Australian/New Zealand Tour Cancelled

[Andy Man]

FLEETWOOD MAC CANCELS AUSTRALIAN/NEW ZEALAND TOUR

Fleetwood Mac who has just completed the European leg of their phenomenally successful worldwide tour has announced the cancellation of their upcoming 14 date tour of Australia and New Zealand.

John McVie, one of the co founding and original members of Fleetwood Mac is now scheduled to be in treatment for cancer during that period of time.

"We are sorry to not be able to play these Australian and New Zealand dates. We hope our Australian and New Zealand fans as well as Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family all the best.”

[Dex]

Source?

Holy crapballs, if true. :(

[CADreaming]

Huge get well wishes to John.

[estranged4life]

Mr.McVie! Hope for a complete recovery.

[estranged4life]

Source?

Holy crapballs, if true. :(

on facebook's FM page.

[Dex]

on facebook's FM page.

Thanks! Doesn't seem to have hit Google yet.

All the best to John and his loved ones.

[Silver Springs]

Holy ****. I only just found this out on Facebook (seems to be how a lot of people get their news, these days).

Good karma your way, John!

[WildHearted]

Wow, this is shocking.

Sending all of the prayers and good vibes I can muster to Mr. McVie and I hope him a quick and full recovery.

[Stormwind]

I'm shocked...i don't know what to say, damn. I can not even think properly. I wish you all the best John! Hope in a quick recovery!

[jenniferuk]

Oh no! Poor Johnny--this is so sad. Glad he had his family with him on the UK tour--hope he is surrounded by love and positivity. So much love sent his way--

[missundercover]

All the best, John... come back soon! No Mac without McVie.

[Macfanforever]

Oh my god.This is shocking.Get well John.

[louielouie2000]

I'm not sure I've ever been more shocked or saddened by any Fleetwood Mac news. I wonder if this is why Christine was with the band in the Netherlands today?

In any event, John, we all wish you a speedy & full recovery.

[mylittledemon]

^Same here. I was looking forward to meeting Mick at the VIP thing... selfish of me to be mad about that. But I'm more shocked about John... and wondering if this is why Chris has come out of retirement. :(

[nicole21290]

Well, crap. Thoughts with him, best wishes for him and prayers all round. And for the family. :( #fckcancer

[missundercover]

Where did the post on Facebook go?

Anyway: John will be in my thoughts. Play on!

[WildHearted]

People are now saying the FB page was hacked, hence the deletion of the post, and that John is not sick.

If that's true - what a horrible thing for someone to do.

[estranged4life]

story, apparently the FM fb page was hacked and story was false.

[Dex]

People are now saying the FB page was hacked, hence the deletion of the post, and that John is not sick.

If that's true - what a horrible thing for someone to do.

The absence of any news reports had me wondering. But then, half of the press uses Facebook as a source now anyway, so what are we to do? :shrug:

The internet is volatile. Here's hoping it is just a rumour.

[mylittledemon]

People are now saying the FB page was hacked, hence the deletion of the post, and that John is not sick.

If that's true - what a horrible thing for someone to do.

Ugh. For what purpose would anyone do that? :confused: :mad:

[Silver Springs]

Ugh. For what purpose would anyone do that? :confused: :mad:

Too many people seem to find joy where they create misery, unfortunately...

[jenniferuk]

Tears of sadness turn to tears of joy turn to rage at the scum hacker. I thought it odd to make such a statement with a concert in progress, and when we know John is so private, but I fell for it.

[WildHeart69]

I'm wondering if the news was broken prematurely and that is why it was taken down? im wondering if the "hacked" reasoning is to cover up "spilling the beans"? i dunno. i hope its not true, but that means there are some sick ****s out there....

[Dex]

Ugh. For what purpose would anyone do that? :confused: :mad:

It's a power thing. Look at the response, here and on Facebook, that was elicited. And just from knowing where to click and what keys to press. Power. And the joy of exercising it and showing off.

Good news for Aussie/NZ fans though.

[jbrownsjr]

People are now saying the FB page was hacked, hence the deletion of the post, and that John is not sick.

If that's true - what a horrible thing for someone to do.

Oh thank God!!! I'm so disturbed by that news...

[TimeCastASpell]

Wait so not true? I just saw this posted again within the last half hour on FB and my heart sank. So if it was deleted it looks reposted- although FB is being weird to me so... Still not seeing anything on google either.

I'm still flipped out. I just shared the story with my best friend who joined me at the Detroit show and has become a huge Mac fan since then had to say oh wait, I hear it's a hacker. Gotta say too that I wondered- wait, what about the show in Las Vegas and that seemed weird. (Trying desperately to find a way to get to Vegas because I need more Mac!) So... Anyone hear anymore? Like I said, looked as if it was reposted within the last 45mins unless Facebook is doing something weird for me. Kind of screwy to hope its a hacker but what a terrible, terrible thing to do. Flips out all of us fans and must be especially upsetting for anyone who with tickets to he Aussie and NZ shows.

[missundercover]

Who says it was hacked?
I sadly think it's rather WildHeart69s theory.

But... I do hope for the former.

[Dex]

I'm wondering if the news was broken prematurely and that is why it was taken down? im wondering if the "hacked" reasoning is to cover up "spilling the beans"? i dunno. i hope its not true, but that means there are some sick ****s out there....

I don't know. If they had cancelled it they'd surely want the word out ASAP? Shorter notice = more irate fans. They would at least retain a statement that the tour was cancelled, surely?

But then, they didn't make a post saying "please ignore the hack" either. I guess the lesson here is to take everything with a grain of salt and not reach conclusions until more information is presented.

I'll assume it's false until something more official comes along to say otherwise.

[mylittledemon]

My reaction to hearing it was fake.

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bill_Murray.gif

It's a power thing. Look at the response, here and on Facebook, that was elicited. And just from knowing where to click and what keys to press. Power. And the joy of exercising it and showing off.


How disturbing. Whoever it is needs professional help.

[Gypsy0033]

The original post on the official Fleetwood Mac Facebook page is gone. People are saying it was hacked. I hope its not true about John.

[Gypsy0033]

Also if this is not true then the Fleetwood Mac FB page should announce it as a hack , don't you think? Now there's fans everywhere thinking John has cancer and the tour is cancelled. :/

[Dex]

Would someone be able to change the title of this topic to clarify that the "news" is tenuous at best?

[olive]

no explanation why

[SpyNote]

Wow, it's crazy how many people reported this to be true without getting an official statement.

[Gypsy0033]

Just went to the FM FB page..there are all kind of people that still believe this to be true and some are asking what the heck is going on. The thread it was posted in had over 1000 reply's when I saw it. A lot of people saw it. There should be a statement..one would think.

[elle]

Wow, it's crazy how many people reported this to be true without getting an official statement.

there was an official statement.

it was since pulled from FM FB page. some random people tweeted FM FB page was hacked but that may or may not be a speculation. nothing was announced on their FB page since that initial announcement was pulled..

their twitter acct didn't tweet anything since Christine's London show.

[gldstwmn]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to John. :angel: Hopefully they are not necessary and this is just a ridiculous rumour.

[SpyNote]

there was an official statement.

it was since pulled from FM FB page. some random people tweeted FM FB page was hacked but that may or may not be a speculation. nothing was announced on their FB page since that initial announcement was pulled..

their twitter acct didn't tweet anything since Christine's London show.

If any of this is true (I'm skeptical), management could be trying to prepare something official, rather than a passing comment on FB. But Live Nation would be the ones making any official announcement since they are ultimately responsible for the tour.

On the heels of the John McVie death rumors from yesterday, this is probably also untrue.

[elle]

If any of this is true (I'm skeptical), management could be trying to prepare something official, rather than a passing comment on FB. But Live Nation would be the ones making any official announcement since they are ultimately responsible for the tour.

yes, i believe that was one of the speculations - that someone jumped the gun on FB before all the ducks for LN etc announcements were put in a row.

if true, it would be good to put their ducks in a row fast, and if the page was hacked, let people know fast too. but extrapolating from LB UK/Ire tour cancellation events in 2011, LN / PR are all off for the weekend and will not issue anything till Monday.

hope it's not true.

[BlueDenimLamp]

You would think that when the post about John was taken down they would have at least said something about being "hacked" and that everyone was alright and the tour was still on...

[desertangel]

If any of this is true (I'm skeptical), management could be trying to prepare something official, rather than a passing comment on FB. But Live Nation would be the ones making any official announcement since they are ultimately responsible for the tour.

You and I are thinking alike, Daniel. I also want to think that Christine joining the band for some shows could be explained by bad news of this kind. I really hope it's not true and so will reserve further comment until we know for sure. :confused:

[DoubtfulMiracle]

:( What terrible news to start the day. I really hope it's not true, but a hoax seems like a strange explanation to me. I hope Live Nation can give us some info sooner rather than later.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Just saw this on twitter<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bridget de Launay - Promoter of Fleetwood Mac tour of NZ - says they will send out a release about the tour in 3 hours time</p>&mdash; Kate Lynch (@KateLynchJourno) <a href="https://twitter.com/KateLynchJourno/statuses/394237923198922752">October 26, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[WildHearted]

Well, darn.

