Huge Fleetwood Mac Update

[CADreaming]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I think people look at what she says in a vaccuum and do not consider time or context. I also think that if someone asked any of us exactly what happened in 1973, we might get the general story right with some hazy details. The Sheryl Crowe thing is a good example. Maybe in the beginning Stevie thought it might be a good idea to have her in the band, but changed her mind later. Who knows for sure. However, to say Stevie is lying through her teeth when she discussses it is speculation at best IMO because none of us were there.

Another good example is a few weeks ago, the article was discussed where Stevie said while LB was in the room that LB had really left after Mirage and came back to fo TITN. LB corrected her and said he never left FM. They went back and forth for a second and then she caved. Was she lying? I do not think so. I think she was giving her perception of events. Many, but not all, people at the time thought FM was broken up after Mirage.

In the end, lying involves some bad intent, which I do not think she has. Also, I am sure they lie to hide the bad stuff. I am sure there have interviews where they want to kill each other, but smile for the camera. I suppose that is lying, but they all do it.

You're right...they do all lie...and I don't even blame them for most of it. It's just comical, that's all. I don't expect her to have all her facts or memories straight about past events. But, I do think she lies and I do mean flat out lies (or has told things enough to where she actually does believe it now). I think it's "all about protection", not a malicious thing. Like I said though, if Stevie and the lot do lie in the press they have their reasons. I wouldn't want someone all up in my stuff all the time either.

And, btw, Stevie and Lindsey were debating the actual year he left in the article you mentioned. She said he left in '83 and he said no, it was '87. Then, she caved because she knows she can't remember - she even said that after they discussed it. She also insinuated her memory problem regarding that time last year in the CBS interview. Rita Whatshername brought up the LB fight and she looked at her and said "well, that was a difficult time - in '87?" like she was asking Rita if she had the year right.

But, change her mind - oh yeah - she's gonna do that. Being a Gemini - she doesn't remember or stick by most of what she says because in a few minutes or an hour or maybe tomorrow she's gonna feel totally different about it and have a different opinion. My best friend is Gemini and it's a trip. She hates for me to remind her of something she said too....lol...