Wish we'd get some news...

[sasja]

I just think about him and his family so often and wonder if he's recovering well and if he's getting stronger and just in general, how he is doing.

Just wishing for great updates and trying to remind myself no news is good news, most likely.

Hang in there, Buckinghams! :nod::nod::nod:

[Macfan4life]

I think of this every day too as I visit the Ledge. I would be afraid to ask and agree and hope that no news is good news.

[sue]

Same thoughts here, let’s just hope he is getting stronger everyday..
I wish they’d give just a short announcement.

[michelej1]

Kristen, can our guy talk or not?

[cbBen]

I respect his privacy without qualification as I pray for a full recovery. We love you, Lindsey.

[HomerMcvie]

I respect his privacy without qualification as I pray for a full recovery. We love you, Lindsey.

Still, they could throw us something. Maybe the lack of communication is because it's not good? Sure hope that's not the case.

[Dragon]

If Lindsey wanted to update the public on his health, he can do that if and when he should.

[michelej1]

Privacy is fine, but the vocal chord injury need not have been disclosed at all. I see it as gratuitous information when compared with the major open heart emergency surgery. Since it was disclosed unnecessarily, I have no problem asking for an update.

[button-lip]

Thanks for opening this thread. I'm also starting to get worried about the lack of news, and I certainly don't see it as a disrespectful thing or an invasion of his privacy. We're giving our opinions on a forum, nothing else.

What Stevie did was disrespectful. This is nothing. :nod:

[bombaysaffires]

Maybe even just a still photo of him giving a thumbs up or something? :thumbsup:

Holding a guitar....? :shrug:

Just him and Kristen?? And the dogs....? :lol:

No comments from them would even really be necessary on the photo.


They may be in the full throes of moving which is a PITA.

But people don't forget about him just because he's not on the front pages, so yeah, an occasional status update would be very sweet.

[mylittledemon]

Thanks for opening this thread. I'm also starting to get worried about the lack of news, and I certainly don't see it as a disrespectful thing or an invasion of his privacy. We're giving our opinions on a forum, nothing else.


I sorta have a feeling he's not doing well. But I could be wrong... I hope that I am!

[button-lip]

I sorta have a feeling he's not doing well. But I could be wrong... I hope that I am!

Same, and yes, I hope we're all wrong.

Maybe he's physically healing but after his health scare he was probably forced to stop and face the events of last year. Not long after he was fired he went touring and he was planning on touring some more if it wasn't for his surgery. Now he has to rest and maybe his brain is going on and on about what went wrong with the band. :distress::distress:

But again, I hope I'm wrong.

[HomerMcvie]

Same, and yes, I hope we're all wrong.

Maybe he's physically healing but after his health scare he was probably forced to stop and face the events of last year. Not long after he was fired he went touring and he was planning on touring some more if it wasn't for his surgery. Now he has to rest and maybe his brain is going on and on about what went wrong with the band. :distress::distress:

But again, I hope I'm wrong.
I certainly hope that we're all wrong. I'd hope that the "worst case scenario" is that his singing days are over, but that he'll have a great quality of life, other than performing. That's what's really important.

[jmn3]

I’m with all of you - I remain hopeful that he is doing alright and healing well. But, the lack of information or any news at all has me concerned that he’s not doing well.

[Storms123]

I’m with all of you - I remain hopeful that he is doing alright and healing well. But, the lack of information or any news at all has me concerned that he’s not doing well.

I am thinking positively. He's always been private, so perhaps he's just healing on his own with his family. The cynic in me hopes he's waiting until the bands kicks off their EU tour to come out with an update, photo and news on his health and take their thunder :)

[TrueFaith77]

Kristen, can our guy talk or not?

Well that is straight to the point.

good question

[button-lip]

I am thinking positively. He's always been private, so perhaps he's just healing on his own with his family. The cynic in me hopes he's waiting until the bands kicks off their EU tour to come out with an update, photo and news on his health and take their thunder :)

Well, that's my other choice. I was thinking that too. And it would make sense. :nod:

Which means we will have to wait until November for an update.

[lovethemac1]

Maybe now that those idiots (John, Chris and Mick) are on a break, they will be sitting around and thinking about what they did, and it will start to weight on their minds and guilty conscience.....and other than Stevie, they might start to realize the magnitude of what they were party to. I'm hoping so. I'm hoping that it starts to eat them inside out.

Stevie won't care one bit about what she did. I'm sure she's attempting dancing (because I think she looks like an imbecile while she does her dumb dances) around her place, in her ridiculous/mausoleum wardrobe, looking like Miss Havisham.

I hope and pray that Lindsey and Kristen are enjoying their family, the sunshine, peace, relaxation, and a constant movement towards him getting better.

[Storms123]

Well, that's my other choice. I was thinking that too. And it would make sense. :nod:

Which means we will have to wait until November for an update.

Europe kicks off in a few weeks

[sodascouts]

I'm praying for Lindsey and trying to keep positive but I kinda think if they had some good, reassuring news, they would share it with the fans.

That's what worries me.

[button-lip]

Europe kicks off in a few weeks

I know that. But I don't think his intention is to "take their thunder". Like, seriously, as much as I love him, he can't go against the big machine.

I'm thinking he will wait until their tour ends. JMO.

[michelej1]

I'm praying for Lindsey and trying to keep positive but I kinda think if they had some good, reassuring news, they would share it with the fans.

That's what worries me.

I am worried. Is there a word for hypochondria that is not directed at yourself but at another person? I am beginning to have unreasonable fears that have no basis in fact, every time I hear a news story about someone who had open heart surgery that went awry. If it happened to some rando person, I begin to think it probably happened to Lindsey too.

[AliceLover]

I am worried. Is there a word for hypochondria that is not directed at yourself but at another person? I am beginning to have unreasonable fears that have no basis in fact, every time I hear a news story about someone who had open heart surgery that went awry. If it happened to some rando person, I begin to think it probably happened to Lindsey too.

