Play On

Now, Then, and Fleetwood Mac: The Autobiography

De: Mick Fleetwood, Anthony Bozza

Narrado por: 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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

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.

Loved it! Thanks Mick!!!

So interesting. I've been a fan since late 70s. This made me want to go back and investigate the Peter Green Fleetwood Mac era. As well as the later 1990 -2000 years I lost track of... Wow. Great and inspiring life story
Mike E Clark

LOVED IT!

Most revealing and honest. I loved learning more about the history of F-M. Well done and thank you, Mick!

An awesome book to read/listen to.

I absolutely enjoyed listening to this fantastic book. And having Mick Fleetwood reading his own written words was an absolute delight for me. Since I have been a long time huge fan of Fleetwood Mac ever since they 1st started. I definitely would/will recommend this beautifully written book to everyone who are fans of this amazing group.

Likeable but inept

Mick Fleetwood presents himself as charming and in many ways he seems to be. However, by the end of the book and the third wife the charm wears a little thin. Overall this was a very interesting memoir by a man I had never considered interesting before.
My brother told me to give it a chance because I love rock biographies. I am glad that I did because I really did enjoy the story Mick relays.

Excellent and well read.

Would you listen to Play On again? Why?

I would recommend it. I generally don't read books twice.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mick, because he seems like a genuinely nice guy. I'd like to meet him one day.

What does Martin Dew and Mick Fleetwood bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I feel like I was inside of the story. I could relate to all of the characters. No one was put down, all perspectives were considered, and talents highlighted.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

Well written, and well read. However between chapters 9-14 I felt there was a bit too much of repetition of facts.