Fleetwood Mac: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1998

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/fleetwood-mac/bio/

Fleetwood Mac began as a blues band and experienced some early success as part of the blues-rock boom of the late 60s.

Black Magic Woman (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRu7Pt42x6Y

Albatross (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viqr6KHwJjc&feature=fvwrel

Oh Well (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNsFVoLzNsc

Around 1970, they transitioned away from the blues and did not experience real success again until Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joined the band.

Rhiannon (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_aYibUx1B8

Say You Love Me (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uN9bTRDOtk

The group dynamics included two couples splitting up. This dramatically impacted their Rumours Album which connected with people as divorce rates exploded.

Go Your Own Way (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GN2kpBoFs4

Dreams (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEi7GPkxfsE

Don’t Stop (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8arvEzHsA8

You Make Lovin’ Fun (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFZMgf6M5KM

They moved away from the Rumours sound with Tusk.

Tusk w/ USC band (1979): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT7W8xJFl_g

The 80s brought more hits and some solo work.

Gypsy (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oWIF2n4ZLs

Big Love (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjKL469SpR0

Little Lies (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyE4CLM0QIA

The band disbanded, but reunited for the Clinton Inaugural. Governor Bill Clinton used “Don’t Stop” as his campaign theme song.

Clinton Inaugural: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3JA1nWPFqM

They released a live album in 1997.

Silver Springs (1997): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud2XKt2N8fs

Christie McVie retired and the band continues to tour.