The band announces her death on social media, saying 'there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.'
abc.net.au/news/fleetwood-mac-singer-songwriter-christine-mcvie-dies/101719802Christine McVie, the British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player whose cool, soulful contralto helped define such classics as You Make Loving Fun, Everywhere and Don’t Stop, has died aged 79.
McVie was a steady presence and personality in a band known for its frequent line-up changes and volatile personalities — notably fellow singer-songwriters Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. During its peak commercial years, from 1975-80, the band sold tens of millions of records and was an ongoing source of fascination for fans as it transformed personal battles into melodic, compelling songs.McVie herself had been married to bassist John McVie, and their break-up — along with the split of Nicks and Buckingham — was famously documented on the 1977 release Rumours, among the bestselling albums of all time.
Fleetwood Mac, co-founded by drummer Mick Fleetwood in 1967, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.Fleetwood Mac was formed in 1967 and has seen frequent changes in its line-up.
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