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198159 minNRdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fleetwood Mac: Tusk

198159 minNRdocumentary

3.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The 1980 tour documentary features live performances from the 'Tusk' album, which was the most expensive rock album ever made at that time.

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The 1980 tour documentary features live performances from the 'Tusk' album, which was the most expensive rock album ever made at that time.

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Tom Spaindirector

Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwoodcast

Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nickscast

John McVie

Christine McVie

Christine McViecast

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Fleetwood Mac performs on stage during their 1980 tour for the album 'Tusk.' The documentary captures live performances of songs from this album, which was the most expensive rock album made at that time and the first recorded in a digital format. It also details the challenges faced during the editing process, which delayed the album's release until months after its debut in 1979. Band dynamics and creative energy are evident throughout the film, offering insight into this significant period in music history.

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