Fleetwood Mac was founded by guitarist Peter Green, who named the band after the two members of the rhythm section he most admired: drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie. Green combined their surnames, even though McVie hadn't even agreed to join the band yet. This naming choice was unique because the founder deliberately left his own name out, showing his humility and desire for a collective identity. While the band started as a blues group, it underwent several lineup changes before the addition of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham in 1975, which transformed them into a pop-rock powerhouse. Their 1977 album 'Rumours' is one of the best-selling records ever, famously documenting the internal romantic turmoil of all five members during its recording.