So I don't think Stevie is a genius by any means, but I think she has better street smarts than we realize. No doubt about it-- the woman always knew how to play some very important cards if we entirely forget about 1986-1997.
And I also believe she is the best
poet of the band, even if not the best lyricist. However, I don't believe she is super consistent with the quality of her writing. But read the words to "Crystal", "Rhiannon", "Gold Dust Woman", "Long Distance Winner", "Planets of the Universe", "Kind Of Woman", "Wild Heart", "Trouble in Shangri-La".... I could list many more.
I don't feel right judging the individual member's IQs but I do have my opinions on their innate musical ability. Stevie isn't high on my list in terms of natural born talent MUSICALLY, especially in the shadow of so many freakin' phenomenal guitarists and writers dating back to the very beginnings of Mac.
