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Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Illustrated History

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Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Illustrated History

by Richie Unterberger

4.6 out of 5

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Fleetwood Mac is one of the most successful and enduring bands in rock music. Their unique blend of blues, pop, and rock has sold millions of albums and spawned countless hit singles. Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Illustrated History is the definitive account of the band's formation, their rise to fame, their internal conflicts, and their eventual reconciliation.

This lavishly illustrated book tells the story of Fleetwood Mac through rare and unseen photographs, as well as exclusive interviews with band members past and present. The book also includes a detailed discography and a timeline of the band's history.

Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Illustrated History is a must-have for any fan of the band. It is a beautifully written and visually stunning book that captures the essence of one of the most iconic bands in rock music.

The Early Years

Fleetwood Mac was formed in London in 1967 by guitarist Peter Green, bassist John McVie, and drummer Mick Fleetwood. The band's early sound was heavily influenced by blues music, and their debut album, Fleetwood Mac, featured a number of blues covers. However, the band quickly began to develop their own unique sound, and their second album, Mr. Wonderful, was a commercial success.

In 1968, Christine McVie joined the band as a vocalist and keyboardist. Her songwriting skills helped to shape the band's sound, and she quickly became a major creative force within the group. The band's third album, Then Play On, was released in 1969 and was a critical and commercial success.

The Rise to Fame

In 1970, Fleetwood Mac released their fourth album, Kiln House. The album was a commercial disappointment, and it led to the departure of Peter Green from the band. However, the band quickly rebounded with the release of their fifth album, Future Games, in 1971.

Future Games was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Fleetwood Mac as one of the most popular bands in the world. The band's next album, Bare Trees, was released in 1972 and was another commercial success. However, the band's internal conflicts began to take their toll, and Christine McVie left the band in 1974.

The Lindsey Buckingham Era

In 1975, Fleetwood Mac recruited guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham to replace Christine McVie. Buckingham's arrival helped to revitalize the band, and their 1975 album, Fleetwood Mac, was a huge commercial success.

Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours, was one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album featured a number of hit singles, including "Dreams," "Go Your Own Way," and "You Make Loving Fun." Rumours also won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

However, the band's success was short-lived. The internal conflicts that had plagued the band for years came to a head, and Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks left the band in 1982.

The Later Years

Fleetwood Mac continued to record and tour without Buckingham and Nicks, but they never regained their former success. The band released a number of albums in the 1980s and 1990s, but none of them were particularly successful.

In 1997, Fleetwood Mac reunited with Buckingham and Nicks for a highly successful tour. The band has continued to tour and record sporadically since then, and they remain one of the most popular bands in rock music.

Fleetwood Mac: The Complete Illustrated History

by Richie Unterberger

4.6 out of 5