Vintage four-page “Life-Line Feature” questionnaire from New Musical Express signed and filled out entirely in black felt tip by Jeremy Spencer, the original guitarist of Fleetwood Mac. The questionnaire, which dates to 1968 or 1969, starts with basic information like name, birth date, height, weight, and family details before continuing to more personal questions, examples of which are below:
Musical education: “Self taught”
Age entered show business: “15”
First public appearance as amateur: “Lichfield Baths Jan ‘64”
Biggest break in career: “Joining Fleetwood Mac”
Biggest disappointment in career: “That 1st single ‘I Believe My Time Ain’t Long’ was not a hit”
First important public appearance: “Windsor Jazz Fest with F. Mac”
Current Hit: “Albatross”
Albums: “New one in March”
Parent disc label: “Blue Horizon”
Amplification: “Orange’s 836 0374”
Compositions: “Many – ‘I’ve Lost My Baby,’ ‘Need Your Love Tonight,’ ‘Evening Boogie,’ ‘My Heart Beat Like A Hammer,’ ‘My Baby’s Good To Me,’ ‘Cold Black Night,’ ‘Man of Action.”
Biggest influence on career: “Elmore James”
Hobbies: “Smoking my pipe & home record making”
Favourite Singer: “Elmore James, Tim Hardin, Cliff Richards, Little Richard, Elvis Presley”
Favorite actor: “Marlon Brando:
Best friend: “My wife – Fiona”
Miscellaneous likes: “Reading New Testament”
In fine condition, with light soiling and handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Jeremy Spencer left Fleetwood Mac in 1971 during their USA tour to join the religious cult Children of God, also known as The Family International, of which he is still affiliated. Spencer was described in many articles as being quieter and more subdued compared to his on-stage persona, and would usually be reading the bible. Controversially, there are many abuse allegations against Spencer and the Family International organization.
