Lazy promotion for the new FM "Hits" Tour

[Lindsey Jr.]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Now i'm just more intrigued. Say what you mean!!!!!

You don't know about the fact that they broke up & Mick started something with Stevie which inspired the "Tusk" song?

And in 1987, there was an incident, but I don't know how much of it is true...

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by vermicious knid

It definitely was far removed from the old days when Christine and Stevie shared an apartment, or when they were all together at Le Chateau in France. I wonder if anybody at all slept in that big house they were recording in. It didn't look like it to me. I bet the bedrooms went totally unused as they drove back to their own individual houses every night.

Oh, I'm absolutely certain you're right! It never even occured to me that they would sleep in that house. They're all far to big of divas these days to do such things. Gone are the days when Fleetwood Mac confined itself to big houses in far away places to make sure their music was pure, and their work ethic was good. In come the days where they rent double digit million dollar homes where they can be lazy and spoiled without the nosy record company being around, then go home to their own multimillion dollar palaces only miles away at night. Hell, I guess I shouldn't complain... that's a hell of a lot better than a "hits tour" where they aren't even bothering to take new publicity pictures, much less record any new material to tour behind!!

I can't believe how everyone is getting their panties in a bunch over such trivial stuff. The tour was just announced, give it time. I could care less about what they do, because in my mind, they've been putting out albums fairly steadily for 33 years, so they can do whatever the heck they want to do at this stage in their lives. If you're not happy with the tour and the ticket prices, then don't buy tickets.

But they really haven't been putting out albums steadily for 33 years, that's the problem. Let's break down what the Rumours crew has released:

1970s- 3 albums
1980s- 2 albums
1990s- 0 new albums
2000s- 1 album

That's hardly steady output over 33 years. I think all of our biggest gripes stem from how lazy they have become ever since their super star success over 30 years ago. This latest announced tour is their most blatent cash grab yet, and I think that's why we're all upset. They're clearly not in it AS A BAND for the artistry anymore... they're about the almighty dollar. And that's what stinks.

[louielouie2000]

Originally Posted by Lindsey Jr.

You don't know about the fact that they broke up & Mick started something with Stevie which inspired the "Tusk" song?

And in 1987, there was an incident, but I don't know how much of it is true...

I suspect both of these specific incidents (and others) are water under the bridge at this point. No doubt they all still hold grudges against each other for each others actions as a whole throughout their history. Mainly Lindsey still gets annoyed with Mick for his flip flopping unpredictability, Lindsey and Stevie can still get explosive together, and Lindsey can be a bit too self righteous for everyones tastes. It certainly appears Lindsey and John have pretty much mended their early Fleetwood Mac rifts, and Stevie, John, and Mick all seem chummier than ever. Lindsey seems to be the pivot of all confrentation LOL.

[RockALittle250]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

Oh, I'm absolutely certain you're right! It never even occured to me that they would sleep in that house. They're all far to big of divas these days to do such things. Gone are the days when Fleetwood Mac confined itself to big houses in far away places to make sure their music was pure, and their work ethic was good. In come the days where they rent double digit million dollar homes where they can be lazy and spoiled without the nosy record company being around, then go home to their own multimillion dollar palaces only miles away at night. Hell, I guess I shouldn't complain... that's a hell of a lot better than a "hits tour" where they aren't even bothering to take new publicity pictures, much less record any new material to tour behind!!



But they really haven't been putting out albums steadily for 33 years, that's the problem. Let's break down what the Rumours crew has released:

1970s- 3 albums
1980s- 2 albums
1990s- 0 new albums
2000s- 1 album

That's hardly steady output over 33 years. I think all of our biggest gripes stem from how lazy they have become ever since their super star success over 30 years ago. This latest announced tour is their most blatent cash grab yet, and I think that's why we're all upset. They're clearly not in it AS A BAND for the artistry anymore... they're about the almighty dollar. And that's what stinks.

What about Behind the Mask, Time, and The Dance??

[Johnny Stew]

Mick, John, and Lindsey all have wives and children now -- why would they sleep in a rented house at night, instead of going home to their families who only live miles away?

Gone are the days when they had little-to-no responsibilities. As it is, Mick has expressed regret over not spending enough time with his first two daughters when the band was at its zenith.

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by RockALittle250

I can't believe how everyone is getting their panties in a bunch over such trivial stuff. The tour was just announced, give it time. I could care less about what they do, because in my mind, they've been putting out albums fairly steadily for 33 years, so they can do whatever the heck they want to do at this stage in their lives. If you're not happy with the tour and the ticket prices, then don't buy tickets.

My panties are in a bunch... but it's my office chair.. not FM... as far as buying tickets... hell no... I don't like the product anymore.. at an even higher price than it used to be.. I do love most of the albums they put out... their live performances do nothing for me anymore...

But we still have the right to vent/voice and give opinions.. and with their money.. I feel they should have a viable websight... new photos.. and new promotional material.. just my thoughts...

[Lindsey Jr.]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I suspect both of these specific incidents (and others) are water under the bridge at this point. No doubt they all still hold grudges against each other for each others actions as a whole throughout their history. Mainly Lindsey still gets annoyed with Mick for his flip flopping unpredictability, Lindsey and Stevie can still get explosive together, and Lindsey can be a bit too self righteous for everyones tastes. It certainly appears Lindsey and John have pretty much mended their early Fleetwood Mac rifts, and Stevie, John, and Mick all seem chummier than ever. Lindsey seems to be the pivot of all confrentation LOL.

Others??? Please, PM me, as I want to know everything and not waiste a perfect thread!

[Johnny Stew]

In the Entertainment Tonight interview that MacMan posted, Stevie says that it's the first time she's seen Lindsey in a while. Prior to this, it seems they've been having their tour discussions over the phone.

So there's our answer as to why there aren't any new pics yet. But I'm sure we'll still get some once the band gathers for rehearsals.

[StandbackStevie]

Originally Posted by LukeA

They could have posed for photos anytime in the last month or so (or ever since they signed off on the tour). It was obviously not of importance to them- or, at least, wasn't a significant thing to do, as they figured they could sell the tour using the same images/pretenses they did five years ago.

i guess the new photos were not in there budget

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by StandbackStevie

i guess the new photos were not in there budget