I feel for their kids. The three of them are still so young. It must be tough to be dealing with high school/college and a father who is ill. My mother got cancer when I went away to school, its not easy to deal with and its really hard to wrap your brain around.

It would be nice if Kristin tweeted something about Lindsey's health. Maybe she's paranoid too?

I'm going to stick with my original statement. Stevie and Lindsey's chapter is not over. They might not hash things out right away, but there will be repentance of some kind.

[michelej1]

Yes, it must be hard, especially when your dad is so vibrant. Lindsey always joked about his age. He said he’d be using a drool cup by the time Stella graduated. But even though he’s an older dad, they never had to face his mortality until now.

[Storms123]

I know that. But I don't think his intention is to "take their thunder". Like, seriously, as much as I love him, he can't go against the big machine.

I'm thinking he will wait until their tour ends. JMO.

I definitely don't think it's about going against the big machine. I just think people care about LB more than the Big Machine thought. And their behavior post his health news especially, has been reprehensible
Either way--I hope our guy is well, healing, embraced in the love of his family, and writing the soundtrack to the last 16 months (unlike the "creative geniuses" he left behind)

[bombaysaffires]

I definitely don't think it's about going against the big machine. I just think people care about LB more than the Big Machine thought. And their behavior post his health news especially, has been reprehensible
Either way--I hope our guy is well, healing, embraced in the love of his family, and writing the soundtrack to the last 16 months (unlike the "creative geniuses" he left behind)

this would be great. :nod:

[button-lip]

I feel for their kids. The three of them are still so young. It must be tough to be dealing with high school/college and a father who is ill. My mother got cancer when I went away to school, its not easy to deal with and its really hard to wrap your brain around.

It would be nice if Kristin tweeted something about Lindsey's health. Maybe she's paranoid too?

I'm going to stick with my original statement. Stevie and Lindsey's chapter is not over. They might not hash things out right away, but there will be repentance of some kind.

I hope that poisonous chapter is truly over. She has done enough. Bye, bye, Stevie!! :wavey::wavey:

[HomerMcvie]

I hope that poisonous chapter is truly over. She has done enough. Bye, bye, Stevie!! :wavey::wavey:

If a bus ran over her tomorrow morning, I'd have a hard time NOT dancing in the streets. Cuz $he's NASTY.

[elle]

I definitely don't think it's about going against the big machine. I just think people care about LB more than the Big Machine thought. And their behavior post his health news especially, has been reprehensible
Either way--I hope our guy is well, healing, embraced in the love of his family, and writing the soundtrack to the last 16 months (unlike the "creative geniuses" he left behind)

i hope you are right.

this is the first time since i started following LB that i feel like there may be nothing to look forward to in the future. it's not a good feeling.

[jwd]

Get well Lindsey.

To me, he's the spirit of FM that I still have with me. He's the last breath that I need to reignite that flame.

[Storms123]

i hope you are right.

this is the first time since i started following LB that i feel like there may be nothing to look forward to in the future. it's not a good feeling.

I am hoping and praying he's healing and thriving with his family. But I completely understand what you are saying. I've been feeling similarly. I hope he is doing okay.

[HomerMcvie]

I just hope, more than anything, that if his performing days are over, that he has as many quality years with his family as possible. :angel:

[secondhandchain]

I just hope, more than anything, that if his performing days are over, that he has as many quality years with his family as possible. :angel:

Let's hope. We will though get another album since he has one in the can. Doesn't need to tour.

[ryan4136]

The most encouraging thing we've seen is that the new album doesn't have a release date.

This leads me to believe he'd like to tour behind it at some point, and at this point at least he thinks that's a possibility. Even if it's a long term outlook.

[elle]

The most encouraging thing we've seen is that the new album doesn't have a release date.

This leads me to believe he'd like to tour behind it at some point, and at this point at least he thinks that's a possibility. Even if it's a long term outlook.

i like your optimistic view.

[dreamsunwind]

In this situation I would imagine that no news is good news. It's probably just a slow recovery.

[sue]

I wish they would post some news of Lindsey’s health.
I just read an article about Mick Jagger practising his dance moves.
This is just weeks after he had replacement valve surgery.

This is not as invasive as open heart surgery....
but nevertheless I just would like some news...

[BigAl84]

It's only been three months. That's not all that long. It seems like forever because we all really care so much.

I'm optimistic that everything is progressing just fine, it's just going to take time.

[michelej1]

I wish they would post some news of Lindsey’s health.
I just read an article about Mick Jagger practising his dance moves.
This is just weeks after he had replacement valve surgery.

This is not as invasive as open heart surgery....
but nevertheless I just would like some news...

Yes, Mick Jagger released a video. 75 years old.

[David]

If he can't sing anymore, would anyone be up to hearing an instrumental album?

[cbBen]

If he can't sing anymore, would anyone be up to hearing an instrumental album?

100%
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[michelej1]

If he can't sing anymore, would anyone be up to hearing an instrumental album?

Of course, I'd buy it and many people would love, if not favor, an instrumental album, but if he can talk, then I'm not worried about him singing. He can sing talk, as some were discussing in the OSOTM thread or he can talk through his songs like Sam Hunt enjoys doing at the beginning of his country tunes these days. He can just croak his way through it and if anyone questions his voice he can just respond, "You wouldn't say that to Bob Dylan."

[sleepless child]

After watching Mick Jagger boogie on tv last night after his Heart procedure, it makes me worried about Lindsey. We haven't heard anything in awhile. I hope he is doing well. He obviously had a much more serious episode than Mick

[jeets2000]

Kristen posted these this morning, and per her caption it's from last night. I believe that is his daughter Leelee singing the ending solo:

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[BlanketMan]

Kristen posted these this morning, and per her caption it's from last night. I believe that is his daughter Leelee singing the ending solo:


LOVED seeing this! He looks to be recovering well!

