{"product_id":"fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-50-years-hardcover","title":"Fleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Swensson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the untold stories behind Fleetwood Mac's masterpiece album in this expertly written and beautifully presented deep dive. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReleased in February 1977, \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003etransformed Fleetwood Mac from a veteran British-American rock act into a global phenomenon. On the album's 50th anniversary, music journalist Andrea Swensson revisits the creation of this cultural landmark through insightful writing and \u003cb\u003emore than 200 photographs \u003c\/b\u003eand pieces of memorabilia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTracing a tale of heartbreak, harmony, and enduring brilliance, this richly illustrated volume explores: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFleetwood Mac's evolution before 1977\u003c\/b\u003e - from the Peter Green blues years to the Buckingham-Nicks era that made history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe making of \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- recording at the Record Plant and the tension-fueled sessions that birthed classics like \"Go Your Own Way,\" \"Dreams,\" \"Don't Stop,\" and \"The Chain,\" as well as the concurrent Universal Amphitheater shows in August 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrack-by-track insights \u003c\/b\u003e- thoughtful and knowledgeable examination of the songs captures the album's musical and emotional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe band's legacy\u003c\/b\u003e - in addition to the reunion tours and accolades, Swensson underscores how Fleetwood Mac's personal drama, artistry, and chemistry turned private pain into universal songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the book covers the tour to support \u003ci\u003eRumours \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003cb\u003esidebars \u003c\/b\u003eaddress topics like the album artwork, later reissues, and each individual member. Presented as a\u003cb\u003e slipcased hardcover\u003c\/b\u003e, this is both a visual celebration and a \u003cb\u003ecomprehensive chronicle \u003c\/b\u003eof an album that continues to define pop-rock perfection half a century later. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor fans of rock history, design, and storytelling, \u003ci\u003eFleetwood Mac and Rumours: 50 Years \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential tribute to the music, the musicians, and the myths behind one of the greatest records ever made.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Albums series\u003c\/b\u003e presents authoritative explorations of rock's most revered records, beautifully packaged for fans to treasure. Delve into even more groundbreaking releases with: \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd and The Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen and Born to Run\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrince and Purple Rain\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQueen \u0026amp; A Night at the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRun-DMC and Raising Hell\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Who \u0026amp; Quadrophenia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEagles and Hotel California: 50 Years\u003c\/i\u003e ... with more to come! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Swensson\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, podcast host, and music journalist based in Minneapolis. She has written for numerous outlets, including NPR Music, Pitchfork, \u003ci\u003eThe Minneapolis Star Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCity Pages\u003c\/i\u003e, and 89.3 The Current, where she hosted \"The Local Show.\" She is the author of Quarto's bestselling \u003ci\u003ePrince and Purple Rain: 40 Years\u003c\/i\u003e. Her other books are \u003ci\u003eDeeper Blues\u003c\/i\u003e, a biography of blues musician (and Jimmy Jam's father) Cornbread Harris, and\u003ci\u003e Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, a Minnesota Book Award winner chronicling the city's funk and soul scene from the 1950s to the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 10.7 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060241993883,"sku":"9780760399378","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/7172\/files\/z-t4vDnQmE9780760399378.webp?v=1793807443","url":"https:\/\/relix.shop\/products\/fleetwood-mac-and-rumours-50-years-hardcover","provider":"relix.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}