The evolution of your fandom?

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Originally Posted by ShangriLaTroubl

I've been thinking about this a lot lately. So, I was wondering where everyone else is at on this subject.

How has your Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac fandom evolved?

For example, I first got into Stevie around 1998 and became an obsessed, avid fan. I think I really stuck with that intense following through at least 2005. I think around 2007 or so, something changed. I do still listen to her music (although my musical tastes have branched out a lot). No longer will I pay out all the savings I have to follow them around. In fact, I did not see her show in Atlanta on the In Your Dreams Tour because I just didn't have the time or money. I would have loved to see the show, but I have different priorities.

I used to sit for hours watching old footage, bootlegs, etc. I would go online and acquire new rare items (collectibles, bootlegs, etc.).

I often question myself, what changed? Was it me? Was it Stevie?

I'm definitely still a fan, but the intensity is not there like it was..

Thoughts anyone....

You took the words out of my mouth. Seriously - exactly the same for me. I got into Stevie/Mac during The Dance & was lucky enough to see the Buffalo show 11/97. Got crazy into her around TISL & remained pretty nuts through SYW. STarted to calm down around '08 maybe?

Starting in '01 & through '07 or so, traveling out of town, seeing 4 or 5 shows per tour, going to Vegas for the first set of shows @ Caesar's, flying to Cali to see her on stage with Petty, etc. I traded bootlegs, watched old grainy videos, conversed online with fellow fans into the wee hours. I met lots & lots of really cool fans & I think that's what a lot of the traveling/multiple shows was about. That connection that I didn't have with anyone else - I found it with my fellow fans online & at pre-show get-togethers.

I am still a huge fan. I still consider Stevie & Mac my #1 favorite musical artist. I try to see 1 show each tour. But I am older now, I have a kid, more responsibilities & less leisure time. Usually, I'm too busy to bother watching old concert footage, or I'd rather be doing something else instead.

I've met so many cool people & have maintained close friendships with several fellow fans; I don't feel the urge to meet anyone else, tbqh. I've been front row for Stevie, Lindsey and Mac. I've taken some really great photos & video to share with others. I've shaken Stevie's hand 3 times. I've strummed LB's guitar 3 or 4 times. I got to meet LB a few weeks ago. It's almost like "been there, done that" at this point. I treasure my experiences & feel very content - I don't need to do more.