Danny ignored

[bretonbanquet]

I think it's just another one of the sad enigmas of this band, that someone like Danny who contributed so much at a really difficult time is just forgotten almost completely. I know it's got nothing to do with me, I wasn't there, I don't know all the facts etc - but it would be nice to hear something mentioned from the official Fleetwood Mac machine that they recognise Danny's input and acknowledge that he's still out there having his problems.

I'm sure Danny was a nightmare to work with and to spend time with at certain points, and I'm sure there were many occasions which Mick and the others would really rather forget. But it was all over 30 years ago, and what remains is the music, which Danny was an enormous part of for a few years. People still really appreciate his music. You look at where Fleetwood Mac is now, and then you look at where Danny has been for the last 25 years and you can't help but sense a bit of an injustice, not to belittle in any way the huge contributions of Lindsey, Stevie, Christine etc.

I think a big part of the difficulties with Danny that is often overlooked is that he didn't really have much idea of how problematic he was being. I've read that when Mick fired him, he couldn't understand why he was being fired. I don't want to judge anyone, particularly guys like Mick and John whom I think are fantastic people, but I hope no-one's forgetting that Danny was ill, not just being an a$$hole.

Finally I appreciate how difficult it must be to help someone who doesn't want any help, but I do believe that Fleetwood Mac Inc. could do something to help him a bit. Sort out any royalties problems there might be, and put a Kirwan song on a live album - get Lindsey or Stevie to pick one and sing it for a few nights - just something to say "We appreciate the contribution of a former member who helped shape Fleetwood Mac, and we haven't forgotten him."

Sorry, rant over