Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac Live Performance of 'The Chain' from Tusk Documentary

• In early 1979, Fleetwood Mac was riding high on the success of their monumental album "Rumours," released in 1977. This album catapulted the band to u... Read Full Description >

  In early 1979, Fleetwood Mac was riding high on the success of their monumental album "Rumours," released in 1977. This album catapulted the band to unprecedented commercial heights, featuring classics like "Go Your Own Way" and "Dreams." The live recording of "The Chain," captured during this era, showcases the band performing at a peak moment in their career, just as they began to shift towards their ambitious follow-up album "Tusk" which was released later that year. Interestingly, "The Chain" stands out as one of the few tracks credited to all five members, highlighting the unique collaborative spirit within the band during a tumultuous period marked by personal strife, particularly between Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. This performance underscores both their dynamic stage presence and the intricate musical chemistry that has defined Fleetwood Mac's legacy.

Fleetwood Mac Live Performance of 'Angel' at St. Louis Checkerdome

Checkerdome
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

• In November 1979, Fleetwood Mac was in the midst of promoting their critically acclaimed album "Tusk," which had been released just a month earlier. T... Read Full Description >

  In November 1979, Fleetwood Mac was in the midst of promoting their critically acclaimed album "Tusk," which had been released just a month earlier. This live recording of "Angel" from the Checkerdome in St. Louis captures the band at a pivotal moment in their career as they transitioned from the mainstream success of "Rumours" to a more experimental sound with "Tusk." The recording showcases their willingness to take creative risks, resulting in a double album that diverged from the traditional pop-rock format that had characterized their earlier work. Notably, "Tusk" was significant for its innovative use of studio techniques and its incorporation of diverse musical elements. The live performance exemplifies the band's dynamic stage presence during this period and highlights Stevie Nicks's haunting vocals, which were a central feature of the album. The contrast between the intimate nature of "Angel" and the elaborate production typical of "Tusk" reflects Fleetwood Mac’s evolution as