Condolences

[CADreaming]

Very sad to hear Barbara Nicks has passed away.

Condolences to Stevie, Chris and all their family and friends.

[Silver Springs]

Oh no :(

R.I.P Barbara. Love and good karma to Stevie and others.

[Aussie W/Heart]

So sad, condolences to Stevie & Family... Rest.In.Peace Barbara Nicks:angel:

[jkmaletic]

Oh man. Horrible to happen this time of year. I never met Barbara but I was always told by those who had that she was a very sweet person.

We all love you Stevie. Prayers to you and your family.

Jamie

[gfd1963]

Very sad news. Condolences to Stevie and family. R.I.P. Barbara.

[MacMan]

Sorry to hear that... Condolences to Stevie and family

[holidayroad]

I'm so very sorry to hear this. To Stevie and her family, our thoughts and blessings are with you.

[BrownEyedGirl26]

Very sad to hear Barbara Nicks has passed away.

Condolences to Stevie, Chris and all their family and friends.

"Take time baby....a little time baby and listen to the rain"! Our prayers are with you and your family, Stevie! At least now she is sleeping peacefully with Jess and Robin, two of the most important people in your memories & life! Please remember "You'll go on forever..you're that good"!
Stevie, also remember, "She loved you the most"!

[StreetAngel86]

This is very depressing to read right b4 bed :( was she sick for a while? Stevie's LS speeches a few weeks ago were pretty emo... BIG hug for my sweet Stevie. Rest in Peace Miss Barbara xx

[vivfox]

OMG this is the worst news ever.

[mezzoforte]

Such sad news. By all accounts, she was a wonderful woman. My heart goes out to Stevie, the rest of her family, and all who loved her.

[BrownEyedGirl26]

OMG this is the worst news ever.

Viv, I feel your pain! When I first read the news, my first initial feeling was to say,
Noooooooooooo! Then I had to quickly gain my composure for Stevie's sake!

[momst1]

Wow. This is sad news. My heart goes out to Stevie and her family. I found the article below and thought you all would like to read it and maybe for some, revisit it. RIP Barbara Nicks, Stevie's newest Angel:angel:

By Randy Cordova

The Arizona Republic

Oct. 21, 1997

Millions of people know who Stevie Nicks is. The surprising thing is how many people know who her mother is. "Stevie always says that Mom has her own fan club," says Barbara Nicks, the 70-year-old matriarch of the Nicks clan. "It's the funniest thing for me to see."

For instance, there was Don Henley's benefit concert held at Union Hall in March. Famous faces were milling about: the ex-Eagle, Bruce Hornsby, Roger McGuinn and, of course, Stevie.

The Fleetwood Mac diva is treated like a hometown heroine whenever she makes appearances in her native Phoenix. Imagine her reaction when the crowd got excited to see Mom make her entrance.

"After the show, we walked from the stage to the dressing trailer," Barbara recalls. "All these people are yelling, "Barbara! Barbara! Look over here, Barbara!' Stevie just looked at me and laughed, "Oh, Mother!' "

Laughter is not uncommon between the two, Barbara says.

"We're really very close. We always have been. She's really a very special little girl. I mean, here I am calling her a little girl, but she always will be my little girl in a way."

The little girl is actually 49 years old, an accomplished singer and songwriter who would be recognized almost anywhere. She's one of rock's most unique voices, both literally and figuratively. Her songs are touched by fairy tale and fantasy, and she sings them in a unmistakable cry touched with gruffness.

The passion for the exotic is something Stevie acquired from Barbara.

"I love fairy tales," she says. "I would read Stevie the stories over and over, and she would just sit there enraptured." The reunited Fleetwood Mac, fronted by vocalist Stevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, visits the Valley Wednesday.

She attributes Stevie's inimitable vocal style to an adolescence spent listening to Janis Joplin records over and over.

"It was always Janis Joplin," she says. "She and Lindsey Buckingham opened for Janis in San Francisco, and she was just so excited. She gave me one of Janis' jackets, and I have it in a closet here."

That's one thing Barbara Nicks takes pride in. In a way, she has become the caretaker of a virtual Stevie museum. The house she shares with Stevie's father, businessman Jess Nicks, is filled with mementos of her daughter's spectacular career.

There is a Grammy that Stevie earned, and gold and platinum awards, not only from the Recording Industry Association of America but from various countries on the map.

"I take it very seriously. The way she moves around, and with all the people that go in and out of her house, things have a tendency to disappear. She knows that when they're here, they're safe, so I have tons of stuff."

There are even stage clothes that her daughter is known for wearing. The baroque style of dress, with flowing capes and gypsy shawls, was widely imitated by long-haired Stevie wannabes in the '70s and '80s.

"She has a special designer that creates these outfits for her," Barbara says. "She has given me a number of things and has had clothes made for me.

"I wear them once in a while, but we don't go out that much anymore. And really, the older people I socialize with wouldn't get too excited about seeing me in a long black shawl that's dragging across the floor."

There's something about being keeper of the Nicks' flame that appeals to Barbara in more than just a motherly fashion. The native of Bisbee is a lifelong collector who used to haunt estate sales in her younger days, looking for dolls and antique furniture.

"I'm more than a collector. I keep saying I'm a junkie for collectibles, and Stevie will say, very firmly, "Mother, please don't call yourself a junkie.' "

After Stevie presented her mom with the song Silver Spring, Barbara opened a shop devoted to collectibles in the '70s, Silver Springs Emporium. She later moved the store to Payson, renamed it Old Hopi House, and it's still in business, a 2,000-square-foot building filled with dolls, antiques and mementos that Stevie has donated.

The Nicks family is very close. Stevie's younger brother, Chris, works for her, designing merchandise that bears his sister's face and name. When Jess owned Compton Terrace, it was the only venue Stevie or Fleetwood Mac would appear at while in the Valley.

When the children were young, the family was constantly on the road due to Jess' business commitments. Stevie never attended school in Phoenix, instead going to school in Southern California.

The regular upheavals drew the family closer together, Barbara says.

"We've always been close, and I think that had something to do with it. Stevie would have killed for her baby brother. She was so protective."

And Mom, who has a Yorkshire terrier named Rhiannon, is protective of her only daughter. She cringes when she recalls the first time she saw the cover of Buckingham Nicks, the 1973 duo album that effectively served as Buckingham's and Nicks' audition for Fleetwood Mac. The infamous cover photo featured the two in a provocative state of undress.

"It was a big shock, let me tell you. She immediately showed it to me, and I just told her, "We're going to have to think about this before we show it to Dad.' Stevie didn't want him to see it at all. But she was young then, and it's something she was talked into."

Through the years, Barbara has maintained friendly relations with Buckingham, a onetime Nicks flame, as well as other members of Fleetwood Mac. She'll not only catch the band's concert at Desert Sky on Wednesday, she plans to hit shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

"I just love the music, and I love seeing everyone again. They're all so nice to me."

Stevie's music is a constant presence in the house. Mom has her favorite songs: Landslide, Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You and Leather and Lace all spring to mind. She's passionate about Angels, a wistful ballad about the end of life. The song is unreleased, but Stevie gave her mother a demo recording.

"She wrote it about two years ago. I've only played it for a few people. I told Stevie that it would be great for Touched by an Angel, which I love, but I don't know if she'll send it to them.

"I've made her promise me, just promise me, that when I go, this is the song I want played. It's just beautiful." Then there are the ones that she doesn't play that often. Take Sometimes It's a Bitch, a track from 1991's Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks.

"Every once in a while, there's one that doesn't particularly hit me. That's one of them. I wasn't crazy about her using that word, but that's just my age.

"But almost everything else she does is wonderful. There is a story behind all of these songs - that's what she writes about. It's always so honest, that's why the public loves her so much."

And the public responds by flooding Stevie with letters filled with affection. Barbara knows what it is like to be on the receiving end. Letters come in every week, either to her home address or the business in Payson.

"I think a lot of people write letters to her and never hear anything, so they write to me. They're so nice to me and they write such wonderful letters.

"It's like they are so moved by what she's done, and how her music has affected their lives. I've saved stacks of letters. I think when she's like 75 or 85, it will be nice for her to just go through these and see how much she means to people."

[kathy1]

Wow. This is sad news. My heart goes out to Stevie and her family. I found the article below and thought you all would like to read it and maybe for some, revisit it. RIP Barbara Nicks, Stevie's newest Angel:angel:

By Randy Cordova

The Arizona Republic

Oct. 21, 1997

Millions of people know who Stevie Nicks is. The surprising thing is how many people know who her mother is. "Stevie always says that Mom has her own fan club," says Barbara Nicks, the 70-year-old matriarch of the Nicks clan. "It's the funniest thing for me to see."

For instance, there was Don Henley's benefit concert held at Union Hall in March. Famous faces were milling about: the ex-Eagle, Bruce Hornsby, Roger McGuinn and, of course, Stevie.

