Lincoln cut short. Mick very sick

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

Uhmmm, Cyndi Lauper may have leagues of talent, but she is *NOT* considered a big star any more.

She sells out arenas on her own, which is more than Stevie can say (outside of Fleetwood Mac, of course).

BTW, Stevie's a big star the same way Dolly Parton is a star.

As for "Hoffs," I literally have no idea who you're talking about.

She was in a band that's sold 23 million albums and sang lead vocals on seven Top 40 singles. Also, she's recorded with Mick and Lindsey. And, she plays songs by Big Star.

[elle]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

BTW, Stevie's a big star the same way Dolly Parton is a star.

except Dolly Parton sells arenas on her own. and headlines Glastonbury.

[bethelblues]

Originally Posted by elle

except Dolly Parton sells arenas on her own. and headlines Glastonbury.

Dolly Parton's net worth is greater than that of every member of Fleetwood Mac combined. Yup, more than 7x greater than Stevie's. Not that that necessarily indicates current stardom...Dolly's pretty much the richest woman in the music industry apart from Madonna, except she can claim being a great songwriter too.

[Ghost_Tracker]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

She sells out arenas on her own, which is more than Stevie can say (outside of Fleetwood Mac, of course).

BTW, Stevie's a big star the same way Dolly Parton is a star.


She was in a band that's sold 23 million albums and sang lead vocals on seven Top 40 singles. Also, she's recorded with Mick and Lindsey. And, she plays songs by Big Star.

Which of course raises the question, "Who's 'Big Star?'"

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

Which of course raises the question, "Who's 'Big Star?'"

Wow. Just wow. That's something I'd have Googled before asking.

[Ghost_Tracker]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Wow. Just wow. That's something I'd have Googled before asking.

Well the streets are going to the kids. Obviously.

(*cue bad music.*)

[michelej1]

Letter to the Editor, Journal Star

http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/...2c4919f68.html
January 21, 2015 11:55 pm

I was one of approximately 14,000 Fleetwood Mac concert participants who enjoyed 14 hits from very talented artists. I’m also blessed to have had the discretionary income to pay about $190 for the ticket. Unfortunately, fans saw a bit over a half of a concert, cut short due to illness of the drummer ("Mick Fleetwood illness cuts Fleetwood Mac concert short," Jan. 18).

Fans respectfully exited Pinnacle Bank Arena, realizing that “stuff happens.” I propose that Fleetwood Mac artists refund money by paying it forward in our community. Could Fleetwood Mac donate $50 per ticket to these four agencies: Cedars Youth Services, Food Bank of Lincoln, Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, and People’s City Mission? This would generate, by my approximations, $700,000, or $175,000 per organization. These are among many nonprofits that make a huge difference in the lives of our citizens who don’t have $190 to spend on a concert ticket. Fleetwood Mac could pay our community “forward” to any organization that matches their philanthropic values. These are my suggestions to get the conversation started. I am confident that these successful artists will do the right thing.

Maureen Burson, Lincoln

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Letter to the Editor, Journal Star

http://journalstar.com/news/opinion/...2c4919f68.html
January 21, 2015 11:55 pm

I was one of approximately 14,000 Fleetwood Mac concert participants who enjoyed 14 hits from very talented artists. I’m also blessed to have had the discretionary income to pay about $190 for the ticket. Unfortunately, fans saw a bit over a half of a concert, cut short due to illness of the drummer ("Mick Fleetwood illness cuts Fleetwood Mac concert short," Jan. 18).

Fans respectfully exited Pinnacle Bank Arena, realizing that “stuff happens.” I propose that Fleetwood Mac artists refund money by paying it forward in our community. Could Fleetwood Mac donate $50 per ticket to these four agencies: Cedars Youth Services, Food Bank of Lincoln, Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, and People’s City Mission? This would generate, by my approximations, $700,000, or $175,000 per organization. These are among many nonprofits that make a huge difference in the lives of our citizens who don’t have $190 to spend on a concert ticket. Fleetwood Mac could pay our community “forward” to any organization that matches their philanthropic values. These are my suggestions to get the conversation started. I am confident that these successful artists will do the right thing.

Maureen Burson, Lincoln

What a great idea! If I attended that aborted show, my disappointment would be leveled, knowing that my money was not wasted, but going to help others, turning a negative into a positive.