[button-lip]

It seems he's doing fine. :D:D

https://c.imge.to/2019/09/02/vPJIGZ.png (https://imge.to/i/vPJIGZ)

[sue]

It seems he's doing fine. :D:D

https://c.imge.to/2019/09/02/vPJIGZ.png (https://imge.to/i/vPJIGZ)

Thanks for that BL...
Fabulous news, I’ve been thinking about him a lot just lately..

[HomerMcvie]

Yet she still doesn't address his voice.

I wish they would.

[michelej1]

Yet she still doesn't address his voice.

I wish they would.

It annoys me because she is the one who brought it up. She may think we’re being nosy, but we would never have known and would never have inquired about his voice if she didn’t say it. Vocal cord injury would not even have entered our brains. So, having said it, it would be nice if she gave an update.

[g. fish]

I'm sure his voice is a work in progress with the final outcome unknown. More importantly, it sounds like his heart is doing fine. All speculation on my part.

[button-lip]

Yet she still doesn't address his voice.

I wish they would.

That was my first thought too. He’s fine and that’s all I’m gonna say about it. That was pretty much her message.

I’m happy he’s fine but an additional explanation about his voice status, considering she brought it up in the first place, would be nice.

[elle]

I'm sure his voice is a work in progress with the final outcome unknown. More importantly, it sounds like his heart is doing fine. All speculation on my part.

yup, i'd speculate the same. especially hearing all the stories about how long and uncertain recuperating the voice went for other singers in similar situiations.

my further speculation is - KB can't tell us what they don't know, no matter how much they and us would love to know. all along she's been transmitting what they knew. i liked knowing all along instead of wondering now why he's not back yet. because she mentioned the voice damage, we all know why he's not back - and that he's working on it.

man y'all are demanding! :nod::xoxo:

[KenshiMaster16]

I wish he'd do something creative just to get back out there. A completely instrumental album would be to die for given his talent.

[jwd]

I wish he'd do something creative just to get back out there. A completely instrumental album would be to die for given his talent.

He's already got a solo album in the can. The one he was going to release and support when FM was going to start their last world tour. But yeah, bring it Lindsey, we are eagerly awaiting.

Glad he's doing well!

[HomerMcvie]

man y'all are demanding! :nod::xoxo:

Because we love him. For me, his health and family's happiness is all that matters.

BUT, it would also be nice to know how his VOICE is progressing.

I NEED TO KNOW if he can yell at that old goat to kiss his ass.

[lbfan]

He's already got a solo album in the can. The one he was going to release and support when FM was going to start their last world tour. But yeah, bring it Lindsey, we are eagerly awaiting.

Glad he's doing well!

The fact that the album has not been released could be a sign that LB is still recovering and that he is holding off releasing it until he is well enough to tour behind it.

[button-lip]

Because we love him. For me, his health and family's happiness is all that matters.

BUT, it would also be nice to know how his VOICE is progressing.

I NEED TO KNOW if he can yell at that old goat to kiss his ass.

And besides, it's not like they're gonna tell us anything just because we're a bunch of demanding people. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

We all clearly love him and I honestly would be fine if he decides to call it quits. BUT I'd love to know, that's all. :angel::cool:

[bombaysaffires]

I wouldn't say we are 'demanding', I would say we are 'invested'. ;) We are invested in him and his career, both emotionally and to be honest, financially. All great artists have had patrons whose financial support enabled them to pursue their art. I see us as LB's patrons. We have supported and promoted him and his art for decades. And people don't make that kind of commitment to just anybody; they do it only for those artists they truly believe in and whose art touches them in some way. Which is the emotional element. So we care about him and what happens to him not just as an artist but as a person.

That said, I agree that neither he nor his family owes us anything regarding his personal life. But people are curious about how this will impact his artistic career. Like others have speculated, I also think at this point in time they likely still just don't know how it will turn out. Why say anything until all the data is in? Whatever they say will be picked up and splashed all over the press. Let's face it, Lindsey is competitive, and I just don't see him wanting the whole sh*tshow last couple years of everything with FM to end with him knocked out of the game altogether, unable to say whatever he wants/needs to say for himself via his music. :shrug:

[michelej1]

yup, i'd speculate the same. especially hearing all the stories about how long and uncertain recuperating the voice went for other singers in similar situiations.

my further speculation is - KB can't tell us what they don't know, no matter how much they and us would love to know. all along she's been transmitting what they knew. i liked knowing all along instead of wondering now why he's not back yet. because she mentioned the voice damage, we all know why he's not back - and that he's working on it.

man y'all are demanding! :nod::xoxo:

She can tell us if he can speak or not. I don’t care if he can sing, because he couldn’t sing before either. I don’t expect the heart attack worked a miracle and gave him his singing voice back, because that was lost 10 years ago. RIP.

CAN HE TALK??

[stevierocks87]

She can tell us if he can speak or not. I don’t care if he can sing, because he couldn’t sing before either. I don’t expect the heart attack worked a miracle and gave him his singing voice back, because that was lost 10 years ago. RIP.

CAN HE TALK??

When I saw him in Canton last year i thought his voice was the strongest I've heard it in years :shrug:

[michelej1]

Sometimes it was hard for me to tell how much of his range was gone and how much was just lack of discipline. He honestly is just as happy whisper croaking or screaming as he is carrying a note.

But now I would accept the whisper croaking without complaint. In the past, I have complained bitterly.

[ryan4136]

Speaking with zero knowledge, so read with heavy skepticism.

Trying to use some logic here.

LB has not released the anticipated album. That should be at a minimum encouraging news if you desire (of course you do) him to tour again. He's saving it to tour behind.

Now that doesn't mean he'll get to that point.

I think the lack of information shows a few things. 1, they just don't have clarity on the outcome and can't report 2) they desire (and deserve) privacy 3) he doesn't want to mislead anyone 4) they don't want to have to routinely answer give updates, share the rollercoaster with us.


Now the recent tweet after months of silence is not accidental. (Unless Kristen was drinking too much that day) You'd have assume, that some milestone in this process.
Now that's obviously good news, but it may not be "great" news. This could mean he's getting very close to where he needs to be, or it could mean he's made his first progress and it'll be slow going.

