Is there any plans to release your music videos on DVD?

Do you plan on adding any Out Of The Cradle songs to the live set list on the up and coming tour and would you consider plugging in to play Big Love?

BTFLCHLD

07-30-2008, 04:00 PM

(Gretchen, you and Btflchild are 2 little minxes:xoxo:)

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/BTFLCHLD/LINDSEY%20PICS/lbgift.jpg

Livia

07-30-2008, 04:01 PM

Congrats!

I'd like to know, since LB brought it up first, which producer(s) HE would like to take the helm on the next FM album (and then slyly suggest Rick Rubin or Jack White). :p

gretchen

07-30-2008, 04:48 PM

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to participate.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/BTFLCHLD/LINDSEY%20PICS/lbgift.jpg

Indeed!!! Thank you!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

wondergirl9847

07-30-2008, 04:56 PM

Sharon, your questions are BRILLIANT. If FM isn't brought up, that would be perfection to me. I could care less about them right now and would love if most of the interview concentrated on his solo stuff/tour. I'm not telling you what to do, just what I prefer in an LB interview. :)

BTFLCHLD

07-30-2008, 05:22 PM

I've also been asked specifically not to leak any music via the internet which I've agreed of course.
So if anyone else also gets a preview I think out of respect for LB and the record company who seem to be keen to promote it properly - it would be wrong to leak it. I do believe you are right. :thumbsup:

Betsy

07-30-2008, 05:26 PM

Well, this is very exciting.

Whatever you ask him, I feel as if we have 2 horses in this race. I'll be as interested in your questions as his answers....

Michele

:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

The flurry of activity in this thread does seem like spectators at a horse race...each with a betting ticket in his/her hand.

TrueFaith77

07-30-2008, 05:51 PM

Last week, I tried to get an editor "friend" of mine to assign me the Lindsey review so I could contact the publicists for a CD [and, of course, write about Lindsey for a "legitimate" publication]. The editor's response was:

It’s kind of hard for me to believe LB’s solo record will be (or should be) a key moment in pop…- Diff strokes? Sure but it would probably make more sense on that front for us to agree to disagree about some phenom that was genuinely popular

*emphasis added

Note: this guy wrote a multiple page exegesis for his paper about The Drive-By Truckers. Surely, "a key moment in pop." :rolleyes:

(The reason I posted this personal exchange was so I could put the :rolleyes: to it)

The real reason I'm posting this is also to illustrate the degree of disrespect Lindsey gets. There are many out there actively rooting against him (note the "should be" above). I mean: does one of the masterminds behind Rumours, surely "a key moment in pop," not qualify as a "phenom that was genuinely popular"? Or has that expired? I just hope this kind of dismissiveness is not indicative of the coverage of Lindsey's new release.

For those who do manage to get an editor (or are editors themselves) to allow them or assign them to write about Lindsey, I hope you are able to emphasize why Lindsey still matters. Everything I write about Lindsey and the Mac for my website will have to be done to prove this editor wrong.

MacMan

07-30-2008, 06:02 PM

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a152/BTFLCHLD/LINDSEY%20PICS/lbgift.jpg

That looks new???

BTFLCHLD

07-30-2008, 06:06 PM

It’s kind of hard for me to believe LB’s solo record will be (or should be) a key moment in pop…- Diff strokes? Sure but it would probably make more sense on that front for us to agree to disagree about some phenom that was genuinely popular

IMO this reads like a your friends disagrees with your musical preference...a personal issue between you and your friend...not so much Lindsey. :shrug: maybe he gets-off dissing your taste in music... :eek:

BTFLCHLD

07-30-2008, 06:07 PM

That looks new??? :shrug: warner/reprise sent via email today...new for me too.

TrueFaith77

07-30-2008, 06:16 PM

IMO this reads like a your friends disagrees with your musical preference...a personal issue between you and your friend...not so much Lindsey. :shrug: maybe he gets-off dissing your taste in music... :eek:

That's even worse! :shocked:

But seriously, I thought by posting that I would be establishing a good approach for writing on Lindsey's new release -- arguing for Lindsey's relevance -- but if you think this is, indeed, more of a personal attack, should I remove it from the board? I'm not one to air dirty laundry as they say.

