Christine Question

[HomerMcvie]

I think some people just age better than others. Look at Lindsey, and Christine. I think they both look great. Poor John and Mick(John especially), haven't fared well at all. Don't attack me, but I don't think Stevie has aged that well, either. I watched Mirage last night, and she was stunning back then. She always looks so tired now.

[markolas]

Originally posted by HomerMcvie
Don't attack me, but I don't think Stevie has aged that well, either. I watched Mirage last night, and she was stunning back then. She always looks so tired now.

I think she's aged well, she just needs to dress more youthfully and do something with that hair

[HomerMcvie]

Anyone who thinks Chris and Lindsey didn't do their fair share of drugs in the 70s at least, is fooling themselves. Just because they don't talk about it as much as Stevie and Mick doesn't mean they didn't take part.

I never said that. I'm sure they all partook. I said I think Chris' drug of choice has always been alcohol. C'mon, she retired and bought a PUB, while she has 34 million pounds in the bank. God love her.

[EricBliss12345]

And does she serve behind the bar?

What the hell is THAT supposed to mean?!?!?!?!

Sorry to hear about your night with Mick Fleetwood.

Yeah, me too.

[HomerMcvie]

But Chris bought a pub? I didn't know that! Where is it? And does she serve behind the bar?

Well, here's the 34 million link.
http://www.lemec.net/welcome.html?page=/hot260501.html
The pub part-I can't remember the link. It was part of an interview with George Hawkins. There's a link somewhere among these many posts. About 7-10 days ago. Mostly about her gardening, and owning a pub now.
Cheers!

[HomerMcvie]

DOH! My bad. It was 34th richest, with 25 million! Reversed my numbers. Oops.

[macfan 57]

No, I don't think she owns a pub. George Hawkings in his Q & A here on this website mentioned that she occasionally spent time in a pub near where she lives. When some people misunderstood his remarks, he said that she didn't actually own it, just that she occasionally spent time time there.

I think all 5 used cocaine to varying degrees. But, I agree that Christine's drug was mostly alcohol. I have an old British magazine interview that she did in the late 60's before she ever joined Fleetwood Mac and she talked about her drinking even then. Any of her cocaine use was probably during the Dennis Wilson years. She has described those 2 years as the most bizarre 2 years of her life. Mick also hints a little about this in his book.

Also, I think that 25 million pounds could come to almost 40 million U.S. dollars. Not bad.

[Gailh]

I think Christine joined in the Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n Roll with enthusiasm just like the rest of them.

I think as she grew older she realised she couldn't keep on with that kind of lifestyle and slowed down a little.

From what Mick has been quoted as saying one of the reasons she didn't want to tour again was that she didn't want to get sucked back into the rock 'n roll craziness.

I don't think she ever owned the pub. George Hawkins did clarify that on his Q&A. She probably enjoys having a friendly 'local' to visit near her home in Kent.

Has anyone heard anymore about her solo album? Will we ever see it? My quess is that we wont. I don't think many record companies would release an album without the artist doing some promotion for it. Maybe not a big tour but she'll have to do some interviews at least.

Gail

[jwd]

HomerMcVie:
Don't attack me, but I don't think Stevie has aged that well, either.

I won't attack you, but just refer you to bellablue's photos taken at the AHI Benefit in another thread on this forum. Now tell me Stevie hasn't aged well. I think she looks stunningly beautiful. Sure she doesn't look like she did 20 years ago, but she has aged well, very well.


As far as the drug use, I would say it'd be safe to assume that every band member did their fair share of cocaine and alcohol consumption, including Christine. It was just too available at the time and back then the culture was much more "hip" on doing drugs. Drug and alcohol use/abuse was a lot more acceptable. Of all the band members, Stevie seemed to be the one "picked on" most for her cocaine abuse. I guess that her high profile rehab at Betty Ford brought it to the attention of a lot of people. Not to mention her candid mention of it in interviews she did. My question is, if you start doing cocaine, I would assume it is very addicting and you couldn't stop unless you went through some sort of rehab program. Is it safe to say that the other band members just quietly got cleaned up? Or is it possible to kick it on your own?