If we get a notice the album is coming with no good medical news, or no news of playing live, we can surmise he's not going to recover or, if he is the timeline is so far out and uncertain they've likely decided to give up playing live again.

[button-lip]

Now the recent tweet after months of silence is not accidental. (Unless Kristen was drinking too much that day) You'd have assume, that some milestone in this process.
Now that's obviously good news, but it may not be "great" news. This could mean he's getting very close to where he needs to be, or it could mean he's made his first progress and it'll be slow going.

If we get a notice the album is coming with no good medical news, or no news of playing live, we can surmise he's not going to recover or, if he is the timeline is so far out and uncertain they've likely decided to give up playing live again.

I'm also thinking this means good news but not the ones we were hoping to hear. And yeah, maybe this is the first step of a long road, who knows. I'm more inclined to think he's closer to the beginning than to the end of his total recovery. I mean, if he were mostly recovered he would somehow communicate it, and instead, his wife's still speaking on his behalf.

But if he can't play live again, I don't think he will release that album. What's the point if he can't tour behind it?

[BLY]

But if he can't play live again, I don't think he will release that album. What's the point if he's can't tour behind it?


I think he will release the album regardless if he can tour behind it. The PR behind the release can be about his recovery and Post Fleetwood Mac.

[justcrazylove]

The album will come out eventually, touring behind it will not be the deal-breaker, Lindsey never toured GI or LAO. Spring was the initial timeframe, and we are just entering spring, I would not be surprised if it doesn't drop before Christmas, with touring if he is capable/wants too in the medium future following the release.

[jwd]

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Love this. I am waiting.

[Villavic]

The album will come out eventually, touring behind it will not be the deal-breaker, Lindsey never toured GI or LAO.

Yes but in the 80s the tours supported the album sales. Nowadays seems to be vice versa. So it makes sense to say what's the point if he's can't tour behind it? Anyway, anything is possible.

[elle]

Yes but in the 80s the tours supported the album sales. Nowadays seems to be vice versa. So it makes sense to say what's the point if he's can't tour behind it? Anyway, anything is possible.

artists create because they feel the need to. and that's why they put their music out there. not everyone does it for the money and fame and private jets like majority of current fakewoods, those things are just a nice bonus. LB doesn't need to tour to make money anymore. the only reason he tours is for the love of it. same as making albums and putting new music he created out there for people to hear what he has to say.

David Bowie released his final (and only #1 in the US) album day before he died. what's the point when he knew he couldn't tour behind it y'all say? seriously??

[Villavic]

artists create because they feel the need to.

That's right. I guess I forgot to say something. It's the record company who always is lookign for money, not the artist.

[michelej1]

Yes, Christine even released In the Meantime knowing she wouldn’t really tour.

[BLY]

Lindsey is still all about his craft and his fans. This album will see the light of day and it will be sooner than later.

[BigAl84]

Yes but in the 80s the tours supported the album sales. Nowadays seems to be vice versa. So it makes sense to say what's the point if he's can't tour behind it? Anyway, anything is possible.

Lol if you’re implying artists make the majority of their money via album sales these days, that must be a small mountain of a rock you’ve been hiding under.:]

[sasja]

I would imagine getting your music out would be important as sense of adding to your legacy.

Hoping you are doing well Lindsey B. at least that you are enjoying life with your beautiful fam!

But, not going to lie... new music release would be so lovely!

[Villavic]

Lol if you’re implying artists make the majority of their money via album sales these days, that must be a small mountain of a rock you’ve been hiding under.:]


I implied artists make the majority of their money via tours, nowadays. 30 years ago probably were the albums. But, I must add it's the record company who is the main interested in money.

[jbrownsjr]

Yes, Christine even released In the Meantime knowing she wouldn’t really tour.

In the end, she said as a writer she just had to do it. Especially, once she laid down "you are" on her little "talky thing". :laugh:

[bombaysaffires]

I implied artists make the majority of their money via tours, nowadays. 30 years ago probably were the albums. But, I must add it's the record company who is the main interested in money.

They are ALL interested in money, the record companies AND the artists.
Even Lindsey thinks about money, don't kid yourself. He isn't willing to sell his soul for money, but he's very obviously not averse to making money or making choices that will earn him lots of money -- i.e., the "big machine" stuff that he has been consistently willing to do (FM tours, FM albums etc). It's just that he isn't so willing to compromise on the content of the albums, tours etc. He lives a very wealthy lifestyle and has for a long time.:sorry:

[ryan4136]

LB could take a hit on the solo side because of the Big Machine pay checks.

It'll be harder for him to do that now.

[Villavic]

Even Lindsey thinks about money, don't kid yourself. He isn't willing to sell his soul for money, but he's very obviously not averse to making money or making choices that will earn him lots of money :

That's why I said the main interested in money, not the only interested,

[elle]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today is the 4-month anniversary of me meeting Lindsey Buckingham in a Boston Whole Foods and I still can’t believe he was buying bbq flavored corn chips <a href="https://t.co/qvrWu56ER9">pic.twitter.com/qvrWu56ER9</a></p>&mdash; Sarah Sweeney (@LooseGringa) <a href="https://twitter.com/LooseGringa/status/1175899084194045957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He was whispering but seemed in good spirits!</p>&mdash; Sarah Sweeney (@LooseGringa) <a href="https://twitter.com/LooseGringa/status/1176080903484915712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Storms123]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today is the 4-month anniversary of me meeting Lindsey Buckingham in a Boston Whole Foods and I still can’t believe he was buying bbq flavored corn chips <a href="https://t.co/qvrWu56ER9">pic.twitter.com/qvrWu56ER9</a></p>&mdash; Sarah Sweeney (@LooseGringa) <a href="https://twitter.com/LooseGringa/status/1175899084194045957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He was whispering but seemed in good spirits!</p>&mdash; Sarah Sweeney (@LooseGringa) <a href="https://twitter.com/LooseGringa/status/1176080903484915712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


He looks fantastic! Makes me so happy :)

[bombaysaffires]

if I could I'd 'like' this a thousand times!:nod::nod:

[michelej1]

Beautiful. I figured he could whisper since you don’t use your vocal chords for that.

