Lindsey hospitalized for emergency heart surgery

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by jmn3

As for Neil saying something, I'm with you - good on him. These guys took an opportunity to make some solid coin as hired hands. I don't blame them. I don't like the current band and find the fact that Neil is singing a bunch of Lindsey's songs to just be dumb, but he's doing what he is being paid to do. He clearly felt compelled to say something out of respect for Lindsey's contributions and I respect him for doing that.

I appreciate Neil saying something, and I'm disgusted that Stevie and Chris said nothing by contrast. I almost wonder if Mick's post-show comment was a result of Neil's, because he realized how bad it made the rest of them look. Easy enough to throw a "wish Lindsey well" in there at the last minute to save face.

I don't think Neil and Mike are blameless, though - especially Mike, who in all probability knew about it before Lindsey. Indeed, I believe his willingness to replace Lindsey was part of the reason Stevie wanted Lindsey out so badly. She wanted a Heartbreaker in her band. Who knows, perhaps if Mike had said he wasn't interested, she would not have been so quick to get rid of a key member of the band right before a tour. If that's true, we can thank Mike for enabling the end of the Rumours 5.

As for Neil... he could've said "no." He could've said "Well, I just can't."

I don't think he's a bad guy. I respect him for what he said last night. I just don't think he's blameless when it comes to the embarrassment that is the current incarnation of Fleetwood Mac.

ETA: I wonder if Christine gave the same speech before "All Over Again" last night where she says the song is about the band "surviving change" ie firing Lindsey? Let's hope they had enough heart to leave that off or modify the wording for one night at least.

[button-lip]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I appreciate Neil saying something, and I'm disgusted that Stevie and Chris said nothing by contrast. I almost wonder if Mick's post-show comment was a result of Neil's, because he realized how bad it made the rest of them look. Easy enough to throw a "wish Lindsey well" in there at the last minute to save face.

I don't think Neil and Mike are blameless, though - especially Mike, who in all probability knew about it before Lindsey. Indeed, I believe his willingness to replace Lindsey was part of the reason Stevie wanted Lindsey out so badly. She wanted a Heartbreaker in her band. Who knows, perhaps if Mike had said he wasn't interested, she would not have been so quick to get rid of a key member of the band right before a tour. If that's true, we can thank Mike for enabling the end of the Rumours 5.

As for Neil... he could've said "no." He could've said "Well, I just can't."

I don't think he's a bad guy. I respect him for what he said last night. I just don't think he's blameless when it comes to the embarrassment that is the current incarnation of Fleetwood Mac.

ETA: I wonder if Christine gave the same speech before "All Over Again" last night where she says the song is about the band "surviving change" ie firing Lindsey? Let's hope they had enough heart to leave that off or modify the wording for one night at least.

Your post summarizes everything I feel right now. I never thought about Mick talking at the end only because Mick did it first. Could be.

I always blame Mike together with the rest of the band. He probably knew even before Lindsey that he was being fired and he said ok. Same with NF. He could just walk away after he found out the truth but chose to stay.

Christine’s speech before “All Over Again” was exactly the same. Shameful.

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by button-lip

Your post summarizes everything I feel right now. I never thought about Mick talking at the end only because Mick did it first. Could be.

I always blame Mike together with the rest of the band. He probably knew even before Lindsey that he was being fired and he said ok. Same with NF. He could just walk away after he found out the truth but chose to stay.

Christine’s speech before “All Over Again” was exactly the same. Shameful.

It is shameful and tacky beyond words for two women that were once considered the classiest in rock. I concur about sodascouts post too. I don't always agree with her but she nailed it this time.

[button-lip]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

It is shameful and tacky beyond words for two women that were once considered the classiest in rock. I concur about sodascouts post too. I don't always agree with her but she nailed it this time.

And Stevie dedicated the show to someone in the audience ….. Christopher Cross. Because, you know, they have known each other for more than 50 years….

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by button-lip

And Stevie dedicated the show to someone in the audience ….. Christopher Cross. Because, you know, they have known each other for more than 50 years….

You know I hate her, but did you know that Christopher Cross was the opening act on the Tusk Tour?

[Macfan4life]

Really?
If Stevie dedicated Landslide to Lindsey, it would have been the most superficial dedication ever. She blackmailed the band that she would NEVER appear on the same stage with Lindsey again. As bad as she is, she does have shame. If she said something, she would have no shame.

Stevie: Its fine that you say something Mick, but make sure I am off the stage and in my dressing room so I cant hear it.
Mick: You got it Stevie.

Mick on stage: Starts saying goodnight and mentally counting (Mississippi 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20). Stevie is safely backstage and Mick mentions a speedy recovery to Lindsey Buckingham. Good night all!

[BombaySapphire3]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

You know I hate her, but did you know that Christopher Cross was the opening act on the Tusk Tour?

For part of the tour and before that he was their limo driver ..the things he mus have seen.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

For part of the tour and before that he was their limo driver ..the things he mus have seen.

Probably MOUNDS AND MOUNDS of blow. Lucky guy...

[sue]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

You know I hate her, but did you know that Christopher Cross was the opening act on the Tusk Tour?

BBC radio still plays “Arthur’s theme” and “Sailing” both big hits for Christopher Cross...

[David]

Originally Posted by sue

BBC radio still plays “Arthur’s theme” and “Sailing” both big hits for Christopher Cross...

He was the opening act at the Hollywood Bowl in 1980. He was a snooze. Ride Like the Wind was about as interesting as he ever got, and that song detracted nothing from Sisters of the Moon that night. But Nicolette Larson also was there to sing one of the most excellent songs of the Seventies, Lotta Love. She wore a long hippie dress and played the tambourine while singing backup vocal. It was the only time I've ever seen Nicolette in concert, sadly enough.

[SteveMacD]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

You know I hate her, but did you know that Christopher Cross was the opening act on the Tusk Tour?

Christine also recorded with him, and he did some type of crew work, maybe for a venue, when Peter Green was in the band.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by button-lip

And Stevie dedicated the show to someone in the audience ….. Christopher Cross. Because, you know, they have known each other for more than 50 years….

But it’s the song’s message that is important to the dedication and Christopher Cross has much more to do with Landslide than Lindsey.

[button-lip]

Originally Posted by michelej1

But it’s the song’s message that is important to the dedication and Christopher Cross has much more to do with Landslide than Lindsey.

Yes, of course. Lindsey? Who’s Lindsey?

[Aisling]

This whole situation is beyond depressing. I just hope Lindsey is taking the time he needs to look after number one and isn't wasting any of his precious energy on the doings of his former bandmates. They don't deserve consideration when he should be solely focused on recovery.

I had zero illusions that anything heartfelt or meaningful would be said by the other four last night. It's nice that Neil at least tried, but it's not his responsibility. Mick probably only tacked on his well-wishes because he feared that radio silence would interfere with ticket sales. We know his mind is always on the money.

As for Christine, I continue to be thoroughly disgusting with her behavior. Despite knowing that she is probably the most conflicted, I still cannot get over how weak-willed she's become. Woman, you are 75 years old!!! Say what you want to say and be done with it. Instead, the best she'll probably offer up is another clandestine email to Lindsey, replete with a "wink wink, nudge nudge, feel free to share this publicly" post-script to alleviate her guilt.

Stevie. . .don't get me started. There's literally nothing left to say about that one. Probably best for my own mental state if I continue to pretend she doesn't even exist.