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Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie dies aged 79
Sky News ^ | November 30th, 2022 | unattributed

Posted on 11/30/2022 11:50:10 AM PST by shadowlands1960

Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie has died aged 79, her family has said in a statement.

On Facebook, they said: "On behalf of Christine McVie's family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine's death.

"She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, November 30th 2022, following a short illness.

"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."

(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: 1dontstop; 2thinkingabout; 3tomorrow; christinemcvie; christineperfect; fleetwoodmac; mcvie; mcvieobit; obituary; rock
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To: V_TWIN

Me too

I love the middle era Fleetwood Mac


41 posted on 11/30/2022 12:10:14 PM PST by wardaddy (Biden Fetterman 2024 ..it’s a no-brainer!)
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To: shadowlands1960

You can just count on it here

The scolds

Such lovely folks


42 posted on 11/30/2022 12:11:09 PM PST by wardaddy (Biden Fetterman 2024 ..it’s a no-brainer!)
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To: Jonty30

She’s older than Keith Richards.


43 posted on 11/30/2022 12:11:14 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
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To: ought-six
I saw them at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium shortly after Buckingham/Nicks joined the band; it must have been late 1975.

I had front row orchestra seats literally could reach out and touch them if they came to the front of the stage. This was July 26, 1978 I believe and I believe Joe Walsh warmed them up but I still cannot find anything on the internet showing that. He was trashed, barely could stand up. I believe this was the period that he was dating Stevie Nicks.

44 posted on 11/30/2022 12:11:30 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: 1Old Pro

This concert was at https://spac.org/ and they had over 30,000


45 posted on 11/30/2022 12:12:42 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Dan in Wichita

“Every time I hear Fleetwood Mac I am reminded of the DNC/Clinton convention in 1992.”

You and me both! I used to like that song, pre-Clinton.


46 posted on 11/30/2022 12:12:42 PM PST by MayflowerMadam
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To: Jonty30

She’s older than Keith Richards.


47 posted on 11/30/2022 12:14:20 PM PST by EvilCapitalist (81 million votes my ass.)
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To: steve86; V_TWIN

That’s my point; I don’t think she was the least troubled of the group. If anyone was, it would be her ex.


48 posted on 11/30/2022 12:14:41 PM PST by kosciusko51
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To: kosciusko51

She made her husband sing songs about abusing her.
So, neither are innocent.


49 posted on 11/30/2022 12:15:50 PM PST by Jonty30 (You can't spell liberal without the a-hole. )
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Is she the one who sang “You make loving fun?”


Yes, and the song title is not sung until right at the end.

Same thing with Buckingham on “Second Hand News”.


50 posted on 11/30/2022 12:17:05 PM PST by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: max americana

Little Stevie could never sing like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMQZnfRcQiE


51 posted on 11/30/2022 12:17:36 PM PST by Regulator (It's fraud, Jim)
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To: SamAdams76

I think the fog of time makes it difficult to think about how long they’ve been around.

Since 1967, almost 56 years ago.


52 posted on 11/30/2022 12:17:48 PM PST by Jonty30 (You can't spell liberal without the a-hole. )
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To: shadowlands1960

Her song “Everywhere” was my favorite of the group.


53 posted on 11/30/2022 12:19:14 PM PST by abb
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To: shadowlands1960

54 posted on 11/30/2022 12:20:37 PM PST by Michael.SF. ( The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility)
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To: Jonty30

That’s my point; I don’t think she was the least troubled of the group. I didn’t know about the abuse before you mentioned it. I guess they were all messed up.

RIP.


55 posted on 11/30/2022 12:20:41 PM PST by kosciusko51
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To: shadowlands1960

Horrible news!

Rest in Peace Christine, Thanks for the memories!.................


56 posted on 11/30/2022 12:21:53 PM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Dan in Wichita

Yes, hated that song from then on....


57 posted on 11/30/2022 12:22:38 PM PST by tina07 (In loving memory of my father,WWII Vet. CBI 10/16/42-12/17/45, d. 11/1/85 )
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To: Jonty30

Christine Anne McVie (née Perfect; 12 July 1943 — 30 November 2022) was an English musician, and the vocalist and keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac, which she joined in 1970. She also released three solo albums. Her direct but poignant lyrics focused on love and relationships.


58 posted on 11/30/2022 12:24:45 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: ought-six

“They were so totally different, that I don’t think a comparison can be made. The hard throatiness of Nicks and the sweet softness of McVie are two entirely different styles.”

I agree!
Trying to compare Christine to Stevie is an apples and oranges thing.

I watched a Stevie Nicks interview and she said Mac originally only wanted Lindsey Buckingham for his guitar playing. John and Mick were ready to sign Lindsey before their meeting was up but Lindsey told them they would have to take Stevie too. That required another meeting with Christine, she had the final say.
Fortunately Chris said yes and beautiful music was made.


59 posted on 11/30/2022 12:25:26 PM PST by oldvirginian (When I was a kid I wanted to be older…this is not what I expected)
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To: ought-six
They were so totally different, that I don’t think a comparison can be made. The hard throatiness of Nicks and the sweet softness of McVie are two entirely different styles.

I enjoyed listening to both of them.

True, both were important to the band's success formula. I saw them live some years ago, during a period when Christine wasn't participating. Still a good show, but her absence was so obvious.

60 posted on 11/30/2022 12:26:42 PM PST by Charles Martel (Progressives are the crab grass in the lawn of life.)
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