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Originally Posted by louielouie2000
I really do understand that it bothers many fans that so many of us are disgruntled right now. I think it bothers those of us who are disgruntled, that others aren't disgruntled too LOL. Bottom line is I'm glad all of the band members past and present have survived the ride, and are still performing. Mainly I think people are irked by the details of this latest tour, not the bigger picture. They are offended by the high ticket prices in a painful recession, the lack of new material, the indifference Stevie is portraying, etc. It just is coming across as a blatant cash grab to many.
For comparison, I just saw BB King last year. He is in his 80s, yet he was still extremely engaging and entertaining. He seemed so very honest and real, he spent almost as much time conversing with his audience as he did performing. He was touring behind a new album, had surprise guests, AND his tickets were HALF what Fleetwood Mac's are. You can tell he's doing it for the love of the craft, he genuinely LOVED performing, loved sharing his new songs, and was just glowing and thankful to still be performing and sharing his time and music with people. I just don't get that from the Mac these days, well, mainly Stevie. She just seems to be with the Mac because a gun is held up to her head, and the whole venture seems to be happening in order to pay down their credit cards.
I know I for one am just frustrated, because I think if the band had a better work ethic, they could be putting out the best material of their careers. Trouble In Shangri La and Gift of Screws contained some of Lindsey and Stevie's best material to date. With a clean slate, they could be making such great music as a band. It just seems egos and stubborn ways are wasting dwindling time. But if this latest tour truly is a set up to a fantastic swan song album for the band... it'll be worth it  . |
I saw B.B. King the year he turned 80. He was really funny. Yes, he talks to the audience, tells stories & I love his singing & guitar playing. So I know what you mean. I wouldn't mind seeing him again.
As for seeing Fleetwood Mac, I've only got to see them one time. I got into the Mac late (saw The Dance on PBS). I really miss Christine. And I have to say, from what I remember, when I saw them live, I was entertained. I'd say probably entertained the most by Lindsey though. I've never seen Lindsey solo, but I've seen Stevie numerous times & I think I may not go & see her live again unless she comes out with some new music. (I'm not holding my breath either
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And I know what everyone is talking about by concert burn-out. I've seen Hall & Oates numerous times. They are about the same age the the Mac members. I love seeing them, but now you know, I've seen them enough. They don't put out any new material. The last show was all just mostly sitting down with their guitars (though at the end they came to life a little) & I was kind of bored. They might have been bored, too.
So I don't know. It really depends on the artist as to whether they should just keep on touring.
Lee
