I wouldn't mind an album/tour without Stevie, especially if it's the only way to get another Fleetwood Mac album. Behind The Mask and Say You Will are good, solid albums in my opinion so they've shown they can make great music without all of the 'classic five' present.
Having said that, practically, I just can't see it happening. The current tour's such a huge draw because all five of them are together again. All the publicity has been focused on the fact that the classic lineup is back together again. It would be a huge anticlimax if they were to announce an album/tour without Stevie not long the five of them were together again for the first time in years. It would also no doubt have a big impact on ticket sales. Plus, the current shows have shown just how much was lacking whilst Christine was out of the band, not that the last few years haven't been good, they have just shown how much better is it when they're all together. Stevie's just such an integral part of the band I can't see it happening - I mean would the Stones tour without Keith Richards?
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