New Mick interview for Rolling Stone

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Nick

"None of it's with Stevie.....or very little". What are you saying Mick???

Also, what is Stevie doing then? We are in the 8th month of 2016 and there's no mention of a solo album either.

But Mick hasn't mentioned this old stuff before. Do you think mentioning it now means something? Like maybe they have been tossing around the idea of digging up some of the old stuff with Stevie on it and throw that in, even if she doesn't appear on new songs with Lindsey and Christine?

Michele

[jwd]

Originally Posted by Nick

"None of it's with Stevie.....or very little". What are you saying Mick???

Also, what is Stevie doing then? We are in the 8th month of 2016 and there's no mention of a solo album either.

Perhaps nipping and tucking a little?

[olive]

Originally Posted by michelej1

But Mick hasn't mentioned this old stuff before. Do you think mentioning it now means something? Like maybe they have been tossing around the idea of digging up some of the old stuff with Stevie on it and throw that in, even if she doesn't appear on new songs with Lindsey and Christine?

Michele

slapping together something from unused demos because she doesn't want to give what 2 weeks to record vocals for 2-3 songs ( if she needs more time than that she needs to give it up ) , if she doesn't want to do it let her go
is that fair ? to us ? to the band ? that they piece something usable to include her on the record she want nothing to do with but will gladly take money for . then probably not want to or can't perform what ever it is live

[shackin'up]

It is sickening. Christine is back and she simply refuses to contribute to a new album. Bring in some sketches and let Chris Mick John and Lindsey do their thing. OR STOP!

[AlexD]

Two solo tours. Christine opens for Lindsey and they perform some of their new songs together and then Lindsey finishes with his solo act

[lbfan]

Originally Posted by olive

slapping together something from unused demos because she doesn't want to give what 2 weeks to record vocals for 2-3 songs ( if she needs more time than that she needs to give it up ) , if she doesn't want to do it let her go
is that fair ? to us ? to the band ? that they piece something usable to include her on the record she want nothing to do with but will gladly take money for . then probably not want to or can't perform what ever it is live

This is exactly what happened on Tango In The Night.

[aleuzzi]

Well, at least we know that we weren't being paranoid or unreasonable. As maddening as this confirmation/information is, we now know where the blame lies and we now know the band is as pusillanimous as ever. If the remaining four had a backbone, they'd give Stevie an ultimatum.

Please, please, please, will Christine and Lindsey release a duet album?!

[madeline]

I don't get why Stevie would commit to a 2 year world tour in the first place. She doesn't want to take the time to put down 3 or 4 songs for a new album, but she wants to go on the road and just sing the same old stuff. Does not make sense to me.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by madeline

I don't get why Stevie would commit to a 2 year world tour in the first place. She doesn't want to take the time to put down 3 or 4 songs for a new album, but she wants to go on the road and just sing the same old stuff. Does not make sense to me.

Greed. She and the rest of the band love making money. Touring old songs means she won't have to deal with the stress of working with LB in the studio. Hey, if she doesn't want to make new music, fine. But then the band needs to do it without her. They won't because they are afraid of ostracizing their big money draw/ shawl queen.

[sleepless child]

You would think with Christine back and Stevie missing her all those years, she would love going into the studio and doing an album. I'm disappointed. If you don't want to record with the rest of the group, then leave. Don't tour with them. It's very frustrating.

[WatchChain]

This is so frustrating! I love Stevie as she is my main reason for being musically invested in the Fleetwood Mac fold, BUT, girlfriend needs to STEP IT UP !!!! This is not Rocket Science! Mick, John, Lindsey and Christine--- record the album as a foursome. Subsequently, have Stevie come in for 3 weeks, lay down background vocals, and pull 3 OLD songs out of her "demo vault". Suddenly, you have a 12 track album ready for release. Done!! What's the problem? These people are so spoiled, it's ridiculous! How much longer can I spend time, money, and interest on a these brats?

Stevie's contribution to the "new" Fleetwood Mac album would consist of "Julia", "Space Needle", and "What Has Rock N Roll Ever Done For You?". Good Lord, entire countries were built and demolished in the time it takes for these people to get their act together! Yes, Stevie is mostly to blame.

[sue]

Originally Posted by madeline

I don't get why Stevie would commit to a 2 year world tour in the first place. She doesn't want to take the time to put down 3 or 4 songs for a new album, but she wants to go on the road and just sing the same old stuff. Does not make sense to me.

I agree, its difficult to understand this. Stevie won't or can't (the latter in my opinion) contribute to a new album. Yet, is willing to commit to a new World tour.
We saw them in July 2015 and she frankly looked to be going through the motions, you know on autopilot.
She doesn't need the cash, that's for sure...
Maybe she has a solo album planned "the vault 2"...But then she should use Vault songs for a new FWM album.
Confused or what.

[WatchChain]

Originally Posted by sue

I agree, its difficult to understand this. Stevie won't or can't (the latter in my opinion) contribute to a new album. Yet, is willing to commit to a new World tour.
We saw them in July 2015 and she frankly looked to be going through the motions, you know on autopilot.
She doesn't need the cash, that's for sure...
Maybe she has a solo album planned "the vault 2"...But then she should use Vault songs for a new FWM album.
Confused or what.

I could be mistaken, but I think Stevie's recording contract with Warner/Reprise Records ENDED with the release of 24 Karat Gold, her last solo album. Since she currently doesn't have a record label, her management needs to spend time finding a label for a subsequent solo album. Could a NEW label deal already be in the works for Stevie? Who knows? Why not just record three new songs with The Mac and call it a day? I'm not really craving a 24 Karat Gold Part 2.

[Danielle]

Originally Posted by WatchChain

I'm not really craving a 24 Karat Gold Part 2.

I am. I understand everyone's frustration but I really hope Stevie will work on a solo project soon.

[jmn3]

Basically confirms what everyone has thought for some time. This band literally goes out of its own way to crap on itself and throw any goodwill/momentum out the window every single time. IMO this goes down with the stupidity of their 1998-2003 lull. They were HUGE again with The Dance and then they just faded away for a few years. I'll never understand why Lindsey and Stevie didn't capitalize on The Dance and re-release BN in 1998 for its 25th anniversary once Chris left and toured as BN. With Christine back though...wow, that was basically the one thing that could generate interest in the band again after a decade of same-old tours. And they HAD the momentum..again! And then boom, no new music, no new plans...just another potential world tour with the same set, same lame stories, and rougher voices.

The four who are interested should finish recording and release the damn album. Stevie's presence isn't exactly going to have them selling millions, so just make the thing and get on with it.

These people are legitimately way too old to be wasting time. Either disband or do SOMETHING.