Don't Stop: Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac's Rumours

Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album Rumours is more popular and acclaimed now than ever and attracts listeners across generations—this “deft analysis” (Houston Press) celebrates the album’s unlikely creation, surprising longevity, and enduring cultural impact.

On New Year’s Eve, 1974, struggling young singer-songwriter Lindsey Buckingham accepted an invitation to join the veteran blues band Fleetwood Mac. He agreed on the condition that his girlfriend, an equally unknown vocalist named Stevie Nicks...