The band kept the original line-up until the late 1980's when the band's tensions started to become somewhat overwhelming for everyone involved. It became like a rock n' roll soap opera. Also, Stevie Nicks had reached the heights of enormous popularity with her solo projects.
The first member to leave was Lindsey Buckingham, and then shortly after that Stevie Nicks left in 1991. She was replaced with a series of short-term vocalists. In 1993, the band reunited for their infamous performance at the Presidential inauguration of Bill Clinton.
In 1997, they all joined and made the critically acclaimed album, "The Dance." Christine McVie retired from touring, and the band stayed together as a foursome with McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks. In 2018, Buckingham was let go from the group and was replaced by guitarists Mike Campbell and Neil Finn.