Tragic Details About Fleetwood Mac 

What's your favorite Fleetwood Mac album?

When Nicks and Buckingham joined, it was like that perfect cake....the rest is history. Human conflict inspires...sad but true

This is more complicated than following monarchy saga over centuries.

As a young man in the late 70s and 80s I was always in love and mesmerized by Stevie Nicks, still love her to this day, beautiful woman with a beautiful voice.

Christine McVie was soooooo underrated, under recognized.

Tragic indeed. Sounds like 95% of other rock bands. Drug abuse, alcohol abuse, break ups, wanting to go solo, who could ever predict such things?

You have to get 2 guitar players to replace Buckingham. That’s how good he is!

Back in 1980, I bumped into Christy McVie while skiing near Lake Tahoe. It started raining with lightning, so the slopes were closed. I walked into the lodge to have pizza and beer, and saw Christy again sitting at a table with another woman. I took a pitcher of beer over and asked if I could sit at her table. She stared at me for a few seconds, then pushed the bench seat out with her feet, and she just said "alright then" and I sat down, poured 3 beers. She held hers up and said "cheers" and we drank our beers. Then my pizza came, and without asking, she and her friend helped themselves. She asked me where I was from, and what I did for a living, and she told me she had a place up the street.....but NO...she did not ask me to go home with her. She was very sweet and kind. I was thrilled just to meet her and get her autograph, which I still have today!

Mick was really what held them together over the years

I saw them in 2015 with the Rumours lineup and again in 2019 with the new lineup and I have to say even though Mike and Neil sound good inside the band nothing will ever beat the Rumours lineup. You just cannot mimic that chemistry.

Its the typical dysfunctional rock band cycle. Make an amazing album, tour, make lots of money which in turn causes egos to flair and then everyone wants to do solo projects. Solo projects mostly fail, members start to struggle and then a shit load of money is tossed at them for a reunion. Rinse repeat.

It is sad that they had to replace Buckingham with 2 guitarists. That really shows how good he was.

What’s interesting is that the two less popular periods of the band, late 60s and early 70s, are the band’s best stuff. These lineups had by far the most talented guitarists and songwriters.

Rumours was first album I ever bought, on its release - still as brilliant today as ever. They are just the best band in the world - ever

Peter Green should have come back to make the story even more dramatic

Fleetwood Mac was Peter Green. In his sane years he was the greatest white blues player there was. Saw him at The Filmore 20 yrs ago playing with his brother in law. Very sad. We had to leave early. Just broke our hearts to see him that way.

I'm an old man who saw them in the early 80s. One of the best bands of all time along with the rolling stones!

One of the best bands ever. I would still go to a concert of any of them. Love all of them. They each had something special to offer. Even thru the breakups they all still loved each other so much. I always held out hope they’d get it together and tour again. I don’t think that’s gonna happen. I love this quote from Lindsey Buckingham. He said this when he and Stevie were singing together for the last time together. I think the song was “Say Goodbye”. A beautiful song and I got the impression they still loved each other but they had both gone their separate ways. Buckingham was married and had a baby by then. “There can be little gain without some loss And little redemption without forgiveness” Lindsey Buckingham

Saw them in Oct '75 at the Boston Garden (when I was 14). My big brother and girl friend had an xtra ticket and asked me last minute if I wanted to see Jefferson Starship. Fleetwood Mac opened for them, but none of us knew much about them. They played a few new singles that hadn't yet officially released: "Over My Head", "Rhiannon", and "Landslide". I really liked em a lot, but my brother just wanted JStarship to stage. Those following weeks, I began hearing those same songs on the radio (they had just released their self titled "Fleetwood Mac" album). I played drums in a band and remember telling my buddies FMac was gonna be Big, but they couldn't get their heads around anything beyond Mott the Hoople, TRex, Bowie, Aerosmith and Queen ; )

It shows how good Lindsey Buckingham when they need 2 players to replace him

Drama kills everything. This is why I try to stay drama free.

Such a wonderful band, but these are not 'tragic' issues. They should be grateful

Um, I guess my definition of “Tragic” means something different.... All I heard was 13 minutes of the band breaking up then get together then break up then together...repeatedly...

This was a well done video -- the only thing you didn't mention was Christine coming out with her amazing solo album 'In The Meantime' when FMs 'Say You Will' came out. Definitely the strongest group of songs she's ever written.

Most amazing group of talent together and solo! I love all of them and their works! Peace out Stevie, Utah misses you!

I was working at the village recorder during the recording of their album Tusk. So I got to see them and hang out with them quite a few days a week.

