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Originally Posted by MirrorInTheSky
While we're on the subject...I have to admit that I really don't know how much John contributes to FM's material. I know that he has a writing credit for The Chain, but generally speaking, how much does he put into the songs? I can't imagine nearly as much as LB or SN, but he IS part of the band, so I'm sure he does contribute. Someone wiser than me...please grace me with your McVie knowledge.
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I think they are the backbone of the band. I once heard them described as "the kind of rhythm section that could anchor a dinghy in a storm".
As for what John contributes - I dont think he suggests lyrics or anything like that but he (along with Mick) lays down the foundation for the song.
I like to think of it as a pyramid with from the bottom up (instrumentally) Mick, John, Christine (yes I KNOW she's left but I'm still in denial about it) and then Lindsey.
You can't take away the base (or bass) without the whole thing falling over.
Gail