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Forbes
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's Album Becomes A Bestseller Again After More Than A Year Away
Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits reenters three U.K. charts, including the Official Vinyl Albums chart ... More for the first time in over a year. 1975: (L-R) John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham of the rock group "Fleetwood Mac" pose for a portrait in 1975. (Photo by Michael) There's seemingly never a time when Fleetwood Mac doesn't claim a bestselling album in the United Kingdom. Some weeks, the group scores multiple wins, while at other times, competition is simply too fierce and the band's catalog takes a back seat – though it never disappears completely…but that's not what's happening this time around. The beloved pop-rock outfit not only occupies multiple spaces on almost every albums ranking in the country, but one hugely successful compilation returns and becomes a bestseller again for the first time in over a year. Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits reenters a trio of tallies in the U.K this week. The set is back on the Official Physical Albums chart at No. 67, and comes in just a few spots beneath that slot on the Official Albums Sales roster, at No. 71. The singles-packed collection is also a top 40 bestseller once more on the Official Vinyl Albums chart, breaking back in at No. 36. Greatest Hits hasn't been away from either the Official Albums Sales or Official Physical Albums charts for very long. In fact, it only disappeared from those rankings, which are focused entirely on pure purchases, earlier in May. The compilation regularly falls off and then returns to thoe lists, depending on what else is happening at the moment and how Fleetwood Mac's other titles are performing. While Greatest Hits has sold fairly well throughout 2025, it hadn't appeared on the Official Vinyl Albums chart for over a year. The last time the band's compilation was found on the tally focused solely on vinyl purchases was back in February 2024. Greatest Hits has spent significantly less time on the Official Vinyl Albums chart compared to the other two sales rankings where it can currently be found. While the compilation has already cracked triple digit stays on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Physical Albums tallies, it has yet to do so on the vinyl-only roster. Greatest Hits is one of three releases by Fleetwood Mac that currently appear on the albums charts in the U.K. 50 Years – Don't Stop is the most impressive performer, as it sits inside the top five on two different rankings, including the Official Albums chart. Meanwhile, Rumours makes a home on half a dozen rosters, and it's rising everywhere.
Forbes
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Fleetwood Mac's ‘Greatest Hits' Mounts A Quick And Mighty Comeback
Fleetwood Mac lands three albums on U.K. charts this week, with Greatest Hits returning, Rumours ... More appearing on six tallies, and 50 Years – Don't Stop reaching a new peak. SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 16: Fleetwood Mac (L-R Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Lindsey Buckingham) pose for photographers backstage at the 5th American music Awards held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 16, 1978 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael) Three of Fleetwood Mac's albums appear on the United Kingdom's charts this week. That's not an unusual performance for the act, though it is still impressive for a band that hasn't produced brand new material in quite some time — especially considering the fact that two of the winning sets are compilations powered by songs that were released decades ago, if not half a century back. Two of these efforts managed to find space on rankings during the prior frame, in what was an especially competitive period, while one was nowhere to be found. Now, as one compilation returns to multiple tallies, Fleetwood Mac's masterpiece also bounces back onto a single list, as interest — and seemingly sales — in the group's catalog grows. Once again in the U.K. this frame, Greatest Hits returns to a pair of rosters as it sells well enough to hit multiple tallies. The set reappears at No. 85 on the Official Albums Sales chart and comes in five spots beneath that position, at No. 90, on the Official Physical Albums roster. It's far from new to either list, but it wasn't present just a few days ago. Rumours, one of the most successful and acclaimed releases in history, also manages to return to one U.K.-based tally this frame. The Fleetwood Mac masterpiece reenters the Official Vinyl Albums chart at No. 13 — and that's far from the only list on which it appears in the country. Fleetwood Mac's Rumours can currently be found on six U.K. rankings. As it returns to the vinyl-only list, it also rises on the other five thanks to strong streaming activity and an increase in sales. Rumours sits inside the top 40 on all but one roster, as it lands at No. 46 on the Official Album Downloads chart. It lifts 40 or more spaces on both the Official Album Downloads and Official Physical Albums lists — though that's largely due to the departure of many Record Store Day releases, rather than a huge uptick in consumption. 50 Years – Don't Stop doesn't manage to return to any tallies in the U.K. this week, but it still grows in stature. The title appears on just two rosters, and while that's fewer than Rumours, it moves higher on both. The compilation keeps at No. 3 on the Official Albums Streaming chart and jumps from No. 7 to No. 4 on the Official Albums list, the ranking of the most-consumed projects in the country. As it surges those three spots, it reaches a new all-time peak, years after its release.