Joe

[Lorraine]

Originally posted by HomerMcvie

Don't attack me, but I don't think Stevie has aged that well, either. I watched Mirage last night, and she was stunning back then. She always looks so tired now.


I actually agree with you there. I can't help noticing that she looks a bit "straight faced" like she's had surgery (gonna get slaughtered now) or something and I think it's kind of ruined her natural gentle, feminine look. I suppose a lot of stars have it done but her jawline looks different sort of squarer, does anyone agree or know if she's had cosmetic surgery? I feel a bit sad that the "natural Stevie" look hasn't transformed the way I thought she would during her maturer years. I know she's 55ish and still looks dam good for her age but these are just my views on the way she looks now.


Lorraine

[David]

Originally posted by jwd
As far as the drug use, I would say it'd be safe to assume that every band member did their fair share of cocaine and alcohol consumption, including Christine. It was just too available at the time and back then the culture was much more "hip" on doing drugs.

I think that's a valid point. If you were a member of Fleetwood Mac in like 1978, you were mood-altering. Another point I want to make is that I think that anxiety over being onstage also drove the members of FM to keep doing drugs. I think each one of them -- John, Christine, Lindsey, Stevie & even Mick -- is essentially not an extrovert & gets very nervous before going onstage. I think the coke or the wine or the vodka helped soothe nerves & calm butterflies in the stomach.

I think Stevie's cocaine use far outpaced that of most of the other members, with the possible exception of Mick. But the reason for that might be that she was performing & touring far more than the others were, & therefore had to deal with her anxieties a lot more frequently. If you're Lindsey & you're doing a little coke, you do some for a couple of months in 1982 to tour, & after that you're not up onstage for many years to come. Whereas if you're Stevie, you do your coke in 1982, & again in 1983, & again in 1984 to start your third album (imagine the pressure there), & again in 1985, & again in 1986, etc. Plus, she's hanging around other musicians a lot more because they help her cut demos & albums & or they invite her to guest at their gigs, whereas Lindsey & Christine do a lot less of that party scene over the years -- a LOT less. Lindsey takes his music into his basement & shuts the door, & Chris just hangs around at home swimming & gardening. But Stevie's out jetsetting almost continually for decades. It's no wonder she bagged more blow.

[coldplay]

Originally posted by littlelies7
I thought all she did was smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol.

Undoubtedly Chris indulged other things. The thing that I find interesting is that most photos I see of Chris...she tends to have a drink in one hand and a ciggie in the other...almost as if they were accessories.

I've seen it in on a few interviews as well.

Also - didn't she smoke on her video - Love Will Show Us How?

Cheers
CP

[macfan 57]

Originally posted by coldplay
Undoubtedly Chris indulged other things. The thing that I find interesting is that most photos I see of Chris...she tends to have a drink in one hand and a ciggie in the other...almost as if they were accessories.

I've seen it in on a few interviews as well.

Also - didn't she smoke on her video - Love Will Show Us How?

Cheers
CP

No, she didn't smoke in that video. And, I believe she quit smoking about 10 years ago, by the way.

[AgainLindsey]

christine also liked her champagne. oui! oui!

[diamondsnake]

Originally posted by Lorraine
Originally posted by HomerMcvie

Don't attack me, but I don't think Stevie has aged that well, either. I watched Mirage last night, and she was stunning back then. She always looks so tired now.


I actually agree with you there. I can't help noticing that she looks a bit "straight faced" like she's had surgery (gonna get slaughtered now) or something and I think it's kind of ruined her natural gentle, feminine look. I suppose a lot of stars have it done but her jawline looks different sort of squarer, does anyone agree or know if she's had cosmetic surgery? I feel a bit sad that the "natural Stevie" look hasn't transformed the way I thought she would during her maturer years. I know she's 55ish and still looks dam good for her age but these are just my views on the way she looks now.


Lorraine

Well I have to disagree, because I think Stevie Nicks is the hottest woman on the planet, even today, she is still the hottest woman on earth, if you ask me. Take a look at this picture, and tell me she "hasn't aged well":

http://www.buckinghamnicks.net/bn/images/SnLSYWTB02.jpg