Fleetwood Mac are a British-American rock band, formed
in London in 1967. They were founded by guitarist Peter Green, drummer Mick
Fleetwood and guitarist Jeremy Spencer, before bassist John McVie joined the
lineup for their self-titled debut album.
Originally primarily a British blues band, Fleetwood
Mac scored a UK number one with "Albatross", and had other hits such
as the singles "Oh Well" and "Man of the World". All three
guitarists left in succession during the early 1970s, to be replaced by
guitarists Bob Welch and Bob Weston and vocalist Dave Walker.
Fleetwood Mac have sold more than 120 million records
worldwide, making them one of the world's best-selling bands. In 1979, the
group were honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1998 the band
were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received the Brit Award
for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2018, the band received the MusiCares
Person of the Year award by The Recording Academy in recognition of their
artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy.
