Your Fleetwood Mac "Profile"

[MikeVielhaber]

Age Range: mid-late 20s

Gender: Male

When you became a fan: 1998

How you became a fan: I was about 12-13 years old and I was at the time when I was raiding my dad's music collection. He had a cassette of Rumours (recorded from the record) and I loved it. The Dance was very recent at the time and I went out and bought that on cassette and got very familiar with it. That was really my introduction to FM.

First 3 FM songs: craaaappp....not sure so I'll just list what comes to mind. One from each Rumours era songwriter....Go Your Own Way, Sisters of the Moon, Think About Me

First FM vocalist: Lindsey Buckingham

Favorite FM Time Period: White album through Tusk first and Mirage through Tango (album, not tour) a step below.

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: I'm not sure what this means

Concerts you've attended: one, 2004 in The Woodlands, TX. Wanted to go to MSG show this week, but the tickets prices were too steep. Hoping to catch one of the shows in the area sometime this tour if the ticket prices are any better.

FM stuff you own: I have FM, Rumours, Tusk, Mirage and Tango on cd. The Dance on cassette and dvd (was the first dvd I ever owned, in January 1999, when all I had was a dvd drive on my computer and didn't yet own a stand alone), Live in Boston dvd. Also LB solo albums Out of the Cradle, Under the Skin, Gift of Screws and Seeds We Sow. His concert Songs from the Small Machine on blu-ray. Christine Solo album In the Meantime.

Favorite thing about FM:The songs...the vocals and harmonies....the playing....everything.

Least favorite thing about FM: I don't know....don't focus on the negative. I don't like that Christine is no longer with them.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Sure, I suppose. I know more than I did when I was 13. I'm not more fanatical I don't think.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: The Rumours era is good enough for me. They were magical.

Your wish for the future of the Mac:
I just want a new album....and for Christine to take part in said album.

[rhiannondontgo]

Age Range: 18

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: As long as I can remember.

How you became a fan: My mom's been obsessed with Stevie since she was 16 years old and raised me on FM and nothing else!

First 3 FM songs: Landslide was definitely the first I heard. My mother would sing it to me as a baby, too. Not sure what came next, probably like Dreams or GYOW or Rhiannon...

First FM vocalist: Stevie, always.

Favorite FM Time Period: 75 - 79. The vocals and production cannot be beaten.

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: 60% Stevie, 20% Linds, 20% Chris. Love them all but Stevie's my idol, and her music speaks to me on another level.

Concerts you've attended: 1 FM concert, 2 Stevie solo shows, and hopefully another FM concert on the 24th

FM stuff you own: Lots! Every Rumours line-up vinyl, (including every Stevie solo record from Bella Donna to Timespace, and Chris and Lindsey's solo records), a couple pre-Stevie/Linds FM records. Lots of Stevie t-shirts and FM t-shirts. A couple Stevie posters and framed pictures around my house. FM pins. Every album on CD as well (so I could put it on the ipod for gettin my Mac on, on-the-go ) Also, I have more than 1 copy of FM, Rumours, Tusk, Mirage, Tango, Bella Donna, WH, RAL, and OSOTM, because I have the record sleeves framed and hung up in chronological order. For the albums that are post-vinyl (Street Angel, SYW, TISL, etc), I have poster flats framed (which are the album covers blown up to the same size as records). My mom has Stevie bumper stickers on her car too. And of course we have matching crescent moon necklaces, and my sister and I both have crescent moon tattoos on our ring fingers (thought Idk if that counts as stuff lol).

Favorite thing about FM: The lyrics, the vibes, the vocals, the talent, the drama.

Least favorite thing about FM: I like almost everything about the band. I miss Christine obviously. And some songs can definitely go bye-bye. Silver Girl and Paper Doll, i'm talking to you!

Are you the same fan you were when you started: Probably.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: I just want Christine back! And maybe another Buckingham Nicks album. But hopefully those will actually happen one day.

You wish for the future of the Mac: New album. Improved vocals and production than SYW. Cooperation from Christine.

