If this is the end. . .

[sjpdg]

I think we may have discussed something similar in the past, but here's a thought or two I've had in the last few days.

If this is really the end of FM as a band, how about we as a group of fans propose the following (or something similar) to Mick and John and see what they think:

Propose a reunion of each era of the band. No "mega-tour" or anything like that. Each era reunites either in the studio or at a medium-size venue somewhere convenient to the previous members to make it easier for them. Give each group an option of either re-recording some of their favourite FM songs, or bringing new material to the table. That era of members (if playing live) does either a specific set or a revolving set of music for a period of a week at that venue which is then recorded and put together in a CD set for us, the fans, to enjoy as a send-off of our beloved Fleetwood Mac.

In the case of Peter, a charity offer should be made where the proceeds for his tracks (or a certain percentage of the entire package) be donated to the charity of his choice. In the case of Jeremy Spencer, tell him he won't have to play any of his old FM hits, and he can bring all new material if he likes. Obviously, Danny Kirwan would not be available, so I would propose bringing in Rick Vito and Billy Burnette to cover some of Danny's material.

Don't know if Bob Welch would be interested in something like this, of if Weston would be game or any of the members in between the Greeny era and B/N but again, Vito and Burnette might fit that bill.

Obviously, Lindsey and Stevie would be on the same offer as all other previous members of the band: new or old material to record or perform, their choice, charity donations or "show me the money" as far as their proceeds are concerned. Rick, Billy, Bekka and Christine all the same.

Perhaps the collection could be called "Farewell Albatross: The Chain is Finally Broken".

Just a few rambling thoughts.