A couple guesses what they may do in 2010- I'd think they'd try for a Superbowl Half Time spot or something high-profile to cap off all the touring they did in '09. I think they'd entertain offers from casinos to do a handful of dates (Mohegan Sun, Vegas, Atlantic City)- maybe for a total of 6 shows or so, if the price is right. I think they may go ahead with a reissue of old material, and possibly try out 2 new tunes, promoting on Letterman and selling directly from their own website. IF they are pleased with the reception ($$) the 1 or 2 songs get, I think they'd attempt to record a cd throughout the year and possibly get something out by September of 2010. But I don't think so.
I believe at this moment, Stevie is at her typewriter or handwriting a very supportive (and sincere) letter of loyalty to Jimmy Iovine, his divorce became final today. And I believe by the end of 2010, we will see Stevie SOLO on Interscope, with Iovine likely well-aware that his Stevie connection circa 1980 paved the way for him to become the jillion-billionaire that he is today. I think only an Iovine intervention with Interscope can save whats left of Stevie's recording career, and that it would be easier to 'manage' her recording career comeback than it would be to manage Fleetwood Mac's.
I think Interscope is what's on the horizon for 2010- I'd be thrilled if it were for both Fleetwood Mac AND for Stevie solo, but I think it will be for her solo. I think we also may see a lot of demos from Stevie released as a boxset through Interscope, before a new solo cd from Stevie or a new Mac cd.
I think if there is to be a renaissance of Stevie or Fleetwood Mac as recording artists, it had best be started in 2010 on Interscope. Stevie can still pull it off at 62, but another 2 or 3 years can't go by without new product, it will be too late by then, at 65, for her to 'start' again.
So, for 2010--- back to the gypsy that she was- alligning with the right people to revive her recording career. I hope Fleetwood Mac jumps this time, if Interscope dangles.
I am almost certain Stevie knows Iovine's label is her best shot.
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