Irish Daily Star
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
People are just realising what the band name Fleetwood Mac means after 58 years
When it comes to music, Fleetwood Mac are a band that has played a big part in a lot of people's lives. The British-American rock band, who formed in London in 1967, was put together by guitarist and singer Peter Green. Over 50 years later, the group have sold more than 120 million records worldwide, which ranks them as one of the world's best-selling bands. Even so, it seems that after all this time, some people still don't know the meaning behind their name - especially if they've become fans later down the line. On Reddit , lots of music fans talk about the iconic group, known for hits such as "Dreams" and "Go Your Own Way", however it seems they're always learning something new about the band. On Quora, another person asked: "How did Fleetwood Mac get their name?" The simple question generated a host of replies. Fleetwood Mac perform onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival (Image: Getty Images for iHeartMedia) One replied: "Fleetwood Mac got their name from a combination of the last names of two of its founding members, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. The band was originally formed in 1967 as a blues band led by Peter Green, and they were initially called 'Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac'. The name was later shortened to simply 'Fleetwood Mac'." Another suggested: "Peter Green, the lead guitarist at the time in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers was given by John Mayall studio time, as a gift to do with whatever he wanted. He made the instrumental recording of the song 'Fleetwood Mac' with Mick Fleetwood & John McVie, the drummer and bass player respectively at the time in The Bluesbreakers." However, if you didn't know how the band got its name, you may be surprised to learn it's actually quite simple how it all came together. Green actually named the band by combining the surnames of drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie - two musicians who remained with the band throughout its various line-up changes. If you knew the founding members were called Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, you'd probably guess where the band got its name from, but the idea to merge the rhythm sections' names actually took a little while to develop. Christine McVie (L) and Stevie Nicks of music group Fleetwood Mac (Image: Getty Images) The story goes it all began when co-founder Peter Green replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, which also comprised of Fleetwood and McVie. Then a name for the new band came about after Peter, Mick and John started recording songs - something which John Mayall reportedly gave them space to do. During these recording sessions, one song turned out to be a sprawling instrumental and it was dubbed "Fleetwood Mac" due to the vital contributions of the drummer and bassist, with Mac being a shortened version of McVie. Later, Green suggested using it to name the band itself, and the idea soon stuck. However, despite inspiring the moniker, Green was the first to leave the band. By the time they reached the mid-'70s, the group had altered quite a bit, and added Christine McVie - then Christine Perfect. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks later concluded what would be the enduring line-up. As many people know, it wasn't always full of joy though, as the five piece ended up turning their affairs, break-ups and utter heartbreak into major music with their iconic album Rumours in 1977.
Scotsman
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac kick-off their huge 70-date spring/summer 2025 UK tour
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac have played to over two million fans worldwide and notched up more than 150 million YouTube views - and their extensive new UK tour is heading to Scotland. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Described by The Sunday Times as "A stunning and incredibly accurate snapshot of the world's first supergroup" and by Mick Fleetwood himself as "An incredibly emotive performance," Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world's finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in spring-summer 2025 celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac via a mammoth new 70-date UK tour which includes a number of shows right across Scotland; at Edinburgh Usher Hall (3rd May), Dundee Caird Hall (4th May), Inverness Eden Court (6th & 7th May), Dunfermline Alahambra (8th & 9th May), Aberdeen Music Hall (20th & 21st June) and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (23rd June). Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the hugely popular ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. The band has now played to more than two million fans across the globe, as well as achieving a staggering 150 million views to date via YouTube (watch the band perform the classic 1987 single 'Everywhere' HERE). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured the British-American supergroup's place as one of the most loved groups of all time (and one which has sold a mighty 125 million albums worldwide). Talking about the new UK tour, the band's drum maestro Allan Cosgrove (aka Cos) said today; 'We're thrilled to kick-off the 2025 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac UK tour - we've taken a fresh look at our stage show to deliver something truly special for fans old and new. Alongside our incredible producers, we've curated what we believe is our best setlist to date — an immersive journey through the decades of Fleetwood Mac's legendary music. From the haunting harmonies to the raw emotion that defined the band's sound, this year's performance promises a rich and powerful celebration of their legacy. In 2025, we're slipping back through the mists of time to honour the earliest roots of Fleetwood Mac with a heartfelt tribute to Peter Green's classics — songs that laid the foundation for everything that followed. 'We're also delving deep into the iconic songbooks of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, performing a couple of their poignant swansongs with the reverence and passion they deserve. We always endeavour to try and make the time we spend together with our audiences more than just a concert. We like to think of our show as a 'thank you' to Fleetwood Mac. It's a thank you for their incredible songs, the memories we all share with their music, and the magic that Fleetwood Mac has given us all through the decades.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This new career-spanning live show (featuring a seven-piece band) is already playing to packed-out houses right across the country - any final remaining tickets are available now via
Scotsman
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac kick-off their huge 70-date spring-summer 2025 UK tour
Personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac have played to over two million fans worldwide and notched up more than 150 million YouTube views - and their extensive new UK tour is heading to Scotland. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Described by The Sunday Times as "A stunning and incredibly accurate snapshot of the world's first supergroup" and by Mick Fleetwood himself as "An incredibly emotive performance," Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world's finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in spring-summer 2025 celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac via a mammoth new 70-date UK tour which includes a number of shows right across Scotland; at Edinburgh Usher Hall (3rd May), Dundee Caird Hall (4th May), Inverness Eden Court (6th & 7th May), Dunfermline Alahambra (8th & 9th May), Aberdeen Music Hall (20th & 21st June) and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (23rd June). Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the hugely popular ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. The band has now played to more than two million fans across the globe, as well as achieving a staggering 150 million views to date via YouTube (watch the band perform the classic 1987 single 'Everywhere' HERE). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured the British-American supergroup's place as one of the most loved groups of all time (and one which has sold a mighty 125 million albums worldwide). Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Talking about the new UK tour, the band's drum maestro Allan Cosgrove (aka Cos) said today: 'We're thrilled to kick-off the 2025 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac UK tour - we've taken a fresh look at our stage show to deliver something truly special for fans old and new. Alongside our incredible producers, we've curated what we believe is our best setlist to date — an immersive journey through the decades of Fleetwood Mac's legendary music. "From the haunting harmonies to the raw emotion that defined the band's sound, this year's performance promises a rich and powerful celebration of their legacy. In 2025, we're slipping back through the mists of time to honour the earliest roots of Fleetwood Mac with a heartfelt tribute to Peter Green's classics — songs that laid the foundation for everything that followed. 'We're also delving deep into the iconic songbooks of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, performing a couple of their poignant swansongs with the reverence and passion they deserve. We always endeavour to try and make the time we spend together with our audiences more than just a concert. We like to think of our show as a 'thank you' to Fleetwood Mac. It's a thank you for their incredible songs, the memories we all share with their music, and the magic that Fleetwood Mac has given us all through the decades.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