[SadAngel86]

Age: 26

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: 1997 - casual, but more obsessive just a couple of months ago with the tour and the fact that I'm going to an actual concert in June! Just basically rediscovering them again.....

How you became a fan: Mainly it was because of my mom. I was 11 years old when she bought The Dance DVD and my sister and I watched it. I remember being enamored by Lindsey and loving the energy they put into their songs.

First 3 FM songs: Go Your Own Way, The Chain, Bleed to Love Her - those were the ones I always looked forward to whenever playing The Dance DVD, and also My Little Demon and I'm So Afraid.

First FM vocalist: Lindsey

Favorite FM Time Period: The Dance, Rumours, Say You Will

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: N/A

Concerts you've attended: None...yet. Going to my first concert in June!

FM stuff you own: The Dance DVD/CD, LB Solo: Seeds We Sow CD, Bass Performance Hall DVD, Songs from the Small Machine Blu-ray, Soundstage LB, FM Live in Boston. My mom has vinyls of White Album, Rumours, Tusk, Mirage, and Stevie's Bella Donna, FM Live vinyl and also Bare Trees vinyl. She recently bought Tango in the Night on CD.

Favorite thing about FM: The fact that they've stayed together this long and all that they've been through.

Least favorite thing about FM: N/A

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Definitely not. I was a kid when I discovered them and didn't really have the appreciation for them that I do now. It's scary that I'm actually going to see them live since I don't go to concerts that often.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: Christine.

You wish for the future of the Mac: Please make more music and just stay awesome.

[jkmaletic]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

I thought it might be a good idea for sorta a Ledgie Fleetwood Mac biography. Uh? What are you talking about?!?

Just answer the following questions about yourself...

Age Range: 40-ish

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: I remember liking them when I was a little kid, but I really fell in love during The Dance

How you became a fan: See above

First 3 FM songs: Rhiannon, YMLF, Dreams

First FM vocalist: Stevie Nicks

Favorite FM Time Period: Rumours, Tusk, Dance - can't choose just one.

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: 80% Stevie, 15% Christine, 5% Lindsey

Concerts you've attended: 3 SYW shows, 3 Unleashed shows

FM stuff you own: Tshirts, jacket, Huge Tower Records SYW cardboard promo poster, my Destiny Rules comic book I created for each band member (with a copy of my own signed by Stevie)

Favorite thing about FM: Amazing harmonies.

Least favorite thing about FM: Their inept and frustrating management. Also, Lindsey talking about "cycles".

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Yes

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: To have Christine back.

You wish for the future of the Mac:

That this tour be their last go around since it seems LB and SN enjoy working on their solo stuff more.

[applebucked]

Age Range: just turned 20 last March

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: Only a couple of months ago after seeing lots of people on Tumblr posting about them

How you became a fan: Saw a lot of people on Tumblr posting lots of FM/Stevie, so I downloaded the Greatest Hits, fell in love with Gypsy, then got Rumours out of suggestions of friends. And the rest was history.

First 3 FM songs: Gypsy, Over My Head, Rhiannon

First FM vocalist: Stevie

Favorite FM Time Period: Bob Welch era, then Rumours era (including Christine, obviously)

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: Don't really want to break it down.

Concerts you've attended: Since they'll probably not come here, none and never.

FM stuff you own: I only have digital downloads since they're so ridiculously hard to find here, plus I have no working record player *sigh*

Favorite thing about FM: Solid rhythm section, amazing harmonies, and their ridiculous resiliency.

Least favorite thing about FM: Wish they would be more spontaneous and off-the-cuff on stage. And shake up the setlists.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Nope.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: Since Christine is gonna reunite and the fab 5 would be complete (at least for a short while), I would love it even more if she joind full-time again. For the impossible, I would say the Rumours 5 + Bob Welch.

You wish for the future of the Mac: New album with Christine. Probably a one-off 3-day concert series in support of that album in the UK (so Chris wouldn't need to fly), then release those three complete, unedited concerts in one DVD set so we get to experience The Mac as they are even if we can't be there.

