If this is the end. . .

sjpdg · #1 05-08-2012, 01:01 AM

I think we may have discussed something similar in the past, but here's a thought or two I've had in the last few days.

If this is really the end of FM as a band, how about we as a group of fans propose the following (or something similar) to Mick and John and see what they think:

Propose a reunion of each era of the band. No "mega-tour" or anything like that. Each era reunites either in the studio or at a medium-size venue somewhere convenient to the previous members to make it easier for them. Give each group an option of either re-recording some of their favourite FM songs, or bringing new material to the table. That era of members (if playing live) does either a specific set or a revolving set of music for a period of a week at that venue which is then recorded and put together in a CD set for us, the fans, to enjoy as a send-off of our beloved Fleetwood Mac.

In the case of Peter, a charity offer should be made where the proceeds for his tracks (or a certain percentage of the entire package) be donated to the charity of his choice. In the case of Jeremy Spencer, tell him he won't have to play any of his old FM hits, and he can bring all new material if he likes. Obviously, Danny Kirwan would not be available, so I would propose bringing in Rick Vito and Billy Burnette to cover some of Danny's material.

Don't know if Bob Welch would be interested in something like this, of if Weston would be game or any of the members in between the Greeny era and B/N but again, Vito and Burnette might fit that bill.

Obviously, Lindsey and Stevie would be on the same offer as all other previous members of the band: new or old material to record or perform, their choice, charity donations or "show me the money" as far as their proceeds are concerned. Rick, Billy, Bekka and Christine all the same.

Perhaps the collection could be called "Farewell Albatross: The Chain is Finally Broken".

Just a few rambling thoughts.

Silver Springs · #2 05-08-2012, 02:54 AM

Well Weston and Brunning are dead, so they might be a little late for rehearsals.

Ashley · #3 05-08-2012, 05:25 AM

If this is the end, and I sure hope it's not, I do think something special should be done. What that something special is, I don't know. But Fleetwood Mac is an amazing band, and they deserve some kind of spectacular send off.

bluefox4000 · #4 05-08-2012, 08:20 AM

If they did a reunion of all era's Three would be a lot of filled bathrooms pre-Buckingham Nicks

.....I myself would LOVE to see Welch back, as that was my favorite era.

Mick

TrueFaith77 · #5 05-08-2012, 08:23 AM

Until Weston passed, my idea was always that each previous singer/songwriter should have a song on an album. Different players could play or produce (I'd recommend Lindsey producing the whole record). Imagine: Jeremy and Lindsey trading licks on a Stevie track! Anyway, or some such thing. I was going to recommend it to Mick at the B&N signing, but this annoying fake-fan couple from Germany wouldn't stop talking to him about how they had no interest in seeing MFBB perform even though they were at a venue down the street in Berlin (fascists!). Anyway, even with Weston's passing, it's still possible (they could do with an unreleased track of his what the beatles did with those Lennon tracks). Just a thought... Nice way to say goodbye to a great legacy.

TrueFaith77 · #6 05-08-2012, 08:24 AM

p.s. - and yes I am now convinced this is the end. and i blame stephanie.

holidayroad · #7 05-08-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

p.s. - and yes I am now convinced this is the end. and i blame stephanie.

I guess they could 'nix' Stephanie and have Lindsey, Mick, John, Christine, and Bob Welch go on as Fleetwood Mac!! (Of course, that won't happen!)

CADreaming · #8 05-08-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

p.s. - and yes I am now convinced this is the end. and i blame stephanie.

Really? What are you gonna say when they come out with something and tour again "because the world deserves it"???

Stephanie saved the world!

I wish everyone wouldn't make assumptions about business decisions that we don't have the details about. Mick's press is not necessarily the gospel truth. There are at least 4 sides to this story - and more than that when you get Front Line et. al. involved...

seanthompson · #9 05-08-2012, 09:55 AM

I'll keep on saying this: They should all go to the UK, to Christine's castle or whatnot, and record a final double album with the Rumours era band. A very limited, filmed tour of maybe 6-8 cities in Europe. Every accommodation should be made to convince Christine to do this one last time so we may all say goodbye. Stevie and Lindsey are in the best shape they've ever been. Surely Christine has 6 o7 songs she's written since 1997 to put on a final album. The Eagles did it, so can the Mac.

Gailh · #10 05-08-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by seanthompson

I'll keep on saying this: They should all go to the UK, to Christine's castle or whatnot, and record a final double album with the Rumours era band. A very limited, filmed tour of maybe 6-8 cities in Europe. Every accommodation should be made to convince Christine to do this one last time so we may all say goodbye. Stevie and Lindsey are in the best shape they've ever been. Surely Christine has 6 o7 songs she's written since 1997 to put on a final album. The Eagles did it, so can the Mac.

I think Christine might be up for recording an album in the UK but as for touring I can't imagine for one minute she'd even consider it. If she agreed to 6 or 8 european dates that would be the thin end of the wedge and she knows it so she wouldn't risk it. She hasn't toured for well over 10 years and she didn't enjoy it then. Don't forget she'll be 69 this year and I'm sure she'd rather enjoy her retirement

Gail

bluefox4000 · #11 05-08-2012, 03:05 PM

Christ, Chris is done

I think she's earned it. She's never been one for touring so it's pretty much an easy answer. She seems like she's completely closed the mac chapter of her life. I say good on her. I don't know what else we expect of these people. Face it, Classic Rumours farewell happened....We know it as the Dance

Mick

Silver Springs · #12 05-08-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bluefox4000

Face it, Classic Rumours farewell happened....We know it as the Dance

Mick

And what a farewell it was, too.

Ulpian · #13 05-08-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bluefox4000

Christ, Chris is done

I think she's earned it. She's never been one for touring so it's pretty much an easy answer. She seems like she's completely closed the mac chapter of her life. I say good on her. I don't know what else we expect of these people. Face it, Classic Rumours farewell happened....We know it as the Dance

Mick

Totally agree with you and Gail. There is just no way Christine will do any live playing or touring.

She may very well record if she was asked to, with FM. However - and I really haven't kept up with the tittle tattle which has been going on recently - I just get the impression that the point at which that offer might have been made has passed.

Villavic · #14 05-08-2012, 06:09 PM

I wouldn't blame on anybody if this is the end. I always think, if you don't WANT to do it, if you think you wouldn't ENJOY it, then don't do it!! Even if thousand of fans ask for it. Because do it under pressure and not enjoying it would result in a disaster.

Sad, but true. So I respect Christine decision, as Stevie's decision (if there is). And Agnetha's decision

, and John or Paul decision during the 70s...

Though I always hope there could be a last gig... This is Fleetwood Mac so anything can happen.

MikeInNV · #15 05-08-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

p.s. - and yes I am now convinced this is the end. and i blame stephanie.

I'm not really understanding how Stevie wanting to do some solo stuff this year means the absolute end of the band. Is she the drama queen, or are we?

And even if she did walk away, why the blame? Christine walked away too. Fleetwood Mac could go on in another form as it always has.