FLEETWOOD MAC Four Framed Rolling Stone Proof Cover Shots
(From the personal collection of John Courage, Fleetwood Mac's Tour
Manager for more than a quarter of a Century, we have a selection of
three front cover proofs from Rolling Stone Magazine, as approved by
the band for publication. These have been framed and glazed, with
three together in one long 20" x 43" display & one individually in a
separate 14" x 16" housing. The framed cover proofs in question are
the classic Mac shotsfrom the issues of March 24th 1977, January 12th
1978, February 7th 1980 [framed together] & October 30th 1997
[framed separately]. Another amazing & dramatic one-off from the
Fleetwood Mac archive that would look incredible on the wall of your
home or office!).
|
|
Fleetwood Mac Four Framed Rolling Stone Proof Cover Shots US memorabilia
|
| Tracklisting / Additional Info: |
As a little additional info, the cover featuring Stevie sitting on Mick's shoulders had it's problems for the Band. The other three members were at Mick's feet but Rolling Stone, who has always had total say on how their covers will look, cut out the three and just had Mick & Stevie, with the "They dared to be different" slogan. As this was the Tusk album time Lindsey just went mental !
This Rolling Stone cover was not approved but nothing could be done.
The cover with Mick in a cheerleader's outfit was shot by Annie Leibovitz.
An interesting & unique set.
This item comes direct from the personal archive of former tour manager, John Courage. Despite having connections with a UK national brewery of note, John decided that the Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle was more to his taste.
In September 1972, he was poached from being the road manager of Savoy Brown to become the tour manager of Fleetwood Mac, just before the release of the 'Penguin' album & subsequent tour.
Since that date until his retirement, he stuck with the Mac through thick & thin, seeing in the arrival of Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks to the band, creating a very new sound for the former Blues band.
We are all aware of the effect that the 'Fleetwood Mac', then the mega-hit multi-platinum release 'Rumours' had on the band. The tours went from halls to stadiums in a couple of short jet propelled years.
As the internal madness began to compete with the fan frenzy, John remained with the band through this incredible period, even though for one of his birthdays the band decorated his Hotel room with fifty chickens & bales of straw!
Throughout these visions of excess, the music continued to flow as freely as the parties, resulting in sellout tours the world over.
John found himself slowly acquiring a selection of items that were given to him by members of the band at various points over a distinguished career that lasted in excess of twenty five years.
These gradually took up more & more space until, finally, John decided that some of them must go. What you are looking at here is one of those items.
Its history is impeccable. Its provenance guaranteed.
From the personal collection of John Courage, a one-off collectable from the tour manager of one of the biggest groups of all time.
|
| Condition : |
This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info. |
| Availability: |
Sold Out - 'Request Next' to get an email if it comes back into stock.
|
| Artist: |
Fleetwood Mac (click here for complete listing) |
| Title: |
Four Framed Rolling Stone Proof Cover Shots (click here for more of the same title) |
| Postage/Shipping: |
Add item to your basket for a postage/shipping quote |
| Format: |
memorabilia |
|
|
| Record Label: |
Rolling Stone |
| Catalogue No: |
FRAMED COVERS |
| Country of Origin: |
USA
 |
| Language: |
Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description. |
| Additional info: |
Deleted
|
| EIL.COM Ref No |
MACMMFO537182 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item) |
| Genres: |
70s Rock, POP, Rock
|
| Related Artists: |
Billy Burnette, Blue Beard, Bob Welch, Buckingham Nicks, Christine McVie, Christine Perfect, Clifford Davis, Danny Kirwan, Jeremy Spencer, John McVie, Jynxt, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Paris (70s), Peter Green, Robbie Patton, Roger Cotton, Shotgun Express, Stevie Nicks, The British Blues All Stars, The Gass, The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, Tramp |
| Complete Stock List: |
Fleetwood Mac |
| email: |
sales@eil.com to contact our sales team. |
| Alternative Names: |
None |
| To order by phone: |
Call +44 1474 815010 quoting EIL.COM reference number MACMMFO537182 |
|
|
|
![](http://gb.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=537182&media=https://images.eil.com/large_image/FLEETWOOD%5FMAC_FOUR%2BFRAMED%2BROLLING%2BSTONE%2BPROOF%2BCOVER%2BSHOTS-537182.jpg&description=FLEETWOOD MAC Four Framed Rolling Stone Proof Cover Shots
(From the personal collection of John Courage, Fleetwood Mac's Tour
Manager for more than a quarter of a Century, we have a selection of
three front cover proofs from Rolling Stone Magazine, as approved by
the band for publication. These have been framed and glazed, with
three together in one long 20" x 43" display & one individually in a
separate 14" x 16" housing. The framed cover proofs in question are
the classic Mac shotsfrom the issues of March 24th 1977, January 12th
1978, February 7th 1980 [framed together] & October 30th 1997
[framed separately]. Another amazing & dramatic one-off from the
Fleetwood Mac archive that would look incredible on the wall of your
home or office!) )
