There was, however, no truth to the rumor that the band might be selling “Lindsey Buckingham is a big jerk” hoodies. The fans seemed pretty excited about the evening as they entered the SAP Center, forming long lines at the merchandise booths to purchase $15 Fleetwood Mac bottle openers, $20 Fleetwood Mac mugs, $15 Fleetwood Mac shot glasses and an assortment of $40 Fleetwood Mac T-shirts. (Tickets, priced $69.50-$299.50, are still available for those two shows at Shows start at 8 p.m.)
23 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and Nov. The San Jose show was dubbed a sell out, while big crowds are expected for the band’s two upcoming shows in Northern California - Nov. The loss of Buckingham didn’t stop the public from snatching up ducats. Review: Metallica goes acoustic and here’s what happens Review: Van Morrison is all business, except for maybe a giggle or two Joan Baez delivers poignant goodbye to Bay Area fans So, the band quickly enlisted not one, but two replacement guitarists - Neil Finn of Crowded House fame and Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - and announced a major tour. Although, Buckingham told Rolling Stone that his former band mate - and former love interest - Stevie Nicks wanted him out of the band, going so far as to have Fleetwood Mac manager Irving Azoff deliver the message that “Stevie never wants to be on a stage with you again.” The split ostensibly had something to do with the band’s touring schedule, with the big sticking point reportedly being over when the trek was to begin. takes stage at in amazing San Jose, CA /TN2gQl80az Of course, Fleetwood Mac has long been one of rock’s all-time great soap operas, but few outside the band saw this coming. The group dismissed its incredibly talented singer-songwriter-guitarist back in April, sending shockwaves through the classic rock world and resulting in a big lawsuit between Buckingham and the band. It’s just that, for the entire evening, it was nearly impossible to shake the feeling that something - or, more accurately, someone - was missing.Īnd that someone was, of course, Lindsey Buckingham. Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie find life outside Fleetwood Macīut you’ll have to excuse me if I’m not sounding too enthusiastic about the concert. Review: Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie go their own way Go your own way: Fleetwood Mac fires Lindsey Buckinghamįleetwood Mac is coming to Bay Area, but without Lindsey Buckingham Why losing Lindsey Buckingham will haunt Fleetwood Mac for years Review: Fleetwood Mac flops without Lindsey Buckingham Close Menu