Fleetwood Mac Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Pop Blues Pop rock Blues rock Pop music Soft rock Folk rock Electric blues Hard rock Instrumental rock Jam band Classic rock Acoustic rock Yacht Rock album rock british blues mellow gold

Members

Select a Fleetwood Mac band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Lindsey Buckingham

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

U.S.A. for Africa Buckingham Nicks Sincerely, San Jose

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Mike Campbell

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Mudcrutch Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

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Peter Green

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Peter Green Splinter Group Katmandu Peter B’s Looners

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Neil Finn

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Crowded House Split Enz The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band 7 Worlds Collide The Finn Brothers

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John McVie

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers The M.O.B.

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Christine McVie

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Mick Fleetwood and Friends Chicken Shack

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Mick Fleetwood

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers Mick Fleetwood and Friends The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band The Mick Fleetwood Band Mick Fleetwood's Zoo Peter B’s Looners Shotgun Express The M.O.B. John Mayall & Friends Spirit of the Forest Tramp

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Waddy Wachtel

Roles:

Guitarist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes The Rolling Stones The Church The Everly Brothers The Cowsills Twice Nicely Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos Iggy Pop Gilby Clarke Melissa Etheridge Band The Gentlemen Boys The Immediate Family The Goat Band Yesca Bridey Murphy

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Stevie Nicks

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Sound City Players Buckingham Nicks Sincerely, San Jose

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Danny Kirwan

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Tramp

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Bob Welch

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Paris

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Dave Mason

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes Derek and the Dominos Traffic The Reels Delaney & Bonnie and Friends Julien Covey & The Machine Wooden Frog The Hellions

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Rick Vito

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Mick Fleetwood and Friends The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band Rick Vito and the Lucky Devils Roger McGuinn’s Thunderbyrd

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Brett Tuggle

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

David Lee Roth & Steve Vai

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Taku Hirano

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

John Mayer Trio Tao Of Sound

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Jeremy Cedric Spencer

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

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Bekka Bramlett

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Mick Fleetwood's Zoo

No gear added

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Billy Burnette

Roles:

Guitarist

No gear added

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Bob Weston

Roles:

Guitarist

No gear added

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Bob Brunning

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Savoy Brown Tramp

No gear added

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Dave Walker

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Savoy Brown Humble Pie The Idle Race

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About

Fleetwood Mac is a legendary British-American rock band that has undergone significant evolution since its formation in 1967. Originating as a blues band in London, the group's lineup has included a revolving door of talented musicians, but its most iconic roster features Mick Fleetwood (drums), John McVie (bass), Christine McVie (keyboards, vocals), Lindsey Buckingham (guitar, vocals), and Stevie Nicks (vocals). Over the years, Fleetwood Mac's sound has traversed genres such as rock, pop, blues, and folk, with a notable shift towards pop rock in the mid-1970s. Albums like Rumours cemented their status as one of the best-selling music acts of all time.

How to Sound Like Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac's sound is characterized by a blend of melodic pop rock and introspective lyrics, often underpinned by lush harmonies and intricate guitar work. The interplay between Buckingham's electric guitar riffs and Nicks' ethereal vocals creates a dynamic, layered texture. The use of Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar by Buckingham adds a crisp, articulate quality to their music, while the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp provides a warm, vintage tone that complements the band’s classic rock vibe. Their arrangements often feature rich, harmonic layers and rhythmic complexity, with Fleetwood's steady drumming and John McVie's solid bass lines anchoring the group's sound. This combination results in a polished, yet emotionally resonant musical experience that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Discography

7936 South Rhodes (2005 Remaster)

1968

Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (Deluxe)

1968

Mr. Wonderful (Deluxe)

1968

The Pious Bird of Good Omen

1969

Then Play On (2013 Remaster; Expanded Edition)

1969

Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 1

1969

Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 2

1969

Kiln House

1970

The Original Fleetwood Mac

1971

Future Games

1971

Bare Trees

1972

Penguin

1973

Mystery to Me

1973

Heroes Are Hard to Find

1974

Fleetwood Mac (Deluxe Edition)

1975

Rumours

1977

Tusk (Deluxe Edition)

1979

Live

1980

Mirage (Deluxe Edition)

1982

Tango In the Night (Deluxe Edition)

1987

Tango in the Night (2017 Remaster)

1987

Behind the Mask

1990

Time

1995

The Dance

1997

Shrine '69

2000

Say You Will

2003

Live in Boston

2004

Before the Beginning - 1968-1970 Rare Live & Demo Sessions (Remastered)

2019

Rumours Live

2023

Mirage Tour '82 (Live)

2024

Live From The Record Plant (December 15, 1974)

2025

Fleetwood Mac: Live 1975

2025

Get the Fleetwood Mac Sound

Want to sound like Fleetwood Mac? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.