49 years ago, Fleetwood Mac released 'Rumours.' #fleetwoodmac #rumours #discogs

In 512,000 Collections on Discogs, famously recorded amid relationship turmoil between several members of the band, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time – but it also put severe emotional strain on the group. Keyboardist/vocalist Christine McVie and bass guitarist John McVie had recently divorced after eight years of marriage, and had stopped talking unless it concerned music, while guitarist/vocalist Lindsey Buckingham and vocalist Stevie Nicks endured an on/off relationship that often flared up. Meanwhile, drummer Mick Fleetwood had recently discovered that his wife was having an affair. The emotional tensions within the recording sessions produced a bittersweet, soap-operatic masterpiece that has sold over 40 million copies to date. According to Nicks, Fleetwood Mac created the best music when in the worst shape, and this is abundantly clear on tracks such as “Go Your Own Way” and “The Chain.” #fleetwoodmac #rumours #discogs