The Fleetwood Mac diva is treated like a hometown heroine whenever she makes appearances in her native Phoenix. Imagine her reaction when the crowd got excited to see Mom make her entrance.

"After the show, we walked from the stage to the dressing trailer," Barbara recalls. "All these people are yelling, "Barbara! Barbara! Look over here, Barbara!' Stevie just looked at me and laughed, "Oh, Mother!' "

Laughter is not uncommon between the two, Barbara says.

"We're really very close. We always have been. She's really a very special little girl. I mean, here I am calling her a little girl, but she always will be my little girl in a way."

The little girl is actually 49 years old, an accomplished singer and songwriter who would be recognized almost anywhere. She's one of rock's most unique voices, both literally and figuratively. Her songs are touched by fairy tale and fantasy, and she sings them in a unmistakable cry touched with gruffness.

The passion for the exotic is something Stevie acquired from Barbara.

"I love fairy tales," she says. "I would read Stevie the stories over and over, and she would just sit there enraptured." The reunited Fleetwood Mac, fronted by vocalist Stevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, visits the Valley Wednesday.

She attributes Stevie's inimitable vocal style to an adolescence spent listening to Janis Joplin records over and over.

"It was always Janis Joplin," she says. "She and Lindsey Buckingham opened for Janis in San Francisco, and she was just so excited. She gave me one of Janis' jackets, and I have it in a closet here."

That's one thing Barbara Nicks takes pride in. In a way, she has become the caretaker of a virtual Stevie museum. The house she shares with Stevie's father, businessman Jess Nicks, is filled with mementos of her daughter's spectacular career.

There is a Grammy that Stevie earned, and gold and platinum awards, not only from the Recording Industry Association of America but from various countries on the map.

"I take it very seriously. The way she moves around, and with all the people that go in and out of her house, things have a tendency to disappear. She knows that when they're here, they're safe, so I have tons of stuff."

There are even stage clothes that her daughter is known for wearing. The baroque style of dress, with flowing capes and gypsy shawls, was widely imitated by long-haired Stevie wannabes in the '70s and '80s.

"She has a special designer that creates these outfits for her," Barbara says. "She has given me a number of things and has had clothes made for me.

"I wear them once in a while, but we don't go out that much anymore. And really, the older people I socialize with wouldn't get too excited about seeing me in a long black shawl that's dragging across the floor."

There's something about being keeper of the Nicks' flame that appeals to Barbara in more than just a motherly fashion. The native of Bisbee is a lifelong collector who used to haunt estate sales in her younger days, looking for dolls and antique furniture.

"I'm more than a collector. I keep saying I'm a junkie for collectibles, and Stevie will say, very firmly, "Mother, please don't call yourself a junkie.' "

After Stevie presented her mom with the song Silver Spring, Barbara opened a shop devoted to collectibles in the '70s, Silver Springs Emporium. She later moved the store to Payson, renamed it Old Hopi House, and it's still in business, a 2,000-square-foot building filled with dolls, antiques and mementos that Stevie has donated.

The Nicks family is very close. Stevie's younger brother, Chris, works for her, designing merchandise that bears his sister's face and name. When Jess owned Compton Terrace, it was the only venue Stevie or Fleetwood Mac would appear at while in the Valley.

When the children were young, the family was constantly on the road due to Jess' business commitments. Stevie never attended school in Phoenix, instead going to school in Southern California.

The regular upheavals drew the family closer together, Barbara says.

"We've always been close, and I think that had something to do with it. Stevie would have killed for her baby brother. She was so protective."

And Mom, who has a Yorkshire terrier named Rhiannon, is protective of her only daughter. She cringes when she recalls the first time she saw the cover of Buckingham Nicks, the 1973 duo album that effectively served as Buckingham's and Nicks' audition for Fleetwood Mac. The infamous cover photo featured the two in a provocative state of undress.

"It was a big shock, let me tell you. She immediately showed it to me, and I just told her, "We're going to have to think about this before we show it to Dad.' Stevie didn't want him to see it at all. But she was young then, and it's something she was talked into."

Through the years, Barbara has maintained friendly relations with Buckingham, a onetime Nicks flame, as well as other members of Fleetwood Mac. She'll not only catch the band's concert at Desert Sky on Wednesday, she plans to hit shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

"I just love the music, and I love seeing everyone again. They're all so nice to me."

Stevie's music is a constant presence in the house. Mom has her favorite songs: Landslide, Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You and Leather and Lace all spring to mind. She's passionate about Angels, a wistful ballad about the end of life. The song is unreleased, but Stevie gave her mother a demo recording.

"She wrote it about two years ago. I've only played it for a few people. I told Stevie that it would be great for Touched by an Angel, which I love, but I don't know if she'll send it to them.

"I've made her promise me, just promise me, that when I go, this is the song I want played. It's just beautiful." Then there are the ones that she doesn't play that often. Take Sometimes It's a Bitch, a track from 1991's Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks.

"Every once in a while, there's one that doesn't particularly hit me. That's one of them. I wasn't crazy about her using that word, but that's just my age.

"But almost everything else she does is wonderful. There is a story behind all of these songs - that's what she writes about. It's always so honest, that's why the public loves her so much."

And the public responds by flooding Stevie with letters filled with affection. Barbara knows what it is like to be on the receiving end. Letters come in every week, either to her home address or the business in Payson.

"I think a lot of people write letters to her and never hear anything, so they write to me. They're so nice to me and they write such wonderful letters.

"It's like they are so moved by what she's done, and how her music has affected their lives. I've saved stacks of letters. I think when she's like 75 or 85, it will be nice for her to just go through these and see how much she means to people."

so sad to hear this news. where can we send cards to stevie?

[CADreaming]

I'm sure her website will have an address or info soon about sending cards. Wait for an official update.

[gypsy4life]

This is terrible! Love ans prayers to Stevie and her family.

[Angel69]

Very sad to hear this news....I actually wept. By all accounts Barbara was a wonderful woman. This reminds me of a story. Me and my partner were in Vegas for Stevie's first stint at Ceasers and after the show we were strolling around the casino and Barbara and Jess walked past us so I smiled and she smiled and my partner was like "lets go talk to her" and I'm like, "dont you dare we might scare her" as we both look like bouncers. He's like "but she brought Stevie into the world".... and Im like "and I'm so very thankful for that but I'm not gonna bother her and neither are you so forget it"!

This is probably Stevie's most darkest hour. At 48 I still have both my parents and cannot even fathom life without them. Hopefully she is surrounded by loved ones. I wish I could give her a big hug.

[The Catdancer]

My deepest sympathy for Stevie & the rest of the family. This is just awful and so sad. God needed another angel. RIP Barbara Nicks :(

[fumidesigns]

Omg this is soooo sad to hear. God bless the Nicks family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. RIP Mrs. Nicks.

[WildHearted]

Oh this is terrible news. I am so very sorry for Stevie and for all of Barbara's loved ones. I can't ffathom losing my parents and I don't imagine that there's ever a point where that becomes easier. I hope Stevie finds some comfort and peace in this time and I will be keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Such sad news, and right around the holIdays as well.

Rest in peace, Barbara.

[Macfanforever]

Oh my god.I would like to send my condolences to Stevie and Chris and rest of her family.RIP Barbara.I never got a chance to meet her.It seems like around the holidays this happens.I will monitor this for sending something to her.

[Sanne2]

Terrible news :(
I feel so bad for Stevie

[GODDESS6]

as many of you know, i have loved stevie nearly all my life, since i was five~ as a 35+ yr fan of hers i have come to adore both of her parents, this news leaves me heartbroken, here is what i put on facebook about it:

as i sit here crying & looking at a photo on my wall of Stevie Nicks & her beautiful mother Barbara, i ask for the gods & goddesses to surround Stevie & her family at this very sad time~ any fan of Stevie knows how much her parents meant to her & how even in their 80's could be seen at shows watching their daughter~ Barbara & Jess are the wonderful people who gave Stevie to us & were so kind to so many of her adoring fans~ Married for many many years, they are now together FOREVER~ GOD BLESS Stevie & Chris~ RIP & Godspeed to Mrs Barbara Nicks~ my heart is broken for Stevie, sending her my love...
http://i44.tinypic.com/vgk5n9.png

[jellyman10]

Very sad for Stevie and Christopher and all the extended family. I hope there's a way to get messages of condolence to them soon.

[sara1998]

This makes me weep too. I can't even imagine how Stevie feels. I'm so sorry, Stevie. My prayers are with you.

[mikephxaz]

My sincere condolences to Stevie, Christopher and the family...its strange how life is...Stevie has said many times that the past few years have been the best of her life...recording IYD and promoting it...now life hands her this set back...its the cycle of life, it seems.

[Sleepless-Child]

OMG this is the worst news ever.