[SorcererJP]

There was no word on John's disease or cancellation at the troubled Amsterdam-show...

[missundercover]

And what were Mick's words at the end like?

[The Catdancer]

I hope it's not true but it's weird that they didn't say anything about their FB page being hacked. Also, in the videos that Desheere posted I think he looks sick. I guess we'll have to play the waiting game. Here's to hoping it's a bad, bad rumor :(

[Ghost_Tracker]

For whatever it's worth I just did a Google News search for "John McVie" and there is literally nothing about this. I really do think it's a hoax.

[missundercover]

Anyone who went to Mick's M&G at APR?

https://twitter.com/efqz/status/394249156480360448

[elle]

Anyone who went to Mick's M&G at APR?

https://twitter.com/efqz/status/394249156480360448

bunch of people went to m&gs in april...

[missundercover]

Then (if Mick really said something) I'm sure it would have come out. :/

[WildHearted]

Where did April come from? :shrug:

[missundercover]

I think from the APR!?
Anyway: wasn't a board member @ the Oslo M&G?

[mylittledemon]

Just saw this on twitter<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bridget de Launay - Promoter of Fleetwood Mac tour of NZ - says they will send out a release about the tour in 3 hours time</p>&mdash; Kate Lynch (@KateLynchJourno) <a href="https://twitter.com/KateLynchJourno/statuses/394237923198922752">October 26, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hmm. Seems the news might be true then, and whoever posted it on the band's page simply did so too soon.

[The Catdancer]

Rumours NZ Fleetwood Mac concerts cancelled

Rumours are flying that Fleetwood Mac has cancelled its upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Comments on Twitter and Facebook this morning claimed the shows had been canceled due to the health of John McVie, who had been scheduled to undergo cancer treatment at the time of the tour.

"We are sorry to be unable to play these Australian and New Zealand dates. We hope our Australian and New Zealand fans as well as Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family the very best," a tweet said.

However, the comments were later removed and there has been speculation someone had hacked the band's official social media accounts.

The band has just finished a European tour and was due to perform in Australia before arriving in Auckland for three shows from December 4.

A press release from the concert's promoter is due out this afternoon.

http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/rumours-nz-fleetwood-mac-concerts-cancelled-5661046?ref=rss

[BlueDenimLamp]

Things are starting to show up on Bing now...http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/rumours-nz-fleetwood-mac-concerts-cancelled-5661046 Hopefully it will just be that they were "hacked" and all is well...

[SpyNote]

Rumours NZ Fleetwood Mac concerts cancelled

Rumours are flying that Fleetwood Mac has cancelled its upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Comments on Twitter and Facebook this morning claimed the shows had been canceled due to the health of John McVie, who had been scheduled to undergo cancer treatment at the time of the tour.

"We are sorry to be unable to play these Australian and New Zealand dates. We hope our Australian and New Zealand fans as well as Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family the very best," a tweet said.

However, the comments were later removed and there has been speculation someone had hacked the band's official social media accounts.

The band has just finished a European tour and was due to perform in Australia before arriving in Auckland for three shows from December 4.

A press release from the concert's promoter is due out this afternoon.

http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/rumours-nz-fleetwood-mac-concerts-cancelled-5661046?ref=rss

It's kind of pathetic that the media get their news from FB and Twitter (like the rest of us), rather than doing their own investigative research (i.e. make some phone calls, damn it!).

[The Catdancer]

It's kind of pathetic that the media get their news from FB and Twitter (like the rest of us), rather than doing their own investigative research (i.e. make some phone calls, damn it!).

I know. I was kinda surprised when I read this. I was hoping it had the news that it was all a sick hoax.

[michelej1]

The truth is, John has not looked well the entire tour. But if it's true that he's ill, cancer is no longer a death sentence and we're all so crazy about him, if the prayers of thousands can possibly help.

Michele

[michelej1]

Also if this is not true then the Fleetwood Mac FB page should announce it as a hack , don't you think? Now there's fans everywhere thinking John has cancer and the tour is cancelled. :/

The band should certainly make an official statement, either way.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

It's kind of pathetic that the media get their news from FB and Twitter (like the rest of us), rather than doing their own investigative research (i.e. make some phone calls, damn it!).

Yes I agree..


Laziness is the problem with the media people.

The best thing to do is to get a statement from FM themselves or from their PR person.

Screw the bits and pieces from FB and twitter.

Again my prayers go out to John to get well.

[SpyNote]

https://twitter.com/KateLynchJourno/status/394290642701918208

@KateLynchJourno
Release about @fleetwoodmac NZ tour due very soon. Will Tweet as soon as I have it

[The Catdancer]

“John McVie dead 2013” : Fleetwood Mac bassist killed by internet death hoax


John McVie is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax
JOHN MCVIE »
See more news, pictures and video.
Hot news
PETS OCTOBER 21, 2013
John McVie’s Dog Recovering from Surgery
MUSIC OCTOBER 2013
John McVie: New Album and 2014 World Tour?
News of musician John McVie’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the October 2013 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, Fleetwood Mac bassist is alive and well.

UPDATE 27/10/2013 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

John McVie death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the musician’s alleged demise gained traction on Friday after a ‘R.I.P. John McVie’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the British musician’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Friday (October 25, 2013), our beloved musician John McVie passed away. John McVie was born on November 26, 1945 in London. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 67-year-old musician was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major British network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a musician of John McVie's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (84%) of respondents think those John McVie death rumors are not funny anymore.

John McVie Death Hoax Dismissed Since Musician Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Saturday (October 26) the musician's reps officially confirmed that John McVie is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved musician. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.


http://en.mediamass.net/people/john-mcvie/deathhoax.html

[michelej1]

Now, Stevie will hate the internet even more. I wonder what she will say in her next WY intro, if there will be an allusion.

Luckily, I never saw the "John is Dead" news. I was late to the game and just saw the cancer part and I still don't know if that's true.

I do think John would probably not announce it if it was, although they'd have to give a reason for cancelling the rest of the tour. So, maybe he would. But that need aside, I think the first inclination would be for them to just keep that to themselves. We never see him anyway and it would be very simple for him to slip out of sight for a couple of years without saying anything publicly about treatment.

Michele

[michelej1]

I used to make fun of Harvey Levin, but now the major networks rely on TMZ for breaking news and it used to be limited to only celebrities, but TMZ now is the first with news about politicians as well. So, that's our journalism now, TMZ and twitter.

Michele

[The Catdancer]

I didn't see the "JM is dead" either, I just came across it.

[APerfectLie]

I would say the rumours about John's cancer are probably true. If they were hacked and weren't canceling the tour they would have posted that on their FB when they removed the original post. I just think someone in their management team jumped the gun like they always do. Remember how many times Stevie's Twitter was started over?!

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NZ Promoter Bridget De Launay says she is still waiting to speak to <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> management to confirm fate of NZ tour. May be a while yet</p>&mdash; Kate Lynch (@KateLynchJourno) <a href="https://twitter.com/KateLynchJourno/statuses/394311310952763392">October 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[drag00n]

Someone I know that lives outside of Perth wrote me that earlier when the news first broke, you could still purchase tickets, now, without explanation you cannot....

Sad how fast rumours can spread, but then sadder that getting the truth takes so damned long!!!!

[michelej1]

I just think someone in their management team jumped the gun like they always do.

Yes, they would probably want to make such an announcement AFTER the Ziggo dome show and not before.

I can't imagine Stevie wouldn't have teared up a little during the show, although no one would have said the reason.

Anyway, even if it's true, John has still been doing these 2 hour shows and I think that's great. I think he's going in strong. I'm glad to have a mom who was in intensive care following a post-chemo infection 11 years ago and is now healthy and more active than she even needs to be. So, I just feel hope and gratitude and a bit of depression, but I smile thinking of both Christine and her brother John there using their healing powers on Mr. McVie, should he need them.

Michele

[SpyNote]

Someone I know that lives outside of Perth wrote me that earlier when the news first broke, you could still purchase tickets, now, without explanation you cannot....

Sad how fast rumours can spread, but then sadder that getting the truth takes so damned long!!!!

As of right now, it appears you can still buy tickets to shows that are not already sold out. I just picked seats for Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. It let me go as far as entering my credit card information.

[DoubtfulMiracle]

Someone I know that lives outside of Perth wrote me that earlier when the news first broke, you could still purchase tickets, now, without explanation you cannot....

Sad how fast rumours can spread, but then sadder that getting the truth takes so damned long!!!!

Looking at the ticketek website myself, tickets still seem to be available to purchase. Amen about how long the truth is taking to come out though.

[elle]

Looking at the ticketek website myself, tickets still seem to be available to purchase. Amen about how long the truth is taking to come out though.

yeah, it was the same with LB's cancelled UK shows in 2011. so, hard to tell what's going on.

their PR / management is sloppy and slow with social media. if it's a hoax that shouldn't be hard to announce - they have an official website and official twitter account, besides their FB page.

at least at that time with LB's 2011 tour, his official website announced almost immediately that the tour was postponed so that people didn't have to wait the whole weekend to find out one way or another. then on Monday official Live Nation statement finally came.

