Play On

Now, Then, and Fleetwood Mac: The Autobiography

By: Mick Fleetwood, Anthony Bozza

Narrated by: Martin Dew

"After forty-six years of being on the road, this is the right time to look back in a way I've never done before: now and then. This is the story of my life in rock and roll -- and how the band that has meant everything to me came to define me. I'm looking forward to sharing it with you."

Mick Fleetwood has been a member of the ever-evolving Fleetwood Mac, one of the world's most successful and adored bands, for over four decades. Here he tells the full and candid story of his life as one of music's greatest drummers and bandleaders, the cofounder of the deeply loved supergroup that bears his name and that of his bandmate and lifelong friend John McVie. In this intimate portrait of a life lived in music, Fleetwood vividly recalls his upbringing tapping along to every song playing on the radio, his experiences as a musician in '60s London, and the earliest permutation of the band featuring Peter Green.

Play On sheds new light on Fleetwood Mac's raucous history, describing the highs and lows of being in the band that Fleetwood was determined to keep together. Here he reflects on the creation of landmark albums such as Rumours and Tusk, the great loves of his life, and the many incredible and outrageous moments of recording, touring, and living with Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood describes these moments with honesty and immediacy, taking us to the very heart of this multilayered journey that has always been anchored in music.

Through it all, from intense love to plaintive heartaches, from collaborations to confrontations, it's been the drive to play on that has prevailed. Now, then, and always, it's Fleetwood Mac.

Critic reviews

Praise for Fleetwood Mac

"The endlessly regenerative California-rock legend." -- Rolling Stone

Hanging with the band

I'll admit this will sound stalker-y, but listening to this book, and the intimate stories shared by Mick Fleetwood, had me making excuses to drive somewhere, as I listen to these books generally in my vehicle. I'd just drive around my neighbourhood just so I could again hang out with the band. What a wonderful listen and I felt myself getting a little emotional as I could tell it was drawing to and end. Thank you for sharing your story an your music!!!

Compelling and candid look into the fascinating life of Mick Fleetwood

a long time fan of Fleetwood Mac I never knew I knew so little about the story of the band and the man whose name at carries.
Engaging story is strengthened and fueled by remarkably and enjoyably candid and honest self-appraisal by Mick Fleetwood. I particularly enjoyed his detailed account of his own life and the creation of the band’s magical songs and even more amazing dramas, of its symbiotic members who put their heart and soul into it’s success over and over again.
A great ‘read’and Mick’s soulful presence makes you feel as if you’re sitting in a room with him hearing the whole thing. Well done! 5 stars.

Great Story, Boring narration.

I loved the book itself, as I had read the hard copy but this narrator made it hard to listen to. Almost a monotone voice.

Well done Mick.

Great story. Thanks Mick and all the members of Fleetwood Mac for great stories and great songs. Was a casual fan before but since I listened to the audio book I'm a bigger fan.

Better than expected

Fascinating, juicy, and inspiring. First chapter discusses how Mick’s dyslexia shaped his future. Amazing read.