CHRISTINE PERFECT (nee McVIE) R.I.P. 1943 - 2022
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died on November 30 at the age of 79, her family has said. A statement on Facebook 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 30, 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.”
The British American rock band, founded in London in 1967, sold more than 100m records worldwide, making them one of the most successful groups ever. Their best-known songs include Dreams, Go Your Own Way and Everywhere.
The band paid tribute to the singer-songwriter McVie in a statement on Wednesday night following news of her death. “There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie. She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure.”
The statement on Twitter continued: “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 Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed.”
Despite its tumultuous history, Fleetwood Mac became one of the best-known rock bands of the 1970s and 80s, comprising Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, as well as Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks.
Nicks posted a handwritten note on Instagram to pay tribute. “A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975 had passed away,” she wrote. “I didn’t even know she was ill… until late Saturday night. I wanted to be in London; I wanted to get to London - but we were told to wait.”
Fleetwood wrote that McVie had “left us earthbound folks to listen with bated breath to the sounds of that ‘songbird’… reminding one and all that love is all around us to reach for and touch in this precious life that is gifted to us. Part of my heart has flown away today.”
McVie’s death comes two years after Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green died at the age of 73.
- theguardian.com
Chicken Shack with Christine - See See Baby
Christine born in Lancashire her family moved to the Black Country when she was but a small girl and she started her musical career in the Birmingham blues scene and played with many locals until joining Chicken Shack with Stan Webb on guitar. I saw them live (twice) and was very much taken with the ethereal blonde behind the keyboards and found her voice at once haunting and unusual in Blues circuit terms . . . . . . .
Later after singing back up vocals for Fleetwood Mac she stepped in permanently to help out on vocals after Peter (Green) fell so desperately ill and the rest, as they say, is history. Commercial success and then some was soon to follow. Personally I didn't care for the Americanised version and left them around the time Buckingham and Nicks joined [but at least they got rid of the dreadful predatory slide guitarist and self admitted pedophile, the vastly overrated Spencer]. I continued to follow Peter Green's trajectory back into playing live and yet always had a sneaking regard and respect for Christine.
Christine Perfect - I'd Rather Go Blind
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A sad loss indeed - Songbird
a 'songbird' for sure . . . . thanks for dropping by Deli
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