Jeremy Spencer Sun-Times Interview

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Originally Posted by michelej1

The artist agreed to leave his shell for a Fleetwood Mac reunion at the Royal Albert Hall to mark the 40th anniversary of the group's first gig. But he says he felt relief at a last-minute cancellation due to Green's fragile health.

"I've had various stances over the years. Usually, the answer has been 'absolutely no.' But this time, God told me to say yes. I was sweating blood over it. I did not want to do it. I got a phone call [saying] it's off, and shouted, 'Yiippie!'"

Holy cow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you imagine?????? Wow, what a shame this didn't happen, but almost did. And how moving that, despite obvious anxiety, Jeremy was willing to do it.

Originally Posted by michelej1

Upon reflection, Spencer agrees that Green's 1970 departure paved the way for him to leave the Mac.

"Everything was rolling along pretty hunky-dory," he recalls. "I didn't think I could handle it anymore and felt if I didn't make a move, I probably wouldn't have survived. Still, I might not have [if not for Green] because I would have been too comfortable. We would have had a few more hits, and ... there are a lot of puzzles we'll find out about someday in heaven."

I'm really sorry I'm missing out on seeing Jeremy in Chicago. Hopefully he'll be in NYC's neck of the woods someday.