Playing in the Rain

Lindsey Buckingham & Fleetwood Mac

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Pub Date 24 Feb 2023 | Archive Date 23 Apr 2023

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Turn on the radio or take the time to flip through the stacks of used CDs at your local thrift store. Google "rock 'n' roll music," even. Better yet, visit any public place that plays popular music from the last 50 years or so as the soundtrack to your Saturday afternoon grocery-shopping, clothes-buying or indie record store-scouting experience and you'll find that no matter where you go, there's an ever-enduring presence that since the late 1960s has been a mainstay in the world of pop culture and popular music: a former blues band turned rock 'n' roll atom bomb called Fleetwood Mac.

Though much of the band's popularity stems from their work in the late seventies and eighties, from an era when gas was 50 cents a gallon and singers were their own songwriters, there's a reason why the band has been able to maintain their status as rock 'n' roll royalty even more than 50 years after making their debut as a London-based blues group.

His name is Lindsey Buckingham.

Playing in the Rain explores Buckingham's journey from aspiring rock and roller to solo star, legendary producer, and chief architect of Fleetwood Mac's legacy and global superstardom. In doing so, Playing in the Rain fills gaps in modern conceptualizations of the band and Buckingham's own life and legacy.

Turn on the radio or take the time to flip through the stacks of used CDs at your local thrift store. Google "rock 'n' roll music," even. Better yet, visit any public place that plays popular music...


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A captivating book that provides a fresh perspective on Lindsey Buckingham's journey and his impact on the world of popular music. The writing is engaging and insightful, taking readers on a journey through Buckingham's early years as a rock and roller to his legendary status as a solo artist and producer. The book is filled with fascinating interviews and anecdotes, offering a comprehensive and compelling portrait of one of rock and roll's most intriguing figures. This is a must-read for any music fan looking to deepen their understanding of Fleetwood Mac and the broader cultural landscape in which they emerged.

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I'm a big fan of Fleetwood Mac so I was excited to read this biography of Lindsey Buckingham. It was written really well and I was invested in the story being told. It was written well and I enjoyed how good it was written, I could tell the author did their research and it worked well overall. I enjoyed what I read and can't wait to read more from Tyler Martin Sehnal.

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An engrossing read that provides a deep dive into the life and career of Lindsey Buckingham, one of rock and roll's most influential figures. The book is expertly written and packed with fascinating insights into Buckingham's journey, his relationships with other band members, and his impact on the world of popular music. The author's passion for the subject shines through in every page, making this book a must-read for any fan of Fleetwood Mac or rock and roll in general. This is a masterful biography that sheds new light on one of music's most intriguing personalities.

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This is an excellent biography of an excellent musician. It's very insightful and full of thoughtful, revealing and painfully honest interviews. Any fans of Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham's solo work, or rock and roll history will enjoy reading this.

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Finishing PLAYING IN THE RAIN today was a particularly poignant reminder of the loss of Christine McVie last November 30th, especially as her cause of death was revealed. Fleetwood Mac was Rock and Roll royalty and Lindsey Buckingham’s collaboration with bandmates was the catalyst which propelled them there. If you love Rock and Roll, you will love this book.

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