Potentially dumb question about Christine leaving the band

[SteveMacD]

Christine said back in 1990 that she didn’t want to be in the band when she was fifty. She was 46 or 47 (depending on the month) at the time.

Christine retired from the road in 1990, after the death of her father. She continued recording with the band in the studio until 1995, and left the band after the release of the “Time” album, which is why Fleetwood Mac was disbanded in February, 1996.

Christine, like Mick and John, became part of Lindsey’s “Gift Of Screws” sessions, which sucked everybody (“Rumours” band) back into a full-blown Fleetwood Mac Reunion mode. Christine even agreed to do 40 dates. Once those were done, the band had the option of extending the tour, but Christine declined.

Christine made it clear that she was done. I don’t think she really wanted to be a part of “Say You Will,” but offered her services out of a sense of duty. The others said no thanks, at least if she weren't going to tour. (Mick may have been the one to say no thanks, but the others made it clear that they completely agreed.)

As for “In The Meantime,” it was a very casual thing that turned into a full-blown album. I think she had written a few songs and figured that an album could be used as a stepping stone for her nephew, Dan Perfect.

As for Christine’s relationship with Fleetwood Mac, from what I understand, it’s very positive. She is supportive of the group, and did see them in England. She doesn’t talk as much to John and Lindsey, but she’s apparently close to Stevie and Mick.