Totally. I am so upset right now, i can't believe it. Just thinking that Stevie is in pain makes my heart break a little. I love this woman so much.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

oh my god! this is so horrible!! my thoughts and prayers are with Stevie and her family!

[jellyman10]

My sincere condolences to Stevie, Christopher and the family...its strange how life is...Stevie has said many times that the past few years have been the best of her life...recording IYD and promoting it...now life hands her this set back...its the cycle of life, it seems.

Yep. And if anyone knows how joy sits at your table while sorrow lies asleep on your bed (and vice versa) it's our girl. She has shown her resilience time and time again, and I'm sure that right now she will be surrounded by people who love her very much. Her loss squeezes my heart, tho.

[bangdrum]

Awful news. RIP Barbara and condolences to Stevie and Christopher and their family.

[mikephxaz]

Yep. And if anyone knows how joy sits at your table while sorrow lies asleep on your bed (and vice versa) it's our girl. She has shown her resilience time and time again, and I'm sure that right now she will be surrounded by people who love her very much. Her loss squeezes my heart, tho.

Jellyman Ive never heard that before....thx..." joy sits at your table..while sorrow sleeps in your bed....bless stevie and her family.

[GODDESS6]

Yep. And if anyone knows how joy sits at your table while sorrow lies asleep on your bed (and vice versa) it's our girl. She has shown her resilience time and time again, and I'm sure that right now she will be surrounded by people who love her very much. Her loss squeezes my heart, tho.

love this~

[Drummergrl]

Very sad to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stevie and her family at this time. It's sad when this happens around the holidays.

[jannieC]

Poor Stevie- such a loss. I can only imagine how sad she is right now.

[belledejour]

Heartfelt Condolences to the Nicks family
I am sorry for their loss.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Blueletter18]

I am so very sorry to hear this! From what I have read, Barbara was an amazing person and mother, and she impacted everyone she met in positive ways- she definitely won't be forgotten! Prayers for Stevie and the entire Nicks family!

[golden braid]

I'm sorry to hear this. I know how much Stevie's parents meant to her. My thoughts are with Stevie and her family.

[mylittledemon]

Is there anything on the net about her passing? I can find nothing on Google or on Nicksfix. :distress:

May God give you the strength to deal with the anguish of grief, Stevie, and comfort you during this time when words cannot.

[CADreaming]

^No, I haven't seen it picked up by any news agencies.

[Nicks Fan]

Such sad news RIP Barbara.

[gldstwmn]

My heartfelt condolences to the Nicks family. Poor Stevie, I'm sure this is a very difficult time for her.

[GODDESS6]

this is so sweet...
http://www.crystalvisionsdesigns.com/stevienicks/index.html

[equeen102289]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I've only heard good things about Barbara. She was wonderful to the fans. My thoughts are with the Nicks family.

[drag00n]

So sad to hear the news.
Such a strong, close family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Stevie.

9908

[JamieK]

OH.THIS.cycle of life is sometimes so hard to bear. I'm grateful for the long life of Barbara Nicks, the strength she leaves with Stevie and Christopher, the legacy of a very beautiful family and friendships, the love that never leaves, and the brilliance of a mother's spirit that now has no bounds :angel:. My deepest sympathy. Warmest hugs to all of the Nicks' as they journey through this loss. I remain, THEE Eternal Fan. ~ Jamie K ~

[beccamorrisfift]

This is such terrible news, Stevie and her family are in my thoughts and prayers, Barbara Nicks was such a strong and wonderful woman <3

[ADAM_EVE]

RIP BARBARA. Such sad news.

[olive]

Is there anything on the net about her passing? I can find nothing on Google or on Nicksfix. :distress:

May God give you the strength to deal with the anguish of grief, Stevie, and comfort you during this time when words cannot.


in the thread about her being hospitalized
" the source is a facebook group"

didn't this happen last week with bon jovi .

it's sad news , and unfortunate if this is an internet hoax

[sara1998]

in the thread about her being hospitalized
" the source is a facebook group"

didn't this happen last week with bon jovi .

it's sad news , and unfortunate if this is an internet hoax

I will be PISSED if this is a hoax. I can't find any confirmation about it, though.

[CADreaming]

I will be PISSED if this is a hoax. I can't find any confirmation about it, though.

It is NOT a hoax! I would NEVER start something so cruel!!! :mad:

[SaraThePoet]

Not a hoax. Glen Parrish,among others, left a condolence on Chris Nicks fb wall. Very sad indeed. RIP :(

[RockAlot]

Now its being said that someone at the store Barbara owns is saying its not true? What a cluster**** if this is not true.....guess we better just wiat till its confirmed or not?

[mezzoforte]

If I'm not mistaken, CAdreaming knows some of Stevie's relatives. I think this is true.

Or if not, it's probably more a misunderstanding than a hoax. Spreading rumors of the demise of Jon Bon Jovi is pretty different from saying that the 84-year-old mother of Stevie Nicks has passed on. Let's be realistic--no one would make that up for sh*ts and giggles.

[ShangriLaTroubl]

this is so sweet...
http://www.crystalvisionsdesigns.com/stevienicks/index.html


Very...Rest in Peace Barbara.

[The Catdancer]

It is NOT a hoax! I would NEVER start something so cruel!!! :mad:

I know you wouldn't :)

[CADreaming]

Friends, I do not know her relatives. Many on facebook can confirm Minette, Stevie's cousin, asked everyone to be praying for her aunt and they were expecting her passing. Glen Parrish posted condolences on Chris Nicks facebook page early this morning, along with Robbie Patton who mentioned he waswith Christine in England and asked about telling her, or waiting to let Chris or Stevie call her. I imagine, if the SS store is not confirming they are trying to keep things private for the family. I doubt close friends and employees would be posting condolences for a hoax.

My original post was made only to inform the fans who I know care about her so much and not meant to cause disrespect or instigate any undue rumors.

Please remember they are greiving and keep curiosity at bay right now. I'm sure there will be official word later.

[CADreaming]

I know you wouldn't :)

Thank you, Debbie! :xoxo:

[mezzoforte]

Friends, I do not know her relatives. Many on facebook can confirm Minette, Stevie's cousin, asked everyone to be praying for her aunt and they were expecting her passing. Glen Parrish posted condolences on Chris Nicks facebook page early this morning, along with Robbie Patton who mentioned he waswith Christine in England and asked about telling her, or waiting to let Chris or Stevie call her. I imagine, if the SS store is not confirming they are trying to keep things private for the family. I doubt close friends and employees would be posting condolences for a hoax.

My original post was made only to inform the fans who I know care about her so much and not meant to cause disrespect or instigate any undue rumors.

Please remember they are greiving and keep curiosity at bay right now. I'm sure there will be official word later.

Ah, my mistake. Thanks for sharing your information.

[The Catdancer]

Thank you, Debbie! :xoxo:

:wavey:

You're welcome!

[sara1998]

It is NOT a hoax! I would NEVER start something so cruel!!! :mad:

I'm not saying you personally would. But there are people out there that will. Nothing personal.

[CADreaming]

I'm not saying you personally would. But there are people out there that will. Nothing personal.

Yes, but I wouldn't start a thread like this unless I had what I believed to be definite information.

[sara1998]

Yes, but I wouldn't start a thread like this unless I had what I believed to be definite information.
I've been here for a long time, and have learned to take things with a grain of salt unless there is some sort of source. Until I have a source, I'll take it with a grain of salt. Even Glenn Parrish and Robbie Patton posting condolences on Chris Nicks' wall isn't quite enough for me. They could be ill informed as well?? Still, nothing personal, but for a split second, we thought Jon Bon Jovi passed last week.

[CADreaming]

Not sure why friends giving condolences wouldn't be reliable enough source for you. But, nevertheless family members have confirmed to other more "senior" fans.

[sara1998]

Not sure why friends giving condolences wouldn't be reliable enough source for you. But, nevertheless family members have confirmed to other more "senior" fans.
This is why I rarely post anymore. Because God forbid I ask for a damn source.

[Silver Springs]

I'm not being funny. And I don't care if I'm about to be suspended for this. But somebody important has died. So can you just take all petty squabbles out of this thread, please. I'm sure I speak for other fans when I say that a "condolence" thread isn't the place to discuss vacuous rumours and "my fandom beats your fandom" comments.

I know I'm not a "Senior Fan". But that's my opinion.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand, which is a lady's passing. A "fanmail" address was given on Facebook for people to send condolence cards, which I think is a good idea.

p.o. box 112083 carrollton tx 75011-2083

[Lee]

Awwwww.... that is a shame. My prayers for Stevie & her family. I've been to two viewings this week. My grandmother passed 11 years ago three days before Christmas & now this; I just hate this time of year. Truly sad. :distress:

Lee :distress:

[GypsySorcerer]

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with the Nicks family. RIP, Barbara.

