It was 1967 when Mick Fleetwood and John McVie – a drummer and a bassist respectively – formed the band Fleetwood Mac, who would go on to burn up the charts over the ensuing four decades. Ironically, the band’s founders are also the only two members of the ever-changing lineup to remain with the band for the full duration of their existence.

Fleetwood Mac’s early lineup also consisted of Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer, both guitarists. Unfortunately for Fleetwood and McVie, the two guitarists were wrought with mental illness, so the band invited Christine McVie to join. McVie wrote and played piano for the band. Their first album, “Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac” was released in 1968 and was quickly followed that same year with “Mr. Wonderful.” The following year saw the new album, “English Rose and Then Play On,” hit stores. “English Rose and Then Play On” included the hit singles “Oh Well,” and “Man of the World.”

In 1970, Fleetwood Mac lost Green, who abruptly left the band. Green’s exit meant Christine Perfect’s entrance. That same year, the band released “Kiln House,” which they followed with “Future Games” in 1971. The revolving door of band members continued as Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined the lineup in 1975. Despite the lineup shuffles, fans clamored for Fleetwood Mac concert tickets for the chance to see the band perform live.

Following the addition to Nicks and Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac released several hit singles, “Over My Head,” Rhiannon,” and “Say You Love Me,” in 1976. The internal turmoil the band members were embroiled in found an outlet in the 1977 album “Rumours.” The album quickly soared to the top of the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, selling more than 17 million copies on this side of the pond when all was said and done. “Rumours” featured several hit singles, including “Don’t Stop,” “Dreams,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “You Make Loving Fun.”

Fleetwood Mac followed in 1979 with a double-album, “Tusk,” which quickly went multi-platinum. After releasing “Live” in 1980, the band went on hiatus, allowing the band members to pursue solo projects.

The band released their next album seven years later. “Tango in the Night,” sold like hotcakes, and featured several hit singles: “Everywhere,” “Little Lies,” and “Seven Wonders.”

After more lineup changes, the band released “Behind the Mask,” in 1990 and went on to record several more albums through the 90s. Fleetwood Mac’s latest release, “Very Best of Fleetwood Mac,” hit stores in 2006.