Could Fleetwood Mac Re-Form?

There’s some hope that the remaining members of Fleetwood Mac could reunite for some celebrations around the 50th anniversary of Rumours in 2027.

However, fans hoping for a tour might want to hold their breath, as Stevie Nicks has previously said there’s “no chance” of Fleetwood Mac continuing following the 2022 passing of bandmate Christine McVie. The band haven’t played shows since 2019.

According to a new report from The Sun, however, serious discussions are underway about the 50th anniversary celebrations for Rumours, with a one-off show, a television special, and a documentary about the making of the album reported as reunion options ahead of the 2027 milestone. Warner Records is also allegedly planning a “special edition” of the album.

Mick Fleetwood is reportedly at the heart of driving a reunion between himself, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and John McVie.

The Sun reportedly spoke to a source close to Mick Fleetwood, who said: “Fleetwood Mac are discussing new projects and how to mark Rumours’ big 5-0. For certain, there is a special edition version of the album coming, which the band and label have been secretly looking at.

“But also, there is a significant hope that it is time for the definitive documentary on all the chaos in the studio that created the magic on record.”

Noting the real-life drama that occurred behind the scenes of the recording of Rumours, including John and Christine going through a divorce and Stevie and Lindsey breaking up, plus copious amounts of drugs and booze in between, the source said the “desire is for everyone to sit down and present their side of events on screen.”

The source continued, “And then of course comes the potential for a stage reunion and concert. That is the goal from Mick.

“Stevie has said it would not feel right being on stage without Christine, but also, she and Lindsey are on a healing journey right now, which could be the path to a new show.

“However, there is a desire to pay tribute to Christine in some way, and a live show around Rumours seems a very fitting way.

“The gig would fill a stadium dozens of times because of the love they command. But unless some major shift happens, a tour is unlikely at this stage.”

Last year, Stevie Nicks confirmed that there would be no more Fleetwood Mac without Christine McVie.

“Without Christine, no can do,” she said in an interview. “There is no chance of putting Fleetwood Mac back together in any way. Without her, it just couldn’t work.”

In 2023, Mick Fleetwood said the band was “done” without McVie.

Christine McVie passed away in November 2022. She was known for penning and singing numerous Fleetwood Mac hits, including Everywhere, Songbird, You Make Loving Fun and Little Lies.

McVie joined the band in 1970 and remained in the group when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, but departed soon after. She returned to Fleetwood Mac in 2014 when the band's most recognisable line-up was reunited.