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FleetwoodFormed in 1967, Fleetwood Mac is a rock band consisting of both British and American members, led by drummer Mick Fleetwood. They had several initial hits off their early albums, including “Albatross” , “Oh Well”, and “Man of the World”. By 1974, a few key members had left the band but were joined by new members Lindsey Buckingham (guitar) and Stevie Nicks (vocals), leading them to a more pop-rock sound and international success. They released the album Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and it reached #1 in the US.
The 1977 release Rumours would become their most successful album and one of the best-selling in history, with over 40 million units sold. The album contains four #1 hits: “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop”, “Go Your Own Way” and “You Make Loving Fun”. The rest of the album would get significant airplay and earn them a Grammy for Album of the Year. Rumours is 8th on the best-selling albums worldwide. Their follow-up album was Tusk, a double record with three top 20 hits: “Tusk”, “Sara” and “Think About Me”.
By the late 1980’s, the band started to crumble with a rotating lineup of band members. In 1997, they released The Dance, a live greatest hits compilation, which became their fourth #1 album. They’ve sold over 120 million records, have a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and have been nominated for and won several Grammys, AMA and Brit Awards.
The 1977 release Rumours would become their most successful album and one of the best-selling in history, with over 40 million units sold. The album contains four #1 hits: “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop”, “Go Your Own Way” and “You Make Loving Fun”. The rest of the album would get significant airplay and earn them a Grammy for Album of the Year. Rumours is 8th on the best-selling albums worldwide. Their follow-up album was Tusk, a double record with three top 20 hits: “Tusk”, “Sara” and “Think About Me”.
By the late 1980’s, the band started to crumble with a rotating lineup of band members. In 1997, they released The Dance, a live greatest hits compilation, which became their fourth #1 album. They’ve sold over 120 million records, have a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and have been nominated for and won several Grammys, AMA and Brit Awards.
QueenQueen formed in London in 1970 with members Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) and John Deacon (bass). Their sound is generally classified as pop/arena rock. Their first album was released in 1971 and had a more heavy metal and progressive rock feel compared to future albums. Queen II brought them their first chart appearance along with their 1974 release Shear Heart Attack, featuring their first US hit, “Killer Queen”.
The 1975 release A Night At The Opera launched them into international success. It featured the number one hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which has become a rock music classic and the third best selling single of all time in the UK. The song received two Grammy nominations and also was accompanied by, what was at that time, a cutting edge music video. In 1977, they released the album News of the World with the sports anthem songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. By this time, they were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Fronted by Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence and 4 octave voice, they sold out almost everywhere they played.
Through the 80’s, they had several major hits, including "Another One Bites The Dust”, which became their best selling single ever. In 1985, they played the Live Aid concert, and it’s considered one of the best rock performances of all time. In 1991, Mercury died due to complications of AIDS. The band continued to tour, briefly with Paul Rodgers on vocals, and more recently with Adam Lambert. The band and individual members have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 1975 release A Night At The Opera launched them into international success. It featured the number one hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which has become a rock music classic and the third best selling single of all time in the UK. The song received two Grammy nominations and also was accompanied by, what was at that time, a cutting edge music video. In 1977, they released the album News of the World with the sports anthem songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. By this time, they were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Fronted by Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence and 4 octave voice, they sold out almost everywhere they played.
Through the 80’s, they had several major hits, including "Another One Bites The Dust”, which became their best selling single ever. In 1985, they played the Live Aid concert, and it’s considered one of the best rock performances of all time. In 1991, Mercury died due to complications of AIDS. The band continued to tour, briefly with Paul Rodgers on vocals, and more recently with Adam Lambert. The band and individual members have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