LukeA

07-30-2008, 06:34 PM

2. Why did he sell his house on the hill - his dream home that was featured in Town and Country magazine?

Probably not an appropriate question for the purposes of this interview, but *definitely* an interesting question. After all that time, effort, and $$$, only to sell it after less than two years?

I mean, is the property in general THAT nightmarishly symbolic to Lindsey that even tearing down the house couldn't rid the bad vibes of the place? Remember, Lindsey & Kristen didn't even live in the old house together for similar types of reasons (bachelor pad, etc.)... I mean, how bad could it have been? "Family Guy"'s Quagmire's house bad?

MiniLindsey

07-30-2008, 06:36 PM

Gypsy-

You have the holy grail now. Please give us the answer to the million-dollar question: Is "The Right Place To Fade" the same song as "Twist of Fate?"

BTFLCHLD

07-30-2008, 06:38 PM

should I remove it from the board? :eek: I was only providing my opinion on the read...I certainly don't feel he attacked you...but reading between lines he seemed to be inferring his musical taste is far superior to yours (hmmm perhaps a common theme among some music lovers.) :shrug: please please understand you are free to post as you wish...my goodness. though...you may want to post again in your concert promo thread?

bucklind17

07-30-2008, 06:43 PM

Gypsy-

You have the holy grail now. Please give us the answer to the million-dollar question: Is "The Right Place To Fade" the same song as "Twist of Fate?"

Seconded!

I am trying to imagine how I would react if I was told with one day's notice that I would be interviewing Lindsey and it is making me fall over a little bit. Have fun!

trackaghost

07-30-2008, 06:45 PM

^ gypsysoul has the promo, she'll be able to tell us that herself once she listens to it.

Tango

07-30-2008, 08:49 PM

I . . . would love if most of the interview concentrated on his solo stuff/tour. I'm not telling you what to do, just what I prefer in an LB interview. :)

Agreed. Absolutely. His solo career is the issue at hand!

michelej1

07-30-2008, 09:20 PM

That looks new???

That looks GOOD.

Michele

Nico

07-30-2008, 09:28 PM

I am really impressed by many of your questions. Honestly, I don't have much more to add. I do agree that it would be more apropos to ask as little as possible about Stevie/FM. I think that is totally possible, since there are so many interesting things about his solo stuff... though the question re: Carol Ann's book would be VERY interesting- and I don't think too invasive.

One thing: if you could somehow ask about OotC songs being included in his upcoming tour. And I echo the other poster about possibly more (and varied) songs from either L & O or Go Insane.

Does Lindsey have a favorite solo song from his repertoire? Probably silly, but nice to think about.

Oh, and that NEW PIC is incredibly gorgeous. I have never been so attracted to a 59 year-old man.

Hawkeye

07-30-2008, 10:21 PM

I don't see anything wrong with asking a Fleetwood Mac question, as long as its not about Stevie. I mean it's somethig hes very much a part of. Asking about some more specifics about FM's 2009 plans and how the hell a new album fits into those plans, is on all of our minds I'm sure, so i think that's for sure the best thing to start out with.

From there any one of those other suggestions you all have already made would be great, and I agree the focus should be on him and his solo career, but this is to golden an oppurtuniuty not to get First Hand, not filtered through a website or a radio station, Fleetwood Mac info.

Hawkeye

07-30-2008, 10:26 PM

^ gypsysoul has the promo, she'll be able to tell us that herself once she listens to it.

way to be thinking Tracaghost! When I read that question I thought, "Great Question" But that would be a wasted one given that fact. Not knocking the person who thought to ask that cause I was thinking the same thing, but that was observant trackaghost.

Oh and has this been confirmed yet GypsySoul?

louielouie2000

07-31-2008, 06:54 AM

Sorceress

07-31-2008, 08:28 AM

Regarding his 'house on the hill'

He is well documented as saying he sold it because he has 3 small children, and he and his wife were worried about the steep drop offs, and being able to watch the children. He's said repeatedly he moved to Brentwood to be on flat ground for the children to play safely.

That doesn't make sense. Lindsey DID have kids already when they built the house, right? What an enormous waste of time, energy, and money to decide after the fact that it wouldn't work for kids when they could have projected that from the very beginning.

Oh well. Topic for a very old old thread. But it's still a question I'd like to know the REAL answer to.