[TrueFaith77]

Beautiful. I figured he could whisper since you don’t use your vocal chords for that.

When I get laryngitis, my doctor tells me whispering is as bad as screaming.

But I don't claim to be an expert.

I hope he is doing better. But he's been whispering on albums for years so this shouldn't hinder his ability to make new music.

Seriously, I think that even if he can't tour, he would need to do publicity in conjunction with the release of BLUE LIGHT(?).

And if he can't talk, he can't do publicity.

It couldn't have happened at a worse time. People want to hear what he has to say and what he has to say in his art, in light of recent betrayals--and opportunity for a fresh start.

That's why I think he needs to get BLUE LIGHT out NOW, no matter the cost, and then release an album absolutely tearing down the traitors, which hopefully he has been working on, as soon as he is physically able to record and tour.

[FuzzyPlum]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today is the 4-month anniversary of me meeting Lindsey Buckingham in a Boston Whole Foods and I still can’t believe he was buying bbq flavored corn chips <a href="https://t.co/qvrWu56ER9">pic.twitter.com/qvrWu56ER9</a></p>&mdash; Sarah Sweeney (@LooseGringa) <a href="https://twitter.com/LooseGringa/status/1175899084194045957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">He was whispering but seemed in good spirits!</p>&mdash; Sarah Sweeney (@LooseGringa) <a href="https://twitter.com/LooseGringa/status/1176080903484915712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


What a strange feeling.
I am happy.
I am sad.

[michelej1]

When I get laryngitis, my doctor tells me whispering is as bad as screaming.

But I don't claim to be an expert.

I hope he is doing better. But he's been whispering on albums for years so this shouldn't hinder his ability to make new music.

Seriously, I think that even if he can't tour, he would need to do publicity in conjunction with the release of BLUE LIGHT(?).

And if he can't talk, he can't do publicity.

It couldn't have happened at a worse time. People want to hear what he has to say and what he has to say in his art, in light of recent betrayals--and opportunity for a fresh start.

That's why I think he needs to get BLUE LIGHT out NOW, no matter the cost, and then release an album absolutely tearing down the traitors, which hopefully he has been working on, as soon as he is physically able to record and tour.

Obviously we want to see him in interviews, if we had our druthers, but if there are voice issues, he can write his answers (he can still write on Instagram like he had been doing) or they could have someone voice them. I guess I say this because I’m a Joshua Jackson fan and he was in the play Children of a Lesser God and his costar was a deaf woman who preferred not to speak. They did lots of interviews and she had an interpreter. She is on The Walking Dead now. Lindsey could explain to the interviewers that it’s temporary, while his vocal cords are healing

[michelej1]

It has to be a true whisper where you are just blowing air through the larynx. He can’t do that .... horrible thing he likes to do on ballads, because that did involve his vocal chords.

[bombaysaffires]

When I get laryngitis, my doctor tells me whispering is as bad as screaming.

But I don't claim to be an expert.

I hope he is doing better. But he's been whispering on albums for years so this shouldn't hinder his ability to make new music.

Seriously, I think that even if he can't tour, he would need to do publicity in conjunction with the release of BLUE LIGHT(?).

And if he can't talk, he can't do publicity.

It couldn't have happened at a worse time. People want to hear what he has to say and what he has to say in his art, in light of recent betrayals--and opportunity for a fresh start.

That's why I think he needs to get BLUE LIGHT out NOW, no matter the cost, and then release an album absolutely tearing down the traitors, which hopefully he has been working on, as soon as he is physically able to record and tour.

plenty of actors, singers, authors and others do their interviews back and forth over email. the control freak types love it because it gives them time to think and edit before sending.

think of it, he could have a pre-typed list of phrases off to one side, and then just cut and paste them as desired into his answers to whichever question. things like: 'circular', 'it was very organic', 'big machine, little machine', 'creative destiny', etc. Heck, we could make a pick-list for him and he wouldn't even have to do that part! :laugh:

[michelej1]

Ok. I will start typing up all the compartmentalize answers for him.

[michelej1]

I am distressed that Lindsey was buying bbq corn chips. That's not the kind of life I wanted for him.

[HomerMcvie]

I am distressed that Lindsey was buying bbq corn chips. That's not the kind of life I wanted for him.

My god people were making a big deal out of his chips!

Health problems aside.
He's a man.
He's a millionaire.
He's had a great life.
I'm sure he wants to stick around for his family, but we can't live in a bubble.

Eat those chips, drink that drink you love, enjoy life. When the ride's over, it's over. Enjoy life while you can!

[sue]

My god people were making a big deal out of his chips!

Health problems aside.
He's a man.
He's a millionaire.
He's had a great life.
I'm sure he wants to stick around for his family, but we can't live in a bubble.

Eat those chips, drink that drink you love, enjoy life. When the ride's over, it's over. Enjoy life while you can!

He’s so slim, the chips are NOT for him....he’s doing an errand.
But you are right Homer.....life is so short, eat the bag full...but your ride maybe shorter..

[HomerMcvie]

He’s so slim, the chips are NOT for him....he’s doing an errand.
But you are right Homer.....life is so short, eat the bag full...but your ride maybe shorter..

He was devouring a bag of chips in the Tusk doc, so......:lol:

I just want him to be happy.

At least he got the old goat out of his life. That has to be a BIG jump start on Happy Happy Happy.

[sue]

He was devouring a bag of chips in the Tusk doc, so......:lol:

I just want him to be happy.

At least he got the old goat out of his life. That has to be a BIG jump start on Happy Happy Happy.

That’s right, when the domestic goddess was making coffee.

