Michael John Kells Fleetwood, (born 24th June 1947), commonly known as Mick Fleetwood, is a British rock drummer. He has played in every line-up of Fleetwood Mac, the band named after himself and bassist John McVie.
Prior to the formation of Fleetwood Mac he had played in various bands with its founder Peter Green, and in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Green and McVie.
Personal life[]
Fleetwood has been married, three times. He was also in a relationship with group member Stevie Nicks for a short period in the late 1970s.
| No. | Name | Children | Tenure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenny Boyd | Amy (b. 1971), Lucy (b. 1973) | 1970-79 | Sister of Patti Boyd, wife of the Beatles' George Harrison and later Eric Clapton. Inspiration behind Donovan's Jennifer Juniper |
| 2 | Sara Recor | none | 1988-early 90s | Was in relationship with Fleetwood for nine years prior to marriage. Part of inspiration for Stevie Nicks' song Sara (1979). Former husband, Jim Recor, co-wrote Love in Store with Christine McVie (1982). |
| 3 | Lynn | Ruby & Tessa (twins, born 2002) | 1995-2014 | Helped Fleetwood overcome his alcoholism. Acknowledged with "I'm so glad we made it" in sleevenotes of Time (1995). |
Solo albums[]
| Title | Credited to | Fleetwood Mac guests | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Visitor | Mick Fleetwood | Peter Green | 1981 |
| I'm Not Me | Mick Fleetwood's Zoo | Billy Burnette, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie | 1983 |
| Shakin' the Cage | The Zoo | Bekka Bramlett | 1992 |
| Something Big | The Mick Fleetwood Band | Jeremy Spencer, John McVie | 2004 |
Guests from Fleetwood Mac do not necessarily feature on the whole album.
Appearances on solo projects by other Fleetwood Mac members[]
| Year | Artist | Album | Songs | Guests on same tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jeremy Spencer | Jeremy Spencer | whole album | Danny Kirwan, John McVie |
| 1977 | Bob Welch | French Kiss | Sentimental Lady | Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie |
| 1979 | Bob Welch | Three Hearts | The Ghost of Flight 401 | |
| 1981 | Bob Weston | Studio Picks | Ford 44 | |
| 1981 | Lindsey Buckingham | Law and Order | Trouble | |
| 1983 | Stevie Nicks | The Wild Heart | Sable on Blonde | |
| 1984 | Christine McVie | Christine McVie | Ask Anybody | |
| 1985 | Billy Burnette | Try Me | various tracks | Christine McVie |
| 2006 | Lindsey Buckingham | Under the Skin | Someone's Gotta Change Your Mind | John McVie |
| 2008 | Lindsey Buckingham | Gift of Screws | Wait For You, The Right Place to Fade, Gift of Screws | John McVie (except The Right Place to Fade) |