Australian/New Zealand Tour Cancelled - Page 9

HejiraNYC · #**121** 10-27-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by michelej1

I don't think they all knew since Hawaii. But John probably has not been feeling well since for a while now. Maybe he didn't know what it was or just thought it was age. When you start a tour like this the performers usually go through a medical examination and get insured for the tour, so maybe nothing was diagnosed at that point.

Michele

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. They wouldn't have gotten insurance for one thing. Secondly, the stress of travel would have been unbearable. And it goes without saying that FM would have had their pants sued off by LiveNation if they had forged ahead knowingly without disclosing John's illness.

Sadly, I suspect Christine's presence in Amsterdam is telling. Given her reluctance to fly, she probably made an impromptu hop (via ferry, perhaps?) to see John off; nobody knows if/when John will be back in that part of the world again. Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. I'm utterly gutted by the news and I hope John makes a miraculous recovery. Yes, it's a bummer that lots of people made travel plans, etc. But this is all about John. Fleetwood Mac can lose a Buckingham or a Nicks, or even a Christine. But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

lettucesoap · #**122** 10-27-2013, 09:27 AM

This is such sad news to wake up to today

John and his family are in my thoughts.

HejiraNYC · #**123** 10-27-2013, 09:33 AM

Oddly enough, Las Vegas is still up for sale. I was thinking momentarily that it was doable, considering that chemo cycles are typically 3 weeks and radiation cycles are typically 3 months. If John is responding well to treatment and is not too bothered by the side effects, could he pull off Vegas?

It's not too far from home either. Given the fact that the gig is about two months away, I think they had better make a swift decision about this show and announce it.

vivfox · #**124** 10-27-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. They wouldn't have gotten insurance for one thing. Secondly, the stress of travel would have been unbearable. And it goes without saying that FM would have had their pants sued off by LiveNation if they had forged ahead knowingly without disclosing John's illness.
F*** CANCER.

I agree with all of this.

Another troubling thing for any traveler is to get sick when you are far away from home and cannot get diagnosed by your primary care physician. How hard it must have been to have been given such news by someone you don't know. I am happy that John has his loving family, band and fans around the world rooting for his recovery.

Lee · #**125** 10-27-2013, 09:43 AM

Well, I never expected news like this while watching Fox News this a.m. It is so sad. I'm praying for you, John.

Lee

mottabam · #**126** 10-27-2013, 10:12 AM

My thoughts and Prayers are with the McVie family. John I wish you a speedy recovery. God Bless you.

applebucked · #**127** 10-27-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by WildHearted

This is very sad news to be confirmed.

Wishing John all the best in the world and praying for a full recovery.

There is hope.

missundercover · #**128** 10-27-2013, 10:13 AM

Hopefully... that's true.

Who is Lesley Abravanel?

applebucked · #**129** 10-27-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by missundercover

Hopefully... that's true.

Who is Lesley Abravanel?

A columnist for the Miami Herald.

dontlookdown · #**130** 10-27-2013, 10:18 AM

Very sad. Why are you watching Fox News, Lee?

The Catdancer · #**131** 10-27-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

This has to be a recent diagnosis. There is no way that anyone would schedule a 100-city international tour with cancer. They wouldn't have gotten insurance for one thing. Secondly, the stress of travel would have been unbearable. And it goes without saying that FM would have had their pants sued off by LiveNation if they had forged ahead knowingly without disclosing John's illness.

Sadly, I suspect Christine's presence in Amsterdam is telling. Given her reluctance to fly, she probably made an impromptu hop (via ferry, perhaps?) to see John off; nobody knows if/when John will be back in that part of the world again. Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. I'm utterly gutted by the news and I hope John makes a miraculous recovery. Yes, it's a bummer that lots of people made travel plans, etc. But this is all about John. Fleetwood Mac can lose a Buckingham or a Nicks, or even a Christine. But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

I agree with all of this, especially the last sentence.

Let's hope he beats this horrible disease and gets healthy soon. Cancer sucks, I lost my Grandmother and my Mom due to it but that was way back. Today they can do a lot more and maybe he'll get cured, maybe he can kick its ass.

I thought it was weird that Christine was there especially when someone on FB told me she had been there for the entire leg of the tour without making an appearance anywhere in Europe.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, John. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family and the rest of the band.

I'msoAfraid95 · #**132** 10-27-2013, 10:56 AM

It's been several months since I last posted, but I had to see if the rumors were true. This was the first thing that was on my facebook news feed this morning.

John, your fans love you. We wish you all the best!

I hope that it is a very curable cancer, and that they will keep us updated.

tango87 · #**133** 10-27-2013, 11:53 AM

I've only just caught up with this - terrible news. Get well John, you're a magnificent bass player and a fine man.

Chris

applebucked · #**134** 10-27-2013, 11:55 AM

He's definitely gonna kick this cancer to the curb. I can just feel it.

sodascouts · #**135** 10-27-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Cancer is definitely not for the faint of heart, and it is something that one does not bounce back from quickly, if ever. Unfortunately, I don't see John back on stage for a long, long time. And if/when he does come back, he will be different. I'm utterly gutted by the news and I hope John makes a miraculous recovery. Yes, it's a bummer that lots of people made travel plans, etc. But this is all about John. Fleetwood Mac can lose a Buckingham or a Nicks, or even a Christine. But without John, there is no Fleetwood Mac.

F*** CANCER.

Don't despair yet. Timothy B. Schmit, bass player for the Eagles, was diagnosed with throat cancer last year. He got treatment, and a few months later joined the Eagles for a world tour, even singing again.

I know we all hope for the best, and I for one believe that it's possible for John to come out of this still being able to do what he loves if they caught it early... And it appears they have.

I'm so sorry for all of you who were planning to go to the shows. Perhaps ideally they could reschedule at some point in the future.

Prayers and best wishes for John!