[Montclare]

Age Range: 32

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: Casual fan since childhood, die hard fan since last December.

How you became a fan: I grew up listening to classic rock stations, so originally through that. As a rabid fan- I was listening to the Shins on Pandora when Never Going Back Again came on. It took off from there, especially when I started watching old concerts on Youtube. In addition to realizing how awesome they were musically, I realized just how gorgeous Lindsey was.

First 3 FM songs: According to Itunes-Rhiannon, Don't Stop, and Go Your Own Way

First FM vocalist: Combo of Lindsey and Stevie

Favorite FM Time Period: White album through Tusk, slightly less for Mirage

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: 55% Lindsey, 25% Stevie, 20% Christine

Concerts you've attended: None, unfortunately. Hopefully this year!

FM stuff you own: Just songs

Favorite thing about FM: Combo of the music and just their whole history/story.

Least favorite thing about FM: Wish they wouldn't get older.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Nope, definitely more devoted.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: Well, Christine is back, and the rest are all still there, so that's good enough for me!

You wish for the future of the Mac: Just keep playing and hopefully have some reasonably priced tickets for the next tour.

[ChickenStu]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Age Range:

I am 36 years of age.

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Gender:

I am a guy.

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

When you became a fan:

Can remember being a kid when Tango In The Night was out and quite liked the song "Everywhere".

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

How you became a fan:

When I first bought a copy of Rumours a couple of years ago.

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

First 3 FM songs:

The Chain
Go Your Own Way
Everywhere

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

First FM vocalist:

Lindsey Buckingham

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Favorite FM Time Period:

Don't know how to answer this one... now I suppose.

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Concerts you've attended:

02 Arena, 27th September 2013

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

FM stuff you own:

ALL the albums, a live album, couple of Greatest Hits. Book about the making of Rumours, DVD Documentary about the making of Rumours, a t-shirt I got myself at the concert...

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Favorite thing about FM:

They did the greatest album ever in the history of the world.

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Least favorite thing about FM:

The wilderness years without Buckingham and Nicks.

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Are you the same fan your where when you started:

Bigger

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen:

That dream lineup IS happening!

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

You wish for the future of the Mac:

No particular wish really, just sitting back and watching what happens!

[Danigirl]

[B]Age Range: 20 something

[B]Gender: Female

[B]When you became a fan:2008

[B]How you became a fan:I heard "Trouble" was intrigued.... Which lead new to Rhiannon live 1976 (Midnight Special). That was it I was hooked!

First 3 FM songs: Rhiannon, Sara, You Make Loving Fun

First FM vocalist: Stevie

[B]Favorite FM Time Period:Mystery to Me through Mirage

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: example...40% Stevie, 40% Lindsey, 20% Christine

[B]Concerts you've attended:Zero---- Hope that will change in the near future!

[B]FM stuff you own:Rumours on vinyl.

[B]Favorite thing about FM: The individuals! The huge rockstar hedonistic lifestyle. Above all, the wonderful songs which transcended all of that.

[B]Least favorite thing about FM: The "soft-rock" cliché nearly everyone has of them.

[B]Are you the same fan your where when you started: Awesome question and no. I see the "flaws" and the struggles the members have gone through, which forced me to take off the rose-colored glasses. And you know what I admire and respect them all even more. Dare I say "unconditional love."

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen:

[B]You wish for the future of the Mac: A tour of small venues, with an intimate feel. With each member performing their favorites.

[Misty_Day]

Age Range: 23

Gender:female

When you became a fan: In 2004 when I was 13/14 years old

How you became a fan: One of my best friends from high school (who I had originally made friends with over our mutual love of the bands Nirvana and Soundgarden) had their best of album, I had heard a couple of their songs throughout my life and my Dad had mentioned them a few times to me before but my friend played me that album and I remember falling asleep at her house listening to "Little Lies" and "Dreams" and just falling in love.