[-Lillith-]

Oh my God!
That is so sad.
I can imagine how Stevie must feel and i am so sorry for her ... Alone to think of the sadness and pain she must feel right now , makes me terrible sad.
I lost my beloved grandmother in february and that was hard, i am still very close to the subject.
She and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P. Barbara Nicks

[sara1998]

I'm not being funny. And I don't care if I'm about to be suspended for this. But somebody important has died. So can you just take all petty squabbles out of this thread, please. I'm sure I speak for other fans when I say that a "condolence" thread isn't the place to discuss vacuous rumours and "my fandom beats your fandom" comments.

I know I'm not a "Senior Fan". But that's my opinion.


Seriously?? I said I would be pissed if it were a hoax. That wasn't aimed at anyone, but it was taken personally. It's too much to ask for a source? I don't give a damn how long anyone has been here. I'm saying I've been here long enough to ask for a source. I want to see for myself.

[Silver Springs]

Seriously?? I said I would be pissed if it were a hoax. That wasn't aimed at anyone, but it was taken personally. It's too much to ask for a source? I don't give a damn how long anyone has been here. I'm saying I've been here long enough to ask for a source. I want to see for myself.

Yes. Seriously. And the post wasn't directed at you, but everybody. You've just targeted it at yourself. Have your conspiracy if you want. But why not have the respect to have it in private with the user you're having the disagreement with.

I'm just finding you a bit disrespectful at the moment. Sorry.

[sara1998]

Yes. Seriously. And the post wasn't directed at you, but everybody. You've just targeted it at yourself. Have your conspiracy if you want. But why not have the respect to have it in private with the user you're having the disagreement with.

I'm just finding you a bit disrespectful at the moment. Sorry.
I don't really give a damn what you're finding me. I find it disrespectful to post things like this without a source. All I asked is where is the information from.

[THINKABOUTIT]

True, the 'hospitalization news' thread started on Sisters of the Moon....because it was posted on the Silver Springs Emporiums Facebook site; that's as much as I know/can tell

[BombaySapphire3]

I don't really give a damn what you're finding me. I find it disrespectful to post things like this without a source. All I asked is where is the information from.

I have to agree..Until it is confirmed from a truly credible source and not just some condolences posted on a site by friends who may not have even had recent contact with the Nicks familyI see no reason why someone should have to accept it as fact.At this point it is just a rumor.

[fumidesigns]

Yeah I see not much has changed around here....

SERIOUSLY LET IT GO! It's utterly ridiculous of anyone to be having petty arguments, especially in this thread. Please stop guys. Call it a misunderstanding.....chuck it up to life and keep the Nicks family in your thoughts.

And im not trying to yell or get nasty with anyone here. I'm just saying......chill out.

[sara1998]

True, the 'hospitalization news' thread started on Sisters of the Moon....because it was posted on the Silver Springs Emporiums Facebook site; that's as much as I know/can tell

I have to agree..Until it is confirmed from a truly credible source and not just some condolences posted on a site by friends who may not have even had recent contact with the Nicks familyI see no reason why someone should have to accept it as fact.At this point it is just a rumor.

GOD thank you!

[fumidesigns]

I have to agree..Until it is confirmed from a truly credible source and not just some condolences posted on a site by friends who may not have even had recent contact with the Nicks familyI see no reason why someone should have to accept it as fact.At this point it is just a rumor.

That would be a horrible rumour.

Let's look at it like this, Glen Parrish just lost a child so I think it's safe to assume that he would do something like that.

If we wanna call it a rumour, then let's just pray to the heavens that it is not true.

[Ghost_Tracker]

Anyway, back to the topic at hand, which is a lady's passing. A "fanmail" address was given on Facebook for people to send condolence cards, which I think is a good idea.

p.o. box 112083 carrollton tx 75011-2083

That's the address from Nicksfix. Just as a "by the way."

[Ghost_Tracker]

I can't comment much because it's "too close to home" regarding my own family,
and so it's too painful to think about much. But of course my sincere condolances
go out to the entire Nicks family and all their friends. I'm sure she'll be greatly
missed. Obviously she was very highly-regarded no matter where you look and she
deserves credit for raising "one helluva special" daughter. Stevie has commented in
interviews about how her mother telling her fairy tales and stories when she was a child was crucial to the development of her imagination as a songwriter and performer.

[golddustwoman77]

Have lost a parent myself, I feel for all Stevie will have to endure during this time of great sadness. She and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May heaven welcome its newest angel. :angel:

[drag00n]

Please remember they are grieving and keep curiosity at bay right now. I'm sure there will be official word later.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your thoughtful post.
I am sure we all are just worried about Stevie and not trying to intrude..
She has touched all of our lives and this sad news is shared by us all...

Now can we all stop hassling and just think about Stevie...
dzzz

[Ghost_Tracker]

I've heard that Chris Nicks has confirmed this on his Facebook page.

[Cammie]

May we send out our respectful condolences.
Loss of a parent who always cared for you is
very heart-breaking!!! God Bless Stevie and
her family members at this sad time. Skylark

[Ghost_Tracker]

I thought that some might like to see an image of the Silver Spring Emporium.
It's from Google Earth.

[SaidSomething]

...life will once more be a celebration...for Mrs Nicks...
For she has been touched by an angel...

Glowing in the darkness in her own
Angel way...

I have come to make you better...
I have come to take you away...

Stevie...May God Bless and Comfort you...
and I pray you see that its only
Love...
that remains.

Stevie is very blessed to have had her Mum until this day. I believe we are all here on a divine mission...and when we have completed our part in the tapestry of life...

We return to the love from which we became...

Stevie has mass adoration...her fans are crying with her and the Nicks family. May she find peace and softness until she is ready to return to us from mourning.

So, Stevie...take some time to rest, reflect and rejoice in your Mums life....and all she touched....and when you are ready...we will all be here waiting patiently for you to return.

Because we love you.

Its so odd...I wrote a long detailed post about Sanctuary the song...and how it ties into my grandmothers death...and how I return to that song for flashing memories of life well lived.

[mikebise]

Glen Parrish, whose relationship we ALL know with Stevie, posted this over 14 hours ago on Christopher's Facebook page, just to show you that CADreaming was not starting a rumour, so that talk needs to stop:


Glen Parrish
Hey buddy, I know how much love you have given your Mom and have been there for her since your Dad passed. You did so much for her Chris .... and she knows.... how much care and unconditional love you gave to her. 
She lived a very colorful life with your Dad, you and Stevie and I know she is very proud to have you both as her children. She is with your Dad now and they have eternal life with each other. I am here for you as you have been for me always. I love you so much and feel your pain as my own. Stay strong Chris, as you always do.... 
XOXOXOXO ♥ ♥ ♥ Rest in Peace Barbara.....
See Friendship · 14 hours ago near Manhattan Beach, CA ·

• Robbie Patton
• I didn't know about Barbara Christopher, I am truly sorry for your
loss. She was always so very nice and kind to me whenever I saw her......
I am with Christine in England at the moment, would you like me to say anything or would you rather you or your sister let her know/
My thoughts are with you,
If there's anything you need, you only have to type or dial.......
• 13 hours ago ·

[CADreaming]

Glen Parrish, whose relationship we ALL know with Stevie, posted this over 14 hours ago on Christopher's Facebook page, just to show you that CADreaming was not starting a rumour, so that talk needs to stop:


Glen Parrish
Hey buddy, I know how much love you have given your Mom and have been there for her since your Dad passed. You did so much for her Chris .... and she knows.... how much care and unconditional love you gave to her. 
She lived a very colorful life with your Dad, you and Stevie and I know she is very proud to have you both as her children. She is with your Dad now and they have eternal life with each other. I am here for you as you have been for me always. I love you so much and feel your pain as my own. Stay strong Chris, as you always do.... 
XOXOXOXO ♥ ♥ ♥ Rest in Peace Barbara.....
See Friendship · 14 hours ago near Manhattan Beach, CA ·

• Robbie Patton
• I didn't know about Barbara Christopher, I am truly sorry for your
loss. She was always so very nice and kind to me whenever I saw her......
I am with Christine in England at the moment, would you like me to say anything or would you rather you or your sister let her know/
My thoughts are with you,
If there's anything you need, you only have to type or dial.......
• 13 hours ago ·


Thank you, Mike. :xoxo:

[jannieC]

I don't believe anyone is accusing anyone of starting a rumor about such a sad event; only asking for a clarification. It's not a big deal.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Stevie and her family.

[Macfanforever]

After reading this thread earlier today.I felt really upset and sad.After talking my dad to his doctors appt.we stop at B.J's to pick up some food.As we walk around then I heard"StanedBack" playing over the PA.hearing that made me feel better.This is though its like loosing a reletive or a close friend like she was to us.Ok It probably hit the Arizona papers in a couple of days or maybe tomorrow.