[michelej1]

Where were people making a big deal? On Twitter?

I was just kidding. I don’t care what he eats. But I do think getting a glimpse onto his Whole Foods shopping list is pretty funny.

[bombaysaffires]

Where were people making a big deal? On Twitter?

I was just kidding. I don’t care what he eats. But I do think getting a glimpse onto his Whole Foods shopping list is pretty funny.

Clearly an item he couldn't get on the room service menu of his 5-star hotel. :cool:

[HomerMcvie]

Where were people making a big deal? On Twitter?

I was just kidding. I don’t care what he eats. But I do think getting a glimpse onto his Whole Foods shopping list is pretty funny.

On Facebook a day or two ago. He was seen out and about, and carrying a bag of bbq chips, and everyone was bitching about how he shouldn't be eating that. I called them all chip Nazi's, and to let him eat whatever the hell he wants! :lol:

[button-lip]

On Facebook a day or two ago. He was seen out and about, and carrying a bag of bbq chips, and everyone was bitching about how he shouldn't be eating that. I called them all chip Nazi's, and to let him eat whatever the hell he wants! :lol:

AND that's why I'm barely on Facebook. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Let the man be happy. Maybe he's replacing his tour fever with some calories, so what? That doesn't mean he's eating them everyday. :thumbsup:

[HomerMcvie]

AND that's why I'm barely on Facebook. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Let the man be happy. Maybe he's replacing his tour fever with some calories, so what? That doesn't mean he's eating them everyday. :thumbsup:

I was afraid that you unfriended me! :angel:

Let him live his life. He's truly better off without those scumbags.

[elle]

Where were people making a big deal? On Twitter?

I was just kidding. I don’t care what he eats. But I do think getting a glimpse onto his Whole Foods shopping list is pretty funny.

lol - i did exact same thing on facebook as you did here, but apparently there are many people who don't understand the joke when they see one. at the time i thought Homer of all people, if not others, were seeing the joke in it and that's how i took his comment back to me - but by his comments here, apparently not! :lol: :wavey:

yes, you want to watch your diet when you are recovering from heart attack / open heart surgery, and yes it's very funny to see him in the store with the reputation of selling health food managing to find probably the least healthy thing you can find there.

[HomerMcvie]

lol - i did exact same thing on facebook as you did here, but apparently there are many people who don't understand the joke when they see one. at the time i thought Homer of all people, if not others, were seeing the joke in it and that's how i took his comment back to me - but by his comments here, apparently not! :lol: :wavey:

yes, you want to watch your diet when you are recovering from heart attack / open heart surgery, and yes it's very funny to see him in the store with the reputation of selling health food managing to find probably the least healthy thing you can find there.
Oh, I thought it was funny, and my comments weren't directed at you. People bitch no matter what these days(again, not directed at you).

[michelej1]

On Facebook a day or two ago. He was seen out and about, and carrying a bag of bbq chips, and everyone was bitching about how he shouldn't be eating that. I called them all chip Nazi's, and to let him eat whatever the hell he wants! :lol:

The thing is, David, if he gets as fat as a house, you will be the first one making fun of him.

[HomerMcvie]

The thing is, David, if he gets as fat as a house, you will be the first one making fun of him.

Nope. Klonopin Queen is my target.

[button-lip]

I was afraid that you unfriended me! :angel:

Let him live his life. He's truly better off without those scumbags.

:eek::eek: How can you think that of me??! :eek::eek: NEVER!!! :D:xoxo::angel:

He's definitely better! I hope he feels that way too. :nod::nod:

[HomerMcvie]

:eek::eek: How can you think that of me??! :eek::eek: NEVER!!! :D:xoxo::angel:

He's definitely better! I hope he feels that way too.

I was joking!:xoxo::xoxo::xoxo:

I hope he feels that way, too. How could you not, being away from those TOXIC people?

[button-lip]

I was joking!:xoxo::xoxo::xoxo:

I hope he feels that way, too. How could you not, being away from those TOXIC people?

In his own words, it takes time..... :distress::distress:

[aleuzzi]

I really hope he recovers his voice. But assuming the worst and he does not, I’m betting he’d still be VERY creative and focus on instrumental work and music production. The man is a role model for creative people everywhere.

[bombaysaffires]

I really hope he recovers his voice. But assuming the worst and he does not, I’m betting he’d still be VERY creative and focus on instrumental work and music production. The man is a role model for creative people everywhere.

I dunno....Being the studio wizard that he is, I can't imagine that if he has any bit of voice to sing with left that he couldn't do all sorts of things with it in the studio..with all the electronics that are out there...I mean he's messed with his voice in the studio forever anyway (so much so that he can make it sound an awful lot like FM when Chris and Stevie were never there). The touring bit is more problematic. He uses pre recorded tracks, but usually not for his lead vocals ...:eek:

[aleuzzi]

I dunno....Being the studio wizard that he is, I can't imagine that if he has any bit of voice to sing with left that he couldn't do all sorts of things with it in the studio..with all the electronics that are out there...I mean he's messed with his voice in the studio forever anyway (so much so that he can make it sound an awful lot like FM when Chris and Stevie were never there). The touring bit is more problematic. He uses pre recorded tracks, but usually not for his lead vocals ...:eek:

Whatever he chooses to do (and how he chooses to do it) he will remain a creative force, very likely until he stops breathing.

[sodascouts]

What a strange feeling.
I am happy.
I am sad.

Same.

But wow, he has had quite an artistically gratifying / influential and highly lucrative career (the best of both worlds), even if he never sings again.

I just desperately wish it had ended on a higher note, if it's indeed over.

[bombaysaffires]

Same.

But wow, he has had quite an artistically influential and highly lucrative career (the best of both worlds), even if he never sings again.

I just desperately wish it had ended on a higher note, if it's indeed over.

yes I don't think he wants his career to be determined by anyone but himself, and most certainly not by Stevie.

