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November 30, 2022
Source: Rolling Stone
The singer-songwriter was responsible for some of the group’s biggest hits like “Don’t Stop” and “Little Lies”
Christine McVie the longtime co-lead vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac has died. She was 79.
The band confirmed McVie’s death in a note shared on social media. “There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie. She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”
In a statement, McVie’s family said she died today, Nov. 30, at a hospital “following a short illness.” The statement continued: “She was in the company of her family. We kindly ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this extremely painful time, and we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally. RIP Christine McVie.”
McVie, who began her career as a member of the band Chicken Shack, joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970. She went on to write (and co-write) some of the band’s most memorable songs, including the Rumours classics “Don’t Stop” and “You Make Loving Fun,” as well as “Hold Me,” “Little Lies,” “Everywhere,” and “Over My Head.”
Source: BBC
The British singer-songwriter was behind hits including Little Lies, Everywhere, Don’t Stop, Say You Love Me.
She died peacefully at a hospital in the company of her family, a statement said.
McVie left Fleetwood Mac after 28 years in 1998 but returned in 2014.
The family’s statement said “we would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally.”
Born Christine Perfect, McVie married Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie and joined the group in 1971.
Fleetwood Mac was one of the world’s best known rock bands in the 1970s and ’80s.
Their 1977 album Rumours – inspired by the break-ups of the McVies and the band’s other couple, Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nix – became one of the biggest selling of all time, with more than 40 million copies sold worldwide.
A statement by the band said of McVie: “We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”
Written by: Barry Scott
Christine McVie Fleetwood Mac obituary