Now I know I have written a lot about my man Bruce Springsteen, but there is also another man in my life and his name is Lindsey Buckingham. Lindsey Buckingham. We all know, or we all should know, that Lindsey Buckingham is the lead guitarist for the classic rock band Fleetwood Mac. But did we know that he too embarks on solo tours? Thats right. Buckingham must have felt a little jealous when his ex girlfriend and band mate Stevie Nicks went off and became a success not only in Fleetwood Mac but in her solo career as well. He wanted the same success as a solo artists.
Unfortunately, his success didn't come as easy as Nicks'. The problem with Buckingham's solo work seems to be that he overdubbed much of his work which made it sounds really phony and fake. Some of his work doesn't sound the way he does live which I have to say is very unfortunate. I have had the pleasure to see him on his two most recent solo tours, Under the Skin as well as Gift of Screws, and both of his CD's do not do him justice as to the great musician that he is. Although both CD's are great,seeing him live is simply out of this world.
I have never seen such great finger picking guitar from one man. He doesn't even use a pick! That must hurt a lot to say the least...
Anyways, his homepage declares that he will be releasing a solo album early next year! If any of you readers have not had a chance to hear this musician play live, I recommend you buy tickets to his next show. I can't predict how much tickets will cost (they always seem to cost a fortune!) but I can guarantee you that you money will go towards a good cause. Lindsey Buckingham is a true musician. Lindsey Buckingham and Bruce Springsteen are tied for creative ability....and that means a lot coming from an avid Springsteen fan!
Again, like I mentioned before, Lindsey Buckingham is much better live than his actual released CD's. I get so frustrated with him because his CD's don't do him justice as a musician! My advice? I think it would be best for Buckingham to release a CD of his liver performances. I think if he did so, then he would sell much more.
Compare the CD version to the live version...
Trouble-Law and Order Album from 1981
Trouble-live in 2006
Get tickets and see him live next year! The actual date of the release of his new CD has not yet been announced, but If I know how Buckingham works....it will be release, then tour and I can't wait to see him.
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