Favourite of the Rumours 5 members and why

[secret love]

Hello all,

Long time no post for me. Nothing wrong, just been living a busy life!

Anyways, this has probably been done before, but not that I remember that well, so...

Who is your favourite Rumours 5 member and why? Did you used to have a different favourite member and it has now changed for some reason? Or do you love all 5 equally?

My favourite, as you may have guessed by my username, was Stephanie Lynn Nicks. But not anymore. Now, my favourite is John McVie - because he is possibly the only member who is not involved in the drama of firing Lindsey. I enjoyed the 2019 Australian Tour, but I really thinking the chief producer in the studio and long time lead guitarist should have been there. The way in which the band got rid of him was disgusting -- if it wasn't, they wouldn't have had to pay him a massive settlement payment for lost income.

But remember, at the time, John sent Lindsey an email saying "I am sorry but I am told I cannot talk to you." Reading that broke my heart. John is such a kind, gentle soul - and an amazing bass player. He is the only one left, besides maybe his ex-wife Christine McVie, who seems truly humble.

So my favourite is John. I hope he lives a long and happy life and enjoys spending time with his family in what is likely to be his retirement, now.

And you?

Thanks,

James

P.S. I'm in a band myself called JENS (our initials) and I know from that limited experience that it can be very painful when one or two members get a big head and think they are more important than the rest.

[David]

Originally Posted by secret love

Long time no post for me.

Welcome back, James!

Who is your favourite Rumours 5 member and why? Did you used to have a different favourite member and it has now changed for some reason? Or do you love all 5 equally?

I’m going to say that Mick is my favorite Fleetwood Macster. He’s one of the only drummers in music whose style I like. He plays the way he looks, too. He is enormously tall, lanky, and slightly hunched over. His size and body shape give him his playing style and puts him in the right position — angular — to snap that snare and knock that kick. Nobody else in music can play Angel or any of those shuffles (Don’t Stop, Stop Messin’ Round, Get Like You Used to Be) the way Mick does (or did).

[Macfan4life]

I vote for Chris. She has disappointed me in recent years but she IS Fleetwood Mac. I don't listen much to records prior to 1970. Every song she has recorded with the Mac is good. There are no duds IMHO. I like her grounded style and her Englishness. I always like to hear what she has to say. She has a wicked sense of humor and is pretty tough. I also think she had/has a great voice. Most importantly is I love her style of playing. This is why I like the album Behind The Mask because you hear her play keyboards so much on the album. Like Stevie's distinctive voice, her style of playing stands out. I love all her solo stuff too.
I give John an honorable mention. The quiet one who is just as instrumental to the band as Chris. Its his band after all.

[jbrownsjr]

Christine hands down my favorite. Love her songs, love her musicianship. Adore her personality.

[lbfan]

He elevated the talent of everyone in the band and led them to success with his vision and hard work.

[aleuzzi]

Christine intrigues me the most — and her voice in its prime was so unique and exquisite. Then of course there’s the matter of her songwriting which, though unadventurous, is well-structured and melodically strong. Her songs sound right for her voice, which is quite unusual and therefore the perfect instrument for both pop ditties and moody, sexy ballads.

But you know what? Lindsey’s equally intriguing in different ways. And the rhythm section is killer. And Stevie’s voice in its prime was a wild thing. So, you know, all five…