Fleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years (The Great Albums)

Discover the untold stories behind Fleetwood Mac’s masterpiece album in this expertly written and beautifully presented deep dive. Released in February 1977, Rumours transformed Fleetwood Mac from a veteran British-American rock act into a global phenomenon.On the album’s 50th anniversary, music journalist Andrea Swensson revisits the creation of this cultural landmark through insightful writing and more than 200 photographs and pieces of memorabilia. Tracing a tale of heartbreak, harmony, and enduring brilliance, this richly illustrated volume explores:Fleetwood Mac’s evolution before 1977 - from the Peter Green blues years to the Buckingham-Nicks era that made historyThe making of Rumours - recording at the Record Plant and the tension-fueled sessions that birthed classics like “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop,” and “The Chain,” as well as the concurrent Universal Amphitheater shows in August 1976Track-by-track insights - thoughtful and knowledgeable examination of the songs