Most bands break up after one bad romance. Fleetwood Mac turned relationship disasters into one of the biggest albums ever made. By 1976, the band looked doomed. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were at war after their romance exploded. Christine and John McVie were divorcing. Mick Fleetwood’s marriage was collapsing too. Cocaine was everywhere. Recording […]
‘I Don’t Want To Know’ by Fleetwood Mac has a unique and somewhat surprising place in the band’s history, especially given the emotionally charged atmosphere surrounding the creation of their legendary 1977 album Rumours. While many of the album’s songs are deeply tied to the interpersonal breakups within the band, this track actually predates much […]
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘You Make Lovin’ Fun’ is one of the brightest, most uplifting tracks on the band’s classic 1977 album Rumours. Written and sung by Christine McVie, the song provided a warm burst of optimism on an album otherwise fueled by heartbreak and fractured relationships. McVie penned the track about Fleetwood Mac’s lighting director Curry […]
Mick Fleetwood is a pivotal figure in rock music, known primarily as the co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac. His influence stems not only from his musicianship, but also from his resilience, leadership and vision that helped shape one of the most successful and enduring bands in rock history. RELATED STORY: Sparks Notes: 38 Special […]