[london]

So sorry to read the news of Barbara Nicks' passing. The stars will shine brighter with her in the heavens. Stevie's lyrics to the exquisitely haunting "Blue Lamp" come to mind.

"And the light that shines through the shining night
Is a lamp that I carried from my mother's home
And the light that burns through the window pane
And the love remains"

RIP Mrs. Nicks. Hugs to all that loved her.

[sara1998]

I've heard that Chris Nicks has confirmed this on his Facebook page.

Chris hasn't said anything yet.

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I heard Stevie will be posting a letter on nicksfix within the next couple days...

[Amlyn]

Such a sad way to end the year for Stevie and her family. I hope all the memories and cherished moments get them through this rough time.

[sara1998]

Glen Parrish, whose relationship we ALL know with Stevie, posted this over 14 hours ago on Christopher's Facebook page, just to show you that CADreaming was not starting a rumour, so that talk needs to stop.

NO ONE SAID SHE STARTED A RUMOR!!!
I don't believe anyone is accusing anyone of starting a rumor about such a sad event; only asking for a clarification. It's not a big deal.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Stevie and her family.
You wouldn't think asking for a source was such a big deal. Some people can't get that through their thick heads. Thanks, Janet. :xoxo:

[drag00n]

"You wouldn't think asking for a source was such a big deal. Some people can't get that through their thick heads."

OKay Fine.. Can we just let it go now??
And concentrate on remembering a very special lady??

[sara1998]

No, I won't. I said my condolences, and I'm truly sorry for their loss. But I'll be damned if I'm going to let people crucify me because I'm looking for official word. Surely it wouldn't be a big deal to share the source. So long as some continue to crucify me for asking for a source, I'll continue to defend myself.

Back in the day, we wouldn't have posted any type of hearsay without something to back it up with.

[bombaysaffires]

Well, if it is true, then condolences to Stevie and Chris and all the family. No matter how old you are, losing your parents is a traumatic thing. I lost my mom 8 years ago when I was in my 30s and it was the shock of my life. I lost my dad 3 years ago, and even though I was in my 40s by then, it still made me feel adrift and orphaned. And for Stevie, being famous and in some ways vulnerable, having her Mom and her home as a safe place for herself and things that were important to her must have been a great comfort.

[sara1998]

Well, if it is true, then condolences to Stevie and Chris and all the family. No matter how old you are, losing your parents is a traumatic thing. I lost my mom 8 years ago when I was in my 30s and it was the shock of my life. I lost my dad 3 years ago, and even though I was in my 40s by then, it still made me feel adrift and orphaned. And for Stevie, being famous and in some ways vulnerable, having her Mom and her home as a safe place for herself and things that were important to her must have been a great comfort.

To be in your 30's and lose a parent just seems unnatural. I'm in my 30's and I can't even imagine. I'm sorry you've lost them both. I would be lost without mine.

[CADreaming]

No, I won't. I said my condolences, and I'm truly sorry for their loss. But I'll be damned if I'm going to let people crucify me because I'm looking for official word. Surely it wouldn't be a big deal to share the source. So long as some continue to crucify me for asking for a source, I'll continue to defend myself.

Back in the day, we wouldn't have posted any type of hearsay without something to back it up with.

:rolleyes:

I did post the source, you chose not to believe it. It was NEVER hearsay just because you didn't believe the statement.

All: I apologize for answering this post in this thread again. I was trying to be respectful to the privacy of the Nicks family and thoughtful to the fans who were planning to send "Get Well" cards/gifts to Barbara.

[DeeGeMe]

:rolleyes:

I did post the source, you chose not to believe it. It was NEVER hearsay just because you didn't believe the statement.

All: I apologize for answering this post in this thread again. I was trying to be respectful to the privacy of the Nicks family and thoughtful to the fans who were planning to send "Get Well" cards/gifts to Barbara.


I'm one of those "senior fans" and I've never known you to post anything wrong about Stevie. That's good enough for me.

Some people need to take their drama and remove it from this thread if they are so concerned about Stevie and her family as they claim to be.

RIP Barbara.

[DeeGeMe]

Jimmy Paxson's FB Page/Posting:


Jimmy Paxson: I'm sorry to hear of Stevie's mother Barbara Nicks passing. Sending love and strength to Stevie, Christopher, Lori, Jessie, the entire Nicks family and all friends. She led an amazing life, an incredible family and was an amazing, inspiring woman. God bless you always. Jp

[fumidesigns]

*singing "Precious Lord....."*

smmfh! CADreaming........i luv ya boo! *hugs*

[Ledge Moderators]

OK, enough on that subject. Let's discuss Mrs. Nicks or not, but enough bickering.

[Nathan]

I was wanting an official word, I'm
glad someone asked, and that we've
since received it.

[The Catdancer]

Jimmy Paxson's FB Page/Posting:


Jimmy Paxson: I'm sorry to hear of Stevie's mother Barbara Nicks passing. Sending love and strength to Stevie, Christopher, Lori, Jessie, the entire Nicks family and all friends. She led an amazing life, an incredible family and was an amazing, inspiring woman. God bless you always. Jp

Lori replied:

Lori Nicks Thank you, Jimmy... Love you! xox
8:48pm (45 minutes ago) · Unlike · 3Reply

[Bm7th]

My thoughts and prayers to Stevie and her family on her saddest day in her life.

[mike_nh]

life and karma can be very strange sometimes. 30 years ago stevie has the biggest solo album of 1981 and couldn't enjoy it because of robin's death now 30 years later here we are again and stevie has the biggest and best solo album since bella donna not to mention one of the greatest years of her carear. sad way to end this incredible year for her.

[MrStevie]

Rest in peace good lady. :angel:

[bombaysaffires]

To be in your 30's and lose a parent just seems unnatural. I'm in my 30's and I can't even imagine. I'm sorry you've lost them both. I would be lost without mine.

thanks sara1998. enjoy them while you have them, as you never know. I suppose that's true of everyone you love.:angel:

[wildheart048]

RIP, Barbara....such sad news. My heart is with Stevie and her family ....

[Meowi]

RIP Barbara Nicks. Thanks for everything you have done for us.:xoxo:

[hs421139]

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Barbara-Nicks&lc=2107&pid=155250091&mid=4938709

:angel:


In Memory of
Barbara Nicks
November 12, 1927 - December 29, 2011
Arrangements under the direction of Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, Scottsdale, AZ.

[Jondalar]

What did she die from?

[PolishStevieFan]

That's very sad news. I hope that Stevie will be fine and come to terms with this terrible loss someday.

[The Catdancer]

That's very sad news. I hope that Stevie will be fine and come to terms with this terrible loss someday.

I hope so too but I lost my Mom 31 years ago and I never really got over it.

[icinglover1995]

Oh no.. So many people are dying right now! What is it with this Christmas?? My condolences to the who Nicks family. I'm sure it's so tough losing your mother. Praying for the Nicks family.

[turquoise5]

Sorry if this has already been posted, but you can send your online condolences here:

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Barbara-Nicks&lc=2107&pid=155250091&mid=4938709

[jkmaletic]

...life will once more be a celebration...for Mrs Nicks...
For she has been touched by an angel...

Glowing in the darkness in her own
Angel way...

I have come to make you better...
I have come to take you away...

Stevie...May God Bless and Comfort you...
and I pray you see that its only
Love...
that remains.

Stevie is very blessed to have had her Mum until this day. I believe we are all here on a divine mission...and when we have completed our part in the tapestry of life...

We return to the love from which we became...

Stevie has mass adoration...her fans are crying with her and the Nicks family. May she find peace and softness until she is ready to return to us from mourning.

So, Stevie...take some time to rest, reflect and rejoice in your Mums life....and all she touched....and when you are ready...we will all be here waiting patiently for you to return.


Because we love you.


Its so odd...I wrote a long detailed post about Sanctuary the song...and how it ties into my grandmothers death...and how I return to that song for flashing memories of life well lived.


I second all of that. Beautifully said. I hope Stevie finds solace in the fact that her Mom is with her Dad now. Losing your mother is very difficult.


Jamie

[blackcat]

Touched By An Angel

And when she walked in the room
After so many years,
He looked up and saw her
He was standing at the crossroads
She was moving in slow motion
Everything was the same,
Except that everything was different

In that very moment, everyone was silent
And everyone was friendly,
For the first time in years,
Everyone was smiling
Though their pain was apparent
and the floor was wet and slippery
With the tracks of their tears


And then I see someone standing
At the side of the stage
Not standing in the shadows
I see her face
Glowing in the darkness
In her own angel way
"I have come to make you better,
I have come to take you away."