That California recording studio where Mick Fleetwood met Buckingham and Nicks was called Sound City Studios. That studio produced some of the most iconic rock albums... Fleetwood Mac, Working Class Dog, Nevermind, Rage Against the Machine, several Tom Petty albums - the list goes on from the early '70s til 2011. Dave Grohl produced a really cool documentary on Sound City, they spend a good ten minutes or so on Fleetwood Mac and how that classic lineup came to be.

Back in the late 1970's, when 'Record albums' were still a big thing, I left my collection with my mom while I moved back & forth between L.A. & S.F. My mom became a fan of Bowie and Fleetwood Mac. I remember the time she had a few drinks after work and kept asking me to play Stevie Nicks' (DREAMS) over & over. I had always liked the song but mom was OBSESSED with it for some reason. 😗

having to break up during peek career is never easy. it’s disappointing. nobody from the outside knows the tension behind the scenes. it reminds me of what lady gaga said. during her peek moments in her music career, her personal life crumbled. she could never have two things at once. one always had to suffer. same with fleetwood mac. it was either their career or friendship that suffered. :/ never easy.

I have the original Buckingham Nick's LP ...it's one of my favorite treasures.

RIP Chris, you will forever be missed, our songbird 💖

Forgot to mention Lindsay's serious heart attack last year...and at least temporarily lost his voice.

Fleetwood Mac is not the same for me anymore after Lindsey Buckingham left

The actual story is Lindsey said to Mick "If you want me to join the band, you also have to hire my girlfriend" - Stevie Nicks.

My favorite Mac album is Rumours.

Fleetwood Mac being "saddled" with Stevie Nicks sounds absurd in 20/20 hindsight.

The band has shot itself in the foot big time but what’s worse is that Stevie said it’s either him or me that goes - conveniently forgetting that when Stevie and Lindsey were joining the band all those years ago the band was pretty ambivalent about Stevie and yet Lyndsey stood up for her saying they were a package deal! Its amazing that Stevie’s memory is so conveniently selective.

They have made songs that test the sands of time. And even now 50 off years later younger generations are still listening to their music

I have always loved Fleetwood mac and later on I loved stevie nicks her songs always followed my life it was like she always knew me

Yeah very informative, but the background music is just to bloody annoying to listen to the end!

Oddly enough this sounds like a series of soap opera dramas for the magic of Fleetwood Mac. It's a good thing I a major fan had little to no clues of the dramas in the Fleetwood world.

Saw the Tusk Tour live Madison Square Garden great concert I bought the album I still listen to that song and others

Its a miracle they didn't title one of their albums "Break Up To Make Up"

No one heard of them until Stevie Nicks came along. Without her there is no fleetwood mac!!

Best ever band ever! All so talented.

Barely can you find any rock band from the '60s up today that never got involved with controversy

As far as Fleetwood Mac albums my favorite would have to be Rumors. On the other hand if I had to pick a favorite Stevie Nicks album, I couldn't. She is absolutely wonderful. Such a great singer/songwriter. I wish her love and peace always.

what a group of special, talented people,thanks

I remember hearing the song "Tusk" on WNBC 660AM radio while watching Captain Kangeroo on TV.

By the grace of G-d nobody died. Now septuagenarians who overcame addiction, cancer, divorce, open heart surgery, and many changes I hope the peak 5 can reconcile one more X.

Nicely done.

The ride started with Station Man, Kiln n House, '70, I was 13. GF' and Then Play On for Peter Green two years later.Bought "Black Magic Woman" the first two releases in a 2 record set. Followed the band from Penguin to Bare Trees to Tango In The dARK. Gimme English Rose or Then Play On.

Stevie Nicks is an amazing artist and woman. Love her.

Just a tipp from a nonprofessional: If you do a video about a band, INCLUDE THEIR MUSIC!!

After all these years. nicks and buckingham arent getting along

My favorite group. Loved that album others albums not so much.

1974 was when my dad first saw Fleetwood Mac: it was when Stevie and Lindsay were an opening act for Fleetwood Mac. He saw them again in 1977, I believe.

"Hypnotized" is their Best tune.......mysterious.....

Nice vid.

Stevie Nicks, best addition ever!

One of my favorite bands

Every successful band has its drama; some more than others.

stevie and micks affair happened around the making of the tusk album rather than the making of the rumours album

There's a Golden Rule never mix Business & pleasure never works every thing goes to shit its proven

Stevie Nicks.....pure GOLD

loved em always

Was introduced to Fleetwood Mac after listening to Eccojams A2 and the second half of Eccojams B2

So sad all these ups and downs with the band. Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham still love each other. They also have so much distrust and hate inside for each other. This is what the drugs and alcohol has done to them. They both have other loves in their lives but there is still the deep one that they have. I do hope they can get over their difficulties and forgive each other. Fleetwood Mac isn't the same without them both. I have loved the band since 1972 and still do today in 2020. Such talented folks. My prayer is that they do come bac together and go on contuning to produce awesome music. The way God intended when He gave them such awesome talents.