[michelej1]

You have to smile when you think that it was John's idea to call the album Rumours. He knew what he was talking about.

Michele

[WildHearted]

The fact that it hasn't been announced as a hoax (which, like all of you have been saying, could have easily been posted at the time the initial statement was taken down and the issue would have been solved) is unfortunately leading me to believe it's most likely true.

But I suppose we still have to wait for the final word.

P.S. Dear Fleetwood Mac, I will gladly take over your social media accounts and run them in a timely and effective manner completely free of charge. It would be my pleasure and save me a lot of personal frustration. :lol:

[drag00n]

As of right now, it appears you can still buy tickets to shows that are not already sold out. I just picked seats for Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. It let me go as far as entering my credit card information.

I believe she was attempting to purchase through the local Perth Arena office... not the internet. That is what worried her...... Tickets were available then they weren't and if the show had suddenly sold out ..... they would have stated that on the recording,,,,
All in all ... this not knowing sucks...!!!
Guess we have all become so used to instant info... which I think is what is worrying me the most..... the silence .......!!!

[elle]

I believe she was attempting to purchase through the local Perth Arena office... not the internet. That is what worried her...... Tickets were available then they weren't and if the show had suddenly sold out ..... they would have stated that on the recording,,,,
All in all ... this not knowing sucks...!!!

some box office stopped selling tickets?

[Aussie W/Heart]

This better be just a BS prank.... & If so i hope they find the evil culprit :mad:

[michelej1]

Because this is happening during a short break, the travelers will be able to change their plans, although I realize they will still be out lots of money.

I was just sitting here going through the photos. This is John in Berlin. There have been plenty of photos like that. I tear up not because I fear bad things, but just because we all love him so much. I mean, no one is torn about him because he hasn't done anything controversial in decades, so there's this groundswell of unmitigated affection, world over.

Michele

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn2/michelej1/john8_zps6099d12e.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/michelej1/media/john8_zps6099d12e.jpg.html)

[justcrazylove]

I'm freaking out over here, If this is true about John i'm more devastated about that, but the thought about the tour being cancelled left me with a sinking feeling, i was going to 5 shows!

[estranged4life]

I tear up not because I fear bad things, but just because we all love him so much. I mean, no one is torn about him because he hasn't done anything controversial in decades, so there's this groundswell of unmitigated affection, world over.

I would like to hear more of his sailing stories, seemed he loved when I asked him about that several years ago in a Q&A.

[GoldDustBoy]

This is terrible news. I just hope it turns out to be a hoax, which seems pretty unlikely.

[Dex]

Aaaand the post is back on Facebook. :(

[Jondalar]

Twitter says John is undergoing cancer treament. Really sad.

Jeff Griffith ‏@km16 1m
Also, Fleetwood Mac cancelled the remainder of the world tour from finding out the bassist, John McVie, has cancer and will be in treatment.

[cactusjack]

but the post (identical to the one this morning) was uploaded on facebook mobile?

[DoubtfulMiracle]

but the post (identical to the one this morning) was uploaded on facebook mobile?

I noticed that too, but I figured I was clutching at straws thinking it meant something :(

Really sad news for John. I hope he makes a speedy recovery and maybe the tour can be postponed for 2014. Health comes first though.

[Dodfather]

Since this is the same post that caused all the trouble in the first place I don't know what to believe. I'll wait to hear from the promoter.

This whole thing has been SHOCKINGLY handled.

[DoubtfulMiracle]

Since this is the same post that caused all the trouble in the first place I don't know what to believe. I'll wait to hear from the promoter.

This whole thing has been SHOCKINGLY handled.

Yeah, that was sitting in the back of my mind too. How Live Nation haven't come out and addressed this one way or the other by now is beyond me. Their handling of this tour has been absolutely diabolical from beginning to end.

[StreetAngel86]

sorry but this day has been absolute BULL S H! T
absolutely pathetic how this was handled
and the death rumours? come on :mad:
i'm pi ssed off
but mostly sad
for all of us that have tickets and travel plans and holidays
and for fans who woke up to this mess/or went to bed reading it
and mostly for John :distress::distress::distress:

this all just sucks

[missundercover]

I was just sitting here going through the photos. This is John in Berlin. There have been plenty of photos like that. I tear up not because I fear bad things, but just because we all love him so much. I mean, no one is torn about him because he hasn't done anything controversial in decades, so there's this groundswell of unmitigated affection, world over.

Michele


:( . I was just recently thinking how happy I am, that after all this time they all are still going strong. And now this. I'm happy that I got to see them twice on this tour but it can never be enough. I want more. Also: I'm wondering how long they've known. The post going live yesterday during the last show of the european leg is such a mess. Add that to the thing with the sound problems, song dropping due to time and Christine showing up at the hotel.

John will be in my thoughts for sure. I read the Q/A just recently... I love his humour!

[DoubtfulMiracle]

Official now :(

<div id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script>
<div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/LiveNationOzNz/posts/733461656667353" data-width="550"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiveNationOzNz/posts/733461656667353">Post</a> by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiveNationOzNz">Live Nation Australia &amp; New Zealand</a>.</div></div>

[Deeshere]

Oh..No..this is so, so sad.:distress: I was hoping it was a hoax, but the longer it went on, the more I doubted it was.

I just want to wish John and his family the best and pray for John's speedy recovery. :angel:

[TimeCastASpell]

So heartbroken. I still don't understand why the message on Facebook was deleted AT LEAST twice from what I've seen and I just saw it was reposted an hour ago (it is currently 5am EST. that means the message was posted again at 4am EST or so? Really??) I'm still confused by it all.

Seriously you guys, I see several of you are now saying its real but how do you know? The official website says NOTHING and still is showing the upcoming tour dates and linking me to buy tickets. In fact I'm still able to buy tickets to the Sydney show (its just what I happened to click on but I assume that it'd be the same for all of them...). I'm only seeing a little bit when I google and most links seem to be saying its still unclear.

So why are we saying its for real now? I mean I can follow all the logic in the speculation on how it might be true but exactly how do we know yet? I sure think even if it is true that they need to change the Facebook message and put it on their website, etc.

Does anyone have a link to prove this yet? For real? So, so frustrating. And I can't imagine what it must be like- whether its true or whether it isn't- to be John right now. :(

[applebucked]

I had a feeling they were true. :distress:

Sending all the best to John, his family, and to the rest of the Mac.

[DoubtfulMiracle]

So heartbroken. I still don't understand why the message on Facebook was deleted AT LEAST twice from what I've seen and I just saw it was reposted an hour ago (it is currently 5am EST. that means the message was posted again at 4am EST or so? Really??) I'm still confused by it all.

Seriously you guys, I see several of you are now saying its real but how do you know? The official website says NOTHING and still is showing the upcoming tour dates and linking me to buy tickets. In fact I'm still able to buy tickets to the Sydney show (its just what I happened to click on but I assume that it'd be the same for all of them...). I'm only seeing a little bit when I google and most links seem to be saying its still unclear.

So why are we saying its for real now? I mean I can follow all the logic in the speculation on how it might be true but exactly how do we know yet? I sure think even if it is true that they need to change the Facebook message and put it on their website, etc.

Does anyone have a link to prove this yet? For real? So, so frustrating. And I can't imagine what it must be like- whether its true or whether it isn't- to be John right now. :(

Live Nation has confirmed it and explained how refunds will be issued: http://www.livenation.com.au/news

[mylittledemon]

Ah man... cancer sucks. Well... we love ya, John! Get better and get back on that stage soon!

[Aussie W/Heart]

Sitting here totally in shock, tears & heartbroken, i wish John best wishes & a very speedy recovery...:angel:

And selfishly feeling sorry for myself for missing out on seeing The Mac & Stevie's IYD's Doco, Q & A most probably!! :sorry:

[Deeshere]

So heartbroken. I still don't understand why the message on Facebook was deleted AT LEAST twice from what I've seen and I just saw it was reposted an hour ago (it is currently 5am EST. that means the message was posted again at 4am EST or so? Really??) I'm still confused by it all.

Seriously you guys, I see several of you are now saying its real but how do you know? The official website says NOTHING and still is showing the upcoming tour dates and linking me to buy tickets. In fact I'm still able to buy tickets to the Sydney show (its just what I happened to click on but I assume that it'd be the same for all of them...). I'm only seeing a little bit when I google and most links seem to be saying its still unclear.

So why are we saying its for real now? I mean I can follow all the logic in the speculation on how it might be true but exactly how do we know yet? I sure think even if it is true that they need to change the Facebook message and put it on their website, etc.

Does anyone have a link to prove this yet? For real? So, so frustrating. And I can't imagine what it must be like- whether its true or whether it isn't- to be John right now. :(

I understand your disbelief. The whole thing makes me sick to my stomach. I didn't want to believe it either when the message was first posted, but I does appear to be true now.

