New Mick interview for Rolling Stone
 

As far as Fleetwood Mac is concerned, you guys wrapped up a world tour – your first in more than a decade with Christine McVie back in the fold – a little less than a year ago. What does the future hold for the band?
Well, we're all dedicated to getting together about a year or so from now and going and doing another two years of touring all over the world, probably. And we also have a huge amount of recorded music. A huge amount. None of it's with Stevie. Or very little. Some of it is very, very old stuff that Lindsey maybe did with her years and years ago. We're not quite sure what will happen with it. But you know, doing this band is a huge investment. We're only off the road for less than a year, and when you add in the time it takes to put a tour together, do rehearsals, get it up and running, the whole thing, it's three years that you don't do anything else. And Stevie has her own life and career and I think … you know, she just doesn't want to spend the time right now. And we're quietly saddened about that but also I sort of understand.

Do you think there will be a new record?
I really don't know. The hope was that there was going to be. I do know that when Christine came back, she came back with a bag full of goods. She ****ing wrote up a storm. She and Lindsey could probably have a mighty strong duet album if they want. In truth I hope it will come to more than that.

So nothing's planned ... but it could happen.
There's always a "could happen" [laughs]. But one thing that's for sure — there really are dozens of songs. And they're really good. And so you think, "****, I don't want it to be that, decades later, when we're all pushing up daisies, someone hears this stuff and goes, 'Well, that should have come out!'" So we'll see.

Full interview here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/fe...future-w430527

And there we have it...

The blame, right where we were laying it all along.

They ought to kick her to the curb!!!!:mad:

I said that a long time ago

Will the stalling ever stop?

Just do a duet between Lindsey and Christine. Their music is more compelling, anyway. They have much more of a muse with each other. Plus, their relationship isn't fake. So I expect the music would be more authentic.

I guess we should just be grateful for reissues of old albums :mad:

I'm stupidly hoping for a reissue of Bella Donna and The Wild Heart.....

I've said it before, etc etc.
Stevie isn't capable of writing new songs, she's not a musician as such, so its all intuitive with her.
Lindsey should take some of this really old stuff of hers, and meld it into worthwhile songs.
Then they might have an Album, who knows.....

I think this is spot on. She's not a composer. She can barely play the piano.
She will always need help writing. I think there is a sense of jealousy when it comes to LB and CM being able to collaborate and crank out songs by themselves. Stevie always has had people around her to give her direction. And she's done quite well with it. Time to buck up and put out.

"None of it's with Stevie.....or very little". What are you saying Mick???

Also, what is Stevie doing then? We are in the 8th month of 2016 and there's no mention of a solo album either.

Good. There will be another tour. It should be their last tour though. They don't need to still be up there when they're pushing 80.

Gosh I'm beginning to understand why Lindsey strangled Stevie now!!!

:laugh::lol: Seriously though.

really as a duo they never would have lasted ...

but when was this interview done ? maybe something changed since then ,

but at this point I know i am not wasting a dime on the next tour if they have nothing new or she is in the band and has no new ( new ..not previously done and dropped or never performed ) songs and Lindsey and Christine do

I don't think it says when the interview was done, but I believe it was in rolling stone today so it must've been fairly recently.

But Mick hasn't mentioned this old stuff before. Do you think mentioning it now means something? Like maybe they have been tossing around the idea of digging up some of the old stuff with Stevie on it and throw that in, even if she doesn't appear on new songs with Lindsey and Christine?

Michele

Perhaps nipping and tucking a little?

slapping together something from unused demos because she doesn't want to give what 2 weeks to record vocals for 2-3 songs ( if she needs more time than that she needs to give it up ) , if she doesn't want to do it let her go
is that fair ? to us ? to the band ? that they piece something usable to include her on the record she want nothing to do with but will gladly take money for . then probably not want to or can't perform what ever it is live

It is sickening. Christine is back and she simply refuses to contribute to a new album. Bring in some sketches and let Chris Mick John and Lindsey do their thing. OR STOP!