So what a low blow for the whole heart thing to have happened before he was able to make a strong musical counter statement to everything they did. :mad:

[snroxman]

I hope he's able to make a return. Forget FM. Lindsey is the creative force. Collaborations, producing other artists, anything he wants - ALL good.

[SteveMacD]

Whether or not he can sing again, why hasn’t his new album come out? It’s been done for at least two years, now. Why did the label opt to release a comp over a new album? How much longer do we have to wait to hear new music from Lindsey, even if it’s determined he can’t tour it? He’s 70, isn’t time ticking away?

[BLY]

Lindsey said on his 2018 tour that the album would be released in 2019 in conjunction with a new tour but unfortunately he had his health issue and the brakes have been put on his plans. So................?

[SteveMacD]

Lindsey said on his 2018 tour that the album would be released in 2019 in conjunction with a new tour but unfortunately he had his health issue and the brakes have been put on his plans. So................?

So, release it now knowing there won’t be a tour, release it now now knowing a tour might come later (a la OOTC), or give us an update about his voice (again, the only reason we know he can’t sing is because they told us).

[bombaysaffires]

presumably he'd at least like to promote the album by doing interviews and such. Otherwise it'll just sink like a stone from public awareness. If he can't talk, it makes interviews harder, certainly for tv interviews. He can certainly do print interviews answering questions via email. I'd personally love if he'd do this anytime now, new album release or not. But I think he'd like to have something to talk about other than rehashing the whole FM sh*tshow. He would probably like to define himself by something other than that.

He's been working with a voice specialist so he may well have hopes of touring it at some point and wants to wait. :shrug:

Kristen's gone fairly silent about him on social media as far as I know, but I've been knee-deep in work and haven't followed much of anything on social media the last couple months or so. Maybe someone else knows if she's made any comments.

[michelej1]

If he doesn’t have his voice, I hope he still has his age-defying energy. I know that is something that probably had to be built back up over time and medication often causes fatigue. But I prize his vitality because some people are jealous of it and that gives me satisfaction.

[sleepless child]

I wonder how Lindsey is doing? We haven't heard anything in awhile.

[HomerMcvie]

I wonder how Lindsey is doing? We haven't heard anything in awhile.

I'm guessing that there's no good news, in regards to his voice. :distress:

[bombaysaffires]

I'm guessing that there's no good news, in regards to his voice. :distress:

you're likely right, but wouldn't it be great if in fact his voice was actually getting better, and they're just not telling anyone because it'll be such a great surprise when he's suddenly booked on some show or something and comes out and sings?? Now THAT would make a great story, get all sorts of media attention, and THEN he could drop his album? It would be such a fantastic comeback story.

[Storms123]

you're likely right, but wouldn't it be great if in fact his voice was actually getting better, and they're just not telling anyone because it'll be such a great surprise when he's suddenly booked on some show or something and comes out and sings?? Now THAT would make a great story, get all sorts of media attention, and THEN he could drop his album? It would be such a fantastic comeback story.

I would LOVE this to be the case

[BLY]

I would LOVE this to be the case


I’m really hoping for the same thing.

[ryan4136]

My guess is there is little good news to discuss.

With that said, I'm hoping that they made a decision to not discuss anything until after the new year. Take a whole year off from music to simplay recover and remove that stresser. Then in 2020 get on with the show.

But that's probably me just trying to be optimistic. I'll continue to believe that if the album hasn't come out yet, it's because he believes he can tour behind it, or still believes it's possible.

[Dragon]

I wonder how Lindsey is doing? We haven't heard anything in awhile.

I'm guessing that there's no good news, in regards to his voice. :distress:

I hope Lindsey is doing well, continuing to recover, and working in his studio if able.

If there is nothing to report, there is no news.

[HomerMcvie]

you're likely right, but wouldn't it be great if in fact his voice was actually getting better, and they're just not telling anyone because it'll be such a great surprise when he's suddenly booked on some show or something and comes out and sings?? Now THAT would make a great story, get all sorts of media attention, and THEN he could drop his album? It would be such a fantastic comeback story.

But if you look at the quality of his voice the past few years, even if they got him back to, say.....75%, it's still going to be down from what little range he was still working with.

That said, I'd be happy with his whispering/yelling.

[aleuzzi]

I saw him live last March and he sang well. Wasn't thrilled about the pre-recorded backing tracks but he put on a very good show.

I do hope he is able top recover from this and make more music.

[michelej1]

But if you look at the quality of his voice the past few years, even if they got him back to, say.....75%, it's still going to be down from what little range he was still working with.

That said, I'd be happy with his whispering/yelling.

He once had an indescribably sweet voice when he was harmonizing with people, but I haven't looked to him for that in years. Part of it is that he lost his range, but part of it is he is a wacky guy who likes to do odd things with his voice. Mick once complained that Lindsey would spend hours trying to make his guitar sound like a violin. Well, that's the same guy who really doesn't want to sing when he can scream and yelp and growl.

I remember when the Under The Skin tour started and he would croon Not Too Late very softly and boast that he wanted to start his set off gently. By the end of the tour he was yelling Not Too Late. He couldn't help it.

So, it's been a long time since I thought I was going to hear him sing. I agree with you. If he can whisper or put out a gravelly rasp, I would be most grateful for it.

You know Cher is unlike Stevie in that she has a very protective streak about Sonny. Cher will put him down herself, but she doesn't like other people doing it. So, you know Sonny had this horrible whiny, nasal voice and an interviewer pointed that out to Cher and she got irritated and said, "Well what kind of voice does Bob Dylan have?" Sure Bob Dylan is so profound he doesn't have to know how to sing. I am not sure Sonny was that profound (although I love his music), but anyway, my point is, Lindsey's voice is not that important to me, especially for a solo tour. I don't care how he sounds.

I have memories of him with those women that make me cry. Memories of Farmer's Daughter, Say You Love Me, Rhiannon and how beautiful they were singing together. But those people are dead.

I don't care about Lindsey being able to sing. If he can grunt, that's enough for me.

