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Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams
Billy has oversaturated the touring circuit, playing shows every month of every year. Stevie hasn't done an arena tour in 6 years. Billy needed Stevie in order to fill these football fields. On his own, he does 30,000 seat baseball parks.
In 2018-2019, people were going to see Stevie in FM however they were going to see Christine too because she has the hit songs. I can't point to any proof that thousands were there to see Neil Finn because I didn't hear people talking about him at the shows I went to and I didn't see CH or Split Enz shirts. Reason alone tells me Heartbreaker fans went to these shows that likely didn't buy FM tickets before, plus I met fans with Petty shirts on.
So seeing Stevie solo is different for people (not the diehards because she plays all the FM songs too) because with FM they got a lot of Chris songs, 3 LB songs, and a few pre 75 songs.
Right now, Stevie is a bigger name than FM. She's booked in the arenas FM plays with no co-headliner or opening act at prices higher or the same than FM. The kids idolize her on social media, Tik Tok, and wherever else. And I believe she has Harry Styles to thank for introducing her work to these kids.
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Stevie is not a bigger name than Fleetwood Mac. However, her draw is nearly identical to the Fleetwood Mac name. You mentioned how Chris plays all her Mac hits which you think would be a huge draw. Yet Chris's solo tour and the Buck/Vie tour were not big draws. Starting with the RAL tour, Stevie started to eclipse the Mac in arena attendance. For many dates, Stevie's 24K Gold tour equaled or was on par with The Mac's On With The Show numbers. Pretty insane when you think about it. Most nights the OWTS tour grossed at least 1 million or more. Stevie did not do that every night but did do it a few times and came close each night. I know what you are saying but I think you explained it wrong. All of this is connected to Lindsey's firing. Stevie and her management know that most people that fill those seats are there to see her. The band knew it too which is why they did not stand up to Stevie. Sadly, when people hear Fleetwood Mac, the first thing they think of is Stevie Nicks. Not here on this board but the masses. Billy does not need Stevie. But having both on the same show really will pack a stadium. She's no Elton John but still packs a punch. Billy will play a showcase of his entire career. Stevie will stick to her stale setlist mostly skipping key parts of her career.