what would have happened if they had never done solo works?

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

, but depending on how well the band was getting along, i.e Stevie and Lindsey, then they could have disbanded or a member leave and be replaced.

That's possible, yes. Interesting what would have happened with the band, I mean the 80s albums success, with a songwriter being replaced.

[TrueFaith77]

i started a poll about this subject.

also i wish they had joined mick in africa and recorded Edge of Seventeen with an African choir for a double-mac album of african inspired music. (it would have been the best album of the 80s.)

[HejiraNYC]

I think solo careers would have been inevitable. If they didn't start doing solo projects after Tusk, they would have probably simply disbanded after one or two more albums. In a way, I think the solo careers helped to keep the band together, as much as it helped to provide a distraction. With solo careers in place, band members always had a Plan B for their songs. So if Lindsey hated a particular demo, Stevie could simply say "eff you, I'll put it on my solo album, a$$hole," and be done with it. Without a solo career, she would have been more inclined to fight and use destructive passive aggressive tactics. Accordingly, if Lindsey did something too out-there for the rest of the band, he could say "eff y'all, I'll put it on my solo album" and be done with it as well. As for Christine... I honestly feel like she was a staunch company gal with the greatest loyalty to FM, and she would have been perfectly happy to stay in the band full-time. However, I think she did her solo album simply because FM was on hold and she was bored. I am sure she would have much preferred recording those songs with the band.

[windbecame]

well... i hate to say it but i think Stevie would've been so unhappy with having only three songs every two years...she either would've left altogether.. or worse... od'd... and that wouldve really sucked

[AnthonyMI]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

i started a poll about this subject.

also i wish they had joined mick in africa and recorded Edge of Seventeen with an African choir for a double-mac album of african inspired music. (it would have been the best album of the 80s.)

And Paul Simon's Graceland would never have been made because FM would have beat him to the punch.

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by AnthonyMI

And Paul Simon's Graceland would never have been made because FM would have beat him to the punch.

Blessings abound in my alternative Universe!!

Seriously, if I had an interview with the band, that's the question I would ask them: why didn't you join Mick in Africa? and do you regret missing out on the possibilities?

I mean, for example. The band coulda done its Africa album (visitor), it's new wave eraserhead album (go insane), its switzerland album (christine mcvie), its alice in wonderland album (osotm).

[MacShadowsBall]

Actually I think that the Stevie/Lindsey "blowup" at the time of Tango, probably would have happened after the supposed "new" album around 84/85.

[PenguinHead]

Without the pressure valve, i.e. solo ventures, the band would have imploded. The Record Plant would turn into a rock and roll shrine for the night a blood bath massacre occured when most of the band members slayed each other (John got away!).

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Blessings abound in my alternative Universe!!

The band coulda done its Africa album (visitor), it's new wave eraserhead album (go insane), its switzerland album (christine mcvie), its alice in wonderland album (osotm).

That's a cool premise!