Mick's putting out a new autobiography

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Originally Posted by Wendy Welch

Bekka is one of the most incredible singers I have ever heard, as was her mother. But how could anyone fill Stevie Nick's shoes. It was her worst career decision in her life. She could have been huge on her own had she not tried to do that.\

What's funny is that a lot of people wondered how a certain American guitarist could possibly fill the shoes of Peter Green in 1971. But, he was so different, it took on a life of its own, and the band embraced the difference and gave it time to develop. I've always felt the same way about the Stevie-Bekka thing. Just as the only thing Bob had in common with Peter Green is that he was a man who sang, wrote songs, and played guitar, the only thing Stevie and Bekka have in common is that they're female. Completely different styles. Where the band went wrong with Bekka is that they didn't embrace those differences and didn't give it time to develop.

I've had a soft spot for her since 1992, but was already a fan of her folks. I was happy she was in and Stevie was out. By her own recent admission, Stevie had a lot of bad nights before 1997. Stevie was really at her worst when Bekka came into the picture, so Bekka was a very welcomed addition for me.

I don't know how truthful she was being, but I've read that Bekka really didn't want to be huge and turned down a lot of big offers over the years.