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: Decades later, the tension remained so high that Stevie Nicks reportedly gave the band an ultimatum in 2018: "either Lindsey goes or I go," leading to Buckingham's departure.

: During recording, both the band’s central couples— Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham , and John and Christine McVie—broke up. Even founder Mick Fleetwood was in the middle of a divorce.

Start your deep dive into the legendary making of Fleetwood Mac’s with these 15 incredible "rumors" and facts that defined the album’s chaotic and brilliant creation. The Breakup Drama Watch 15 Rumors

: Stevie Nicks reportedly wrote "Dreams," the band's only #1 U.S. hit, in just 10 minutes while sitting on a bed in a small, velvet-lined room at the studio.

: John McVie came up with the name Rumours because he felt the band members were constantly hearing things about one another through their songwriting rather than direct conversation. Musical Trivia & Legacy : Decades later, the tension remained so high

: John and Christine McVie reportedly only spoke to each other about musical arrangements, avoiding all personal conversation for the sake of the record.

: The recording sessions are widely described as a real-life soap opera due to the intense personal conflict and emotional devastation fueling the music. Start your deep dive into the legendary making

: The album's creation was famously fueled by heavy cocaine use, which the band later admitted heavily influenced the manic energy of the sessions.