I have a different take on Lindsey's 1987 departure. Like everyone who was anticipating the tour, I was devastated. But looking back I think it saved the band. If Lindsey toured in the state he was in and his tensions with Mick and Stevie, he would have quit the band AFTER the tour. That would have made it harder to start a studio album with new members. Having new members after a world tour made it much easier for the Mac to continue. I think if Lindsey stuck around till late 1988 then the Mac would not have done a 1990 album. I think we would have gotten more solo stuff from Stevie and Christine. I am thankful for a 1990 tour. I am not a huge fan of Billy and Rick but the 1990 tour was amazing. Chris sort of was the leader with Stevie and Mick both battling substance abuse.
It was really tough love for the band to leave when he did. But long term (the next 3 years) it made things easier for the Mac to continue. They were not held hostage to Lindsey anymore.
Isn't It Midnight was performed on both the 1987 and 1990 tour. Total irony because even though the song translates well live.....Lindsey would blow it out of the arena.
Last edited by Macfan4life; 06-30-2015 at 06:42 AM..
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