Fleetwood Mac has seen many incarnations since its forming in 1967. In all there have been 15 members: Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, Bob Welch, Bob Weston, Dave Walker, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Rick Vito, Billy Burnette, Bekka Bramlett, and Dave Mason. But it is the combination of Mick, John, Christine, Stevie and Lindsey that has allowed Fleetwood Mac to stand the test of musical time with their historic Rumours album. In 1975, while their success increased, personal problems were felt within the band. John and Christine McVie divorced, as did Mick and his wife, and Lindsey and Stevie broke off their 7 year relationship. The personal turmoil felt with the band members resulted in Rumours. The LP went on to sell over 18 million copies in the U.S. and spent 31 weeks at #1
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