Peestie

07-31-2008, 09:07 AM

michelej1

07-31-2008, 11:36 AM

I can't really add any more questions that people haven't already said. Maybe try to have listened to the album once or twice and find some interesting questions to ask about some songs? Actually, I dunno... the answers probably won't mean much to us until the album's out then.

But we're going to have the album very shortly and the answers about it will give us insight into it beforehand, which is never a bad thing. So, I think it's a very valid line of questioning and one that Lindsey would be most eager to answer. I mean, that's why they get the early copies anyway.

As for the house, the real estate market was at its peak and when you have the chance to make the kind of money that he did, I understand taking it. A lot of people who had no intention of selling did, when they discovered they could pretty much write their own check those days. It's a good thing he got out when he could. Because he couldn't unload it for as much as he put into it today.

Michele

MiniLindsey

07-31-2008, 11:48 AM

way to be thinking Tracaghost! When I read that question I thought, "Great Question" But that would be a wasted one given that fact. Not knocking the person who thought to ask that cause I was thinking the same thing, but that was observant trackaghost.

Oh and has this been confirmed yet GypsySoul?

That was my intent, to ask her the question.

AliceLover

07-31-2008, 12:45 PM

The only thing I am dying to know is if Twist of Fate is on this album.

Peestie

07-31-2008, 12:54 PM

Does it matter that much? You've already got a copy of it so what's so bad if it doesn't turn up on this album? I'm sure it'll turn up some time.

That said, I do think it's on the album as RPTF.

AliceLover

07-31-2008, 02:48 PM

Does it matter that much? You've already got a copy of it so what's so bad if it doesn't turn up on this album? I'm sure it'll turn up some time.

That said, I do think it's on the album as RPTF.

Because its his best song in over 20 years. Yes, I love listening to it, but it should be played live. Its an awesome song!!!

and yes, it matters a ton, to me at least.

wondergirl9847

07-31-2008, 03:52 PM

Dying here!! It's almost 10PM in London. Wonder if they've done the interview already or are doing it now...or what.

I hope everything went/will go okay. :)

BTFLCHLD

07-31-2008, 04:00 PM

gypsysoul is quite thoughtful in her writing. If the interview did indeed transpire, I am sure she will share with us as soon as she possibly can.

gypsysoul

07-31-2008, 04:28 PM

Hi everyone

I'd love to say I've just come off the 'phone from Lindsey but sadly I can't. the guy I'm dealing with at Warner/Reprise was out of the office today because his child is ill (maybe he's really just hiding from the crazy LB fan who has been stalking him for 2 days:laugh:)

He's back tomorrow. I've just emailed him and will call tomorrow too. He has kept in touch and been helpful so I don't think he's messing me around.

I'm remaining positive that it WILL happen. I don't see why he would have offered it if it wasn't on the cards.

So bear with me please. I'll be straight on here when things get moving.

Re the CD - he's sent me a CD rom. I've tried it on 2 computers, a laptop and an ordinary CD player but I can't get it to work.

I'm the least technical person ever - but even my brother who's good with these things can't get it to work. Are we missing something obvious???

BTFLCHLD

07-31-2008, 04:34 PM

Are we missing something obvious??? Hi there. Please clear your PM box, you are unable to receive a PM until you do!

gypsysoul

07-31-2008, 04:55 PM

Thank you BTFLCHILD AND LUKE A - I've received your messages and replied. Hopefully you've received them.

We think that most likely the CD has been damaged somehow and that's the problem not the computers.
I will go to Warner/Reprise tomorrow and pick up another copy.
Thanks again.

BTFLCHLD

07-31-2008, 05:10 PM

Thank you BTFLCHILD AND LUKE A - I've received your messages and replied. Hopefully you've received them. Well, actually, I have not received a message. :shrug:

Enjoy your evening...and please enjoy your time with Lindsey...no pressure to fullfil any/all of our needs (though we all do appreciate your wanting to)
...you enjoy this!

Lindsey in your ear, Rhena... :s w o o n:
Enjoy him as much as I did!

ajmccarrell

07-31-2008, 05:18 PM

Nico

07-31-2008, 05:21 PM

For those of you that are wondering, I know for certain that Twist of Fate IS on the album. It has simply been renamed to Right Place to Fade and I heard that it sounds very similar to the old GoS version, also. I hope some of you can sleep tonight, now! :thumbsup:

:blob2::blob1::] Thanks for that!!! :wavey: I for one am thrilled.

gypsysoul

07-31-2008, 05:35 PM

I have a home studio with some pretty powerful audio extraction programs. If you send it, i can probably get it for you.

