OT-Fleetwood Mac tour rehearsals begin in Jan./Crow out

[Uno_up]

http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/articl ... EWS/169555

Lindsey Buckingham has dispelled the “Rumours.” Sheryl Crow, who performs at Lake Tahoe Saturday, will not be joining Fleetwood Mac.

Buckingham, who on Sept. 16 will release a solo album, “Gift of Screws,” is about to begin an extensive United States tour which includes a Sept. 12 concert at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.

In a conference call with music writers Buckingham confirmed Fleetwood Mac would begin rehearsals in January before going out on tour. A new Fleetwood Mac studio album will follow. Crow won’t be involved in either project.

“Sheryl came out with a solo album not too long ago and took it upon herself to announce to the world that she was joining Fleetwood Mac, which was not the case.” Buckingham said. “It was on the table. It was under discussion, and that was it. So it was completely inappropriate for her to do that. It was also inappropriate for her to do it in that manner even if it had not been a hypothetical.”

Adding a female singer to Fleetwood Mac was discussed because Christine McVie is no longer with the band. The core of the band is comprised of Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie.

“I think that came about because when we toured in 2003 without Christine the material was sort of divided right down the middle and I think Stevie was missing some of that female backup that she was used to,” Buckingham said. “When we started contemplating doing something next year I think Stevie, who knows (Crow) ... brought up Sheryl’s name as someone who might be interested in joining the band, and it was a complete hypothetical. I had some reservations about it going in. Are you going to get Sheryl Crow coming in to sing Christine McVie songs? It just sounded a little ‘loungy’ to me.”

Crow, who this year released the album “Detours,” headlines a concert Saturday, Aug. 23 at Harvey’s Outdoor Arena. James Blunt and Toots & the Maytals also are on the bill.

Buckingham said the Crow “fiasco glitch” ended up being a good thing for Fleetwood Mac.

“What it did do was act as a catalyst for Stevie and myself to have some really, really positive conversations about our own dynamic and how to get things done within the core element of the band,” he said. “I think that’s a far healthier way to go. So that’s what we’re gonna do.”
Fleetwood Mac was formed in 1967 by guitarist Peter Green after he left John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, bringing with him the rhythm section of Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. Buckingham and Nicks joined in 1975.
Buckingham produced the LP “Rumours” 1976, which was one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Fleetwood and John McVie contribute on three songs on Buckingham’s soon-to-be released “Gift of Screws.”

[RobbieG]

Good to hear that Crow is not in the Mac's lineup. Crow is so overrated.

[Ehwmatt]

Yea, thank god. Crow is a hack. Easy on the eyes for sure, but it would be safe to say Fleetwood Mac would have "jumped the shark" if they let her in.

[larryfromnextdoor]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

[Deb]

Gawd I used to just love this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d1guIZZNbM

[RobbieG]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

Crow is worse, no talent. I remember see her opening up for bon Jovi a couple years ago and she sucked. totally sucked. one hit wonder.

[larryfromnextdoor]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

Crow is worse, no talent. I remember see her opening up for bon Jovi a couple years ago and she sucked. totally sucked. one hit wonder.

ok .. ill give you some of that .. BUT!!! you know she can sing.. AND she is off the dope now..

there was a video of her going around where she was singing GnR's Sweet Child of mine......i think it was.. seemed a bit stoned....was live in a stadium.... was bad..

but she can write catchy tunes and play some piano... plus she has a name..

[larryfromnextdoor]

sweet child O mine.. not very good.. but very live...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUH0iHuPPZk

she did help write PICTURE!!!! Fleetwood Mac needs a single..

[RobbieG]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

Crow is worse, no talent. I remember see her opening up for bon Jovi a couple years ago and she sucked. totally sucked. one hit wonder.

ok .. ill give you some of that .. BUT!!! you know she can sing.. AND she is off the dope now..

there was a video of her going around where she was singing GnR's Sweet Child of mine......i think it was.. seemed a bit stoned....was live in a stadium.... was bad..

but she can write catchy tunes and play some piano... plus she has a name..

yeah she has a name because she was dating Lance Armstrong a couple of years ago then he dropped her. He must of know something.

[Uno_up]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

The last Buckingham album (Under the Skin) was decent, not great...These tunes came out better in a live setting on this year's "Live at the Bass Performance Hall" release. That CD received a steady diet from my CD player until "Revelation" was released. Lindsey is masterful at what he does. Intense fingerpicking...you'd swear there were several guitars playing simultaneously.

[larryfromnextdoor]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

The last Buckingham album (Under the Skin) was decent, not great...These tunes came out better in a live setting on this year's "Live at the Bass Performance Hall" release. That CD received a steady diet from my CD player until "Revelation" was released. Lindsey is masterful at what he does. Intense fingerpicking...you'd swear there were several guitars playing simultaneously.

VERY TRUE!!! big love live off of the Dance is just brilliant.. as well..

[Deb]

she did help write PICTURE!!!! Fleetwood Mac needs a single..

That is a GREAT tune! Heck my 65 year old dad even likes that one. Surprised the heck out of me when he turned the radio up on that one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA3kjhM6iFw

[larryfromnextdoor]

she did help write PICTURE!!!! Fleetwood Mac needs a single..

That is a GREAT tune! Heck my 65 year old dad even likes that one. Surprised the heck out of me when he turned the radio up on that one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA3kjhM6iFw

WOW .. my 65 year old father as well.. i even had to record and send it to him.. uhhh.. wait a min..... your father doesnt run the faris wheel on the southern united states Fair circut does he? we might be related..

[Deb]

she did help write PICTURE!!!! Fleetwood Mac needs a single..

That is a GREAT tune! Heck my 65 year old dad even likes that one. Surprised the heck out of me when he turned the radio up on that one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA3kjhM6iFw

WOW .. my 65 year old father as well.. i even had to record and send it to him.. uhhh.. wait a min..... your father doesnt run the faris wheel on the southern united states Fair circut does he? we might be related..

My dad normally listens to country or 50s or 60s oldies, but sometimes he surprises us........like when he asked my brother if he had AC/DC's Thunderstruck.

[mikemarrs]

Gawd I used to just love this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d1guIZZNbM

great song,one of the first 45's i bought as a kid.

[Liquid_Drummer]

I guess opinions are like assholes.. Everyone is one... I mean has one..

I think some of Sheryl Crows deep cuts are really good. The stuff you hear on the radio is rubbish. She is a great artist if you listen to the cd's and skip the radio songs...

[Deb]

I guess opinions are like assholes.. Everyone is one... I mean has one..

I think some of Sheryl Crows deep cuts are really good. The stuff you hear on the radio is rubbish. She is a great artist if you listen to the cd's and skip the radio songs...

I find that to be true in most cases with most artists. I found that especially to be true about Mr. Big, if I would have only went by their 2 radio hits, I would have missed a ton of great tunes.

[artist4perry]

fleetwood mac is one of my favs.. peter green, bob welch , and lindsey are just brilliant..

but did anyone listen to the last Fleetwood Mac album? or the last Buckingham?? how about that last Stevie Nicks solo......

that was 30 songs that didnt do it for anyone..

Crow would be doing them a favor by joining them now..

Crow is worse, no talent. I remember see her opening up for bon Jovi a couple years ago and she sucked. totally sucked. one hit wonder.

I would say she has more than one hit. I do not know how she is live. She is from Kennett, Mo. a town about 20 miles north from me. It is a small town. I was glad to hear someone not from Hollywood make it. Maybe she had a bad night.