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Mick Fleetwood on Fleetwood Mac: 'We Actually Love Each Other'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:15:51 +0000

Much has been made of the romantic entanglements that drove Fleetwood Mac to the brink of breaking up in the '70s, but -- as Mick Fleetwood reminded us during a recent interview -- over time, all that water under the bridge has only deepened the band members' fondness for one another.

Lindsey Buckingham: 'Stevie and I Have Probably More of a Connection Now'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:49:13 +0000

With Fleetwood Mac back on the road and playing new material for the first time in a decade, fans have reason to hope that the group's on-and-off momentum over the past few years might regain some measure of consistency. Those hopes should be reinforced by comments Lindsey Buckingham made in a recent interview with 'Rolling Stone.'

Fleetwood Mac Live in Tacoma, WA Contest Winner Announced

Joe Hyer — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:19:27 +0000

Congratulations to Diane Perez —she’s the winner of our trip to Tacoma, WA to see Fleetwood Mac! Diane and a guest will get see the band on May 20th when they stop in Tacoma, on the beautiful Puget Sound in Washington State. They will also get dinner for two to the famous Anthony’s Home Port [...]

10 Years Ago: Fleetwood Mac Release 'Say You Will'

Dave Swanson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:49:11 +0000

After the huge comeback success of the live reunion album, 'The Dance,' in 1997, Fleetwood Mac were back in a big way. The obvious questions started flying, asking about the chances of a new Mac LP. In spite of a short round of drama, they answered that question with the full-flying 'Say You Will, ' which was released on April 15, 2003. The album marked the return of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks to the clan, but also saw the departure of mainstay Christine McVie.

Mick Fleetwood Separates from Wife

Dave Lifton — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:24:42 +0000

The last 35 years of Fleetwood Mac has often been told through the various relationships within the band. But just as it seemed that it was all in the past comes the news that Mick Fleetwood's marriage is breaking up.

Fleetwood Mac to Release New EP 'In a Few Days'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:50:43 +0000

Stevie Nicks wasn't kidding when she said 2013 was going to be "the Year of Fleetwood Mac." The group have just kicked off a tour that features the live debut of some new material, and now comes word that the new songs will see official release on an EP the band are set to release.

Fleetwood Mac Kick Off 2013 Tour With New Songs

Jeff Giles — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:37:31 +0000

After another of the extended hiatuses that have defined the latter portion of the band’s career, Fleetwood Mac is back. The band is on the road for an extended 2013 tour, the first show of which took place last night (April 4) in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch lauded the night’s 23-song set, which made [...]

Christine McVie Says She Might 'Pop Back on Stage' With Fleetwood Mac In London

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:42:26 +0000

Fleetwood Mac fans: Don't stop...thinking about Christine McVie's return. The suddenly reclusive singer, after consistently rebuffing such suggestions before, is now hinting that she might join her old group during its three-night stand at London's 02 Arena this September, which would be her first such appearance since retiring from music in 1998.

40 Years Ago: Fleetwood Mac Release 'Penguin'

Dave Swanson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:16:05 +0000

As 1972 rolled around, Fleetwood Mac were trying to re-invent themselves and move the band forward. 1973′s ‘Penguin’ album would do exactly that — but not before traveling a long, strange road. 1971 saw guitarist Bob Welch joining the ranks for the ‘Future Games’ LP. Both it and its follow up, ‘Bare Trees,’ helped the [...]

See Fleetwood Mac Live in Tacoma, WA

Townsquare Media — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:29:47 +0000

Fleetwood Mac – including classic members Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie – embark on their first tour in four years starting April 4, playing through spring and summer 2013 all across the country. On May 20th, they'll stop through Tacoma, on the beautiful Puget Sound in Washington State – and we want you to see them there for free!

Stevie Nicks Addresses Lindsey Buckingham Breakup in New Interview

Jeff Giles — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:55:19 +0000

It's a little weird and unseemly, given how long ago it all went down, but the behind-the-scenes breakups that plagued (and perhaps fueled) Fleetwood Mac's classic 'Rumours' album remain a topic of intense fascination for many -- which is why Stevie Nicks delved once more into the end of her affair with Lindsey Buckingham during a recent sit-down with Oprah Winfrey.

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

Ryan Reed — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:01:23 +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.

Fleetwood Mac Puts Fate of New Album in Fans' Hands

Dave Swanson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:26:39 +0000

As Fleetwood Mac prepare to launch a major tour this spring, talk still circulates about the possibility of a new studio album from the legendary group. Turns out, whether or not that's gonna happen may depend largely on the fans at those concerts.

Christine McVie Not Returning to Fleetwood Mac

Dave Swanson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:33:21 +0000

It appears that Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood has been instructed to stop trying to get Christine McVie to return to the band. McVie was part of their highly successful reunion tour captured on 1998's 'The Dance,' but opted out when they reconvened in 2003 to work on a new album ('Say You Will') and tour, as has not been back since.

Stevie Nicks to Talk About Drug Addiction During 'Oprah's Master Class' Interview

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:24:44 +0000

The third season of 'Oprah's Master Class' will feature Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks talking candidly about her life, career and struggle with drugs. She's one of four celebrities featured in a trailer for the OWN Network program, which begins on March 3 at 10PM ET.

Mick Fleetwood Says Christine McVie May Rejoin Fleetwood Mac

Dave Lifton — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:28:45 +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.

35 Years Ago: Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Tops the Charts

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:22:53 +0000

It’s hard to not hear the heartbreak in Fleetwood Mac's ‘Rumours.’ It’s hard to not hear the anger too. After kicking around as a cult blues-rock band for almost a decade, the British band hit the jackpot in 1975 after hiring a pair of California singer-songwriters, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Everyone was happy: longtime members John and Christine McVie, who were married, Buckingham and Nicks, who were a couple … But then fame hit.

Stevie Nicks Admits to Reliving Emotions That Inspired Fleetwood Mac's Best Work

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:03:42 +0000

The expanded editions of 'Rumours' -- Fleetwood Mac's career-defining album from 1977 -- is available today, featuring unreleased live and studio recordings from the tumultuous time that surrounded the album's making. For Stevie Nicks, it was yet another chance to relive the drama and pain, something she's done frequently over the years.

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.

Fleetwood Mac Announce 2013 Tour Dates

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:25:37 +0000

After months of increasing speculation, Fleetwood Mac have confirmed the dates, cities and venues for a nine-week tour beginning in April of 2013. According to Rolling Stone, the 34 announced dates of the trek, their first since 2009, will kick off April 4 in Columbus, Ohio and wind up June 12 in Detroit, MI. There’s [...]