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Fleetwood Mac · 1980

Fleetwood Mac

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 1, 1980Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

They concluded an eleven-month world tour with a performance at the Hollywood Bowl. Lindsey Buckingham announced from the stage that it would be their last concert for a long time. The group did not return to the concert stage until nearly two years later during the Mirage tour.

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