Friday, March 29

Christine McVie, the vocalist and keyboardist of the legendary band Fleetwood Mac, dies at 79


The British Christine McVie, vocalist and keyboardist of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac, died this Wednesday after suffering a “short illness,” her family announced in a statement.

The artist, who retired in 1998 but rejoined the group in 2014, died “peacefully” in a hospital this morning accompanied by her relatives, according to the note published on her official Facebook page. McVie was also one of the main songwriters for the group’s songs.

His fellow Fleetwood Mac members expressed their grief over the death of McVie, the composer of hits such as “Little Lies,” “Everywhere” and “Don’t Stop.”

“There are no words to describe our sadness” after the death of an artist “truly unique, special and talented beyond measure,” the band said on Twitter.

“She was the best musician anyone could have had in a band and the best friend anyone could have had in their life. We were truly fortunate to have shared her life with her,” the statement continues.

The group, formed in London in 1967 by vocalist/guitarist Peter Green, pianist/vocalist Jeremy Spencer, drummer Mick Fleetwood, bassist Bob Brunning, and vocalist Stevie Nicks (later joined in 1975), expressed appreciation for the “fantastic memories” McVie has left behind.


Born Christine Perfect, the artist changed her last name when she married bassist John McVie, who joined Fleetwood Mac after having gone through the group John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers.



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