First 3 FM songs: "Dreams", "Little Lies", "Big Love"

First FM vocalist: Stevie Nicks

Favorite FM Time Period: Of course Rumours but also the White album era because it was the beginning of something great, I also like the Peter Green era - "Man of the World" and "Green Manalishi" are masterpieces in my opinion

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: all equally, I like all their vocals for different reasons

Concerts you've attended: currently 0 (I live in NZ), I was too poor for their 2009 tour and it was too far from where I lived, I got tickets for their 2013 tour but they cancelled NZ because John got sick, I have tickets for their 2014 tour and will be going all the way to Vancouver to see them!!! third times a charm lol

FM stuff you own: Just a few albums, mostly "best of" ones

Favorite thing about FM: Great songwriting, beautiful harmonies and of course the drama lol also they're such a diverse band and their longevity as a band is absolutely commendable....to be selling out world tours 40 years after your first album (I mean the 'Rumours" FM lineup) is just downright impressive, you know you're something special when you're still relevant after 40 years

Least favorite thing about FM: that they charge so much for their tickets lol and that I never got to see them in their prime in the 70's as I was nowhere near being conceived yet lol

Are you the same fan your were when you started: nope, I keep discovering new songs and new things about the band members all the time

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: well I never thought the "classic" lineup of Chris, John, Mick, Stevie and Lindsey would ever happen again and they are my dream lineup so I am over the moon

Your wish for the future of the Mac: I wish that Lindsey and Stevie would play some Buckingham Nicks at a future concert, specifically "Frozen Love". I also wish they all remain fit and healthy for many more years to come....and also a new album might be cool and the impossible - if Peter Green was mentally all there then I would love to see him do a few guest appearances with them.

[goldustsongbird]

Age Range: 25

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: 2003

How you became a fan: The oft-banned carrie721 and I traded music a lot, and pulled me into her burgeoning Fleetwood Mac obsession. I never looked back.

First 3 FM songs: Straight Back, Why, That's Alright

First FM vocalist: Stevie

Favorite FM Time Period: Rumours and Tusk, but The Dance is a close third.

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: If it means what I think it means, I listen to songs where Stevie or Chris sing lead equally.

Concerts you've attended: Zero, but going to a show in October! I saw Lindsey on the Under The Skin tour, fourth row. I loved him, but he didn't love Hamilton. He's ~never going back again~

FM stuff you own: Most of the vinyl, missing only the Peter Green era, CDs/boxsets, Destiny Rules, The Dance, miscellaneous concerts on DVD, a stuffed penguin dressed like Mick that my friend made for my birthday, and soon, tickets.

Favorite thing about FM:The drama. From day one, through every incarnation, they've never been free from it.

Least favorite thing about FM: Their rigidity. Change your ****ing setlist!

Are you the same fan your where when you started: I was way more obsessed before.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: Something that includes Danny Kirwan, but more in a time machine situation.

Your wish for the future of the Mac: Before you leave, apologize for Miss Fantasy.

[BLY]

Age 50+

Gender:Male

When you became a fan:1977

How you became a fan: after hearing I Don't Want To Know

First 3 FM songs: I Dont want to Know, The Chain, Gold Dust Woman

First FM vocalist: Buckingham/Nicks

Favorite FM Time Period: 1975-1987

Vocalist breakdown by percentage:like all

Concerts you've attended: All starting with the second leg of the Rumours tour in '78 in Philly. I missed the Tusk tour. I've seen all the others with the exception of the Time tour.

FM stuff you own: Way too much to mention.

Favorite thing about FM:The music.

Least favorite thing about FM: Not enough music from the Fab five.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Yes

Your all time "dream" lineup : it was just announced

Your wish for the future of the Mac: NEW MUSIC

[Dreamz19]

Age Range: Mid 20 something.

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: Causal fan in 2002 and hardcore fan in 2004.

How you became a fan: I saw some of The Dance in 1997 and enjoyed some of the songs I heard. I kinda forgot about it. Then I heard "Silver Springs" again years later and got their name. It made me download some of their songs. I realized I had been hearing them my entire life. I bought "The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac" in 2004 and I have been a hardcore fan every since.

