Well, hard not to respect the guy for telling it like it is when it comes right down to it.
"Just close your eyes and take the money"
I also think it is very interesting what Rolling Stone had to say about the Eagles in reference to Fleetwood Mac replacing Buckingham.
"..... That same time, the Eagles were making enormous money with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey. It was likely enough to convince promoters that Fleetwood Mac minus Buckingham was still something that would generate a ton of money."
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Personally, I am sorry to see Buckingham go and seriously doubt he will ever rejoin the band no matter how big the reward. IMHO if there was ever a time to just go your own way this is it.