Saw Fleetwood Mac "Tribute Band " @ Athena Theater , Deland FL in May 2019. Unfn' Believable Performance!! Each member of the band did a 10-15 min Solo; Awesome entertainment & great time had.... missed Stevie Nix tho' (wonder what Linda Ronstadt could have added to their greatness??)

They missed 2 true tragedies. Bob Welch committed suicide after his spinal arthritis couldn't be surgically repaired and his music career ended. Danny Kirwan died in near obscurity and nearly penniless after drug use worsened his mental illness which ended his music career.

It was a lot of fun being with Fleetwood Mac.

(Second Hand News) that's my jam! 💖🎵💯 Thank goodness I can listen to the song on RU-vid right after this video, I never miss a chance to play that song. 🙂 Yeah, it takes two guitarist, to be one Lindsey Buckingham he's extra primo good! Yeah Fleetwood Mac is all that!💯

Ok Grunge, you can't keep giving us heart attacks

came here bec of the guy in his long board drinking cran raspberry while singing dreams from fleetwood mac

They each make "Fleetwood Mac" without a doubt, but Stevie Nicks is the "Lace"👑🎩🎤

its always the case REAL pain and anguish brings real beautiful music

Confusing as Hell. Damn! Just couldn't Keep up. Then again.... I Remember THEM from the 70s BLACK MAGIC WOMAN. AGE!!! ..

Tango in the night, stunning in its new release day!

Saw Fleetwood Mac in Las Vegas in 1971 at the Sahara hotel. They were the backup band for grand funk rail road. What a great concert. The Fleet was much better than Grand Funk.

all you have to do is watch the 1982 chain performance to feel the tension in that group

Hands down..Rumours. Perfect album. However, Tango in the Night is a masterpiece in its own right. Lush,beautiful..followed by #3 Tusk. By far under appreciated imo

The days of real musicians.

Love them

the peter green era is my favorite, although the next few albums were good too, christine mcvie has a great voice check out Homeward bound off bare trees, excellent!

Stevie Nicks vocal ability, never fails to send shivers down my spine... I was madly in love with the Woman during the adolescent years of my life.... 😁

This totally glosses over the self-sabotaging "Tusk years" and changing their look to conform to industry-driven pop (particularly Lindsey Buckingham). More money was spent on recording Tusk than Eagles "Hotel California" (most expensive album ever made at that time). Tusk was heavily hyped in marketing which only arose harsher critical review. To make matters worse, live concerts intended to promote the Tusk album soured quickly as fans were throwing objects on stage (mainly at Buckingham) and fans walking out mid-show. Fans were shouting at Buckingham, "You sold out!" It's all in Mick Fleetwood's book, "My Life and Adventures in Fleetwood Mac." Nicks and Buckingham experienced marginal pop success in the early 80s, but only solidified the image as a fledgling band's last gasp. They did gain some new fans, but lost their larger original album-buying 70s fan base. It was "Tusk" and the band's image changes that drove away fans and will always be known as the beginning of the end of Fleetwood Mac.

Certified Gold!!!!!

A couple little notes -- the Greatest Hits album from 1988 had two new tracks with Burnette and Vito -- No Questions Asked and As Long as You Follow. Christine put out a really great solo album in 2004, In the Meantime, and Fleetwood Mac did another live album in 2004, Live in Boston.

Everything is TRAGIC, TRAGIC, TRAGIC.

Somebody needs to create a Fleetwood Mac film

You left out Lindsey's heart attack and John McVies cancer part. Pretty important, wouldn't you say? That was the biggest tragedy of this video.

Forgot the part where dog face made them go #1 again

Early Mac was good too.listen to future games or bare trees .as good ad later mac

For fans butthurt about Buckingham being removed, please do remember that he chose to leave first from the Rumours lineup. He chose to get in the way of starting that last tour, and behind the scenes he had a serious issue with not escalating fights with Nicks into legit physical confrontation.

Dreams was Fleetwood Mac's only US #1 hit. The song Albatross released during the Peter Green era was a #1 hit in the UK where Dreams only hit #24 (per Wikipedia).

I pulled over Stevie Nicks on I-5 in Northern California... she was going 115 in a Ferrari

I‘m only here for Stevie

Every 3 minutes an advert on a 13 minute spot.

.....and in 2020 the skateboarding guy brought Fleetwood Mac back in the front headlines. 😉

Have to take issue with you there, Peter Green wasn't addicted to drugs, LSD isn't physically addictive. Also nothing unusual about Fleetwood Mac's chaotic interpersonal relationships, pretty much true of any band of that era and every decade since.