Conversation so far:
What was Mick Fleetwood's playing style?
Fleetwood was, and is, a completely straightforward drummer, and it works with a lot of different styles.
What kinds of styles did Mick Fleetwood work with?
How did Mick Fleetwood hit the kick drum?
He hit his drums very hard, except for his kick drum. He would keep perfect beat with his kick, but played it so softly that we could hear his noises.
Who said how Mick Fleetwood hit the kick drum?
Ken Caillat, a sound engineer on Rumours.
Are there any interesting aspect about Mick Fleetwood?
Fleetwood took up the drums at a young age, grateful to his parents for their recognition that it was in music that he might find a future.

Question: Did he ever get formal training?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Mick Fleetwood ever get formal training?