Stevie without a record deal in US?

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

They have completely separate contracts. I believe that both FM and Stevie have fulfilled their contractual obligations though, so technically neither is under contract now and they're both free to shop for their own respective deals. I don't think either would leave WB though, I think they feel a real sense of obligation to them. I suppose since WB has continued to allow the Mac and Stevie to keep recording, long after their biggest successes.

I think there was a sense of loyalty for sure, but when "administrations" change how far does the loyalty go?

It does make me think of Stevie's infamous 1978 speech (3:05):



WARNER BROTHERS, THANK YOU!!

[GypsyBlueEyes]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

They have completely separate contracts. I believe that both FM and Stevie have fulfilled their contractual obligations though, so technically neither is under contract now and they're both free to shop for their own respective deals. I don't think either would leave WB though, I think they feel a real sense of obligation to them. I suppose since WB has continued to allow the Mac and Stevie to keep recording, long after their biggest successes.

Thanks for the info

I didn't figure that her FM contract would have anything to do with her solo one...but you never know...and I wasn't sure if they would use their relationship with her through FM to still exert pressure on her in terms of her solo career (even when they had no right to) but I guess if the FM contract is up as well, it doesn't really matter anyway.

[skuncles]

My understanding was she signed a three record deal with WB priot to TISL. If that is the case then she is done with the contract. At this point her not having a deal really doesn't mean anything because she doesn't have anything recorded yet. EVERYTHING she's done as a solo artist up to this point is either owned by Modern (Atlantic) Records or Warner Bros. Records. They can re-issue collections until the end of time.
So Stevie could very well be without a deal. I believe that Fleetwood Mac is also without a deal. Wasn't "Say You Will" signed as a one off thing? Keep in mind when they recorded SYW they didn't have a deal either, but Warner Bros. opted to pick it up, but it was offered to other labels first.
Stevie being without a deal doesn't really mean anything at all.

[michelej1]

Speaking of WB administrations, last week I kept hearing about Rob Cavallo being promoted to the position of Chief Creative Officer at Warner Music Group. The press release noted that he was responsible for putting together The Dance.

Michele

[Fannymac]

This is VERY interesting. Don't know WHAT'S going to happen. Fleetwood Mac, and all it's various members, have long run their course with Warner's.....they should have all left the label long ago.
Lindsey was out of his contract after UNDER THE SKIN.....yet he chose to re-sign for GIFT OF SCREWS....and look what happened!
I know they talked to a number of other labels for SAY YOU WILL, but were swayed back to WB.....and look what happened!!
As for Stevie.....with no new material in almost a decade, getting a new record deal could tough. Plus, being over 60 is another strike against her. Being a woman and over 60 is a double strike.
And I really can't see Stevie starting her own label....she's never been that driven!
Maybe if she hooked back up with Paul, Danny and someone younger.....!