Fleetwood Mac Singer-Songwriter Christine McVie Passes Away

McVie (Photo: Raph_PH via Wikimedia Commons Under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license))

She was the singer, songwriter and keyboardist for FLEETWOOD MAC and a vital part of the group’s success of the late 1970’s. CHRSTINE MCVIE has passed away following a short illness at the age of 79.

Her family posted on her official FACEBOOK page, saying, “On behalf of CHRSTINE MCVIE’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of CHRSTINE’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 CHRSTINE in their hearts and remember the life of an incredible human being, and revered musician who was loved universally. RIP CHRSTINE MCVIE.”

The band paid tribute to MCVIE on TWITTER, saying, “There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of CHRSTINE MCVIE. She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished CHRSTINE deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”

Along with her contributions as a singer and keyboardist, MCVIE created the artwork for FLEETWOOD MAC’S 1970 record “KILN HOUSE,” and also released three solo albums. MCVIE was inducted to the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in 1998.

The tributes have already started flowing in.

WARNER MUSIC GROUP CEO MAX LOUSADA said, "The loss of CHRISTINE McVIE is not only devastating to all of us in her WARNER MUSIC family across the globe, but to the entire music community and her countless millions of fans. From her early days with CHICKEN SHACK to her phenomenal time with FLEETWOOD MAC to her brilliant solo work, CHRISTINE has been in our collective musical consciousness for nearly six decades. Her voice was unmistakable and indelible, her songwriting beautiful and peerless, and her live performances powerful and entrancing. She was, and is, a musical icon for the ages, and she will be deeply missed. Our condolences go out to her family, friends, and bandmates.” 

HIPGNOSIS SONG MANAGEMENT Chief Executive/Founder MERCK MERCURIADIS added, “CHRISTINE McVIE was our songbird. Arguably the UK’s greatest female songwriter as well as the most successful. Her songs moved tens of millions of people all over the world. Her songs will live on forever and we will never forget her. It’s one of HIPGNOSIS' greatest privileges to be associated with her.” 

THE EAGLES issued the following statement: "We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of CHRISTINE McVIE. Hers was a vibrant, soulful spirit, and her music was, and will remain, a gift to the world. We had the utmost admiration and respect for CHRISTINE.  We send our heartfelt condolences to her family, her bandmates and her legions of fans."

BENZTOWN has created an audio SOUNDCLOUD tribute to the late singer/songwriter, which can be found here.

Radio syndication company SUITERADIO has prepared a fully-produced, 23-minute long special edition of "Long Live Rock," hosted by rock personality DONNA McKENZIE, and includes music and reflection on McVIE and her contribution to rock and pop music.  

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