I've always loved Mike Campbell's guitar playing. I still do, and enjoyed his solo on The Chain. Even his interpretation of it. He's wasting his time playing in FM. He needs to keep playing with the Heartbreakers. He'll always click with them best. Petty is irreplaceable, but it doesn't mean those group of guys can't keep working together in some fashion as a band.
Neil Finn was the only one singing in tune. I believe he could have brought something to the Mac in a different time. He and Christine could possibly write some good songs together and establish a history, if there was more time to reinvent this band.
Christine does look good. She's also very stylish in her wardrobe. So much more chic than her FM sister. But then again she's a singer in the band who plays the keys. I really didn't hear either in these performances. Maybe it's best for her to focus her attention on writing a cookbook and starting a line of clothing for hip senior citizens.
Mick played the crap out of his drums. He was one of the most interesting things to watch. It was like he was playing for his life. Maybe he is.
To me, Stevie has become the dead weight in this band. Her voice is barely tolerable to me anymore. It is just a drone. Her choice of the same clothes to the same mannerisms have become so boring and ridiculous.
Performing songs about 40 yrs old work with the Rumours 5 doing them because of the history and legacy of the band. Lindsey brings the edge. Without him they just seem so lackluster and empty.
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