Originally Posted by jbrownsjr (Post 1293560)

Yep, John, Christine and Mick made it all the way to the end. And were there in some way shape or form at the start.

Originally Posted by anusha (Post 1293716)

I thought it was interesting that Neil told it like it was. Specifically, he clearly said that things in Fleetwood Mac are run according to what Stevie wants. I don’t think anyone else has openly said that within the band. I also think that no one among the fans would really dispute that fact. Maybe Mick and Stevie Didn’t want that kind of impression to get out, but that doesn’t stop it from being true.

As for Lindsey and Irving, I’m sure Irving has found Lindsey to be a pain in the behind for many years. But, Irving tolerated him because there was money to be made. I’m sure Lindsey‘s comments about the classic didn’t make him happy, but the Eagles were pretty open about reuniting as a cash grab and it didn’t make a difference. The difference here is that Stevie did not want Lindsey in the band anymore And it was clear that the band would still be able to sell tickets without Lindsey. That’s the writing on the wall That led to Lindsey’s firing

As for Stevie and the grievances that caused Her to pull the trigger this time, Who knows? MusiCares, BuckVie, Lindsey being rude in the media, probably countless incidents of Lindsey being rude or less than worshipful. Heck, she probably has reasons going all the way back to 1968. And she’s probably justified, because the two of them have a unique ability to be completely nasty to each other in public and in private. I do believe that Lindsey was right and suing over being fired from the tour, but after he settled, the interviews he gave were so smug and rude. I can’t understand what delusion makes him think that they would want to reunite after something like that.

Let’s hope they stay far away from each other

Originally Posted by SteveMacD (Post 1293714)

One thing about Neil’s comments, I wonder if “At least someone with something going for them is singing my songs” was a subtle dig at Billy Burnette?

Originally Posted by secret love (Post 1293691)

Hm, I think she pulled off Wild Heart and Bella Donna live, I don’t see why she couldn’t do Angel. She’s already singing so many of her other songs in different keys to the original recordings, I think with the right treatment, Angel could work. That said I am sure there are many people on here who don’t think Stevie should be singing at all anymore.

Originally Posted by anusha (Post 1293716)

As for Stevie and the grievances that caused Her to pull the trigger this time, Who knows? MusiCares, BuckVie, Lindsey being rude in the media, probably countless incidents of Lindsey being rude or less than worshipful. Heck, she probably has reasons going all the way back to 1968. And she’s probably justified, because the two of them have a unique ability to be completely nasty to each other in public and in private. I do believe that Lindsey was right and suing over being fired from the tour, but after he settled, the interviews he gave were so smug and rude. I can’t understand what delusion makes him think that they would want to reunite after something like that.

Let’s hope they stay far away from each other

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1293625)

Yeah, well, word is that she kept Bob out of the R&RHOF, too. She wasn't perfekt.

Originally Posted by bwboy (Post 1293725)

Your comment had me rereading what Neil said to see if there was more context, but there really wasn’t. I have no idea what Neil meant by that statement but no way do I believe it was a dig at Billy. Neil seems like a real stand up guy, and I just can’t see him kicking somebody. Even when Billy expressed frustration about not being asked to rejoin FM, he never once badmouthed Neil or Mike, so I can’t see any reason for Neil to be snippy with Billy.

Still, it is an odd comment. Maybe he meant something more along the lines of “Lindsey might be happy we’re not completely ignoring his contributions to FM by singing a couple of his songs?”

Originally Posted by SteveMacD (Post 1293733)

“I’d never heard of Neil Finn before. I just didn’t understand it at all. I felt that I could have come back in and done it just as well.”

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr (Post 1293734)

Billy said that?

Originally Posted by anusha (Post 1293716)

I thought it was interesting that Neil told it like it was. Specifically, he clearly said that things in Fleetwood Mac are run according to what Stevie wants. I don’t think anyone else has openly said that within the band.

Originally Posted by anusha (Post 1293716)

As for Stevie and the grievances that caused Her to pull the trigger this time, Who knows?

Originally Posted by BigAl84 (Post 1293736)

On one hand I can kind of understand why Billy may have been a little shocked to not get any kind of phone call from Mick, but it has been 30+ years since 1987 so If I were Billy or Rick, I wouldn't make any big assumptions about anything. Making dismissive remarks about Neil definitely isn't a good look, Billy sounds bitter.

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1293739)

Wouldn't you be majorly disappointed as well? Can you blame him?

Originally Posted by aleuzzi (Post 1293740)

I can see why Billy was hurt. I can also see that FM wanted someone with a bit of pop relevance. I'm not sure Neil was the best choice, though he acquitted himself well.

For what it's worth, in 1987, Billy was hired over Welch returning. Welch said in his Q&A that he asked to rejoin when Lindsey left, but he never got a response. FM must have thought about Bob in 87 what they thought of Billy in 2018: best not to move backward...

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie (Post 1293739)

Wouldn't you be majorly disappointed as well? Can you blame him?