Rumours of Lindsey leaving the band?

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by dreamsunwind

Unfortunately I'm starting to worry that the Stevie ultimatum "me or him" was true and that's what really led to it.

When she starts writing songs for the next album that she definitely doesn't want to do as nobody will buy it she should consider 'It's me or him' as a song title.

[Angel75]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Gotta love the silver lining.

But it's not a silver lining for anyone but Americans.....the rest of the world will most likely never see LB perform again since we doesn't tour solo outside of the US.

[WatchChain]

I guess someone started a petition on change.org to bring Lindsey back. I guess it's worth signing.

https://www.change.org/p/anyone-and-...ter_responsive

[bombaysaffires]

per TMZ:

Sources connected to the group tell us Lindsey will no longer be involved in any band activity, and will not be joining his former bandmates on the massive tour this summer. Keyboardist Christine McVie confirmed they'd be hitting the road around June.

It's unclear exactly why he's splitting from the band -- or who cut ties with who -- but we're told, for now at least, the decision is final and firm.

that first bit sure sounds like more than just not touring...

[button-lip]

Originally Posted by elle

Lindsey was fired - plain and simple.

band statement was interesting - they were going to leave it bland and unclear.
i guess all these upfront leaks claiming he was "thrown out" prompted Rolling Stone and Variety to dig a bit deeper and call it what it was - LB was fired by FM.

I'm tired of saying it. Lindsey was FIRED. And to read comments like "we don't know what happened" or "why are we blaming other band members?" when the fact that Mick and Stevie plotting to fire him is everywhere is exhausting.

[Buster]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Fleetwood Mac issued a collective statement about the news, saying: "We are thrilled to welcome the musical talents of the caliber of Mike Campbell and Neil Finn into the Mac family. With Mike and Neil, we’ll be performing all the hits that the fans love, plus we’ll be surprising our audiences with some tracks from our historic catalogue of songs. Fleetwood Mac has always been a creative evolution. We look forward to honoring that spirit on this upcoming tour."


uh......where was the creative EVOLUTION the last several years? Oh, yeah, it was on tour with Chrissie Hynde.

And 'performing all the hits fans love' says golden oldies lounge act... unless he's implying that the hits fans love are mostly Chris/Stevie songs anyway so no biggie to lose a couple songs...... In which case.....cold, man. Cold.



Mick Fleetwood added, "Fleetwood Mac has always been about an amazing collection of songs that are performed with a unique blend of talents ... We jammed with Mike and Neil and the chemistry really worked and let the band realize that this is the right combination to go forward with in Fleetwood Mac style. We know we have something new, yet it’s got the unmistakable Mac sound."

Golden Oldies Lounge Act.

The 24 Karat tour was awesome and I enjoyed it far more than the prospect of a FM album made by 5 musicians who haven’t been a “band” for decades and don’t really get along.

God forbid Stevie be allowed to enjoy herself on a solo tour after a 3 year FM tour.

[Moz]

Here's an article called "Was Lindsey Buckingham Fired From Fleetwood Mac or Not? A Source Weighs In …"

http://variety.com/2018/music/news/w...in-1202748485/

[bombaysaffires]

who said she can't enjoy herself on a solo tour?

[Buster]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

https://www.theguardian.com/music/20...enter-last-act

This came up while going over stories on today's news. This proves it was a big fat lie that the Buck Vie record was never intended to a FM album....and that it was supposed to be them going out on top. Oh, and who was that DIDN'T put solo stuff on hold for a couple years??


Fleetwood Mac: new album and tour will be our swansong
Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham says that the band is entering its ‘last act’

Tim Jonze @timjonze
Fri 2 Jan 2015 12.41 GMT Last modified on Thu 30 Nov 2017 02.10 GMT
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Fleetwood Mac may be heading into their final year. According to the band’s guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, the group will cease to operate in 2015 or soon afterwards. He told the American TV channel PBS that the forthcoming Fleetwood Mac album and tour would be their “last act”.

2014 was a big year for Fleetwood Mac: the original keyboardist and songwriter Christine McVie rejoined after quitting the band in 1998. They played a series of acclaimed gigs, and next year bring their On With the Show tour to the UK – including a headline slot at the Isle of Wight festival. There is also the promise of the band’s first album since 2003, which will feature a number of new songs that McVie and Buckingham have worked on together.