No one slipped and fell
This time, everyone was steady
Someone held my arm so that
I would not fall
For the first time, in a long time
Everyone was ready
No one said a word
And that simply said it all

And then I see someone standing
At the side of the stage
Not standing in the shadows
I see her face
Glowing in the darkness
In her own angel way
"I have come to make you better,
I have come...to take you away."
I’ll make you better

Walking through the room together
In suspended animation...
No one saw us go... no one said goodbye
But in my heart, I leave
Great expectations
That you will find the answers
to your questions
And that life will once more...
be a celebration...
and that you will be touched by an Angel
and that you will be touched by an Angel
and that you will be touched by an Angel

Celebration
Someday
Someday, Someday
Celebration


words and music by Stevie Nicks, 2001, Sweet November Soundtrack


http://spiritualnetworks.com/file/pic/photo/2011/01/Mother_Sage-angel-and-doves-jpg_500.jpg

[bombaysaffires]

Has Stevie been in Australia until now? When did her tour there end?

[drag00n]

I hope so too but I lost my Mom 31 years ago and I never really got over it.

I'm the same way and I lost my mom 20 years ago. I think of all the losses we have to deal with in life, losing your mom is something you really never quite get over.

dzzz

[nevedix20]

There is a write up in the national enquirer but I don't know what it says cant view in my region.

[sara1998]

There is a write up in the national enquirer but I don't know what it says cant view in my region.
Thank you.
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/celebrity/stevie-nicks-heartbroken-over-mothers-death

[starshine]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Stevie's mom passing. My she rest in peace. May God's love & peace be with Stevie's family & friends at this time. My heart is with you!!

[beccamorrisfift]

Would someone mind posting the text from the article on here, I can't view it as I'm not in the US.
Thanks

[Jondalar]

Would someone mind posting the text from the article on here, I can't view it as I'm not in the US.
Thanks

STEVIE NICKS HEARTBROKEN OVER MOTHER'S DEATH
-A+A
Published on: December 30, 2011
Photography by: Ken Babolocsay/Globe Photos/ZUMAPRESS.com

The ENQUIRER has EXCLUSIVELY learned that Stevie Nicks’ 84-year-old beloved mother, Barbara Nicks, passed away in a Scottsdale, AZ area hospital on December 29, after a battle with pneumonia.

Family insiders revealed that a heartbroken Stevie, 63, sat at Barbara’s bedside for days before she passed.

“Stevie was extremely close to her mother and barely left her side over the past few days—it was almost like a hospice situation as they knew she could pass at any minute,” stated the insider.

“Close friends and family also took around-the-clock shifts to make sure Stevie and Barbara were taken care of.

“They also held frequent vigils for Barbara—they wanted to make sure she passed in the most comfortable and respected way possible.”

The insider added that this is a big loss for many in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area as Barbara was a local celebrity in her own right, and had many friends and fans.

Arrangements are being done under the direction of Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery, Scottsdale, AZ.

[jellyman10]

Family insiders revealed that a heartbroken Stevie, 63, sat at Barbara’s bedside for days before she passed.

“Stevie was extremely close to her mother and barely left her side over the past few days—it was almost like a hospice situation as they knew she could pass at any minute,” stated the insider.

“Close friends and family also took around-the-clock shifts to make sure Stevie and Barbara were taken care of.


God, my heart just went out to Stevie when I read this. I've been in that position. I hope she's resting a little now, the poor lass. And all at Christmas time, too. :distress:

One good thing is that it's clear there's a good support network for the family. And she'll be OK. I know she will, cos she has such a strong faith.

Thanks for posting this. I couldn't access it from where I live either.

Loz

[TpaDavid]

I know Stevie has asked in the past for donations for St Judes Childrens Hospital instead of birthday cards for her birthday.
I will make a donation in Mrs. Nicks name.

'The memory of a good person is a blessing'

[CADreaming]

I know Stevie has asked in the past for donations for St Judes Childrens Hospital instead of birthday cards for her birthday.
I will make a donation in Mrs. Nicks name.

'The memory of a good person is a blessing'

That's sweet.

Fans may also want to wait until the family expresses their wishes for memorial donations.

[kara]

Does anyone know how she died? I feel for Stevie and her family.:xoxo:.

[WildHearted]

Does anyone know how she died? I feel for Stevie and her family.:xoxo:.

She came down with pneumonia. :(

[Jondalar]

God, my heart just went out to Stevie when I read this. I've been in that position. I hope she's resting a little now, the poor lass. And all at Christmas time, too. :distress:

One good thing is that it's clear there's a good support network for the family. And she'll be OK. I know she will, cos she has such a strong faith.

Thanks for posting this. I couldn't access it from where I live either.

Loz

I was in the same situation this year. We had to take my mom off life support and we watched for hours until she passed. All her kids were there. I'm sure Barbara was thankful that Stevie and Chris were there for her.

When both parents are deceased, its a different world.

[-Lillith-]

Thank you for posting, i cant view the link either.

This made me tear up...
It is so sad.

[sara1998]

Sorry, I didn't think to post the text earlier.

[jellyman10]

I was in the same situation this year. We had to take my mom off life support and we watched for hours until she passed. All her kids were there. I'm sure Barbara was thankful that Stevie and Chris were there for her.

When both parents are deceased, its a different world.

Sorry to hear about your loss, too, Jondalar.

[Macfanforever]

I did not sleep good last night.Many of you probably not too.I feel for Stevie of the lost of her mom.I lost mine 3 years ago at 77.Now my dads prostrate cancer is starting to spread now as we got the notice weeks ago.which he will be 80 ths april.Barbara came down with pneumonia?Wow that is shocking.Stevie had it back in May.My uncle just got over it which he is two years younger then Stevie's mom.pneumonia is magnafied on older peaple ,My aunt said.Life is priceless.Please spend time with your love ones.I;m glad Stevie tryed to spend much time with mom in her busy life as a performer.Again I feel for you Stevie.

[desertangel]

My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Nicks family for the loss of their beloved mom Barbara. Special hugs to Stevie. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers, for sure.

[rubylounge]

Sorry to hear about Stevie's mom. In the "Cheaper than Free" video I noticed a framed picture of Barbara in Stevie's living room. My thoughts and prayers go out to Stevie and her family.

[rubylounge]

I remember speaking to Mary Lou (Nicks?) who helped out the Silver Spring Emporium (I think this was the late 90's) and she mentioned that Barbara was having health problems and that she had a bad heart. :(

[Enchanted_Stevi]

I read the National Enquirer article that she passed away from phnemonia =\

[bombaysaffires]

I was in the same situation this year. We had to take my mom off life support and we watched for hours until she passed. All her kids were there. I'm sure Barbara was thankful that Stevie and Chris were there for her.

When both parents are deceased, its a different world.

So very true, Jondalar.... I have also been in those shoes and know how that goes. But we persevere!:)

[drag00n]

This seems to be very fitting,,,
Blue Water video link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6x5p6S9HZs
9912

[baboles]

My condolences! RIP

[Bubba Fleetwood]

Very sad indeed to hear this news ( I lost my mother five years ago this December), but let us also remember that Barbara Nicks had a truely wonderful life. She lived 84 mostly healthy years. She had a very long and happy marriage to Jess Nicks. She saw her daughter not only become a major success, but an absolute icon. She even found hersef a celebrity among her daughter's fans which, I have heard, tickled her to no end. On top of all that, I've never heard an unkind word ever spoken or written about her by anyone. I know there is sorrow right now with her passing, butI just wanted to type some positive words about her and the wonderful life she had. We should all be so lucky.

[mezzoforte]

Very sad indeed to hear this news ( I lost my mother five years ago this December), but let us also remember that Barbara Nicks had a truely wonderful life. She lived 84 mostly healthy years. She had a very long and happy marriage to Jess Nicks. She saw her daughter not only become a major success, but an absolute icon. She even found hersef a celebrity among her daughter's fans which, I have heard, tickled her to no end. On top of all that, I've never heard an unkind word ever spoken or written about her by anyone. I know there is sorrow right now with her passing, butI just wanted to type some positive words about her and the wonderful life she had. We should all be so lucky.

This was so lovely, and so true.

[THINKABOUTIT]

According to Sisters of the Moon's recent post, John Kinney claims "Stevie is taking the loss of her mother very hard"...I am worried for Stevie...I pray God sends her comfort; Chris too :(

[Macfanforever]

This was so lovely, and so true.

Very sad indeed to hear this news ( I lost my mother five years ago this December), but let us also remember that Barbara Nicks had a truely wonderful life. She lived 84 mostly healthy years. She had a very long and happy marriage to Jess Nicks. She saw her daughter not only become a major success, but an absolute icon. She even found hersef a celebrity among her daughter's fans which, I have heard, tickled her to no end. On top of all that, I've never heard an unkind word ever spoken or written about her by anyone. I know there is sorrow right now with her passing, butI just wanted to type some positive words about her and the wonderful life she had. We should all be so lucky.