In situations like this were a tour is already booked, the promoters are usually the first one's to announce a cancellation, because the fans want to know how to get their money back on the tickets they have already bought.

The official band website usually waits and announces the cancellation after the promoters, so I'm pretty sure the FM official website should update their site soon.

Here's a link to the promoters (Live Nation) Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/LiveNationOzNz

You can check it out yourself.

[michelej1]

I guess they just didn't want the news to come out before the show. I'm sure John wanted to be long on a plane before all the sentimentality started. They prepared a statement but then it got posted too soon, it seems.

Any videos we get from the last show this year will be very poignant to watch. Even Don't Stop, or perhaps, especially, Don't Stop could not have been easy for them. I want to savor that, the band intros and the last bow. But it's not goodbye. We're holding them to another tour when John is mended!

Michele

[drag00n]

You have to wonder just when they all knew.......
Everything points to way back when Christine went to Hawaii...
Why if they knew then would they let him tour instead of starting treatment right away....
And if they knew ..... how were they able to act like nothing was wrong???

[michelej1]

You have to wonder just when they all knew.......
Everything points to way back when Christine went to Hawaii...
Why if they knew then would they let him tour instead of starting treatment right away....
And if they knew ..... how were they able to act like nothing was wrong???

I don't think they all knew since Hawaii. But John probably has not been feeling well since for a while now. Maybe he didn't know what it was or just thought it was age. When you start a tour like this the performers usually go through a medical examination and get insured for the tour, so maybe nothing was diagnosed at that point.

Michele

[TimeCastASpell]

Live Nation has confirmed it and explained how refunds will be issued: http://www.livenation.com.au/news

Thanks. And ugh. I think I was still holding onto hope. I'm a little bit freaked out because just last week I was having a rough day that was made better by listening to Fleetwood Mac (of course) and I started rattling on about how I desperately needed to see them again and hopefully one day meet them all. In fact I've really been trying to find a way to get to that Vegas show (is that off too? Anyone know?). And I feel so awful for saying this but just last week I seriously said "I really need to go do this. They might not tour again for a few years and you never know what could happen..." and I felt really strange saying that- probably just because of course no one wants to imagine their favorite entertainers getting sick or anything. To be fair I have a life threatening illness myself and added in that it could be me who doesn't live for another tour (and that's a big part of why I wanted to get to Vegas though with medical needs I need to find someone to join me)... Anyway... I just hate that I said that so recently. Not an outrageous thing to say I suppose.

I can also say that I'm alive today several times over thanks to modern medicine. And I'm not a rock star just a poor disabled 20-something with complex and rare medical issues. Mine has no cure but I'm still here. Obviously we don't know what kind of cancer John has or the prognosis or anything. But people do beat cancer. And maybe money doesn't always buy the best care but it buys you more options and sure eases the financial burdens of serious illness. And John is not only well loved by all of us but also obviously has the band and his family and all. So he's going into this battle with more than many and that helps no matter what.

And ugh sorry to ramble on. I still regret that I've only seen the Mac once and passed up the previous tour and of course I'm young so didn't have much chance before that. It meant the whole world to me to finally see them. It was the top of my bucket list and hands down the best concert I've ever been to. I keep refusing to go to any concerts honestly because they can't live up to it. I still can close my eyes and listen to my vinyl and imagine I'm there. And it was the happiest day I had in so, so long. Everyone tried to get me to cancel because of my health in fact. I only bought tickets that same day. Still laugh at how everyone in the handicap section was standing up and out of their wheelchairs singing and dancing for at least part of the show. I keep joking that Fleetwood Mac is a miracle worker- making the sick dance. ;) Anyway, I'm sure we've all got out stories and happy memories. And I think you know- I hope John knows how much of a difference he's made in all of our lives. I'm just a lonely girl who might not live to be 30 and I've had to face my own mortality and all and I always feel like I haven't had enough time and haven't done enough. And that concert was hands down one of the very best days of my life. I hope then that there will be more Mac shows. That John will beat the cancer. That he does know how loved he is and what a mark he's made. That in 2014 or 15 or whenever hell be back and better than ever. And maybe I'll finally get my dream of meeting them all too.


Anyway seriously sorry for all the sap. I know the band and all its members mean so much to all of us. And this sucks. There's no other way to put that. And darn it I've been up all night and need to try and sleep and my mind is racing thinking about all of this. I never even got a good picture of him at the concert I went to because I was sitting far over to the opposite side. Silly thing to think about... So here's hoping for future concerts for all of us and a one day healthy John who kicks cancer's butt!

[applebucked]

I don't think they all knew since Hawaii. But John probably has not been feeling well since for a while now. Maybe he didn't know what it was or just thought it was age. When you start a tour like this the performers usually go through a medical examination and get insured for the tour, so maybe nothing was diagnosed at that point.
Not Hawaii, but probably at some point after that. During the American leg, at the earliest.

[Gold Dust Woman]

This is very sad news. Wishing John a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with him and his family and all of FM.

[TimeCastASpell]

I don't think they all knew since Hawaii. But John probably has not been feeling well since for a while now. Maybe he didn't know what it was or just thought it was age. When you start a tour like this the performers usually go through a medical examination and get insured for the tour, so maybe nothing was diagnosed at that point.

Michele

Maybe something did happen around the Hawaii date though. Like they didn't have answers but he got suddenly worse (or the symptoms showed for the first time) and he was facing testing and everyone, including Chris, came to rally around him for support? I mean sometimes its just as scary to not know what is wrong yet, you know? Granted I'm not as in the know on everything as some so just a thought. I know that the word cancer is always a scary one (even though there's a number of other equally devestating and scary diseases out there too) but maybe they didn't know it was cancer yet- just that's when they knew something was up. John seems like the type who might have tried to hide it though, I don't know. But its sure hard to be sick alone. And if you've got a history of alcoholism or any other kind of demons, it sure helps to have your friends and loved ones close when you're facing something so huge.

Anyway, we may never know though. Its all speculative. Here's hoping that they never have to tell us about it all (on the grounds that wont be any need) and that John makes a complete recovery.

[missundercover]

But we probably won't find out. I'm sure that if he has been diagnosed for some time he already has been receiving treatment.

Maybe if there hadn't been any soundproblems yesterday, Christine would have joined them on stage again?

[applebucked]

At this point, all I wish for (apart from John making a complete and full recovery) is a final FM album with all five, a short tour, and a DVD.

[michelej1]

Maybe if there hadn't been any soundproblems yesterday, Christine would have joined them on stage again?

Don't stop thinking about tomorrow.

Couldn't have been easy to perform anyway, but with Christine behind the mic, wow. Amazing to think what the thoughts in everyone's heads were tonight.

Michele

[applebucked]

Don't stop thinking about tomorrow.

Couldn't have been easy to perform anyway, but with Christine behind the mic, wow. Amazing to think what the thoughts in everyone's heads were tonight.
If Christine did perform with them, it would've lit up all the warning signals.

[MoonSister75]

Love to everyone affected by this sad news, praying for speedy recovery :angel:

[missundercover]

@applebucked:
No one would have known. I would have loved something meaningful nonetheless because I somehow suspect we won't be hearing anything substantial in the near future. :(

[Ghost_Tracker]

Sorry, but there's been an official announcement now. :(

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/

If you go to the Live Nation web site you'll find that all of the upcoming shows have been cancelled.

It's confirmed on Fleetwood Mac News that John McVie has cancer.

We can all wish him well and if so inclined, pray for his speedy recovery.

[allie3466]

Sorry, but there's been an official announcement now. :(

http://www.fleetwoodmacnews.com/

If you go to the Live Nation web site you'll find that all of the upcoming shows have been cancelled.

It's confirmed on Fleetwood Mac News that John McVie has cancer.

We can all wish him well and if so inclined, pray for his speedy recovery.

Is that official though? It doesn't look like it's run by management. It's hosted by blogspot.

[applebucked]

Is that official though? It doesn't look like it's run by management. It's hosted by blogspot.
There's a link to the announcement from LiveNation, which is the promoter for the FM tour, making it official.

[Ghost_Tracker]

On the Live Nation website, each of the shows that were scheduled to be coming up also has a "Cancelled" notification next to it.

[Villavic]

Love to everyone affected by this sad news, praying for speedy recovery :angel:

I join these wishes.

And yes, it seems oficial. An australian news website announced it, too
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1868543/fleetwood-mac-cancel-tour-after-john-mcvie-cancer-diagnosis/?cs=12

[jenniferuk]

I would like to hear more of his sailing stories, seemed he loved when I asked him about that several years ago in a Q&A.

Those stories were great---Miss Puerto Rico was it? I enjoyed how his personality really showed via his love of Arsenal, photography, reading, sailing, etc.

He must be mortified to have his very personal news now public, but I am pleased they gave the reason rather than leave us speculating.

[moon]

Well, I'm with John McVie and his family. I'm with you too, people, praying for a good recovery.
Cancer over here, cancer over there...I'm tired to read about cancer and to know how f**** bad is.
Get well soon, John McVie!!

[estranged4life]

is the statement I saw about the cancellation of the dates in Australia/New Zealand

[WildHearted]

This is very sad news to be confirmed.