Two solo tours. Christine opens for Lindsey and they perform some of their new songs together and then Lindsey finishes with his solo act

Tango, Part Deux
 

This is exactly what happened on Tango In The Night.

Well, at least we know that we weren't being paranoid or unreasonable. As maddening as this confirmation/information is, we now know where the blame lies and we now know the band is as pusillanimous as ever. If the remaining four had a backbone, they'd give Stevie an ultimatum.

Please, please, please, will Christine and Lindsey release a duet album?!

I don't get why Stevie would commit to a 2 year world tour in the first place. She doesn't want to take the time to put down 3 or 4 songs for a new album, but she wants to go on the road and just sing the same old stuff. Does not make sense to me.

Greed. She and the rest of the band love making money. Touring old songs means she won't have to deal with the stress of working with LB in the studio. Hey, if she doesn't want to make new music, fine. But then the band needs to do it without her. They won't because they are afraid of ostracizing their big money draw/ shawl queen.

You would think with Christine back and Stevie missing her all those years, she would love going into the studio and doing an album. I'm disappointed. If you don't want to record with the rest of the group, then leave. Don't tour with them. It's very frustrating.

This is so frustrating! I love Stevie as she is my main reason for being musically invested in the Fleetwood Mac fold, BUT, girlfriend needs to STEP IT UP !!!! This is not Rocket Science! Mick, John, Lindsey and Christine--- record the album as a foursome. Subsequently, have Stevie come in for 3 weeks, lay down background vocals, and pull 3 OLD songs out of her "demo vault". Suddenly, you have a 12 track album ready for release. Done!! What's the problem? These people are so spoiled, it's ridiculous! How much longer can I spend time, money, and interest on a these brats?

Stevie's contribution to the "new" Fleetwood Mac album would consist of "Julia", "Space Needle", and "What Has Rock N Roll Ever Done For You?". Good Lord, entire countries were built and demolished in the time it takes for these people to get their act together! Yes, Stevie is mostly to blame.

I agree, its difficult to understand this. Stevie won't or can't (the latter in my opinion) contribute to a new album. Yet, is willing to commit to a new World tour.
We saw them in July 2015 and she frankly looked to be going through the motions, you know on autopilot.
She doesn't need the cash, that's for sure...
Maybe she has a solo album planned "the vault 2"...But then she should use Vault songs for a new FWM album.
Confused or what.

I could be mistaken, but I think Stevie's recording contract with Warner/Reprise Records ENDED with the release of 24 Karat Gold, her last solo album. Since she currently doesn't have a record label, her management needs to spend time finding a label for a subsequent solo album. Could a NEW label deal already be in the works for Stevie? Who knows? Why not just record three new songs with The Mac and call it a day? I'm not really craving a 24 Karat Gold Part 2.

I am. I understand everyone's frustration but I really hope Stevie will work on a solo project soon.

Basically confirms what everyone has thought for some time. This band literally goes out of its own way to crap on itself and throw any goodwill/momentum out the window every single time. IMO this goes down with the stupidity of their 1998-2003 lull. They were HUGE again with The Dance and then they just faded away for a few years. I'll never understand why Lindsey and Stevie didn't capitalize on The Dance and re-release BN in 1998 for its 25th anniversary once Chris left and toured as BN. With Christine back though...wow, that was basically the one thing that could generate interest in the band again after a decade of same-old tours. And they HAD the momentum..again! And then boom, no new music, no new plans...just another potential world tour with the same set, same lame stories, and rougher voices.

The four who are interested should finish recording and release the damn album. Stevie's presence isn't exactly going to have them selling millions, so just make the thing and get on with it.

These people are legitimately way too old to be wasting time. Either disband or do SOMETHING.

