Calling Fleetwood Mac a 'Tribute Act'

[Angel75]

Originally Posted by Ench

I note that on some threads the standard people are referring to the current Fleetwood Mac a 'tribute act'.

OK, so I presume they're thinking that they're so witty and clever in doing so, but it really shows up what they're thinking.

The current Fleetwood Mac has four out of five members of what is considered by many to be the 'classic lineup'. Including two of the three singer songwriters, and the two who wrote the most hits.

To call such a 'tribute act' is an implication that Lindsey Buckingham was the be all and end all of Fleetwood Mac, and that the others are inconsequential. What that tells us is exactly how bizarre the thought processes of those who call the current FM a tribute act really are.

Hey guys! Reality is over this way ------------->

Sensible discussion starts with people being sensible. Calling Fleetwood Mac a tribute act simply isn't.

I haven't personally used the term tribute act myself but fans that are upset/angry at the way things have turned out for FM are using this term as they feel the 'new band' is not worthy of continuing without Lindsey and is now on par with a tribute band as they stand.

As simple as that, not worthy of much more analysis really.