Wishing John all the best in the world and praying for a full recovery.

[HejiraNYC]

I don't think they all knew since Hawaii. But John probably has not been feeling well since for a while now. Maybe he didn't know what it was or just thought it was age. When you start a tour like this the performers usually go through a medical examination and get insured for the tour, so maybe nothing was diagnosed at that point.

Michele

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. They wouldn't have gotten insurance for one thing. Secondly, the stress of travel would have been unbearable. And it goes without saying that FM would have had their pants sued off by LiveNation if they had forged ahead knowingly without disclosing John's illness.

Sadly, I suspect Christine's presence in Amsterdam is telling. Given her reluctance to fly, she probably made an impromptu hop (via ferry, perhaps?) to see John off; nobody knows if/when John will be back in that part of the world again. Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. I'm utterly gutted by the news and I hope John makes a miraculous recovery. Yes, it's a bummer that lots of people made travel plans, etc. But this is all about John. Fleetwood Mac can lose a Buckingham or a Nicks, or even a Christine. But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

[lettucesoap]

This is such sad news to wake up to today :shocked: John and his family are in my thoughts.

[HejiraNYC]

Oddly enough, Las Vegas is still up for sale. I was thinking momentarily that it was doable, considering that chemo cycles are typically 3 weeks and radiation cycles are typically 3 months. If John is responding well to treatment and is not too bothered by the side effects, could he pull off Vegas? :shrug: It's not too far from home either. Given the fact that the gig is about two months away, I think they had better make a swift decision about this show and announce it.

[vivfox]

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. They wouldn't have gotten insurance for one thing. Secondly, the stress of travel would have been unbearable. And it goes without saying that FM would have had their pants sued off by LiveNation if they had forged ahead knowingly without disclosing John's illness.
F*** CANCER.

I agree with all of this.

Another troubling thing for any traveler is to get sick when you are far away from home and cannot get diagnosed by your primary care physician. How hard it must have been to have been given such news by someone you don't know. I am happy that John has his loving family, band and fans around the world rooting for his recovery.

[Lee]

Well, I never expected news like this while watching Fox News this a.m. It is so sad. I'm praying for you, John.

Lee :(

[mottabam]

My thoughts and Prayers are with the McVie family. John I wish you a speedy recovery. God Bless you.

[applebucked]

This is very sad news to be confirmed.

Wishing John all the best in the world and praying for a full recovery.
There is hope.

http://i.imgur.com/lBh2ByG.jpg

[missundercover]

Hopefully... that's true.

Who is Lesley Abravanel?

[applebucked]

Hopefully... that's true.

Who is Lesley Abravanel?
A columnist for the Miami Herald.

[dontlookdown]

Very sad. Why are you watching Fox News, Lee?

[The Catdancer]

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. They wouldn't have gotten insurance for one thing. Secondly, the stress of travel would have been unbearable. And it goes without saying that FM would have had their pants sued off by LiveNation if they had forged ahead knowingly without disclosing John's illness.

Sadly, I suspect Christine's presence in Amsterdam is telling. Given her reluctance to fly, she probably made an impromptu hop (via ferry, perhaps?) to see John off; nobody knows if/when John will be back in that part of the world again. Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. I'm utterly gutted by the news and I hope John makes a miraculous recovery. Yes, it's a bummer that lots of people made travel plans, etc. But this is all about John. Fleetwood Mac can lose a Buckingham or a Nicks, or even a Christine. But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

I agree with all of this, especially the last sentence.

Let's hope he beats this horrible disease and gets healthy soon. Cancer sucks, I lost my Grandmother and my Mom due to it but that was way back. Today they can do a lot more and maybe he'll get cured, maybe he can kick its ass.

I thought it was weird that Christine was there especially when someone on FB told me she had been there for the entire leg of the tour without making an appearance anywhere in Europe.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, John. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family and the rest of the band.

[I'msoAfraid95]

It's been several months since I last posted, but I had to see if the rumors were true. This was the first thing that was on my facebook news feed this morning.

John, your fans love you. We wish you all the best!

I hope that it is a very curable cancer, and that they will keep us updated.

[tango87]

I've only just caught up with this - terrible news. Get well John, you're a magnificent bass player and a fine man.

Chris

[applebucked]

He's definitely gonna kick this cancer to the curb. I can just feel it.

[sodascouts]

Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. I'm utterly gutted by the news and I hope John makes a miraculous recovery. Yes, it's a bummer that lots of people made travel plans, etc. But this is all about John. Fleetwood Mac can lose a Buckingham or a Nicks, or even a Christine. But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

Don't despair yet. Timothy B. Schmit, bass player for the Eagles, was diagnosed with throat cancer last year. He got treatment, and a few months later joined the Eagles for a world tour, even singing again.

I know we all hope for the best, and I for one believe that it's possible for John to come out of this still being able to do what he loves if they caught it early... And it appears they have.

I'm so sorry for all of you who were planning to go to the shows. Perhaps ideally they could reschedule at some point in the future.

Prayers and best wishes for John!

[estranged4life]

Don't despair yet. Timothy B. Schmit, bass player for the Eagles, was diagnosed with throat cancer last year. He got treatment, and a few months later joined the Eagles for a world tour, even singing again.


Prayers and best wishes for John!

Tony Harnell of TNT had Thyroid Cancer and he has recovered and is back to being one of the best singers in all of music...Cancer is not a death sentence as it once was.

Even though I have suffered FM burnout, I still want to see John recover...Someone in FM has to have talent, and John's the man! :thumbsup:

[applebucked]

Hope his treatment goes well. Will keep my eyes and ears peeled for updates.

Reports that it was caught early is a step in the right direction.

[MikeInNV]

Oddly enough, Las Vegas is still up for sale. I was thinking momentarily that it was doable, considering that chemo cycles are typically 3 weeks and radiation cycles are typically 3 months. If John is responding well to treatment and is not too bothered by the side effects, could he pull off Vegas? :shrug: It's not too far from home either. Given the fact that the gig is about two months away, I think they had better make a swift decision about this show and announce it.

A local Vegas DJ just announced that the radio station would be giving away concert ticket and hotel stay packages all this upcoming week for the December 30 show. Don't know if he is just still out of the loop, or if maybe the band thinks they could still pull it off it it's not during a treatment cycle.

[Ulpian]

I'm sending John and his family all my good vibes. Get well soon. :thumbsup:

[Villavic]

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. ...

Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. ..... But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

I agree. And it wasn't a precaution check. He sure was feeling not well during the tour. And that unfortunately could mean an advanced cancer. Hope he gets better anyway.

[I'msoAfraid95]

I wish that they would've told us what kind of cancer John has. I know that John is a very shy, private, and reserved guy, but us fans care about you and would like to know.

[CADreaming]

I wish that they would've told us what kind of cancer John has. I know that John is a very shy, private, and reserved guy, but us fans care about you and would like to know.

It's been posted as colon but that is not confirmed.

[applebucked]

It's been posted as colon but that is not confirmed.
I also hope the reports are true that it was caught early as well.

[I'msoAfraid95]

A quick Google search of colon cancer came up with about a 75% survival rate If caught early.

[Villavic]

I also hope the reports are true that it was caught early as well.

I friend of mine just had colon cancer surgery. Fortunately he is doing very wall, as the cancer was not extended. He loose like 20 pounds. But he is 44 and always was healthy, not like John who is 68, had drinking problems in the past, etc. Let's just pray and wait for good news soon (something I don't expect because he is very shy and discreet.

[applebucked]

I agree. And it wasn't a precaution check. He sure was feeling not well during the tour. And that unfortunately could mean an advanced cancer. Hope he gets better anyway.
I'm guessing they probably found out during the break between the American and European dates. Perhaps a little earlier.

[applebucked]

I friend of mine just had colon cancer surgery. Fortunately he is doing very wall, as the cancer was not extended. He loose like 20 pounds. But he is 44 and always was healthy, not like John who is 68, had drinking problems in the past, etc. Let's just pray and wait for good news soon (something I don't expect because he is very shy and discreet.
Here's hoping John responds well to the treatment.

And I also hope for one last hurrah for FM when he gets better. New album, short tour and a live DVD, then they can "close up shop"

[desertangel]

Holy heck... I didn't want to see this. Kept hoping it would be a hoax. Couldn't sleep too well last night, kept checking Google. Saw the AU and NZ links, but nothing from USA so didn't want to believe it. Shocked. - BUT....

Godspeed John McVie - we're all pulling for you. It's true, cancer is no longer a death threat, however serious of a disease it is. I know more and more cancer survivors and that's encouraging! My thoughts and prayers to John, his family and all those who love him.

[michelej1]

If it is colon cancer and was caught early, I do feel hopeful, because that's what my mother had and she was 65 at the time and has made a more than full recovery.

Her surgery went smoothly. What happened was that after two sessions of chemo she caught an infection, due to low immunities. She ended up in ICU because of that infection. And she did have a prolonged recovery from the infection, not the cancer per se. After that, she refused her remaining sessions of chemo, which I thought to be a great mistake, but 11 years later she's golden. So, I'm hopeful for John. If they caught it on time. Colonoscopies for all.

