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- 1967 - nucleus formed by former members of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers,
including Mick Fleetwood (drums) and John McVie (bass)
- early 70s - added McVie's wife Christine (kbd/vocal),Stevie Nicks (vocals),
and Lindsey Buckingham (guitar/vocals)
- Nicks & Buckingham were performing as a duo
- 1975 - released Fleetwood Mac
Go
Your Own Way
(#10, 1977)
- even the McVie's divorce and Nicks/Buckingham separation didn't disrupt
the professional relationships
- Stevie Nicks had the most success as a
solo artist
- "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" with Tom Petty (#3, 1981)
- "Leather & Lace" with former Eagle Don Henley (#6, 1981)
- appeared to be a condidate for the "next Presley/Beatles"
- previous contender was Peter Frampton (from Humble Pie &
Frampton's Camel)
- Elton's early peak period was from 1971-76
- released nine albums
- 7 went to #1!!
Your
Song
(#8, 1970)
- 1974 - signed an $8 million contract with MCA
- largest in rock history until topped by Stevie Wonder in 1975 with the
$13 million Motown contract!!
Saturday
Night's Alright for Fighting
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