In most instances, John McVie had no problem coming up with bass parts for Fleetwood Mac songs. The iconic riff in “The Chain,” for example, was all his doing. “I butted heads [with] Lindsey ...

When I found out that there is a 608-page book weighing in at over five pounds titled “Fleetwood Mac All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track,” I knew I had to get my hands on a copy and see what’s ...

(L-R) John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham of the rock group "Fleetwood Mac" in 1975. (Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) In 1967, three members ...

Lex Williams is a music writer and film critic, who shares her time between North Carolina and New York City. From a young age, Lex has always had a passion for arts in all its forms, having worked in ...

Thunder happened even when it wasn’t raining — and few bands went their own way quite like Fleetwood Mac. Formed in London in 1967 by drummer Mick Fleetwood, bassist John McVie and guitarists and ...

With three strong singers and songwriters during their peak commercial years, Fleetwood Mac could never be their sole vessel of expression. Outside projects were common before and after the onetime ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” hits a new peak on the U.K.’s Official ...

In 1967, three members of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers recorded four songs in a session at Decca Studios in London. One instrumental track was named “Fleetwood Mac” after two of the musicians, ...