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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC
I highly doubt Mick and John are exactly bumming for extra change on Sunset. They each made at least $5 million on tour last year. And even though their share of album royalties is not as high as Stevie/Lindsey/Chris, they still get a little something- probably enough to make ends meet every month. After all, "Fleetwood Mac" is credited as the producer for the hit albums that matter, so Mick and John certainly participate in those royalties. And it's conceivable that John has been a very modest mouse and has been prudent about saving and investing. I think they are doing this gig (wherever it may be held) simply because the money was too good to pass up. I wouldn't be surprised if they are pulling in as much money for this one show as they would pull in for a string of tour dates.
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I'm not saying I think they're broke, I just know with Mick and Lindsey having young children, and John having one in college that they need to be fiscally responsible and not turn down easy money. I think the band also realizes the clock is ticking on how many years left of performing they have, too... and they know they need to rake in the dough while they have the chance. I have a feeling all of the wives of the Men Of Mac keep their husbands keenly aware of all of this.
The way John joked on the Say You Will documentary about splitting mixing costs and it being too expensive, I bet you're right that he has lived on the modest side. He's always seemed the most sane and grounded of the entire lot. I still have to wonder about Mick, though. He's notorious for his extravagant spending, and was constantly changing into his custom made shoes and shirts in the Say You Will documentary. I know I keep citing that documentary, but I view it to be a fairly honest barometer on how the band members conduct themselves this day and age.