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Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies aged 79

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News websites
  • 1 Dec 2022 09:59
2 Min Read

McVie, who was born Christine Perfect, married Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie and joined the band in the early 1970s.

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  • Musician Christine McVie attends the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York. (AP)
    Musician Christine McVie attends the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York. (AP)

Christine McVie, famed for performing with Fleetwood Mac, died at the age of 79, as per her family.

Little Lies, Everywhere, Don't Stop, Say You Love Me, and Songbird were all hits for the British singer-songwriter.

According to a family’s statement, McVie died peacefully in the presence of her family at a hospital.

McVie departed Fleetwood Mac in 1998 after 28 years but rejoined in 2014.

"We would like everyone to keep Christine in their hearts and remember the life of a great human being, and revered musician who was adored internationally," the statement read.

Who is Christine McVie?

McVie, who was born Christine Perfect, married Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie and joined the band in the early 1970s.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Fleetwood Mac rose to prominence as one of the world's most well-known rock bands.

Rumors, inspired by the divorces of the McVies and the band's other coupling, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, became one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling more than 40 million copies worldwide.

In 1998, McVie was one of eight members of the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Christine McVie was like Stevie’s wise older sister, the sweetly grounded balance to her ethereal astral projections.

she wrote so many brilliant songs, but will likely be best remembered for “Songbird,” which often closed out Fleetwood Mac shows.

RIP to an understated queen. pic.twitter.com/1njOSaSmqN

— shauna (@goldengateblond) November 30, 2022

In the same year, following the success of their live album The Dance, she retired to Kent, citing a dislike of traveling as the reason for her departure from the band.

She rediscovered her love of performing after a one-time appearance with the group at London's O2 arena in 2013, and returned to them a year later.

In short, Christine McVie was a vital member of the intricate cast of people that comprised one of the greatest bands of all time.

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