May 15: Fleetwood Mac Play First Show With New Band Members

On May 15, 1975, the legendary Fleetwood Mac hit the stage in Texas, but this time there were some changes. Mainly, they added a couple of band members by the name of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. A decision that proved to be one of the best they made as a band.

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Before Lindsey and Stevie joined Fleetwood Mac, the band was facing some big problems. It was like a storm inside the group. Two of the original members, Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer, left the band. Then Bob Welch, who was part of the band for a while, decided to go too. These departures left Fleetwood Mac feeling a bit lost and unsure about their future.

At the same time, the remaining members were struggling with personal issues. Mick Fleetwood and John McVie were dealing with divorces, which can be tough. Christine McVie was also going through some personal challenges. All of this turmoil made it hard for them to focus on making music together.

Despite these difficulties, Fleetwood Mac knew they needed to keep going. They wanted to make great music and share it with their fans. But they also knew they needed a fresh start and some new energy to help them move forward.

That's when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks entered the picture. Mick Fleetwood had heard Buckingham's guitar playing and thought it was amazing. He believed Buckingham's unique style could add something special to Fleetwood Mac's sound. And when he heard Stevie Nicks sing, he was blown away by her voice. He knew they could be the missing pieces the band needed.

When Buckingham and Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac, it was like a breath of fresh air. Their talent and creativity brought new life to the band. They were like that final puzzle piece to his vision for the band.

But it wasn't all smooth sailing. Even with Buckingham and Nicks on board, there were still conflicts within the band. Personal tensions and creative differences sometimes caused disagreements. However, they found ways to work through the challenges which made their music better.

With Buckingham and Nicks, Fleetwood Mac created some of their most iconic music. Songs like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams," and "Rhiannon" captured the hearts of fans around the world. The album "Rumours," which they made despite personal issues, became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

In the end, the conflicts that led to new band members also led to some of Fleetwood Mac's greatest successes. They showed that even in the midst of chaos, something beautiful can emerge.

Other Notable Rock Events From May 15

1965 - Bob Dylan’s Single “Subterranean Homesick Blues” peaked at number 39 on the US charts. It was his first top-40 hit.  

1967 - Paul McCartney met his future wife Linda Eastman for the first time at the Bag O’Nails club in London.

1969 - John Lennon’s album Life With The Lions was released. 

1976 - The Rolling Stones landed their 6th number album on the US charts Black And Blue. 

1981 - Former Sex Pistol, John Lydon, performed a show in New York with his new band Public Image LTD. They were not received well and ended up getting booed off the stage

1994 - Blur scored their first UK number-one album with Parklife.

1997 - Oasis became the first group to exert censorship on the internet. They started working with Sony Entertainment to put an end to unofficial websites carrying pictures, lyrics and sound files of the band.

1997 - Courtney Love sold the Seattle mansion she lived in with Kurt Cobain for 3 million dollars.

Rock Birthdays

1951 - Dennis Frederiksen of Toto (Vocals)

1959 - Andrew Eldritch of Sisters Of Mercy (Vocals)

1983 - Devin Bronson of Black List Club, also worked with Avril Lavigne and Kelly Osbourne (Guitar)

On This Day In History - May 15

May 15 was an epic day in rock history, one of the greatest combinations in rock history came into existence. And they left us with classics we will be singing for years to come!