The 1970s artist Stevie Nicks called her “strongest” musical soulmate
A great partnership,
Mick Fleetwood
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Mick Fleetwood is an English musician best known as the co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac, one of the most successful rock bands in music history.
Forming the group alongside guitarist Peter Green in 1967, Fleetwood helped guide the band from its early British blues roots to global superstardom with the addition of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Albums such as Rumours, Fleetwood Mac, Tusk and Mirage became defining releases of the 1970s and 1980s, while songs including ‘The Chain’, ‘Go Your Own Way’ and ‘Dreams’ remain enduring classics.
As the only constant member throughout Fleetwood Mac’s evolving line-up, Fleetwood has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s sound and legacy, earning recognition as one of rock’s most respected drummers.
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The 1982 album Mick Fleetwood thought was too overlooked: “We took some blows for it”
It deserves more credit.
The 1969 Fleetwood Mac song that scares Mick Fleetwood: “I get the heebie-jeebies”
The track has been played by the band on hundreds of occasions.
The greatest musician Mick Fleetwood ever worked with: “Most brilliant”
The best kind of musical partner.
The 1969 song Mick Fleetwood will always love playing: “The best of the best”
The true mastery of their sound.
The 1977 song that made Stevie Nicks leave Fleetwood Mac: “There was a lot of begging”
Not being kept down anymore.
The “stupidly simple” 1977 Fleetwood Mac song Mick Fleetwood treasures most
“It’s from my love of what I call ‘greasy music’.”
The 1996 movie that helped bring Fleetwood Mac back together: “My story”
“It was about people who had extreme jobs…”
The “most important” Fleetwood Mac album, according to Mick Fleetwood
The album behind the band’s survival.
The 1977 song Mick Fleetwood had no idea was about him: “I’m a sucker for this one”
One of his favourite tracks.
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