According to Sisters of the Moon's recent post, John Kinney claims "Stevie is taking the loss of her mother very hard"...I am worried for Stevie...I pray God sends her comfort; Chris too :(

I agree 110 percent.I'll pray too.

[BombaySapphire3]

According to Sisters of the Moon's recent post, John Kinney claims "Stevie is taking the loss of her mother very hard"...I am worried for Stevie...I pray God sends her comfort; Chris too :(

Stevie has mentioned in the past that the women in her family routinely live past the century mark .By most standards 84 is a long life but it could be that it really took her by surprise.I didn't believe it at first knowing what she has said about the longevity of the women in her family.When her father passed a few years back she seemed to accept it well.This could also remind her of her own mortality in ways that the loss of her dad did not.

[LorraineRN]

I pray for peace for Stevie and the entire Nicks family. I've never heard a single bad thing said about Barbara Nicks; she must have been a very special woman.

[ricohv]

Basically the same as The National Enquirer article...
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/fleetwood-mac-singer-stevie-nicks-mom-passes-away-at-84/

[Gypsybecca]

May Barbara rest in peace. My prayers are with Stevie and family.

I never met Barbara, but I love the fact that she knew how much her daughter means to so many of us.

[MacShadowsBall]

It's so sad to hear about Stevie's mom passing, especially around the holiday season.

[sleepless child]

On Christopher's facebook page, he has a very lovely message about his mom and a photo of him and Barbara.

[CADreaming]

On Christopher's facebook page, he has a very lovely message about his mom and a photo of him and Barbara.


http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn92/trufan70/sn/chrisandbarbnicks2-1.jpg

[WildHearted]

^ That's heartbreaking. I hope the whole family is doing okay :(

[Jondalar]

What a terrible year it has been for many people! I'm so glad this year is over.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Vanessa Carlton recently tweeted this
@VanessaCarlton ...Starin @ camelback mtn.It's pink & in its evning shadow..a steadfast grace. Happ new year 2 U & tranq it on the hooks and blow
2 hours ago
So she's in Scottsdale...Perhaps she spent X-Mass with the Nicks' again and is now "Comforting and old friend who's feeling down"
As we start the new year I keep Mama in my thoughts and I hope Stevie and Family can find some peace and happiness in the new year.
Happy New Year To All...

[GoldDustBoy]

I feel so awful for Stevie and Chris. She must be crushed right now. I'm 28, and when I'm with my mom I still feel like a little kid. There are no words of comfort when it comes to this, but I'm sending all my love to the Nicks family.

[WildHearted]

I thought I saw Vanessa in the background of one of the pictures that Jessica posted on her tumblr, so it's a fair assumption I think to say she spent the holidays with them again.

[kaitsy]

So sad. A bright supportive light in Stevie's life has gone out but I hope the new year offers strength as they say goodbye to their Mum.

[bombaysaffires]

Vanessa Carlton recently tweeted this
@VanessaCarlton ...Starin @ camelback mtn.It's pink & in its evning shadow..a steadfast grace. Happ new year 2 U & tranq it on the hooks and blow
2 hours ago
So she's in Scottsdale...Perhaps she spent X-Mass with the Nicks' again and is now "Comforting and old friend who's feeling down"
As we start the new year I keep Mama in my thoughts and I hope Stevie and Family can find some peace and happiness in the new year.
Happy New Year To All...

Didn't Stevie sell her big house in Paradise Valley? Would they have invited folks to her parents' place if her mom was so seriously sick?

[CADreaming]

Didn't Stevie sell her big house in Paradise Valley? Would they have invited folks to her parents' place if her mom was so seriously sick?

Or they could just stay in hotels...

[jellyman10]

I feel so awful for Stevie and Chris. She must be crushed right now. I'm 28, and when I'm with my mom I still feel like a little kid. There are no words of comfort when it comes to this, but I'm sending all my love to the Nicks family.

For some reason, what you said make me think about what Stevie said about Robin. That just as she used to question whether there might be life after Fleetwood Mac, she definitely questioned whether there would be life after Robin. And she found that there was, but it wasn't near as special.

I guess all any of us can do is keep praying for Stevie and her family, and trust that once the pain settles there will be joy again, and love, and purpose.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Didn't Stevie sell her big house in Paradise Valley? Would they have invited folks to her parents' place if her mom was so seriously sick?

Yes Stevie sold the Paradise valley home after Jess passed away...If I remember her house was close to her parents home.
As for "Folks being invited to her parents home" I gather Barbara's illness came on quite suddenly. She may have been in decent health on X-mass.
This is just so sad. Having never lost a parent I can't imagine What Stevie,Chris are going through.

[Ashley]

So sad to hear about Barbara's passing. I'm sure she is at peace. My prayers are with Stevie, Chris, and the entire Nicks family. May they find comfort and strength from one another.

[poetinmyheart]

Have been away for the past few days without Internet access, and have only just read the news. So so sad. My thoughts are with Stevie and her family.

[MacFan92]

Here's and article about her passing:

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/fleetwood-mac-singer-stevie-nicks-mom-passes-away-at-84/

[jrpjr]

Stevie's song "Nightbird" comes to mind as i think she wrote it for her friend Robin Anderson who has passed away i think in 1981 or 82...i know the first verse.."And the summer became the fall. I was not ready for the winter. It makes no difference at all. Cause i wear boots all summer long..." very metaphoric for a passing..the changing seasons...winter being death..wearing boots meaning she has to go on living..doing what she does...what we all do and have to do when someone close to us passes...and then "And when I call will you walk gently thru my shadow.." asking and hoping they will stay close to us forever...if Stevie reads this..i know your mother is your nightbird and will watch over you, your brother and the rest of your extended family..find peace in this diffficult time...you have many people that love you..my condolences to Stevie, Chris and Barbara's grand daughter Jess..With Sympathy..John

[drag00n]

I thought I saw Vanessa in the background of one of the pictures that Jessica posted on her tumblr, so it's a fair assumption I think to say she spent the holidays with them again.

Possible you could pass on the address to Jessica's tumblr??

[girlboymusic]

For some reason, what you said make me think about what Stevie said about Robin. That just as she used to question whether there might be life after Fleetwood Mac, she definitely questioned whether there would be life after Robin. And she found that there was, but it wasn't near as special.

I guess all any of us can do is keep praying for Stevie and her family, and trust that once the pain settles there will be joy again, and love, and purpose.

I just went to In Her Own Words to read the quote about Robin in full, and there was also this:

"She just been in my life since I was 14. She was the one person that knew me for the person I really was and not for the famous Stevie, and it was good to have someone who knew the real you besides just your mom and dad."

Sad to think she's lost all three of those people now. (I wonder, what about Chris and Lindsey, though? They knew her before she was "the famous Stevie" too.)

[jellyman10]

I just went to In Her Own Words to read the quote about Robin in full, and there was also this:

"She just been in my life since I was 14. She was the one person that knew me for the person I really was and not for the famous Stevie, and it was good to have someone who knew the real you besides just your mom and dad."

Sad to think she's lost all three of those people now. (I wonder, what about Chris and Lindsey, though? They knew her before she was "the famous Stevie" too.)

That's interesting. I wonder if it's a case of how she saw the roles in the relationships rather than anything literal? Barbara said in an interview that Stevie was very protective of her brother, and speaking as the youngest of three sisters, I know that my two older sisters never quite think of me as grown up and still try to protect me even though I'm twice as capable as either of them! And I think Stevie saw Robin as someone to lean on, too (didn't she say 'she walked me through life'?) rather than someone she needed to protect.

So I guess what I'm saying is that I agree - these are going to be tough times for Stevie. Bless her.

[Gazz]

Like all of us, I’m sad for Stevie that she has lost her beloved Mom and it was awful this happened during a year that was otherwise such a high for her. But I am relieved, that if this had to happen in 2011, that she was not still here in Australia and had to hurry home – not because we would have had concerts cancelled, but just the rush of getting home (even by private jet) to a sick loved-one would have been so stressful. I only hope she had been to Arizona before Barbara got sick - maybe not possible given the timing – last concert here was 10 December.

In the 4 shows I went to on this tour, I remember so vividly her intro to "Landslide" about spending time with parents while they are still around - I imagine poor Stevie had no idea this was going to ring true for her so soon.

I don’t think we will see or hear much of Stevie for a while. Barbara's passing will take some time for her to want to work again. Best wishes to you Stevie in this difficult time and take what time you need out of the spotlight.

[Macfanforever]

I hope Stevie did spend time with her mom.In her last days on this earth.It will take time to heal .I know what she's going through.It will be 3 years for me this Feb.Now she can take the time off to relax.By summer she will probably hit the road.

[Silver Springs]

I hope Stevie did spend time with her mom.In her last days on this earth.It will take time to heal .I know what she's going through.It will be 3 years for me this Feb.Now she can take the time off to relax.By summer she will probably hit the road.

