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Behind the Mask is a studio album by Fleetwood Mac, released in 1990. It was the band's first studio album recorded and released after the departure of guitarist and singer Lindsey Buckingham, who had been a member since 1974. The album continues Fleetwood Mac's pop-rock and soft-rock approach and features vocal contributions from Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks, and Rick Vito, among others.
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When was Fleetwood Mac's Behind the Mask released?
Behind the Mask was released in 1990. It was Fleetwood Mac's first studio album recorded and released after Lindsey Buckingham's departure from the band.
Why is Lindsey Buckingham absent from Behind the Mask?
Buckingham left Fleetwood Mac before the album was made, ending his earlier run with the group that had begun in 1974. The album instead features the band's remaining core members with added guitar contributions from other musicians.
Who sang on Behind the Mask?
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks remained key vocalists on the album, while Rick Vito joined the touring and recording lineup around this period. The record therefore has a different lineup feel from the classic Rumours-era albums.
Is Behind the Mask a sequel to Rumours?
It is a later Fleetwood Mac studio album, not a narrative sequel to Rumours. Rumours was released in 1977, while Behind the Mask reflects the band's sound and lineup changes thirteen years later.
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