Pieced together from fragments of several different songs, the 1977 favorite became something much bigger than anyone could have predicted.

In 1976, Fleetwood Mac was on the verge of collapse. Relationships were falling apart, tensions were high, and the band was struggling to stay together. Yet, amidst the chaos, they created The Chain—a ...

Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks, in particular, contributed songs, lyrics, and melodies to much of Fleetwood Mac‘s discography. One song, however, claims the creative efforts of ...

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album gave way to some of the band's biggest hits in rock history, but not all tracks made it to the charts. "The Chain" became a standout track that cemented itself as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain” hits a new peak on the U.K.’s Official ...

Lindsey Adams Buckingham is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and ...