Fleetwood Mac says farewell to its legendary singer Christine McVie

Christine McVie and Fleetwood Mac were monumental for pop music. Their album 'Rumours' (1977) was the best-selling album in history for many years, only to be surpassed by 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson.

Along with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, McVie created songs that would elevate the band to the status of legend, especially in the 70s and 80s.

The quintet was completed by Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, drums and bass. They were the original founders of Fleetwood Mac.

The death of Christine McVie, at age 79, has made a big impact on the world of music, art, and culture. A contemporary genius has passed away.

The band Fleetwood Mac itself confirmed the death of Christine McVie through social media.

They did it so with an elegant and honest statement, faithful to the style that always characterized Christine McVie.

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"The 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. 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," reads the statement.

Christine McVie is responsible for the most recognizable themes of 'Fleetwood Mac'. They are songs for eternity, like 'You Make Loving' Fun,' 'Little Lies', 'Hold Me', 'Say You Love Me', 'Don't Stop', and 'Everywhere'.

Christine Perfect came to Fleetwood Mac in the early '70s, In 1975, the band rose to stardom with their album 'Fleetwood Mac'. Two years later, 'Rumours' would arrive, their most complete and successful work. After marrying John McVie, Christine changed her last name.

'Tusk' (1979), 'Mirage' (1982), and 'Tango in the Night' (1987) maintained the level of quality and success of their previous works. Works in which the band members had no problem recounting their personal problems.

Without going any further, in the midst of her separation from John McVie, Christine McVie dedicated her legendary 'You Make Loving Fun' to Curry Grant, a light technician with whom she had a relationship. The song has no qualms about telling how good her new partner was in bed.

Christine McVie also tried her luck at going solo. However, 'Christine McVie' (1984) and 'The Meantime' (2004) did not have the grit and temper that her four companions in 'Fleetwood Mac' brought her. The band was a perfect machine, as long as they worked together.

Over time, Christine McVie developed an unexpected and insurmountable fear of flying, which led her to leave the group in 1998 and devote her time to family and a solo career.

It wasn't until 2013 that we saw Christine McVie with Fleetwood Mac again. She appeared as a guest artist, but in early 2014, the band managed to convince her to be part of the group again.

The band went on a legendary world tour. However, the next step, releasing an album with the golden age quintet, was stalled by Stevie Nicks' refusal.

Thus, the last work of Christine McVie was with Lindsey Buckingham as a duo. They did work with Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, but the thorn of the famously unrecorded Fleetwood Mac reunion album will always remain.