Michele

[michelej1]

Oddly enough, Las Vegas is still up for sale. I was thinking momentarily that it was doable, considering that chemo cycles are typically 3 weeks and radiation cycles are typically 3 months. If John is responding well to treatment and is not too bothered by the side effects, could he pull off Vegas? :shrug: It's not too far from home either. Given the fact that the gig is about two months away, I think they had better make a swift decision about this show and announce it.

Even thinking optimistically that would be pushing it. They need to cancel that show. Unless they are considering getting another basis, which I don't think would help John's state of mind much at all -- even if he was the one to suggest they do that.

Michele

[michelej1]

I wish that they would've told us what kind of cancer John has. I know that John is a very shy, private, and reserved guy, but us fans care about you and would like to know.

I wish they would tell us what kind of cancer it was too. I want to have opinions on the treatment and to give John all sorts of unneeded advice in my head and on this board. Sometimes I don't know why those Macsters don't cooperate with me.

:angel:

Michele

[I'msoAfraid95]

Even thinking optimistically that would be pushing it. They need to cancel that show. Unless they are considering getting another bassist, which I don't think would help John's state of mind much at all -- even if he was the one to suggest they do that.

Michele


Fleetwood Mac without John Mcvie? :eek:.
I don't see Mick using the name without John by his side.

Fleetwood BuckingNicks will be the new name. Lol :p

[I'msoAfraid95]

I wish they would tell us what kind of cancer it was too. I want to have opinions on the treatment and to give John all sorts of unneeded advice in my head and on this board. Sometimes I don't know why those Macsters don't cooperate with me.

:angel:

Michele

Haha, they just like to leave hanging waiting and wanting more info.

[elle]

I wish they would tell us what kind of cancer it was too. I want to have opinions on the treatment and to give John all sorts of unneeded advice in my head and on this board. Sometimes I don't know why those Macsters don't cooperate with me.

:angel:

Michele

feeling the same... although completely understand the need for privacy. :nod:

[SpyNote]

Colon cancer? I wonder who leaked that info. My first thought was either throat or liver cancer, given the history of drinking.

[AliceLover]

My mother said CNN said it was throat cancer...

[msLinds]

I'm sorry and sad to hear that John has cancer.It isn't surprising to me.Since he has smoked cigarettes for so many years.My own Dad passed away from cancer when I was in my mid 20's.He smoked for many years to.I'm 55 years old.So that was many years ago.Though there are others places one can get cancer in ones body.The article didn't say what kind he had or where in his body he has it.But it seemed like John smoked a lot.I use to smoke many years ago cigarettes and its very hard to quit completely.Cancer treatments have improved and if caught early enough.People can and do survive this.I am sending positive energy and prayers for John and his wife and daughter and all the members of Fleetwood Mac.I will be keeping John in my prayers.

[MikeInNV]

Good job with the headline NBC News, referring to John as the singer.

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/fleetwood-mac-tour-canceled-due-singers-cancer-8C11477698

[estranged4life]

Good job with the headline NBC News, referring to John as the singer.

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/fleetwood-mac-tour-canceled-due-singers-cancer-8C11477698

couldnt find their nuts with both hands, how does anyone expect them to report news? :thumbsup:

[I'msoAfraid95]

Good job with the headline NBC News, referring to John as the singer.

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/fleetwood-mac-tour-canceled-due-singers-cancer-8C11477698

At least they spelled his name right. :lol:

[StreetAngel86]

And selfishly feeling sorry for myself for missing out on seeing The Mac & Stevie's IYD's Doco, Q & A most probably!! :sorry:


if they knew they were cancelling the AU shows
why the h E ll did this go on sale?
she might still come
seems a waste tho for her to only come over here for one day
but i'd appreciate it :thumbsup:

[Macfanforever]

Heres Enews report.


http://www.eonline.com/news/474664/fleetwood-mac-cancels-upcoming-world-tour-dates-founding-member-john-mcvie-has-cancer

[StreetAngel86]

Fleetwood Mac without John Mcvie? :eek:.
I don't see Mick using the name without John by his side.

Fleetwood BuckingNicks will be the new name. Lol :p

no. it will be BuckyNicksWood :lol:

[sywlindseyfan]

OR while John is getting better, Chris can step in to keep the M(A)Cvie in Fleetwood Mac

[I'msoAfraid95]

no. it will be BuckyNicksWood :lol:

Bucky?:confused:

So now Lindsey's a squirrel? :lol::rolleyes:

[I'msoAfraid95]

OR while John is getting better, Chris can step in to keep the M(A)Cvie in Fleetwood Mac

Can Christine play bass?

[MacShadowsBall]

What a rollercoaster of a thread this was for me! Goodness, I hope John has a good and speedy recovery. Unfortunately my former boss had colon cancer stage 4, so this hits me kinda hard. :(

Get well John McVie! :cool:

[Deeshere]

if they knew they were cancelling the AU shows
why the h E ll did this go on sale?
she might still come
seems a waste tho for her to only come over here for one day
but i'd appreciate it :thumbsup:

I honestly don't think John was diagnosed until fairly recently, and then told the band. The Las Vegas was added to the tour not too long ago and if they knew about the cancer then they would not have added that show.

Also Stevie could still go to Australia herself and promote IYD. I don't see anything stopping her from doing it, so that could still happen.

[GavinBrown]

My dad passed away a few weeks ago from a 3 year battle with stage 4 colon cancer...cancer suxxxxx...best wishes for John

[CADreaming]

Stevie's official Twitter:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn92/trufan70/Randomsnlmac/0ea887f1-961e-439b-816a-8272b5666b7a_zpsde083476.jpg

[desertangel]

Not that it matters but CNN ticker is saying throat cancer. Yeah, #cancersucks.

[WildHearted]

Not that it matters but CNN ticker is saying throat cancer. Yeah, #cancersucks.

My grandfather passed away of throat cancer a few years ago. Hitting a little too close to home.

Praying they caught it early and wishing John all the best.

[I'msoAfraid95]

On the Fleetwood Mac news and reviews site, in the comments about John, I heard two different prognosises. One that John's cancer is very curable. The other one stated the exact opposite.

Any way to back these claims? I doubt that there's much truth in either, though


Does John have a twitter or Facebook page?

[WildHearted]

On the Fleetwood Mac news and reviews site, in the comments about John, I heard two different prognosises. One that John's cancer is very curable. The other one stated the exact opposite.

Any way to back these claims? I doubt that there's much truth in either, though


Does John have a twitter or Facebook page?

Well, I'm not entirely sure how credible CNN is with their statement (throat cancer), but I'd bargain that they are more credible than the random journalist on twitter who said colon cancer.

I don't really want to believe CNN though because esophogeal cancer doesn't have very uplifting statistics, from what I know of it.

[estranged4life]

Fleetwood Mac without John Mcvie? :eek:.
I don't see Mick using the name without John by his side.

Fleetwood BuckingNicks will be the new name. Lol :p

without John McVie this band should not carry on.



I don't really want to believe CNN though because esophogeal cancer doesn't have very uplifting statistics, from what I know of it.

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/esophaguscancer/detailedguide/esophagus-cancer-survival-rates

[WildHearted]

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/esophaguscancer/detailedguide/esophagus-cancer-survival-rates

As I said, not very uplifting. :shrug:

[StreetAngel86]

I honestly don't think John was diagnosed until fairly recently,
Also Stevie could still go to Australia herself and promote IYD. I don't see anything stopping her from doing it, so that could still happen.

IDY only went on sale last Monday
they would have known by then
if they were cancelling dates, why would stevie agree to attend the premiere?
she could have cancelled before the news went public.
no-one even knew she was a guest until last week when the program went up.
we all could have remained ignorant ;)
but i agree, she's doing that independent of the band, i'd hope she'd still attend.

it was great timing tho with the film fest and the brisbane FM show

[applebucked]

Well, I'm not entirely sure how credible CNN is with their statement (throat cancer), but I'd bargain that they are more credible than the random journalist on twitter who said colon cancer.

I don't really want to believe CNN though because esophageal cancer doesn't have very uplifting statistics, from what I know of it.
I don't really want to believe it either. But if it was caught early enough (hopefully) we can still keep our Johnny Mac for a while.

[applebucked]

Can Christine play bass?
She played bass in her first band, Shades of Blue. She mentioned it in the Tusk documentary - "for some obscure reason, I was playing bass." :laugh: Though without John, the band shouldn't carry on. Once John gets into remission, they really need to plan their swan song pronto.

[Macfanforever]

The Big "C" is to close to home here.

As some of you know cancer is in my family .My dad had prostate cancer and survived 16 after it was found. My sister had breast cancer and survived 18 years after it was diagnosed.

I dont know what is up the road for me but I try to stay on top of it.

What ever what John has .He will get the best out there to get it taken care of early.

