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Fleetwood Mac went through many lineups, but only one became legendary. When Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined in 1974, they transformed the band from a modest British blues outfit into a pop-rock powerhouse infused with California folk. The result was a run of shimmering, drama-laden hits like Dreams , Don’t Stop , and Gypsy that defined the next decade and a half. But before Fleetwood M...

This week we are chronicling Fleetwood Mac's extensive chart history and individual member projects  during the first week of September across several decades. Enjoy!

Stevie Nicks' *Street Angel* entered the music market on June 7, 1994, marking a critical juncture in her solo career amid personal and professional challenges. We take a look at how the album's commercial performance reflected both the loyalty of Nicks' fanbase and the shifting dynamics of the mid-1990s music industry, and how the album achieved Gold certification in the U.S. despite...

May 15, 1975 Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham performed with Fleetwood Mac for the first time in El Paso, Tx at the Civic Center Grand Hall - a pivotal date in the legacy of Fleetwood Mac.

Thirty six years ago, on May 11, 1989, Stevie Nicks released her fourth solo album, The Other Side of the Mirror, in North America. The UK and Australian releases followed later that month. While it may not hold the iconic status of Bella Donna or The Wild Heart, The Other Side of the Mirror remains one of Nicks’ most intriguing and underappreciated works. Produced by Rupert Hine, the album arrive...

Join us as we celebrate the 22nd anniversary of Say You Will , Fleetwood Mac’s iconic 2003 album released April 15, 2003! This episode dives into the band’s first studio release without Christine McVie since 1970, exploring its blend of classic Fleetwood Mac magic with a modern edge. We’ll talk about how the album came to be, some of the standout tracks and what the bands goals were for the album,...

April 13, 1987: Fleetwood Mac Releases Tango in the Night   On this day in 1987, Fleetwood Mac unveiled their 14th studio album, Tango in the Night, a landmark release that marked the end of the band's classic Rumours lineup. Tango in the Night was the last studio album to feature the iconic lineup of Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood. Buckingham...

A new incarnation of  Fleetwood Mac  debuted in the summer of 1975, including  Mick Fleetwood ,  John McVie  and  Christine McVie , along with new members  Stevie Nicks  and  Lindsey Buckingham . The group’s first album together,  Fleetwood Mac   (sometimes called “The White Album”), topped the  Billboard  album chart, spent more than a year in the Top 40 and sold more than five million copies in...

March 23, 1984 Stevie Nicks performed her hit song "Stand Back" on the then popular television show "Solid Gold" along with the third single from The Wild Heart album "Nightbird". This performance is remembered as one of her early eighties rare TV appearances performing live during the height of her solo career.

March has been a significant month in the history of Fleetwood Mac, filled with album releases, chart debuts, legendary tours, and historic milestones. Let's take a journey through the band's key moments in March over the decades.

February has long been a significant month for Fleetwood Mac and its members, with numerous album releases, chart debuts, and solo successes. From the groundbreaking release of Rumours to the solo triumphs of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, these milestones highlight the band’s lasting impact on the music industry.

After the Buckingham Nicks album failed commercially,  Mick Fleetwood  of Fleetwood Mac after hearing Lindsey's guitar playing at Sound City Studios contacted Buckingham and asked him to join the band. Lindsey stipulated that if you want me, you have to take my girlfriend too.  This led to both Buckingham and Nicks meeting the band on December 31, 1974 and becoming members of Fleetwood Mac, a pivo...

Stevie Nicks had the third bestselling Record Store Day Black Friday single Stevie Nicks scored big on Record Store Day Black Friday with her latest single, "The Lighthouse."  Billboard reported that the white 7-inch vinyl claimed the #3 spot among the bestselling singles, trailing only Pearl Jam's "Waiting for Stevie (Live)”/“Wreckage (Live)” at #2 and The Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand”/“I S...

Fleetwood Mac “Live ” was released by Warner Bros. on December 8, 1980. The album features 15 performances from Fleetwood Mac spanning 1975 to 1980. This was the first live album from the band featuring the then current line-up of the band. The album also includes three new songs: Christine McVie’s “One More Night,” Stevie Nicks’ “Fireflies,” and a Beach Boys cover, “The Farmer’s Daughter.” Releas...

Deep Dive into Stevie Nicks “The Lighthouse”  Rolling Stone magazine  recently ranked Stevie Nicks' song "The Lighthouse" number 64 on its list of the 100 best songs of 2024.  Nicks  wrote the powerful feminist song in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  Sheryl Crow  co-produced and played guitar on the track.  The CD and 7” Vinyl Single are available at stevienicksofficial.com From Rolli...

As Long As You Follow” is a song written by Christine McVie and Eddy Quintela and recorded by McVie with Fleetwood Mac as one of two original tracks on their 1988 Greatest Hits compilation released in November, 1988. The other new track on the album was a Stevie Nicks track,, “No Questions Asked”. These two new recordings marked the first studio recordings to feature new guitarists Billy Burnette...

Fleetwood Mac is set to receive its first fully authorized documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Frank Marshall for Apple Original Films. An upcoming untitled documentary will feature new interviews with surviving Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie, along with archival and never-before-seen footage of the late Christine McVie, who passed a...