Behind-the-scenes photos of Fleetwood Mac's early days

Over half a century, they've sold more than 100 million records. But Fleetwood Mac first came together one August night in England in 1967. Drummer Mick Fleetwood looks back at the band's origins in his new book, "Love That Burns."

Here, a young Mick Fleetwood playing the drums for The Cheynes, an early band.

John McVie

John McVie, as part of the Bluesbreakers, in 1966.

Otis Spann, John McVie

Otis Spann, left, and John McVie in 1969.

Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwood in 1969.

Mick rehearsing

Mick Fleetwood in 1973.

Bob Welch

Bob Welch rehearsing in 1973.

John McVie

John McVie in 1973.

Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwood in London, 1973.

Bob Weston

Bob Weston rehearsing in 1973.

Christine McVie

Christine McVie in 1973.

Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac in September 1973.

Love That Burns

"Love That Burns -- A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac, Volume One: 1967-1974" by Mick Fleetwood is published by Genesis Publications. It will be released on September 12, 2017.