[michelej1]

Also, Mick wouldn't have been hinting so hard for another invitation to Glastonbury if he'd known that John would be battling cancer. Michele

[applebucked]

Also, Mick wouldn't have been hinting so hard for another invitation to Glastonbury if he'd know that John would be battling cancer.
Though somehow that 18 months thing he mentioned with a final FM album makes sense in this context.

[I'msoAfraid95]

She played bass in her first band, Shades of Blue. She mentioned it in the Tusk documentary - "for some obscure reason, I was playing bass." :laugh: Though without John, the band shouldn't carry on. Once John gets into remission, they really need to plan their swan song pronto.

:lol: I forgot about that. Without John, the "heart",imo, of the band is gone. He and Mick ARE the band.

Yes, they definitely need too d one final huzzah before the grim reaper comes a-knocking. A full length album, mini world tour(if John is strong enough), and a live cd/dvd will suffice.

[bethelblues]

I was shocked to see this news on my Facebook.

Sending all wishes to John McVie for a speedy recovery. There's not much more to be said, but canceling the next leg of the tour and getting right to treatment is definitely the right move.

[michelej1]

[Liz is listed as the band spokesperson. I wonder if that's her official status or she was just tapped to handle this event]

People Magazine, October 27, 2013

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20749741,00.html

Fleetwood Mac is canceling planned performances in Australia and New Zealand as bassist John McVie is treated for cancer.

Band members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham said in a statement Sunday that they're sorry to cancel the 14 show dates and hope "fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family all the best."

Band spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg did not specify what type of cancer McVie is treating.

Fleetwood Mac recently finished a European tour. The New Zealand and Australia shows were scheduled through Dec. 7 (Watch them discuss the tour below). The band is also set to perform in Las Vegas on Dec. 30.

[drag00n]

"Even thinking optimistically that would be pushing it. They need to cancel that show. Unless they are considering getting another basis"

You know..... Fleetwood Mac has gone through several personel changes... and survived.
They had Lindsey quit and it went on.....
They had Stevie leave for awhile, and though it didn't do really well, they survived.
They had Christine disappear and were still quite successfull
I think they could even replace Mick and things would roll along...
The one person that I have always thought could never be replaced is John...
He has quietly been the bed-rock and literally the heart of the group... Without him there is no Fleetwood Mac. He is the heart beat.....

Just listen to any and all the songs.. Without his bass ,,,,,,,,,,

[michelej1]

I think they could even replace Mick and things would roll along...


I think you could easily get another drummer, but you can't replace the position Mick holds, mentally or emotionally. He's a neutral, an arbitrator, a mediator, the glue that keeps them all together, through the strong ties he has with each member individually.

He's the motor that keeps it all running, sometimes sneakily. Without Mick, the center cannot hold.

Michele

[applebucked]

I think you could easily get another drummer, but you can't replace the position Mick holds, mentally or emotionally. He's a neutral, an arbitrator, a mediator, the glue that keeps them all together, through the strong ties he has with each member individually.

He's the motor that keeps it all running, sometimes sneakily. Without Mick, the center cannot hold.
It can't be Fleetwood Mac without the Fleetwood or the Mac. Simple as that.

[Jondalar]

Didn't Stevie already tour over there the last two years? (A little bit out of it when it comes to her touring overseas. I know she loves it over there.)

[StreetAngel86]

It can't be Fleetwood Mac without the Fleetwood or the Mac. Simple as that.

true BUT
Stevie and Lindsey could still roll on over to Oz
and give us a few Buckingham Nicks once-0ffs
with guest appearance by ... Mick :thumbsup:

[applebucked]

true BUT
Stevie and Lindsey could still roll on over to Oz
and give us a few Buckingham Nicks once-0ffs
with guest appearance by ... Mick :thumbsup:
Hey, if you're getting a Buckingham Nicks thing, I want my Buckingham Perfect one-off thing too. :laugh:

[Misty_Day]

I was so looking forward to seeing my favourite band for the first time, the last time they came to NZ I missed out - I was only 19 years old and didn't have the money or a means of transport to get to New Plymouth of all places lol I was so desperate to see them this time that I bought tickets from a scalper on trademe when the shows were all sold out...a lesson learned right there. Just joined The Ledge now so I could interact with others who love FM and John McVie as much as I do, being 23 years old hardly anyone my age even knows who they are! which I find very disconcerting lol Poor John McVie, I so hope he pulls through and I hope one day I will see him and the rest of the band play their beautiful music that means so much to me and to so many others :(

[MoonSister75]

hey welcome! I'm new too. I guess its bit of a sad time to join, but its great that there is so much positivity on here willing John to get better. I'm sorry you didn't get to see them this year - I really felt for all the aussies and kiwi's who have waited so long to see them. I did manage to get to my first concert last month. I also get so much enjoyment from listening to their music and watching clips on you tube - hope you do too :nod: and I hope you get to see them in the future.

[SpyNote]

[Liz is listed as the band spokesperson. I wonder if that's her official status or she was just tapped to handle this event]

I'll bet it was a last-minute, one-time thing. Fleetwood Mac normally contracts out their publicity projects (1888 Media did the PR at the beginning of the North American tour). Stevie probably called Liz (since she's already her official publicist) as soon as she found out, knowing that Liz could work fast and would do it in a heartbeat because of their close professional relationship.

[MacMan]

I'll bet it was a last-minute, one-time thing. Fleetwood Mac normally contracts out their publicity projects (1888 Media did the PR at the beginning of the North American tour). Stevie probably called Liz (since she's already her official publicist) as soon as she found out, knowing that Liz could work fast and would do it in a heartbeat because of their close professional relationship.

1888 Media did the Rumours re-release... Liz probably had a hand in this press release as well. She's released the last few on the band. She did both the initial tour announcement last December and the second announcement in January where they added more dates and did the Extended Play announcement in April.

Press Release 1 (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=194146&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1764083&highlight=#.Um62CvmUTEu)
Press Release 2 (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=194146&p=irol-newsArticle&id=1777495#.Um61JPmUTEt)

[Macfanforever]

I say we better think on more important things like keeping John in our thoughts and prayers to get better plus send him our love then worrying about canceled shows and who is going to sub for John for the Vegas show "The backbone of Fleetwood Mac" as Mick calls him and that what John is.

Fleetwood Mac is not Fleetwood Mac without Mac.

Its like Hall and Oates without Hall or Oates.Simon without Garfunkel,Brooks without Dunn and Seals without Crofts.

Meantime if Stevie feels up to it.She could still go to her IYD screening.
I dont see a reason for them cancelling the screening itself.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Meantime if Stevie feels up to it.She could still go to her IYD screening.
I dont see a reason for them cancelling the screening itself.

Actually is there any reason why she couldn't add some additional screenings...If she's going all the way Aus might as well make the most of it...

[michelej1]

Here's a video on the story from Celeb TV. It calls Stevie and Lindsey original members of the band.

http://thisny.com/video-fleetwood-macs-john-mcvie-diagnosed-with-cancer-2/

[michelej1]

3 News New Zealand

http://www.3news.co.nz/Fleetwood-Trade-Me-buyers-miss-out-on-refund/tabid/418/articleID/319289/Default.aspx

Fleetwood Mac Trade Me buyers miss out on refund


By Laura Macdonald 3 News Reporter, October 29, 2013

Fans of Fleetwood Mac are still reeling from the news that their three Auckland concerts have been cancelled.

The band announced on Sunday that bass guitarist John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer.

While the promise of a refund from Ticketmaster is a comfort to most ticket holders, those who bought tickets on sites like Trade Me will possibly miss out on the refund.

For more than four decades, the band's brand of soft rock has had a loyal following around the world and in New Zealand.

Twenty-four thousand tickets for three Auckland concerts in December sold out in 15 minutes after going on sale in June.

It wasn't long before they showed up on Trade Me, some selling for at least double their face price.

"It's completely legal to do it in New Zealand," says John Duffy of Trade Me. "Our policy is if it's legal… then you should be able to buy and sell it on Trade Me."

Diehard fans may have thought they were in luck scoring a ticket, even at $400, but now the concert is cancelled it's up to the seller to refund the buyer.

Mr Duffy says he believes refunding buyers would be "the right thing to do".

There's a possible win-win for the seller - having sold the ticket, they could get the refund too if their credit card transaction for the original purchase is reversed.

"I would suggest that if you sold your tickets on Trade Me and you claimed a refund back from Ticketmaster, that'd be a pretty uncool thing to do and it wouldn't really be in the spirit of dealing on Trade Me," says Mr Duffy.

Ticketmaster says it will issue refunds to the original ticket buyers


Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/Fleetwood-Mac-Trade-Me-buyers-miss-out-on-refund/tabid/418/articleID/319289/Default.aspx#ixzz2j5y8IACw

[michelej1]

[Excerpt from interview with the band Stonefield:]

Sydney Morning Herald, November 8, 2013 by Sean Palmer

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/missing-mac-but-stonefield-powers-on-20131107-2x3hk.html

Melbourne rock outfit Stonefield have had a massive year, releasing their self-titled debut album, riding the momentum of a soaring radio and video favourite Put Your Curse On Me and enjoying a string of sold-out shows across August. Add to this a massive BIGSOUND campaign that saw the band partner with Red Bull to throw a packed-out launch party for their album and the enviable position of supporting Fleetwood Mac on their Australian tour.