“She gave me a bunch of stuff to take home,” said Buckingham. “I worked on it, came back, and she loved it. We went into the studio and came out with the best songs we’ve co-written in years.” He added: “Christine really fills the gap of the polarity that might exist otherwise, and helps things breathe.”

However, Buckingham did admit to being sceptical when he first heard that McVie wanted to return. He said: “My initial reaction was, ‘OK – we have to take this with baby steps.’ The want to return doesn’t mean you can repeat history; it doesn’t mean all the tools, all the reference points are still there for it all to work.”

The current Fleetwood Mac lineup is the same one that oversaw the band’s most successful period, including the trio of classic 1970s albums Fleetwood Mac, Rumours and Tusk, as well as the poppy 1980s hit Tango in the Night.

Buckingham concluded: “We’re going to continue working on the new album, and the solo stuff will take a back seat for a year or two. A beautiful way to wrap up this last act.”

It proves that Lindsey was saying it would be a FM album and that solo work would take a back seat. Doesn’t prove Stevie was on board. Probably a case of Lindsey speaking for Stevie, which is not uncommon for men to do.

[Buster]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

who said she can't enjoy herself on a solo tour?

About 75% of posters in this forum, but I apologize if I misunderstood your comments.

[bombaysaffires]

the sh&tty part of this is the incredible "don't let the door hit you on the way out" attitude from the band.

I'll say it again, if Stevie, whom I've adored forever, told the band she wanted to do her stuff and not the band's tour, and the band sent out a statement saying "we've replaced her and wish her well" most of the chiffoners would be screaming bloody murder.

Or if they'd actually replaced Chris after she left and had someone come in and sing her songs. Funny the band just wouldn't do that for Chris's songs, but will apparently do that with Lindsey's songs. Look, I know he can be a total a-hole at times, but that's just cold and heartless man

[Buster]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

per TMZ:

Keyboardist Christine McVie confirmed they'd be hitting the road around June.

...

Will the opener be at Konocti Harbor?

[WatchChain]

As a Fleetwood Mac fan of 40 years, I am just HEARTSICK. No one has died here, so I cannot compare this to the death of John Lennon, but it certainly comes close.

I have a deep sense in the pit of my stomach that this is the END. I think whatever brought about this conflict was the final straw for all involved. I DO NOT see the Rumours lineup EVER recording or touring together again. It's a sorrowful day. This band was given an opportunity to record a final album and give its fans a proper Farewell Tour, but they chose to take the low road.

As Don McLean proclaimed, "the day the music died" is upon us. I'm just heartsick.

[Mr Scarrott]

I can remember the beauty and energy of Out of the Cradle being the perfect antidote to the uninspired blandness and mess of over 90% of Behind the Mask.

I hope Lindsey does the same thing again, even if only the cognoscenti appreciate it . Too bad that the prospects of getting an album out of Fleetwood Mac#14 to compare it against may well be no higher than they were before the second parting. Don't get me wrong, I would be intrigued by the possibility of an album from the new sextet.

As I've alluded to before, maybe the band's statement about Lindsey not participating in this tour has been deliberately carefully worded and leaves open the possibility of a later return after the latest hired hands are let go. Will Finn and Campbell be full, legal, members of Fleetwood Mac? I doubt it.

But it would be ever-diminishing artistic returns, with no new music and some band members pushing 80, even if the five reconvened.

Oy vey, oh well.

Reading the paper saw a review
Said I was a visionary, but nobody knew
Now that's been a problem
feeling unseen
Just like I'm living somebody's dream
What am I doing anyway
Telling myself it's not too late

[Buster]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

the sh&tty part of this is the incredible "don't let the door hit you on the way out" attitude from the band.

I'll say it again, if Stevie, whom I've adored forever, told the band she wanted to do her stuff and not the band's tour, and the band sent out a statement saying "we've replaced her and wish her well" most of the chiffoners would be screaming bloody murder.

Or if they'd actually replaced Chris after she left and had someone come in and sing her songs. Funny the band just wouldn't do that for Chris's songs, but will apparently do that with Lindsey's songs. Look, I know he can be a total a-hole at times, but that's just cold and heartless man

I am a massive Stevie fan, I can’t stand Lindsey, but what happened is outrageous. The statement from the “band” makes me sick. I hope the tour tanks and have no idea why anyone would buy a ticket to that hot mess. All FM fans should be disgusted.