Hey there, friends. Let’s take a moment to talk about something really heavy. Stevie Nicks, the iconic queen of Fleetwood Mac, is grieving the loss of her beloved bandmate Christine McVie. Christine passed away on November 30 after a brief illness. That’s a tough pill to swallow for Stevie, the band, and all of us fans out there.
A Heartfelt Tribute from Stevie
Stevie, who’s 74 years young, shared her feelings in a heartfelt handwritten note on Instagram. She wrote, “A few hours ago, I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975 had passed away.” Can you imagine? That’s like losing a piece of your soul. Stevie didn’t even know Christine was sick until late Saturday night. She wanted to rush to London, to be by her side, but they told her to wait. That’s got to be one of the hardest things to hear, right?
Music as a Salve for the Soul
Since learning of Christine's passing, Stevie’s been replaying a song in her mind over and over. She shared, “I thought I might possibly get to sing it to her, and so, I’m singing it to her now.” The song? “Hallelujah” by the talented Haim sisters. Stevie wrote out some of the most meaningful lyrics, closing with, “See you on the other side, my love. Don’t forget me — Always, Stevie.” That’s pure emotion right there, folks.
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Fleetwood Mac’s Rise to Fame
Let’s rewind a bit. Stevie joined Fleetwood Mac back in 1975 with her then-partner Lindsey Buckingham. That’s when things really took off for the band. Christine, Stevie, and Lindsey became the three lead vocalists and songwriters, each bringing their unique style to the table. Christine, with her keyboard skills, was the mastermind behind classics like “Say You Love Me,” “You Make Loving Fun,” and the legendary “Don’t Stop.” Those songs? They’re timeless.
Their 1977 album, Rumors, became one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling 40 million copies worldwide. That’s 20 million just in the U.S. alone! The album spent an impressive 31 weeks at the top of the Billboard Top 200 album chart and took home the Grammy for Album of the Year. The band continued to make music and tour for decades, eventually being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Remembering Christine McVie
Christine’s family shared the news of her passing with grace. “She passed away peacefully at the hospital this morning following a short illness,” they said in a statement. “She was in the company of her family.” They asked everyone to keep Christine in their hearts, remembering her as an incredible human being and revered musician loved by all. That’s how we’ll remember her — as a legend whose music will live on forever.
