Making Rumours
The Inside Story of how Fleetwood Mac Made a Masterpiece
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-1-80096-428-0 (ISBN)
Description
'This gossipy book describes all the makeups and breakups that figure in one of the most popular and enduring of all rock albums. ' THE NEW YORK TIMES
As one of the top selling albums of all time, it has become an iconic cornerstone album, one that never gets old.
Ken Caillat, the album's co-producer offers us an incredibly rare, front-row seat into the recording studio where Rumours was born. Through Ken, we get a witness first hand the relationships, the endless partying and the creative struggles that took place whilst he and the band recorded Dreams, Don't Stop, Go Your Own Way, The Chain, and other timeless tracks.
Discover how the breakdown of two couples within the band made the songs what they are, find out how the band's collective excesses led to some of the most successful recording sessions and why Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had a screaming match while recording You Make Loving Fun.
Featuring 80 exclusive photos , Making Rumours shows how Fleetwood Mac found their voice for the first time, amidst heartbreak, divorce, addiction, and betrayal.
As one of the top selling albums of all time, it has become an iconic cornerstone album, one that never gets old.
Ken Caillat, the album's co-producer offers us an incredibly rare, front-row seat into the recording studio where Rumours was born. Through Ken, we get a witness first hand the relationships, the endless partying and the creative struggles that took place whilst he and the band recorded Dreams, Don't Stop, Go Your Own Way, The Chain, and other timeless tracks.
Discover how the breakdown of two couples within the band made the songs what they are, find out how the band's collective excesses led to some of the most successful recording sessions and why Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had a screaming match while recording You Make Loving Fun.
Featuring 80 exclusive photos , Making Rumours shows how Fleetwood Mac found their voice for the first time, amidst heartbreak, divorce, addiction, and betrayal.
Reviews / Votes
'Only a select few, including GRAMMY-winning producer Ken Caillat, can say they had a front-row seat for the birth of said phenomenon. The soap opera accompanying the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album, Rumours, is a music story for the ages. Making Rumours is Caillat's personal account of the making of the album. Given Caillat's work as the album's co-producer and co-engineer, readers not only get the ultimate behind-the-glass perspective but also an intimate glimpse of the creative process and the triumphs and challenges that ultimately defined Rumours.' -- Tim McPhate * The GRAMMYS * 'This gossipy book describes all the makeups and breakups that figure in one of the most popular and enduring of all rock albums. Irresistible peeks into the way this classic album took shape.' * The New York Times * 'Making Rumours might just be the best rock and roll biography I have ever read... an insightful and thorough read about a pivotal time in rock and roll.' * Vintage Rock *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Product notice
Trade binding
Illustrations
around 80 b/w photos
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80096-428-0 (9781800964280)
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Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
approx. 09/2026
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Ken Caillat coproduced Fleetwood Mac's classic 1977 album, Rumours, for which he won the Grammy for Album of the Year. He also produced the group's Tusk, Mirage, and Live albums, as well as their box set, The Chain. He has worked on albums with everyone from Frank Sinatra, Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie to the London Symphony Orchestra.
Steve Stiefel has written several books, including contributions to two by LL Cool J. He also works as a magazine writer and editor.
Steve Stiefel has written several books, including contributions to two by LL Cool J. He also works as a magazine writer and editor.