Who was the first audition speculation

[Sugar Mouse]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

Apparently, you lack reading comprehension.

TREAD TITLE:
“Who was the first audition speculation”

Speculation:
noun
1. the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

PREMISE OF THREAD:
“Just for fun, who do you think the other audition was and why?”

“Just for fun” implies that this isn’t a serious thread. It’s just for fun.

And, the only objection I had was to John Mayer. I’d love nothing more than Richard Thompson to be in the band, but he operates in a polar opposite way from Fleetwood Mac.

Again, YOU speculated that Rob Thomas, Dave Growl, and Richard Thompson were considered for the Lindsey's replacement even though there is ZERO evidence that any were ever considered. Then you got upset that I mentioned Gary Louris and you posted a very "non-fun" criticism of my post. Would be good if you all kept it fun and enjoyable here, but sadly that's not the case. And I would argue that John Mayer would have been a perfect replacement for Lindsey. Like Lindsey, John can write, produce, and play a mean guitar. He also has a mystery and mystique to him like Linsey and would have a brought a youthful, energetic swagger to the band. Hey I'm a huge Finn fan but I can still appreciate John Mayer's talents.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Sugar Mouse

Again, YOU speculated that Rob Thomas, Dave Growl, and Richard Thompson were considered for the Lindsey's replacement even though there is ZERO evidence that any were ever considered.

Exactly. Just for fun, I formed a theory/conjecture without firm evidence strictly for pure entertainment value, all implied in the title and stated premise of the thread. If you actually read the why, it would have been obvious that this wasn’t serious.

Then you got upset that I mentioned Gary Louris

Huh? I don’t know/care who that is. Never heard of him. I only saw Hot Dog Mayer.

and you posted a very "non-fun" criticism of my post.

All I said is that I’d rather hear Oscar Mayer than John Mayer and posted a Richard Thompson video, all pretty obviously tongue in cheek. (Although, I really do not and never have cared for Hot Dog Mayer.)

[Sugar Mouse]

Originally Posted by SteveMacD

I don’t know/care who that is. Never heard of him. I only saw Hot Dog Mayer.

You never heard of Gary Louris? All joking aside, you should check him out. He's a mega-talent songwriter, guitarist, producer who is the main guy in The Jayhawks. The Jayhawks had two several albums that were collaborations between him and Mark Olson with Gary the rock guy and Mark the folk guy. Gary Louris is very similar to Lindsey. Mark left the band in the 90's and Gary became the leader of the band and they've gone on to release four great Fleetwood Mac-like albums in Rainy Day Music, Smile, Sounds of Lies, and Paging Mr. Proust. All four are highly, highly recommended. They have another new one coming out next month (Back Roads and Abandoned Motels). Start with Rainy Day Music which is a near-perfect album similar to Rumours and then go to Sound of Lies (which is their Tusk) and then the rest. Enjoy!

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Sugar Mouse

You never heard of Gary Louris? All joking aside, you should check him out. )

Just say dude from Jayhawks. “A Break In The Clouds” an “Save It For A Rainy Day” are good Americana songs, but his lyrics leave a little to be desired (like “We stood outside the Chinese restaurant in the rain” which wasn’t exactly relevant to the rest of the lyrics of an otherwise great song).

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by Sugar Mouse

You never heard of Gary Louris? All joking aside, you should check him out. He's a mega-talent songwriter, guitarist, producer who is the main guy in The Jayhawks. The Jayhawks had two several albums that were collaborations between him and Mark Olson with Gary the rock guy and Mark the folk guy. Gary Louris is very similar to Lindsey. Mark left the band in the 90's and Gary became the leader of the band and they've gone on to release four great Fleetwood Mac-like albums in Rainy Day Music, Smile, Sounds of Lies, and Paging Mr. Proust. All four are highly, highly recommended. They have another new one coming out next month (Back Roads and Abandoned Motels). Start with Rainy Day Music which is a near-perfect album similar to Rumours and then go to Sound of Lies (which is their Tusk) and then the rest. Enjoy!

Love the Jayhawks I still think Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass are their best.I don't really get the Fleetwood Mac vibe all that much though. For sure Gram Parsons tho..maybe that is why I like them so much.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Love the Jayhawks I still think Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass are their best.I don't really get the Fleetwood Mac vibe all that much though. For sure Gram Parsons tho..maybe that is why I like them so much.

Too bad they couldn’t get Gram, although Sneaky Pete was on HAHTF. Burrito!!!

[Sugar Mouse]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

Love the Jayhawks I still think Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow the Green Grass are their best.I don't really get the Fleetwood Mac vibe all that much though. For sure Gram Parsons tho..maybe that is why I like them so much.

I adore Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow The Green Grass (two of my favorite albums of the 90's) and agree that those two albums are dissimilar to Fleetwood Mac. Those are much more in the Neil Young style. However, the albums that followed are my favorites where Gary Louris became the leader of the band. Those albums steer towards the Fleetwood Mac/Eagles sound. Rainy Day Music is a masterpiece as is Sounds of Lies. Rainy Day Music could easily have been a Fleetwood Mac album. And the recent album Paging Mr. Proust was fantastic (check out the song "Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces" which sounds like Gary wrote it for Christine). Gary is such a great songwriter and guitarist. Few can match a melody to a lyric like Gary. Reminds me of Lindsey in that he plays to the song and never tries to show off. I've seen Gary in soundchecks and he's a monster guitar player. Stevie and Christine would sound so good with Gary.

[SteveMacD]

Jeff Tweedy: Loved his music, sounded great, but they couldn’t get past his Geico caveman look. So, he shaved. Didn’t help.

[SteveMacD]

Robert Pollard: Accidentally kicked Stevie in the face with his legendary high kick. “Oh Well” brings out the rock in everyone.


(Bob would never entertain this, BTW.)

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by Sugar Mouse

I adore Hollywood Town Hall and Tomorrow The Green Grass (two of my favorite albums of the 90's) and agree that those two albums are dissimilar to Fleetwood Mac. Those are much more in the Neil Young style. However, the albums that followed are my favorites where Gary Louris became the leader of the band. Those albums steer towards the Fleetwood Mac/Eagles sound. Rainy Day Music is a masterpiece as is Sounds of Lies. Rainy Day Music could easily have been a Fleetwood Mac album. And the recent album Paging Mr. Proust was fantastic (check out the song "Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces" which sounds like Gary wrote it for Christine). Gary is such a great songwriter and guitarist. Few can match a melody to a lyric like Gary. Reminds me of Lindsey in that he plays to the song and never tries to show off. I've seen Gary in soundchecks and he's a monster guitar player. Stevie and Christine would sound so good with Gary.

I have those albums as well.Will have to give them another listen.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by Sugar Mouse

Again, YOU speculated that…Richard Thompson were considered for the Lindsey's replacement

I mean, I seriously wish. Why would a brilliant acoustic guitarist/blazing non-blues electric guitarist who made an album and toured with the woman he was divorcing ever somehow be relevant to Fleetwood Mac?



ETA: look at her. THAT’S what a breakup looks like.