Mick Fleetwood wants the LB/SN rift to heal

[bwboy]

Originally Posted by BigAl84

Re: Mick's cameo with Crowded House, I think that's Mick trying to be a good guy and not make them feel like hired guns. Trying to keep some resemblance of a friendship despite the collapse of his grand plans for that lineup.

And I completely agree about Stevie. I'm kinda surprised that Mick didn't see that issue coming, even with Mike and Neil. It would have been really nice had she been willing to clear the air once and for all and just admit that she had no interest in making a Fleetwood Mac record with anyone. With or without Lindsey, with or without Christine.

Mick’s cameo with Crowded House also tied in with what he said in the Mojo interview- he wants to play drums, live or recording or both. He understands it won’t happen with FM again.

I don’t know how much more clearer Stevie could have been that she was never going to record with FM again- she didn’t contribute to what became the Buck/Vie album, she hasn’t made a new album since 2011 or whenever In My Dreams came out, and 24 Karat had songs written 40 years ago. Sure, she’s dried up creatively enough that she can’t make a new album, but she’s in her 70s. She’s allowed to spend her time doing whatever she wants, and touring lightly seems to be what she wants to do right now. But she’s been very clear she wasn’t going to record a new album again, especially with FM.

[FuzzyPlum]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Danny Kirwan, Dave Walker, Billy Burnette, Bekka Bramlett, and Dave Mason would like a word.

You beat me to it….not a single one of them left of their own accord.
In fact, the only ones that have are Peter, Jeremy, Bob Welch and Christine

[bwboy]

Originally Posted by FuzzyPlum

You beat me to it….not a single one of them left of their own accord.
In fact, the only ones that have are Peter, Jeremy, Bob Welch and Christine

Rick Vito, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham also left of their own accord.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by BigAl84

Irving thought he could do with Fleetwood Mac what he did with The Eagles after Glen passed. Yes, covid definitely put a damper on what could have been - but like I said, I think they quietly admitted that the experiment failed given Irving wasn't hitting the ground running with another leg.

The Eagles also appear to be on the same page, more often than not. They don't have the tug of war with a solo career like Stevie. Joe Walsh isn't dictating when an Eagles tour can happen. Another miscalculation Irving had when it came to running Fleetwood Mac into the financial abyss.

Joe Walsh isn't a LEADER of the Eagles. He makes half of what the leaders make. Glenn was the musical director, as was Lindsey.
Fleetwood Mac would've died 30 years ago, if it weren't for Lindsey's musical vision. Your argument is both null and void.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

I am shocked this comment by Mick made Stevie’s cover story MOJO feature and that Mick chose to say this in her feature. I wonder if he’ll go backstage to see her when he’s at her concert in London tomorrow.

I can't imagine he'd be at the concert and not go to see her.

Mick has said before that he would like to see L and S mend their relationship. that he wanted to see them sitting on an amp like J and C used to. I guess he's still hoping... but i wouldn't hold my breath.

--Lis

[DownOnRodeo]

Originally Posted by BLY

I disagree I’m sure dates were set and Lindsey was out. Crowded House was on break.Neil wasn’t going to leave his band for Fleetwood Mac. It was definitely a one off and Neil and Mike knew it.The PR surrounding Lindsey leaving and the “ New line up “ had to sound like it wasn’t just for the upcoming tour.

Concur 100%.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

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Fleetwood Mac would've died 30 years ago, if it weren't for Lindsey's musical vision.

Thirty years ago was 1994

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by BigAl84

Musically, I think Rick and Billy were way better than Mike and Neil. By far.

Mike is an amazing guitar player, I just don't think the FM material was the best fit for his style of playing.

Billy and Rick were better at copying the parts, however, Billy was a fanboy in their inner circle, Rick was one of the top sidemen in the industry and a Peter Green aficionado, and neither were big enough names to have their own established identities or sounds. They were corporate guys that didn’t drive Fleetwood Mac creatively like Peter, Danny, Bob, or Lindsey.

Neil and Mike have their own sounds and legendary bodies of work. They absolutely could have been creative driving forces. I’ll admit it was awkward watching Mike trying to infuse his sound into the Lindsey-era material (although I loved what he did on “Everywhere”), still, they could have made an album that would have been miles ahead of BTM and Time.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Thirty years ago was 1994

No sh1t, Sherlock.

[sue]

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

I am shocked this comment by Mick made Stevie’s cover story MOJO feature and that Mick chose to say this in her feature. I wonder if he’ll go backstage to see her when he’s at her concert in London tomorrow.

For sure he will go back stage…maybe even take a bow..
Either way they had better wrap up, it’s 64* (18) in London today.
….Very cool wet summer in the UK…

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by sue

For sure he will go back stage…maybe even take a bow..
Either way they had better wrap up, it’s 64* (18) in London today.
….Very cool wet summer in the UK…

It's supposed to be 100F in Nashville this entire weekend.

Trade?

Maybe we could melt Mick?

[BigAl84]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

It's supposed to be 100F in Nashville this entire weekend.

Trade?

Maybe we could melt Mick?

Melting Mick would be a really poor choice. The cash for gold joint on the corner would come up with a negative cash value, you would owe them money at the end of the day!

[BigAl84]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

still, they could have made an album that would have been miles ahead of BTM and Time.

I would have welcomed some additional new Christine material!

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

they could have made an album that would have been miles ahead of BTM and Time.

Probably yes, but I wouldn't see it as a Fleetwood Mac album, even if they named so. With well known artists in the band, it would me more like those rock supergroups, like Asia or Traveling Wilburys.

[sue]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

It's supposed to be 100F in Nashville this entire weekend.

Trade?

Maybe we could melt Mick?

Trade ? Crikey, no thanks..
Anything over 85* and I start to melt.
82f = 28c….that’s enough for me.