Perfectly stated. When I read Mick's comments in the RS article today, I was BEYOND FRUSTRATED. What gives? What is this, Whack-A-Mole? One ESSENTIAL member spends YEARS in a SELF IMPOSED EXILE walking dogs and gardening; as soon as enough begging convinces HER to rise from the grave, the HIGH PRIESTESS decides to pull this "Mabel Normand" crap and run off with the mad hatter (Run for your life, Alice, SERIOUSLY?). Then, once we convince these two princesses to get their act together, the "tortured creative genius" develops a sudden case of AGORAPHOBIA, pulls a Great Garbo, and wants to spend time alone recording banging sounds on a bathroom floor. I've invested nearly 40 years consuming this band's product, merchandise, and live performances. Girl, I'm the one who needs a little sympathy! This band actually has a chance to go out in style by creating a great piece of art together in the twilight of their career. Instead, they'd rather behave like spoiled brats. I'm seriously about to toss my platform boots into the bonfire and walk away. Ugh, somebody give me a Xanax!

Will Lindsey really agree to do another massive tour without some sort of new project. I have to admit, I will be disappointed if he goes along with it. The greatest hits tour has been ongoing since 09.

As much as I hate to see things end poorly between them all, it seems like a matter of time before somebody in the band calls BS on the entire thing.

When Christine came back, they should of mapped out a plan and signed on the line. They gave Chris an ultimatum, they should practice what they preach.

I'd rather Stevie just pass on another tour because we all know 6 months into it she will crap all over it as one big hindrance to her own agenda. I'm sure her casino shows will really add to her legacy....lol...

As much as I loved the shows I went to last year, it all seems very sad now.

I can't help but think of Mick's infamous playboy interview from a few years back. Maybe he should of just walked away and moved on. Call it a day.

Now I get why Robert Plant refused to do a full Zep reunion tour, crap like this is a prime example.

This band has turned into a whole lot of foreplay and zero follow through.

No surprise here at all.Guess the people who believed that FM were"secretly working on a new album" this year and the rest of us were pessimists will have to eat crow. I have been saying that the album is shelved and this confirms it..put me in the camp of folks who refuse to attend any more cash grab oldies tours with zero new music.

This made me laugh so hard..... It sounds like something I would say.. :wavey:

Tango, Again
 

This is what happened with Lindsey after Tango In The Night was completed and he refused to tour. We see how that turned out.

Buckingham-McVie
 

The "Rumours Five" started with Buckingham-Nicks duet joining the fray. Perhaps it was meant to end with a Buckingham-McVie duet. Stevie may regret that one day, but it seems that "regret" or lost opportunity (what could have been) is as much of the FM legacy as the music with this "band."

Is any of this new with this band? I still would bet my life that there will be a new Fleetwood Mac record WITH Stevie. I see this interview as Mick's way to nudge Stevie along. I cant believe she and Lindsey would commit to a 2 year tour but not spend time to finish and record an album? That makes no sense. Mick hints that there will be a huge tour with Stevie but maybe no album with Stevie.
I am sure Stevie and Lindsey are fighting again. However, I cant see the band doing an album without Stevie and then she joining them on a 2 year world tour to promote it. THAT WONT HAPPEN. I see Lindsey definitely pushing for the project. This is Stevie's SAY YOU WILL moment. Maybe if Christine calls her up and sings SAY YOU WILL to her it might get Stevie to join in the album.
None of this is new with the band and they have ALWAYS come back together.
Mark my word....there WILL be a new album WITH Stevie. 100% gurantee

I get so sick and tired of you delusional fans! Do a record without Stevie? Is this a fuc*ing joke. No Mac record will b done without her plain and simple. She said they would record, I take her word. Not Mick all I want is money Fleetwood. Unfortunately the rest haven't really had successful solo careers except Nicks, can't blame her for wanting to do other things. I don't blame her for not wanting to b on the road and doing 100 shows, honestly I don't know how any of them do it. That's y I don't come here often, your supposed to b fans but most of you just bitch and I can't stand it. Be happy there alive and still performing well! Not enough love in this world. Have a great fuc*ing day.

At least the Buckingham/McVie relationship isn't a fake soap opera.