“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.
Christine, Stevie and Lindsey harmonizing or backing each other never gets old. Their voices are so perfect together, as are Stevie and Sharon Celani together.
“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.