Rumours of Lindsey leaving the band?

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by button-lip

Heartbreakers fans are saying Mike Campbell is wasting his time with FM. Let’s be honest: John, Stevie and Christine are ghosts on stage. They don’t move. Lindsey brings all the energy on stage. Mike Campbell doesn’t sing so they will have to hire another singer. As always with Lindsey. I hope this new singer is as half as energetic as Lindsey because they will need to keep a two and a half hour show alive.

During solo shows, Stevie is able to keep the crowd enchanted by the intensity of her vocals, hand movements, moving back and forth from the microphone (sometimes tilting it) and the occasional twirl or kick, not to mention shawl antics, rocking on the tambourine, and the Gold Dust Woman bit. It may sound silly, but it works in tandem with the passion of the songs; that's the most important thing. There are ways for her to entertain.

Christine does tend to fade with her soft vocals behind the piano, though, even at the Buckingham McVie shows. The idea of some new guy dominating a good chunk of the show sickens me. Again, it's especially appalling because of the "farewell tour" aspect.

Perhaps this won't happen, though. Even if there's trouble, perhaps things will be mended. I pray that's the case.

We don't know anything right now, not really. I trust Billy Burnette about Lindsey's potential ouster, but I find this photographer guy to be a bit of a blowhard, and he's the one that's given us "details" about the alleged drama.

[Macfan4life]

(IF TRUE)
I totally see why Billy leaked this information. He is scorned for not being called to fill in. He already knows the songs and has a history with the band. Mike Campbell smells of Stevie throwing her weight around. Mike is a great guitarist but is completely different than Lindsey. I just really cant get my head around this. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, the tour was ALREADY delayed because Stevie was out on the road. She extended her solo tour 3 times. Not blaming her because it allowed Lindsey and Christine to tour too. What's a few months more wait for the golden oldies show. I just wonder if they are obligated to go or face breach of contract or something. I just cant imagine replacing Lindsey because he wants to do a few solo shows. Its really insane. I would prefer they not tour at all without Lindsey. It would be a Stevie solo act with Mick on drums. How dare they treat Lindsey like this. Why not bring Sheryl Crow in to sing Lindsey's parts too. The tour can be billed "Fleetwood Mac featuring Stevie Nicks and friends"

[BigAl84]

Originally Posted by ryan4136

This would be great for Stevie to hear.

Mic drop! ahhaha

[BigAl84]

How to sidestep a question 101:


Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are about to release an album as a duo. It seems like it started as a Fleetwood Mac album, but you chose not to participate.
I've been on the road [solo] since last September, so I don't understand their premise. Christine was gone [from Fleetwood Mac] for 16 years and came back, did a massive tour, and then it's like, "Now I'm just gonna go back to London and sit in my castle for two years"? She wanted to keep working. I will be back with them at the end of the year for, I think, another tour. I just needed my two years off. Until then, I wish them the best in whatever they do.

Do you want to make a new record with them?
I don't think we'll do another record. If the music business were different, I might feel different. I don't think there's any reason to spend a year and an amazing amount of money on a record that, even if it has great things, isn't going to sell. What we do is go on the road, do a ton of shows and make lots of money. We have a lot of fun. Making a record isn't all that much fun.

[BigAl84]

"My solo career is truly the reason why Fleetwood Mac is still together because I get bored easily,"

and...I'm the only person allowed to have a solo career in this band, apparently.

[FuzzyPlum]

My hope is...

1) Billy was sitting on relatively old news.
2) There were discussions about further delaying a tour and Mick tentatively entered negotiations with Mike Campbell in order to force Lindsey's hand (Mick tends to play these sort of mind games with band members).
3) Lindsey's hand had indeed been forced and he caved in (sadly for him completely shelving the release of his new album).
4) The Heartbreakers' photographer chap started blabbing via social media still believing Mike to be joining Fleetwood Mac.
5) Billy saw this and thought it fair game to also comment himself, not realising things had subsequently changed.
6) Everything is all good again and we'll start hearing concrete news about their tour plans soon- with all 5 involved.

[BigAl84]

I really hope so!

[xhector]

In that Mike Campbell fans group in Facebook, it seems like Mike's cousin has given credit to this.

[Aussie W/Heart]

He was fired for being a jerk at the Musicare awards!! I believe this is from a good source..

There was a big argument between SN and LB, Stevie gave Mick an ultimatum either her or Lindsey, Mick chose Stevie.. Mick is hunting for a lead vocal/ guitarist, and Mike Campbell is in..

I dont know who the insiders are but 6 or 7 have confirmed this to be true, but remained anonymous ..

[jkmaletic]

Originally Posted by Aussie W/Heart

He was fired for being a jerk at the Musicare awards!! I believe this is from a good source..

There was a big argument between SN and LB, Stevie gave Mick an ultimatum either her or Lindsey, Mick chose Stevie.. Mick is hunting for a lead vocal/ guitarist, and Mike Campbell is in..

I dont know who the insiders are but 6 or 7 have confirmed this to be true, but remained anonymous ..

How was he a big jerk? What did he do?

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by xhector

In that Mike Campbell fans group in Facebook, it seems like Mike's cousin has given credit to this.

The only post I'm seeing is;

Mark Campbell: Well, however it turns out, I wish the best for all parties involved. I've been wondering if someone out there was going to snap Mike up. It wouldn't surprise me at all, if someone does whether it's FM or someone else.
Hold fast mateys. All will be revealed at the proper time.


Now that doesn't exactly sound definitive to me. Have I missed another message?

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Can Benmont come too?

Good call. While we're about it- John's a bit doddery these days, why don't they just throw Ron Blair in as well as a replacement bass player. Ta-da.

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by Macfan4life

The tour can be billed "Fleetwood Mac featuring Stevie Nicks and friends"

More likely: “Stevie Nicks and Friends, featuring the remnants of Fleetwood Mac”

[jmn3]

Originally Posted by Aussie W/Heart

He was fired for being a jerk at the Musicare awards!! I believe this is from a good source..

There was a big argument between SN and LB, Stevie gave Mick an ultimatum either her or Lindsey, Mick chose Stevie.. Mick is hunting for a lead vocal/ guitarist, and Mike Campbell is in..

I dont know who the insiders are but 6 or 7 have confirmed this to be true, but remained anonymous ..

If you can be fired from Fleetwood Mac for being a jerk wouldn’t they all be fired by now? At the minimum the band would only consist of the McVie’s and they’ve both had their moments too!

[xhector]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

The only post I'm seeing is;

Mark Campbell: Well, however it turns out, I wish the best for all parties involved. I've been wondering if someone out there was going to snap Mike up. It wouldn't surprise me at all, if someone does whether it's FM or someone else.
Hold fast mateys. All will be revealed at the proper time.


Now that doesn't exactly sound definitive to me. Have I missed another message?

No, that was the message FuzzyPlum. Right, he doesn't sound completely like he has the information, but he treats it seriously ("Well, however it turns out, I wish the best...") and the last sentence ("All will be revealed...") makes it all sound to me like "There's something going on but now we must await the proper confirmation".
Then, someone says something like "FM fans will give him a warm welcome.", and he has liked the comment.