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Dec 2, 2022: Far Out Magazine: From Buckingham Nicks to David Bowie: Christine McVie’s 10 favourite songs
- ‘God Only Knows’ – The Beach Boys
- ‘Babylon Sisters’ – Steely Dan
- ‘Raspberry Beret’ – Prince & The Revolution
- ‘Races are Run’ – Buckingham Nicks
- ‘Let’s Dance’ – David Bowie
- ‘That Ole Devil Called Love’ – Billie Holliday
- ‘I Know You’re Out There Somewhere’ – The Moody Blues
- ‘Man of the World’ – Fleetwood Mac
- ‘Smoke on the Water’ – Deep Purple
- ‘Mexico’ – James Taylor
Dec 1,2022: The Guardian: Mother Earth, musical prodigy or steely powerhouse? The enigma of Christine McVie
On 1977’s 45m-selling Rumours, while Nicks and her former partner Lindsey Buckingham wrote one entertainingly bitter song after another about their collapsed partnership, each heaping blame on the other, McVie came up with Don’t Stop, exhorting her ex-husband, bassist John McVie, to look on the bright side of their recent divorce. You could argue that was easy for her to say, given that she wasn’t the one who had to stand on stage every night listening to their ex sing a paean to their new partner (McVie’s You Make Loving Fun). But still, the song suggested its author was possessed of a noticeably different temperament to the people who wrote Dreams or Go Your Own Way. “It was never as melodramatic as Stevie and Lindsey,” she later reflected.
On 1977’s 45m-selling Rumours, while Nicks and her former partner Lindsey Buckingham wrote one entertainingly bitter song after another about their collapsed partnership, each heaping blame on the other, McVie came up with Don’t Stop, exhorting her ex-husband, bassist John McVie, to look on the bright side of their recent divorce. You could argue that was easy for her to say, given that she wasn’t the one who had to stand on stage every night listening to their ex sing a paean to their new partner (McVie’s You Make Loving Fun). But still, the song suggested its author was possessed of a noticeably different temperament to the people who wrote Dreams or Go Your Own Way. “It was never as melodramatic as Stevie and Lindsey,” she later reflected.

Nov 30, 2022: Kenosha News: Obit Christine McVie
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, has died at 79. The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.” No cause of death or other details were immediately provided. McVie was a steady presence and personality in a band known for its frequent lineup changes and volatile personalities. During its peak commercial years, from 1975-80, the band sold tens of millions of records and was an ongoing source of fascination for fans as it transformed personal battles into melodic, compelling songs.
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, has died at 79. The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.” No cause of death or other details were immediately provided. McVie was a steady presence and personality in a band known for its frequent lineup changes and volatile personalities. During its peak commercial years, from 1975-80, the band sold tens of millions of records and was an ongoing source of fascination for fans as it transformed personal battles into melodic, compelling songs.
November 24, 2022: Showbiz Cheat Sheet: Stevie Nicks Said Fleetwood Mac Was Like an ‘Incestuous’ and ‘Scandalous’ Soap Opera
Arguably the group’s most famous couple was Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. They joined the band as a team and helped launch Fleetwood Mac to new heights of success with the group’s 1975 self-titled album and 1977’s Rumours. Many of the songs from that era were about Buckingham and Nicks’ relationship and bitter breakup.
Before the couple joined the band, drummer Mick Fleetwood’s wife, Jenny Boyd, had an affair with lead guitarist Bob Weston. Fleetwood was heartbroken over the infidelity, leading to Weston’s exit from the group.
Arguably the group’s most famous couple was Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. They joined the band as a team and helped launch Fleetwood Mac to new heights of success with the group’s 1975 self-titled album and 1977’s Rumours. Many of the songs from that era were about Buckingham and Nicks’ relationship and bitter breakup.
Before the couple joined the band, drummer Mick Fleetwood’s wife, Jenny Boyd, had an affair with lead guitarist Bob Weston. Fleetwood was heartbroken over the infidelity, leading to Weston’s exit from the group.
![]() July 25, 2020: TMZ: FLEETWOOD MAC'S PETER GREENCO-FOUNDING GUITARIST DEAD AT 73
Peter Green, one of the founding members of Fleetwood Mac, has died. The family put out a statement that said ... "It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep." |
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Mar 27, 2014: The Independent: Rumours confirmed: Christine McVie back with Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac fans will be celebrating after Christine McVie announced she was returning to the band in time for their upcoming world tour and a possible new album. The band confirmed the news on Thursday.
Fleetwood Mac fans will be celebrating after Christine McVie announced she was returning to the band in time for their upcoming world tour and a possible new album. The band confirmed the news on Thursday.
Sept 30, 2013: Ultimate Classic Rock: Lindsey Buckingham Says New Fleetwood Mac Album Depends on Stevie Nicks
There will be a new album from Fleetwood Mac when — or if — Stevie Nicks is able to commit songs she’s written for the band and not her solo album. That’s according to Lindsey Buckingham, who recently said the group’s recording future depend on Nicks.
There will be a new album from Fleetwood Mac when — or if — Stevie Nicks is able to commit songs she’s written for the band and not her solo album. That’s according to Lindsey Buckingham, who recently said the group’s recording future depend on Nicks.
Sept 22, 2013: Gigwise: Fleetwood Mac kick off UK tour in Dublin's O2 Arena
Fleetwood Mac kicked-off their UK tour in style this weekend (September 20) as they thrilled the crowd at the O2 Arena, Dublin.
Fleetwood Mac kicked-off their UK tour in style this weekend (September 20) as they thrilled the crowd at the O2 Arena, Dublin.
Jan 28, 2013: Rolling Stone: Q&A: Fleetwood Mac on Reissuing 'Rumours' and Making New Music
Few expected the reunion of Fleetwood Mac's classic Seventies lineup back in 1997, and even fewer could have predicted it would still be going strong in 2013.
Few expected the reunion of Fleetwood Mac's classic Seventies lineup back in 1997, and even fewer could have predicted it would still be going strong in 2013.
Fleetwood Mac is heading back on the road, and that means the top-selling group will release new music — sort of. On its 34-city North American tour, which kicks off April 4 in Columbus, Ohio, the band will perform two new songs, and it could mean a new album will follow. Or not. Stevie Nicks recently sang on tracks that Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie worked on, calling the sessions “great.” But Nicks also says she’s not sure where the band fits in today’s music industry. “Whether or not we’re gonna do any more (songs), we don’t know because we’re so completely bummed out with the state of the music industry and the fact that nobody even wants a full record,” she said. “Everybody wants two songs, so we’re going to give them two songs.” Nicks said depending on the response to the new tracks — which Buckingham calls “the most Fleetwood Mac-y stuff ... in a long time” — more material could come next. “Maybe we’ll get an EP out of it or something,” Buckingham said. The group is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the best-selling “Rumours” album, which has moved some 20 million units in the United States.(SOURCE: Time Herald)