As a musician ( Thursdays at the Hexagon Bar in Mpls) and a keyboard player, I have to say that I absolutely miss Christine. No disrespect to Stevie and Lindsay, but this record, while it sounds wonderful, is a different era. Just as in the NBA, or any other performance art, you cannot compare eras. Christine crafted some of the loveliest songs performed by FM.
Also, I think part of what people are saying about stage presence is unfair, given the nature of the keyboard. Despite the 'key-tar' and other gimmicks, we keyboardists just don't get out front much.
But really, you have to respect Christine's musicianship, easily the equal of the other two writers in the Rumours lineup.
If you don't believe me, listen to Why or Spare Me A Little, which predate the S and L era by some time.
Having said that, it sounds like great stuff, from the clips I have heard, so I am going to appreciate this music on its own terms, and I sure as hell WILL be at the concert here.
A fan since 1972 ( despite the 'Junior' handle)
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Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends, I'm so glad you could attend, come along, come along... er , wrong band..Oops!
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