Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie dies aged 79

Sky News ^ | November 30th, 2022 | unattributed

[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."

[9YearLurker]

Don’t kid yourself, ol’ Poppy pulled it down quickly.

[Golden Eagle]

She was born Miss Perfect, Christine Anne Perfect before marrying bassist John McVie.

Interesting AND amusing. You’re a wealth of information, and one of my favorite posters, thanks for being here.

[Dr. Franklin]

Interesting AND amusing. You’re a wealth of information, and one of my favorite posters, thanks for being here.

It's my pleasure. Obviously, John McVie corrupted her and after marrying him, she ceased being Perfect. ;)

[ought-six]

“Fortunately Chris said yes and beautiful music was made.”

Yup!

I liked Fleetwood Mac before Buckingham/Nicks joined the group. But the music took on a whole different aspect once they joined.

[ought-six]

As I said in an earlier post I saw them I saw live in late, 1975.
I also saw them almost 20 years later at the Poplar Creek amphitheater. It was only the pre-Buckingham/Nicks trio of John McVie, Christine McVie, and Mick Fleetwood from the original group, with Dave Mason (instead of Lindsay Buckingham) and Bonnie Bramlett’s daughter Bekka Bramlett replacing Stevie Nicks. It was pretty good, but nothing like the band of 1975 - 1980.

[Clutch Martin]

Thanks! I’ll have to check out that Spirit Jam. The 12 dreams of Dr Sardonicus was one of those early favorites.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[LeonardFMason]

“I always thought she was a better singer than Stevie Nicks.”

AMEN!!!!!!!

[who knows what evil?]

Here you go.

Bob Welch (with beard) next to Jeff Baxter, behind lead Jay Ferguson. There is an extended eight-minute version of this video out there, but couldn't find it at the moment.

[LeonardFMason]

“heck I liked peter green better than any of them”

AMEN!!!

Vast and underrated talent. One of the greatest guitarists EVER.

Man of the World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YaoGuBrqao

[Right Brigade]

Played “Don’t Stop” at the Clinton inaguration
Bill broke out his Sax
Heady times for the Dnc.

[mylife]

Peter Green Real World

[shadowlands1960]

Peter Green was untouchable as a guitarist. Very smooth... Right up there with the likes of Clapton and Duane Allman... Alvin Lee.

[Gay State Conservative]

I was never a fan of Fleetwood Mac except for “Come A Little Bit Closer”...which Christine wrote and sang lead.And in her day she was a fine looking woman.

[mylife]

heck, even Santana ripped Pete’s stuff

[mylife]

there is a live spirit record on hot potato records that rocks

https://www.google.com/search?tbm=vid&sxsrf=ALiCzsbh3_uox3w4QEoS2KGfEsDoFY62tA:1669853741878&q=Spirit+Live+1970&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiy4_H4kdf7AhW0kYkEHRk1BX8Q1QJ6BAgREAE&biw=1536&bih=726&dpr=1.25#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:cfab0ccb,vid:ejly1axjiSw

[shadowlands1960]

It’s funny... I didn’t know ‘Black Magic Woman’ was Green’s until much later. I love both versions.

[mylife]

I really miss Alvin Lee

[liberalh8ter]

I saw Christine McVie at the Sunrise Musical Theatre in 1985. She was fantastic. RIP, Ms. McVie.

[shadowlands1960]

Alvin Lee. It’s odd his name rarely comes up when people talk about the great guitarists. I consider him the equal to Clapton. His playing always had ‘little surprises’ that popped out at you.. just when you were wondering ‘how did he do that?’ ...he’d slide something else in to make the point... He suffered from very few ‘hits’... Amazing instincts.