Michele

[bombaysaffires]

He once had an indescribably sweet voice when he was harmonizing with people, but I haven't looked to him for that in years. Part of it is that he lost his range, but part of it is he is a wacky guy who likes to do odd things with his voice. Mick once complained that Lindsey would spend hours trying to make his guitar sound like a violin. Well, that's the same guy who really doesn't want to sing when he can scream and yelp and growl.

I remember when the Under The Skin tour started and he would croon Not Too Late very softly and boast that he wanted to start his set off gently. By the end of the tour he was yelling Not Too Late. He couldn't help it.

So, it's been a long time since I thought I was going to hear him sing. I agree with you. If he can whisper or put out a gravelly rasp, I would be most grateful for it.

You know Cher is unlike Stevie in that she has a very protective streak about Sonny. Cher will put him down herself, but she doesn't like other people doing it. So, you know Sonny had this horrible whiny, nasal voice and an interviewer pointed that out to Cher and she got irritated and said, "Well what kind of voice does Bob Dylan have?" Sure Bob Dylan is so profound he doesn't have to know how to sing. I am not sure Sonny was that profound (although I love his music), but anyway, my point is, Lindsey's voice is not that important to me, especially for a solo tour. I don't care how he sounds.

I have memories of him with those women that make me cry. Memories of Farmer's Daughter, Say You Love Me, Rhiannon and how beautiful they were singing together. But those people are dead.

I don't care about Lindsey being able to sing. If he can grunt, that's enough for me.

Michele


Ok, I'll bite. Would you say that to Bob Dylan? :eek:

Not just the vocals between those three, but his guitar playing on their songs. No one else plays Rhiannon the way he does (no, not even Waddy); no one plays on Dreams like he does, or Landslide like he does, no matter how carefully they try to emulate him.

[Storms123]

Ok, I'll bite. Would you say that to Bob Dylan? :eek:

Not just the vocals between those three, but his guitar playing on their songs. No one else plays Rhiannon the way he does (no, not even Waddy); no one plays on Dreams like he does, or Landslide like he does, no matter how carefully they try to emulate him.

Totally agree---or how Neil tries to actually imitate him, specifically on "The Chain" and "GYOW".

[HomerMcvie]

Ok, I'll bite. Would you say that to Bob Dylan? :eek:

Not just the vocals between those three, but his guitar playing on their songs. No one else plays Rhiannon the way he does (no, not even Waddy); no one plays on Dreams like he does, or Landslide like he does, no matter how carefully they try to emulate him.

Bob Dylan? Words can't describe how much I've come to hate that woman. I'll stop without further description...:D

TRULY, if there was an instrumental sound that defines the SOUND of FM, it's his guitar playing. He has a style like no other. A sound that made them unique.

THEY'D HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN IN THE LATE 70'S WITHOUT HIM. #ingrates

[HomerMcvie]

He once had an indescribably sweet voice when he was harmonizing with people, but I haven't looked to him for that in years. Part of it is that he lost his range, but part of it is he is a wacky guy who likes to do odd things with his voice. Mick once complained that Lindsey would spend hours trying to make his guitar sound like a violin. Well, that's the same guy who really doesn't want to sing when he can scream and yelp and growl.

So, it's been a long time since I thought I was going to hear him sing. I agree with you. If he can whisper or put out a gravelly rasp, I would be most grateful for it.

You know Cher is unlike Stevie in that she has a very protective streak about Sonny. Cher will put him down herself, but she doesn't like other people doing it. So, you know Sonny had this horrible whiny, nasal voice and an interviewer pointed that out to Cher and she got irritated and said, "Well what kind of voice does Bob Dylan have?" Sure Bob Dylan is so profound he doesn't have to know how to sing. I am not sure Sonny was that profound (although I love his music), but anyway, my point is, Lindsey's voice is not that important to me, especially for a solo tour. I don't care how he sounds.

I have memories of him with those women that make me cry. Memories of Farmer's Daughter, Say You Love Me, Rhiannon and how beautiful they were singing together. But those people are dead.

I don't care about Lindsey being able to sing. If he can grunt, that's enough for me.

Michele

I guess he'll always have that punk side. I didn't like it back in the day. Not sure I do now. But it's his style.

Stevie ain't no Cher. Stevie cares about one person. Her own spoiled ass.

Back in the Mirage days, his "lower 5th"(harmony) with Christine and Goat was spot on. That was their peak, IMO.

I'd take whatever he could give us now, but it shouldn't be embarrassing for him. I'm sure he'd rather not go out like that. As long as he's happy with his family, I'm good, for the most part.

[button-lip]

I guess he'll always have that punk side. I didn't like it back in the day. Not sure I do now. But it's his style.

Stevie ain't no Cher. Stevie cares about one person. Her own spoiled ass.

Back in the Mirage days, his "lower 5th"(harmony) with Christine and Goat was spot on. That was their peak, IMO.

I'd take whatever he could give us now, but it shouldn't be embarrassing for him. I'm sure he'd rather not go out like that. As long as he's happy with his family, I'm good, for the most part.

That's the thing. I don't think he would want to go out like this, with his last tour tainted by his firing from FM and his health issues. It's like he's letting them win, which I'm sure it's not the message he wants to give through his work.
Maybe things are getting better and he's waiting for these as*holes to finish their lame tour, while working on his new album. :blob2:

[secondhandchain]

Bob Dylan? Words can't describe how much I've come to hate that woman. I'll stop without further description...:D

TRULY, if there was an instrumental sound that defines the SOUND of FM, it's his guitar playing. He has a style like no other. A sound that made them unique.

THEY'D HAVE BEEN FORGOTTEN IN THE LATE 70'S WITHOUT HIM. #ingrates

I agree but can't say anything but will get banned for another six months for saying NOTHING. Other say WAY worse then me, it's ridiculous.

[HomerMcvie]

I agree but can't say anything but will get banned for another six months for saying NOTHING. Other say WAY worse then me, it's ridiculous.

:( I'm sorry.