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Originally posted by wondergirl9847
You know what I'm so sick of, people talking about how if you are successful or HUGE, you are a talentless nobody and you are a "SELL-OUT".  I don't understand why Peter Green says he'll NEVER play with Fleetwood Mac again (No offense, but they aren't likely to ASK him to either) because they have "SOLD-OUT". Gimme a break.:
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OK, I've sat back, well lay back, as I am under doctor's orders to stay flat out for a week! And I have watched this thread unfold.
Firstly, Peter told me personally he would not take to the stage again with Fleetwood Mac because they had become too commercial, and he said it with a look and posture of sadness.
This has nothing to do with being successful or "HUGE" it is to do with pushing a tour or album for the sake of money. This really annoys me. Many "big" successful bands are just still in it for the pleasure and put their heart into their music. Even Lindsey admitted that he got back onto the Fleetwood Mac bandwagon in order to promote himself which would ultimately help his solo work. The Dance album and tour showed me that the band are incredible musicians still, maybe, skill wise, better than ever.
If the vibe was still with the band maybe Chris would not have retired? Maybe she would of anyway, we'll never know.
Secondly, I'm sick of people using this fabulous message board to just heap praise on the band we all love and not wanting to accept differing views. This is supposed to be a "discussion" board not just about posting how much people are in love with Lindsey or about Stevie's latest hair do!! Don't get me wrong, all threads are valid and I make my choice, as you do, which threads to reply to. This thread started to get quite interesting, with many great replies and views coming in and then, as usual, cold water got poured on and it got extinguished just as it was getting hot. Same as usual!!!
Also, on the same theme, will people get off ChiliD's back for giving his opinion, as he is entitled to do. I have read through this entire thread again and also in the past I don't seem to recall him getting personal or deliberately trying to offend anyone even once. The same cannot be said for some others.