Not bad for a rock band made up of four sisters from Darraweit Guim, a small town in rural Victoria. But with so many positives occurring it was a "bummer" when they heard that their chance of meeting one of their biggest influences - Fleetwood Mac - would have to wait as they are not touring Australia this year due to illness in the band.

"Yeah, it is definitely disappointing and it is horrible that they have had to cancel the tour due to illness," says Amy Findlay, lead singer of Stonefield, who is gifted with a powerful singing voice so innately suited to hard-rock. "It is disappointing it is not going to happen and it's all a bit surreal. Pretty bummed about it but these things happen and that is life.

"They are a big influence on us and we really love the band, so we were really looking forward to it but really just looking forward to seeing them in general. Hopefully another opportunity will come up in the future."


No doubt Stonefield will see Stevie Nicks, Buckingham and co soon and their musical paths will cross. Yet as a group unearthed by Triple J, the Findlay sisters are blossoming into adulthood at the reins of a band that has a contemporary take on classic rock and roll. Surely that has got to be a fairly mind-blowing experience.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/missing-mac-but-stonefield-powers-on-20131107-2x3hk.html#ixzz2k2Hh0IEb

[DoubtfulMiracle]

For those who had bought M&G packages to one of the Aus/NZ shows through Mick's site, have you received your refunds yet? I know the general advice was to allow 10 working days, but we're at that now and I haven't got mine yet...

[Gazz]

For those who had bought M&G packages to one of the Aus/NZ shows through Mick's site, have you received your refunds yet? I know the general advice was to allow 10 working days, but we're at that now and I haven't got mine yet...
No, I haven't either. After the 10!working days I will follow-up. If no timely response I will put a claim to AMEX.

[SpyNote]

1888 Media did the Rumours re-release... Liz probably had a hand in this press release as well. She's released the last few on the band. She did both the initial tour announcement last December and the second announcement in January where they added more dates and did the Extended Play announcement in April.

Press Release 1 (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=194146&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1764083&highlight=#.Um62CvmUTEu)
Press Release 2 (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=194146&p=irol-newsArticle&id=1777495#.Um61JPmUTEt)

Peter, the point I was making was that Liz does one-off projects for the band. I'm well aware that she has done PR for the band in the past.

[goldustboi]

For those who had bought M&G packages to one of the Aus/NZ shows through Mick's site, have you received your refunds yet? I know the general advice was to allow 10 working days, but we're at that now and I haven't got mine yet...

I haven't received mine yet either. A friend of mine emailed the company when the cancellation was confirmed and in their response they said they were waiting for the official go ahead from the promoters (even though at that stage I'm pretty sure the promoters had made an official announcement). I emailed them myself on Thursday and am yet to receive a response. I'm hoping it won't be too difficult! I haven't even got my ticketmaster refund for the Hunter Valley show yet. I rang ticketmaster on Friday and an automated message said that the refunds were being processed that day and that we should allow another 3 working days for the deposit to go through.

[michelej1]

Newcastle Herald Fleetwood cancel but show goes on

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1909299/fleetwood-cancel-but-show-goes-on/?cs=12

By MATT CARR Nov. 14, 2013, 10:30 p.m.

FLEETWOOD Mac may have cancelled their show in the vineyards this weekend but that hasn’t stopped the crowds coming.

Travel websites on Wednesday were showing that about three-quarters of nearly 100 Hunter accommodation providers listed were fully booked for Saturday night.


See your ad here

And of those with vacancies, only a handful of rooms were left.

The Newcastle Herald has reported the Hope Estate concert was cancelled after Fleetwood Mac’s John McVie withdrew to undergo cancer treatment.

Ticket-holders received full refunds.

Best Western Wine Country Motor Inn manager Graham Farish said bookings for about 35 of the venue’s 50 rooms fell through when the band announced late last month that its performance was off.

But Mr Farish said new bookings had taken their place.

Even with the two-night minimum imposed on concert weekends withdrawn, Mr Farish said he was still near capacity.

‘‘We turned away a lot of people in that four months [ahead of the concert] but not all of them wanted to come to the concert,’’ Mr Farish said.

‘‘We didn’t find it difficult to fill up again.’’

Hope Estate owner Michael Hope said he personally took a ‘‘severe hit’’ from the cancellation but he was also concerned for the flow-on effects to suppliers and accommodation providers.

‘‘I’m pleased their bookings have been strong,’’ he said.

‘‘The good thing about the Hunter is there’s so many offerings for people so they say you know what, we’ll still go for the weekend.

‘‘We’ve just got to accept the fact that the tour is cancelled and we don’t get people here this weekend, but the weekends we do are brilliant.’’

[cactusjack]

No refunds from Mick yet. Time to call in consumer affairs?

[HomerMcvie]

No refunds from Mick yet. Time to call in consumer affairs?

Good luck with that. He's probably already spent it!:lol:

[cactusjack]

Good luck with that. He's probably already spent it!:lol:

I know we keep joking about it, but it's not really all that funny anymore.

(nothing personal towards you).

[cactusjack]

this notice was put up on the Adelaide Entertainment Centre last night:

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Mike_Devery/614745_10201083002819390_65556817_o_zpse53350fe.jpg (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/Mike_Devery/media/614745_10201083002819390_65556817_o_zpse53350fe.jpg.html)

[Aussie W/Heart]

Pretty slack indeed!! Just wondering how much extra did you fork out for Micks M&G? Also did you received any correspondence regarding the cancelled M&G?

Hope you get your money back asap...

[DoubtfulMiracle]

I contacted Mick's M&G people last Wednesday, and they responded very promptly to advise that the order had been cancelled and refunded, and to allow 5-7 working days for the refund to be reflected on my card. So, I'm giving them until the end of this week, otherwise it will be another email and contacting the bank to get them on to it.

In fairness to the M&G organisers, I suspect that they may have had to wait for their refunds from Ticketek/Ticketmaster before processing ours...

Or maybe I'm just feeling uncharacteristically generous today :p

[goldustboi]

I got my M&G money back on Monday...

[Aussie W/Heart]

I got my M&G money back on Monday...

That's good to know, im still so bummed they cancelled this tour, wishing it could of been just postponed to 2014 instead.. another 4 years is along time to wait if there is going to be a next one..

[nicole21290]

I also got refunded for the M&G on Monday, by the way. Thankfully. :D

[michelej1]

this notice was put up on the Adelaide Entertainment Centre last night:



I love this. I'd hate to be the people who actually show up at the venue and see this as their first notice of the cancellation.

Michele

[mylittledemon]

Got my refund today. :thumbsup: Looks like ground control is finally catching up.

[David]

I love this. I'd hate to be the people who actually show up at the venue and see this as their first notice of the cancellation.Reminds me of one of the old concerts I drove down for ... I think it was the Forum dates on the '82 tour. There were about 100 people milling around at the box office window. The venue marque just said something like "No concert tonight." We had to ask at the window, and were told "Stevie has walking pneumonia."

[HomerMcvie]

I know we keep joking about it, but it's not really all that funny anymore.

(nothing personal towards you).

I hope you got your money back.

And that there is another tour.

It really sucks...time is happening, and they're all reaching "that age". Who knows how much longer they've got, as a band.:shocked:

[michelej1]

Reminds me of one of the old concerts I drove down for ... I think it was the Forum dates on the '82 tour. There were about 100 people milling around at the box office window. The venue marque just said something like "No concert tonight." We had to ask at the window, and were told "Stevie has walking pneumonia."

Seeing "No Concert Tonight" and nothing else would have made me so frustrated! I guess before the internet, unless you happened to be listening to the radio at the right time you couldn't learn of a cancellation very easily.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

Seeing "No Concert Tonight" and nothing else would have made me so frustrated! I guess before the internet, unless you happened to be listening to the radio at the right time you couldn't learn of a cancellation very easily.

Michele

Some of you might recall these shows I'm talking about.


Before the internet I end up driving up to Saratoga Springs NY for a Stevie concert and found out the show was canceled about 4 hours earlier do to a bad wind storm ripped through the area of the amphitheater.

I was pissed when I got there but cooled off about hour later when I was chatting to a couple of Stevie fans and left about 90 minutes later.

I could of tuned in the radio stations and listen to see if they canceled the show but I was listening to Stevie cassettes on the way up and the weather was beautiful and calm on the way up there.

After that I started calling the venues and checking what going on the the evenings show.


I wasn't worried about the gas since its was like about a $1.20 a gallon.

I end up enjoying the ride up and back home.

I feel sorry for those that fly and drive 3000 miles to these shows and find out the shows got canceled.


The other Stevie show which got canceled do to the venue screwing the artists out of their take.That was Lake Compounce .

Luckily my mother caught the local 12 noon news about Stevie's concert cancellation along with other artists which supposed to perform there in the next few weeks as she called me at work and let me know.I was pissed and end up staying at work the rest of the day since I was gonna leave at noon.