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Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79

Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at 79

She passed away at a hospital following a short illness, her family said in a statement posted on the singer’s Facebook page.
01 Dec, 2022

Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, died on Wednesday. She was 79.

McVie passed away at a hospital following a short illness, her family said in a statement posted on the singer’s Facebook page.

“We would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being and a revered musician who was loved universally. RIP Christine McVie,” the family said in the statement.

Fleetwood Mac, in a separate statement, said that there were “no words” to describe the band’s sadness at McVie’s passing. Members of Fleetwood Mac including Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood posted the statement on social media.

“She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life,” the band’s statement said. “Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.”

Born Christine Perfect in northwest England on July 12, 1943, McVie started making music while in art school and was playing with a band called Chicken Shack before joining Fleetwood Mac in 1970 and marrying its bassist, John McVie.

It was two of Christine McVie’s songs, ‘Over My Head’ and ‘Say You Love Me’, that first saw the band, which started as a blues outfit, getting featured on US radio stations.

The band relocated to California and added two new members - Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Their 1977 album Rumours, recorded as John and Christine McVie were divorcing, sold more than 40 million copies and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

The album, which featured vocals from both Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks, included such hits as ‘Don’t Stop (Thinking About Tomorrow)’, ‘Go Your Own Way’, ‘The Chain’, ‘You Make Loving Fun’ and ‘Gold Dust Woman’, and was a fixture on the charts for 134 weeks, spending 31 weeks at No. 1.

McVie left Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and largely stayed out of the public eye despite releasing a solo album in 2004. She rejoined the band for a 2014 tour.

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Taj Ahmad - USA Dec 01, 2022 11:06am
So sad, RIP.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Dec 01, 2022 11:18am
Inna Lilla Hay Waa Inna Illehey Rajayoon.
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NYS Dec 01, 2022 03:19pm
REST IN PEACE!!
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FAZAL@ISB Dec 01, 2022 04:32pm
Tango in the night, you make loving fun, Sweet little lies, Mystified are some of my favourites from their music. But again we all must remember كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَآئِقَةُ الْمَوْت.
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Soniye Tu Auder Te La Dec 01, 2022 10:03pm
News of women dying is very rare.
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Drop out Dec 01, 2022 11:56pm
Tell me little lies still echo in my mind Saw her on the stage with rest of the band RIP McVie you brought happiness through your melodious voice
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