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Livia 11-21-2005 11:11 AM

FM mention in greatest music comebacks article
 
http://www.earvolution.com/2005/11/j...f-greatest.asp

7. Fleetwood Mac (1997)

A human resources manager's nightmare, the Rumours era lineup of Fleetwood Mac flagrantly flaunted the absence of a non-fraternization policy amongst rock bands. With Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks progressing through the death throes of their relationship and John and Christine McVie's marriage dissolving, the band channeled their angst into the music and produced one of the defining albums of the seventies. By the time Buckingham left the band in 1987, relationships had mended but without the sexual tension and Fleetwood Mac's magic had long expired. However, it didn't stop them from recording well into the 90s. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rumours (and to make gobs and gobs of cash), Buckingham and Nick rejoined the McVies and steadfast drummer Mick Fleetwood for an MTV reunion that paved the way for a successful US tour. The 1997 comeback didn't yield much new music, however, it did solidify Fleetwood Mac's position as one of the most successful bands of the baby boomer generation.

Fleetwood Mac's comeback typifies the "Return From Obscurity" comeback which could be best summed up by L.L. Cool J's quip "don't call it a comeback, I been here for years." L.L.'s quote bears much truth

DavidMn 11-21-2005 11:49 AM

INteresing. Thanks for sharing that.

danax6 11-21-2005 12:18 PM

"...and to make gobs and gobs of cash..."

:lol:

dissention 11-21-2005 12:21 PM

That list kind of, well, sucks. Where's Tina Turner? That's probably the greatest comeback in history.

The Mac doesn't belong on there if you ask me, it wasn't one of the greatest comebacks.

Livia 11-21-2005 12:22 PM

And WTF w/ Donny Osmond? :lol:

dissention 11-21-2005 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Livia
And WTF w/ Donny Osmond? :lol:

No ****! :laugh:

DavidMn 11-21-2005 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissention
That list kind of, well, sucks. Where's Tina Turner? That's probably the greatest comeback in history.

The Mac doesn't belong on there if you ask me, it wasn't one of the greatest comebacks.

I agree with you. Even though I dont care for her at all, what she went through is incredible.

JazmenFlowers 11-21-2005 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention
That list kind of, well, sucks. Where's Tina Turner? That's probably the greatest comeback in history.

A freaking MEN!!!

Stevie_Buck 11-22-2005 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Livia
Fleetwood Mac flagrantly flaunted the absence of a non-fraternization...

Wow... say that five times fast. :lol:

Sahara 11-30-2005 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevie_Buck
Wow... say that five times fast. :lol:

Dear GOD, your signature pic is the cutest thing I've seen in ages!

My only question is WHERE?!:blob2:

Mageboy25 12-01-2005 05:30 AM

I do not think anyone will ever top off the Tina comeback:

She was divorced and had NOTHING in 1976

Played crap clubs, and opening slots for years

Finally by the mid 80s she was selling out football stadiums across the globe!

Mageboy25 12-01-2005 05:41 AM

That list is bull shiiit.

What about Heart???? In my opinion their 85 comeback was bigger (in regards to how low they had been for 5 years) than the Fmac 97 comeback.

And what about Cher, shiiittt. Her HUGE Believe 99 comeback sold out shows for her for years to come. After being in the business for 35 years, Believe was the biggest hit of her career. It went to #1 in country after country.

Never say never.....


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