Mick Fleetwood, co-founder of one of rock's most successful bands, Fleetwood Mac, is the free-spirited drummer whose unorthodox style has driven the bands irresistible rhythms for over 35 years.
This is the definitive portrait of an extraordinary life lived within rock and roll. The story follows Mick from his nomadic childhood to his early career playing with the world's greatest blues musicians, his personal relationships and his many years with Fleetwood Mac. The video includes interviews with some of the great rock and blues musicians who have shared the stage with Mick as well as personal insights from Fleetwood himself.
Go behind the scenes for this ultimate look at one of rock's most passionate and enduring musicians as well as the band that bears his name.
Interviews include: B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Peter Green, John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and John Mayall
Rock Star
Written by Wing Commander Joseph John Kells Fleetwood (Mick's dad)
Gloucester Station, wet and dreary
A mum, a dad and a teenage boy
stand together, yet apart,
dreading the last goodbye
The London train pulls in and waits.
The boy climbs in, it's the acid test.
Their last young fledgling
is leaving the nest.
The train door slams,
everything tensioned,
as all three unburdened thoughts
unmentioned.
Mum says,
don't forget to wrap up
and not get a chill.
We don't want to hear
you are sick, or ill.
The boy smiles.
Don't worry mum.
I'm as fit as a flea.
I'll be all right,
just you wait and see.
Dad, do you think the
drum kit will make it?
It's in the guards van.
wrapped in a blanket.
The whistle blows,
it's all too much.
Dad blows his nose, Mum sheds a tear.
The embryo Rock Star
hides his fear.
The train jerks forward.
The umbilical is broken.
It's raining. He's gone,
they are alone.
He seeks his fortune,
with eyes full of fun.
To conquer the world,
with two sticks and a drum.
Through years of gigs,
sordid clubs.
Dead-beat roadies
and randy fans.
Endless journeys
in broken-down vans.
Crooked managers
exploiting talent.
Pusher, junkie, Rocker, and Mod.
Dolly girls, poofs,
and Children of God.
All played their part
to make or mar
The dream of a boy
on his way to a star.
Then suddenly, he's there.
He'd out-rocked the rest.
People stand and stare,
from the Albert Hall in London
to New York's Madison Square.
Rock Star, Super Star.
He is the lot,
knowing in his inner heart,
it's all just tommy rot.
Still a boy with a dream,
and eyes full of fun,
who had been through the mill
and made it,
with just two sticks,
and a drum.
At the end of making this documentary Lynn & Mick were expecting twins.
On February 28, 2002, Mick & Lynn welcomed Roby Mim and Tessa Kells into their family.
Narrated by Kate Harper
A very special thanks to Lynn Fleetwood for her contribution to the making of this documentary.
Special Thanks To:
Lindsey Buckingham
Ken Caillat
John Courage
Richard Dashut
Dinky Dawson
Amy Fleetwood
Biddy Fleetwood
Lucy Fleetwood
Lynn Fleetwood
Sally Fleetwood
Sara Fleetwood
Peter Green
B.B. King
Jim Ladd
Jenny Boyd-Levitt
John Mayall
Christine McVie
John McVie
Stevie Nicks
Wolf Fleetwood Ross
Judy Wong
Peter Bardens (1945-2002)
John Lee Hooker (1917-2001)
Thanks To:
Bob Brunning
Thomas Corrigan
Cathy Davis
Napili Kai Beach Hotel = Maui
Scene Selections:
1. Opening [1:23]
2. Memories of Childhood [1:52]
3. Prep School [1:43]
4. Dreaming of Drumming [3:40]
5. London Circa 1963 [2:03]
6. Falling in Love [1:57]
7. Playing With the Cheynes [3:18]
8. Meeting John McVie [1:37]
9. The Beginning of Fleetwood Mac [2:19]
10. Peter Green [7:17]
11. Christine McVie and Band Incarnations [4:19]
12. Benifolds [3:29]
13. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks [2:48]
14. Emotional Hell - The Making of Rumours [3:35]
15. Excesses and Intrigue [8:41]
16. Solo in Africa [1:51]
17. Introspection: A New Beginning [6:02]
18. End Credits [:54]
Presented in a 1.78:1 widescreen aspect ratio. Enhanced for 16:9 TVs.
Color
For updates, videos and interactivity with Mick, please visit www.MickFleetwood.com
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