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Fleetwood Mac EP Out "in a Few Days"

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:38:34 +0000

Head’s up, Fleetwood Mac fans! Lindsey Buckingham announced on stage in Philly this past weekend that the band will release a new EP shortly. Stevie Nicks said 2013 was going to be “the year of Fleetwood Mac” and it looks like it’s shaping up to be just that. The band just launched a tour that [...]

45 Years Ago: Fleetwood Mac's Self-Titled Debut Released

Ryan Reed — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:37:23 +0000

There have been many Fleetwood Macs over the years: the late '60s blues-rock titans, the transitional folk-rock successors, and the unexpected crossover pop-rock mega-stars of the late '70s. But this complex game of musical chairs begins way back in February of 1968. That's when the band released their fascinating debut album, defining a new era of British blues.

[Top 5 Tuesday] The Top 5 Queens of Classic Rock

Varacchi — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:59:02 +0000

Last week we focused on the Top 5 Frontmen of classic rock, so this week the ladies get the credit they deserve.

Christine McVie on Joining Fleetwood Mac: Still NO

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:08:46 +0000

Last week there was news that Christine might actually return, but now it looks like that was just a pipe dream. She’s just not going back to the band, no matter how badly she’s wanted in the fold. Back in the day, it was unthinkable that one of the female members of the band wouldn’t [...]

Mick Fleetwood Says Christine McVie May Rejoin Fleetwood Mac

Dave Lifton — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:48:45 +0000

Since leaving Fleetwood Mac in 1998, Christine McVie has stayed close with the band, but refused all attempts to rejoin the group, largely due to her fear of flying. However, that might be changing. In a new interview, titular drummer Mick Fleetwood said that he is doing his best to lure her back into the fold for their upcoming tour.

Rumour(s) Has It

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:30:51 +0000

An anniversary, that is. One of the best selling albums of all time, Fleetwood Mac’s, “Rumours” was released on this day, February 4th, back in 1977. It spent 31 weeks at the top of the US album chart, all due to the singles “Go Your Own Way”, “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop” and “You Make Loving Fun” [...]

Fleetwood Mac, 'Rumours (Expanded Edition)' — Album Review

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:42:54 +0000

Breakup albums don’t get much better than ‘Rumours,’ Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 blockbuster that was recorded as band members went through various stages of relationship adjustment. When they made their breakthrough self-titled album in 1975, Fleetwood Mac included two couples, one married; by the time ‘Rumours’ was released, they were broken up. Listen to the record, and you’ll get an idea what happened.

Stevie Nicks: "This is Going to be a Very Different Tour"

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:10:26 +0000

Fleetwood Mac is poised for their upcoming tour this spring, and Stevie Nicks is saying this one will be better than previous ones. It’s hard to imagine Fleetwood Mac without their legendary chemistry, but nonetheless, according to an article in ultimateclassicrock.com, in a new interview Stevie Nicks admitted that the band has been known to [...]

Stevie Nicks Promises 'Different' Fleetwood Mac on Upcoming Tour

Dave Lifton — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:15:16 +0000

As Fleetwood Mac prepare to hit the road again this spring, singer Stevie Nicks doesn't believe they will suffer from the lack of chemistry that bogged down their 2009 tour. In a new interview, she admitted that the band has been known to phone it in, but they have a renewed sense of purpose towards the audience, and each other.

John McVie at 67: Gearing Up For a Fleetwood Mac Reunion Tour

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:25:37 +0000

Fleetwood Mac’s bassist celebrates a birthday today, born November 26, 1945 in London, England. It’s been confirmed by Stevie Nicks that a tour is forthcoming for the band whose name in part pays homage to John. Once married to (former) fellow Fleetwood Mac member Christine (Perfect) McVie, they divorced in 1976. John drank heavily for [...]

Another Rocker Steps up to Help the Jersey Shore Recover

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:14:18 +0000

This time it’s a guy from across the pond. Well, actually, Mick Fleetwood may originally be from Cornwall, England, but he’s been living in the U.S. since the 70′s and became a U.S. citizen in L.A. in 2006. He’s lending his support to the non-profit organization from Red Bank called RebuildRecover, which works “directly with [...]

Fleetwood Mac Confirm They Will Tour in 2013

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:48:48 +0000

Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie of Fleetwood Mac will return to the road in 2013. There are no dates officially scheduled, but all parties have agreed on a tentative schedule of rehearsals, while keeping open the possibility of also creating new music.

Lindsey Buckingham at 63: Extending His U.S.Tour

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:25:49 +0000

Happy birthday to a great vocalist, composer, producer, and guitarist, who was born October 3, 1949 in Palo alto, California. He’s best known of course for his work with Fleetwood Mac from 1975 to 1987 and then from 1997 until today. In 2011, Buckingham was ranked 100th in Rolling Stone magazine’s 2011 list of “The [...]

Mac At 66: Still Fleet-Fingered

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:08:50 +0000

John McVie celebrated his 66th birthday over the weekend. Born in London on November 26, 1945, he was a member of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers in the 60′s, but of course he’s best known as the bassist for Fleetwood Mac. McVie was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for his work [...]