First 3 FM songs: If you mean the first 3 I loved, "Silver Springs," "Don't Stop" and "Rhiannon."

First FM vocalist: Stevie was the one I first heard and who made me a fan. I was a fan of her before the band.

Favorite FM Time Period: I enjoy all, but my favorite would be between 1971-1987. I loved the Bob Welch and the Rumours lineup eras the most.

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: I love them all vocally, but Stevie is my favorite. So Stevie 50%, Christine 25% and Lindsey 25%.

Concerts you've attended: Sadly none, but that will change in November.

FM stuff you own: Just about all of their CDs, T-shirts, DVDs, etc.

Favorite thing about FM: How the band has survived all of its lineups and how amazing they are live and in the studio. Their demos and live shows really showcase how talented the band is and made me an even bigger fan.

Least favorite thing about FM: That the Rumours and the Say You Will lineups did not release more studio albums.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: My love for them has remained the same. They are my all time favorite band and have been for 10 years.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen: My two favorite lineups combined... Mick, John, Danny K, Bob Welch, Christine, Stevie and Lindsey.

You wish for the future of the Mac: That they would put out 2 or 3 more albums before they decide to retire. I won't hold my breath, but a girl can dream.

[Ted57]

Age Range: 55+

Gender: male

When you became a fan: June '77

How you became a fan: Heard Dreams on the radio...ran to the store (ok, drove)...bought the Rumours album...heard the first cut from side A (Second Hand News) and have been hooked ever since.

First 3 FM songs: Gypsy, Go Your Own Way, Say You Love ME

First FM vocalist: Stevie ('77-82) Christine (mid '80s - 95) and now my favorite is Lindsey ('97-present)

Favorite FM Time Period: two favorite periods: '75-Mirage...and...right now!

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: Lindsey 50%, Stevie 25%, Christine 25%

Concerts you've attended: Tusk (Detroit), Mirage (Detroit), Live 2013 (Charlotte and LasVegas)

FM stuff you own: all of their albums

Favorite thing about FM: They create the music that I wish I could create. May sound strange but I knew that after I played Rumours for the first time that they'd be my number one band FOREVER. They can do no wrong in my book.

Least favorite thing about FM: They don't release enough full length concert dvds.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Well my crush on Stevie Nicks has dwindled to nothing. Other than that, yes.

Your all time "dream" lineup that won't ever happen:

You wish for the future of the Mac: release more concert dvds, have a 50th anniversary compilation of rarities and b sides

[HelloMonster]

Age Range: 25

Gender: Female

When you became a fan: 2008 or so.

How you became a fan: I always knew the hits, just from general radio and whatever. But I saw them with my best friend in 2009, and it's all downhill from there!

First 3 FM songs: Rhiannon, GYOW and Say You Love Me.

First FM vocalist: Stevie

Favorite FM Time Period: I like things about all of them. But of course I love the main 5 lineup.

Vocalist breakdown by percentage: I listen to solo Lindsey WAY more than Stevie solo, like not even comparable. But it's kind of even when it comes to Fleetwood Mac between the three. Maybe more Lindsey, slightly less Stevie, then Christine.

Concerts you've attended: Kansas City 2009. Then Kansas City again, Tulsa, Anaheim, Chicago, Des Moines and Vegas in 2013.

FM stuff you own: Oh Christ. Too much to list. There was a thread before where I listed all the sht I own.

Favorite thing about FM: Their stories, and the way their music makes me feel.

Least favorite thing about FM: The fcking ticket prices this year! God.

Are you the same fan your where when you started: Ha. Nope! Love them forever. But I am currently mad at them.

You wish for the future of the Mac: LOWER YOUR TICKET PRICES DAMN IT! Ill come back and edit my post when I calm down haha. Well, maybe I won't. The prices aren't about to change.

[goldustsongbird]

^^ I'm still excited about seeing them in October, but those ****ing prices. I knew Christine's return would ramp up the asking price, but it kind of ruins the the treat that this tour really should be.