Biography
While most bands undergo a number of changes over the course of their careers, few groups experienced such radical stylistic changes as Fleetwood Mac. Initially conceived as a hard-edged British blues combo in the late '60s, the band gradually evolved into a polished pop/rock act over the course of a decade. Throughout all of their incarnations, the only consistent members of Fleetwood Mac were drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie -- the rhythm section that provided the band with its name. Ironically, they had the least influence over the musical direction of the band. Originally, guitarists Peter Green and … » Read more
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Group Members
- Lindsey Buckingham
- Stevie Nicks
- Mick Fleetwood
- Christine McVie
- Jeremy Spencer
- John McVie
- Peter Green
- Bob Welch
- Danny Kirwan
- Bekka Bramlett
- Billy Burnette
- Dave Mason
- Rick Vito
- Dave Walker
- Bob Weston
Similar Artists
- Eagles
- Santana
- Donald Fagen
- Billy Joel
- Elton John
- Tom Petty
- Todd Rundgren
- Steely Dan
- Sheryl Crow
- Fritz
- Buddy Guy
- Bangles
- Jeff Beck
- Blind Faith
- The Doobie Brothers
- Peter Frampton
- Kenny Loggins
- Loggins & Messina
- Paul McCartney
- Rod Stewart
See Also
Influenced By
- The Beach Boys
- The Beatles
- The Rolling Stones
- The Yardbirds
- Elmore James
- Willie Dixon
- Buddy Guy
- The Byrds
- The Everly Brothers
- Buddy Holly
- B.B. King
- Otis Spann
- Little Willie John
- The Moody Blues
- Paul Simon
- Cat Stevens
- Jefferson Airplane
- Elvis Presley
- Gene Vincent
- Bee Gees
- The Mamas & the Papas
- Otis Rush
Followed
- David Baerwald
- Santana
- David + David
- Courtney Love
- Atlanta Rhythm Section
- Persephone's Bees
- James Iha
- Faces
- Lazenby
- Darediablo
- The Rescues
- Gramercy Arms
- Jessie Baylin
- Platinum Weird
- Daniel Powter
- Little Big Town
- Led Zeppelin
- AM
- Nevada
- Rubies