Thanks AJ that's very sweet of you but I think I'll just go down to Warners and get a replacement copy tomorrow. Thanks again

gypsysoul

08-01-2008, 11:07 AM

Quick update -
Warner/reprise called me today:

1. the CD was faulty - something to do with the watermark. Apparently several people have complained. A replacement copy is being biked over to me.

2. the interview - LB was due to do 2 interviews yesterday; one with me, one with The Times (the UK's most prestigious newspaper). Neither happened. The difficulty is at LB's end. Don't know what the problem is. But they're still trying for it at the UK end.

Betsy

08-01-2008, 12:25 PM

^^^
Thanks for the update and if you don't mind, please keep us posted.

(You have a huge audience out here, waiting for your words... and by HUGE, I ain't exaggerating. Right guys?? :wavey:)

gypsysoul

08-01-2008, 12:42 PM

Thanks Betsy. I'm very happy to keep you updated. I just wish I had better news to report.

Much as I want the interview for all of us here, I do think the Times is too important a newspaper to not respond to. So I hope that there was a good reason for yesterday's non appearance. And that he does do all interview requests he gets so as to maximise the exposure for the album.

On a different note - someone asked earlier how rocking this album was:
In the notes i got with the faulty CD LB is quoted as saying:

'I'm bringing to bear many aspects of what I can do - guitar solos, just rocking a lot more in addition to other things. It does rock more!'

vivfox

08-01-2008, 12:42 PM

^^^
Thanks for the update and if you don't mind, please keep us posted.

(You have a huge audience out here, waiting for your words... and by HUGE, I ain't exaggerating. Right guys?? :wavey:)

Right on Lady!

TrueFaith77

08-01-2008, 01:43 PM

Anticipate any info you'll be able to bring back to us from interviewing Lindsey. That said, I also know how unpredictable these things can be! :)

:thumbsup:

MacMan

08-01-2008, 02:04 PM

AlanC

08-01-2008, 03:08 PM

I for one am high with anticipation! Can you share a list of the questions youre gonna ask?:blob1:or at the very least, try to ask?:woohoo:

gypsysoul

08-01-2008, 03:55 PM

I had put together a list in preparation for yesterday. Many of them from this forum and the ones from the Stevie forum plus a couple of my own. But I'll wait now for confirmation of a time and date and revise them in case I think of anything else.
Hopefully when I do put them up I'll also have the answers alongside.:)

michelej1

08-02-2008, 05:09 PM

"can you express what it is you are experiencing when you toss your head back during the ISA climax?"

I was reading a review from the Buffalo News which captured this:

This is from November 24, 1997:

Buckingham's standard pose -- tense-faced, feet together -- makes it all the more impressive when he goes overboard. There was simply no topping, for instance, his cathartic outburst in "I'm So Afraid." Head thrown back, mouth wide open, Buckingham stood pouring out blues riffs and tense sets of triplets. Things built up gradually, in tension and volume. Then, as people screamed, he left his mike, did a loose goose-step in a circle a few times and skedaddled back, skipping on one foot, playing and howling all the way. Finally, with a tortured grimace, he flung off his guitar. The arena went crazy.

He brought immense concentration to his solo song "Go Insane," and Nicks brought similar passion to "Silver Springs" and "Rhiannon." Between Buckingham and Nicks -- well, they could have sent the rest of the band home, and I would have been happy.

BTFLCHLD

08-02-2008, 08:05 PM

I was reading a review from the Buffalo News which captured this: This is from November 24, 1997:

yep...pretty sure everyone at show has seen...some make comment.

Now I just need Lindsey to express his experience. :D

michelej1

08-02-2008, 09:05 PM

yep...pretty sure everyone at show has seen...some make comment.

The audience always reacts to that, but I don't really see it mentioned in reviews specifically. Of course that, coupled with some of the strumming gestures and that dance he does with his guitar as Tusk fades into Stand Back all combine to form the oft-voiced perception that segments of the performance are quite masturbatory.

Michele