When it was announced that longtime Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer, Christine McVie was joining the band again, fans were ecstatic. The band was already making a comeback, but this seemed to seal the deal.
However, in true rock ‘n’ roll fashion, this story has another sad turn as Christine McVie has officially announced she will no longer be touring with the band because of her health issues related to her diagnosis of dementia and after almost two years of giving it her best effort, she decided it wasn’t fair to the other band members or their fans for her to continue.
Who was Christine McVie?
Christine Ann McVie, the only female member of Fleetwood Mac and one of the founders of the band, passed away on Tuesday at 68 years old. She was married to John McVie for 26 years before he died in 1978. The band had been a part of her life since she joined in 1970 and was a part until she retired in 1998.
How did she contribute to Fleetwood Mac?
Christine McVie contributed to Fleetwood Mac as a songwriter and vocalist. She was also instrumental in the band’s overall sound. You can hear her keyboard playing on Rhiannon and Landslide. Her vocals can be heard on Monday Morning, Blue Letter, and Say You Love Me. When she left the band, it changed the sound of their music dramatically.
What was her legacy?
Christine McVie was the keyboardist and vocalist of Fleetwood Mac. The band will never be the same without her. Her legacy? She had a lot of it. She was a talented musician and songwriter who also helped shape the sound of Fleetwood Mac as they became one of the most successful bands in history with over 100 million records sold worldwide.
Why her departure is so significant
Christine McVie, known as the quiet one and a founding member of Fleetwood Mac, died on January 3rd, 2018 at her home in London. She had been suffering from dementia since 2012. At the time of her death, she was 68 years old.
Fleetwood Mac has been going strong for 50 years and it will never be the same without her. The band released a statement saying We are deeply saddened by our beloved friend’s passing.
How fans are reacting
Fans are saddened by the news of her departure from Fleetwood Mac. The singer has decided to leave the band to spend more time with her family and focus on solo projects. She will also be working on a new album.
Fans have been reacting to this news, some saying they can’t believe it while others say they wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
I’m so sad and crying like a baby, one fan says.
