Open Letter to Lindsey Buckingham

[LiamMcConville]

Why doesn't anyone listen to me about the second female:

Diana Krall!

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by LiamMcConville

Why doesn't anyone listen to me about the second female:

Diana Krall!

I would pick Sheryl Crow over Krall....and I dont even want Crow in the band.

That being said, there is no "history" involved with any of these women joining Fleetwood Mac. The Mac is very much a "drama" band and band of interaction between those core members. If Christine isn't coming back...I'd rather see Burnette or Vito, or Peter Green or someone else from the past roll back into things and breathe some new life into the old mitt.

Ultimately, the talk about what they are planning on doing has actually turned me off from the idea of them reforming. They are all near 60 years of age...and they really have nothing left to prove as a band. They should be doing it because they enjoy it...they should be making GOOD records. They should be enjoying their fan base. It seems none of these things are happening and the petty Rumours-era-like squabbling has made the "Say You Will healing process" a sham. I'm not gravely upset about it...it's more like, well, I don't care if they do anything or not that this point. I'd rather see Lindsey go about his solo business to be honest.

[michelej1]

I think the only way to bring someone new into the band, would be to do it, because they are looking for someone to fill a need, not because they are looking for someone to serve as a buffer for Stevie and Lindsey. If they need a songwriter and keyboardist, then they should look at people who fill that bill, not bring in someone for another reason.

If they need someone to tour on a ticket with them, that is a different question altogether and the person (or band) you get to fill a venue with you isn't necessarily going to be the same person you'd get to join the band.

As for Lindsey collaborations, I think he should be a little proactive and find people that spark him and see if maybe they can work together, rather than waiting for someone to approach him. When he answered the Q & A questions, he seemed to be open to a few artists, but he seemed to be waiting for a phone call. If he thinks there's the possibility of doing something innovative, don't wait! Reach out.

Michele

[David]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I think the only way to bring someone new into the band, would be to do it, because they are looking for someone to fill a need, not because they are looking for someone to serve as a buffer for Stevie and Lindsey. If they need a songwriter and keyboardist, then they should look at people who fill that bill, not bring in someone for another reason.

The band doesn't need a member keyboardist. It has its back lineup still, I assume. (It will always have its back lineup so long as it pays the fees.)

The band might benefit artistically & interpersonally with a new guy -- to fill that need, as you say. I think Chris Isaak could actually do the job. Stevie doesn't need a woman to balance anything. She just needs a friend (& most of her friends with any musical talent happen to be men). Chris Isaak, Lindsey, Stevie, Mick, John --- could be a cool new Fleetwood Mac.

[GoldDustOrphan]

They should just find a new member the way everyone else does - by starring in their own reality show. It worked for The Pussycat Dolls, INXS and even TLC are finding a new L for the T_C.

Personally, I would contract the Jim Henson Creature Shop to construct an animatronic Christine McVieBOT. Christine could simply sing her parts from her cozy living room and her vocals could be transmitted via satellite.


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