I'm sure she got to spend time with her. In one of the articles it did mention that she was at least with her in her final days at her bedside, as people were taking care of her as well as her Mum.

I know how awful it feels when you don't get those last moments. When my Grandmother died a few years ago I had the option of going to see her rather than going to School. But by then her COPD had taken full course and she was on a ventilator and all manner of other ugly machines. I didn't want to see her like that. So I didn't. And when I got home I got the news that she'd passed away. It was gut wrenching. I had to have counselling because I was so distraught with myself for not having that time to talk to her, as we were never what you would call close. We never got that time to at least make our peace. But now that I've grown up some, and thanks to being able to talk to professionals without bias, I realise now that she wouldn't have wanted me to see her in such a weakened state either. But for Stevie, they did have a very close relationship. So they needed those final moments even more to help with the healing process.

I hope Mama's doing as well as could be expected. I know she's not short of people to help her through this.

[The Catdancer]

I'm the same way and I lost my mom 20 years ago. I think of all the losses we have to deal with in life, losing your mom is something you really never quite get over.

dzzz

I know I didn't, it's just weird that she's gone. My Dad died in '04 and I felt orphaned even though I was in my early 40's. But losing my Mom was the hardest. I wish Stevie, Chris and the rest of the family & friends all the best.

[Tango]

There's a small blurb about Stevie's parents from when Stevie was inducted into the Arizona Hall of Fame:

http://www.azmusichalloffame.org/pages/bio_Stevie_Nicks.html

I don't recall hearing/reading that Barbara worked at The Arizona Republic, the local paper before. (or I've forgotten) It's good to read a bit about Mrs. Nicks' early life.

(it looks like there might be some t-shirts left from Stevie's 2007 induction that you can buy)

[Macfanforever]

I'm sure she got to spend time with her. In one of the articles it did mention that she was at least with her in her final days at her bedside, as people were taking care of her as well as her Mum.

I know how awful it feels when you don't get those last moments. When my Grandmother died a few years ago I had the option of going to see her rather than going to School. But by then her COPD had taken full course and she was on a ventilator and all manner of other ugly machines. I didn't want to see her like that. So I didn't. And when I got home I got the news that she'd passed away. It was gut wrenching. I had to have counselling because I was so distraught with myself for not having that time to talk to her, as we were never what you would call close. We never got that time to at least make our peace. But now that I've grown up some, and thanks to being able to talk to professionals without bias, I realise now that she wouldn't have wanted me to see her in such a weakened state either. But for Stevie, they did have a very close relationship. So they needed those final moments even more to help with the healing process.

I hope Mama's doing as well as could be expected. I know she's not short of people to help her through this.

Me and my sister was at the side of my moms bed when my mom went on her journey on Feb 10 2009 at 8:40pm.I will live with that moment until it's my time to go.I did call out from work on those last days.I'm glad we stayed and say our goodbyes.A long time ago My mom said the hearing probably the last thing that goes when people die.I know now Stevie and Chris gave their mom love until the end. Also the Hospital let me stay the night before.The hospital took care of us with everything.

Thanks Tango for that story .I did not know either that Mrs Nicks worked and met Mr Nicks on the job at the paper.

[BTFLCHLD]

there isnt a thing I could write to help ease her pain.
she has to know we are all 'right there with her', from before, now or later, we experience this pain. dear stephanie, you are loved.
GOD bless her beloved Mother, beautiful woman. in seeing her, she appears a child at heart.

[drag00n]

there isnt a thing I could write to help ease her pain.
she has to know we are all 'right there with her', from before, now or later, we experience this pain. dear stephanie, you are loved.
GOD bless her beloved Mother, beautiful woman. in seeing her, she appears a child at heart.

Well said!!

Has anyone heard about a memorial??

[THINKABOUTIT]

I haven't heard anything...I'm curious, I admit :)

[Enchanted_Stevi]

^^^I am slightly curious as well...but maybe shes not publicizing it because of her celebrity status and doesnt want fans showing up at the wake or something?

[Macfanforever]

I think the next time I hear "Silver Springs" .I probably break down and cry.Now her mom and dad are together now.

[Macfanforever]

^^^I am slightly curious as well...but maybe shes not publicizing it because of her celebrity status and doesnt want fans showing up at the wake or something?

I cant blame her on that.

[Kena]

^^^I am slightly curious as well...but maybe shes not publicizing it because of her celebrity status and doesnt want fans showing up at the wake or something?

I completely respect her not making some announcement (I'm sure it's the last thing on her mind) and I bet people would totally try and show up at the wake or memorial service...but I wish Stevie could just have a glimpse of how much love and support her dear fans have for her now. So many of us care about her so much. We don't just buy her albums and spend endless hours watching her performances on youtube...it's seriously a heart connect (from me at least)..she's just our precious "Stevie Baby"

[michelej1]

Of course, Barbara and Chris Nicks both show up in the Landslide video that Stevie currently has, but I wonder if she will change that video a bit for her next tour. Maybe she will include some additional footage of her mother from the last few years they had together.

I remember when she was in Australia I think she said her mom gave her a horse to bet on. I'm sure her mom gave her many smiles -- and a fair amount of lectures.

Michele

[Tango]

I completely respect her not making some announcement (I'm sure it's the last thing on her mind) and I bet people would totally try and show up at the wake or memorial service...but I wish Stevie could just have a glimpse of how much love and support her dear fans have for her now. So many of us care about her so much. We don't just buy her albums and spend endless hours watching her performances on youtube...it's seriously a heart connect (from me at least)..she's just our precious "Stevie Baby"

I think you are on the right track. Perhaps individual fans can send in whatever bucks they would have spent on a card or flower arrangements to one of Stevie's charities in Barbara Nicks' honor. Here's a few that we know Stevie has supported:

Arizona Heart Foundation
1910 East Thomas Road
Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(you can do this in honor of Barbara Nicks--or all the Nicks')
http://azheartfoundation.org/donate-arizona-heart-foundation

if you want to download a form and mail it in, the Arizona Heart people have one here:
http://azheartfoundation.org/sites/default/files/file/Printable-Donation-Form.pdf

City of Hope--there's one in LA, perhaps one nearer to you:
City of Hope.
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, California 91010

https://secure.cityofhope.org/donate/Main/CardsForHope.aspx


Stevie's mentioned supporting the USO:
https://www.uso.org/donate/
(you can do this in honor of Barbara Nicks)

She's got the iPOD thing that she does

There's lots of ways you can show your support of Stevie and honor her mother in this time if that's your interest. Do it for yourself . . . do it "for the world."

It's all tax deductible, too.

[drag00n]

^^^I am slightly curious as well...but maybe shes not publicizing it because of her celebrity status and doesnt want fans showing up at the wake or something?

I have always thought there was something very different about Stevie's fan base.
A strong affection and deep respect of her and her privacy. Which seems to, for the most part carry over to the press as well.
But I guess there is no telling about the general crazies out there.. these days...

dzzz

[Macfanforever]

I think you are on the right track. Perhaps individual fans can send in whatever bucks they would have spent on a card or flower arrangements to one of Stevie's charities in Barbara Nicks' honor. Here's a few that we know Stevie has supported:

Arizona Heart Foundation
1910 East Thomas Road
Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(you can do this in honor of Barbara Nicks--or all the Nicks')
http://azheartfoundation.org/donate-arizona-heart-foundation

if you want to download a form and mail it in, the Arizona Heart people have one here:
http://azheartfoundation.org/sites/default/files/file/Printable-Donation-Form.pdf

City of Hope--there's one in LA, perhaps one nearer to you:
City of Hope.
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, California 91010

https://secure.cityofhope.org/donate/Main/CardsForHope.aspx


Stevie's mentioned supporting the USO:
https://www.uso.org/donate/
(you can do this in honor of Barbara Nicks)

She's got the iPOD thing that she does

There's lots of ways you can show your support of Stevie and honor her mother in this time if that's your interest. Do it for yourself . . . do it "for the world."

It's all tax deductible, too.

Thanks for posting this.

[Ghost_Tracker]

"Update: January 3: added the deadline for the IYD fan video submissions (Feb 1) to the fan video instructions.
Leave us the f. alone.
January 1st:
Stevie appreciates all the concern.
added fan reviews of the Tasmania show
... But this is too close to the bone and she just wants to be
added fan reviews of the Melbourne show
left the f. alone right now.
added fan reviews of the Sydney show
Thank you. Maybe we'll post something in a few days.
added fan reviews of the Sturgis show.
Sincerely, John.
updated "name that song" (main page)"

[drag00n]

"Update: January 3: added the deadline for the IYD fan video submissions (Feb 1) to the fan video instructions.
Leave us the f. alone.
January 1st:
Stevie appreciates all the concern.
added fan reviews of the Tasmania show
... But this is too close to the bone and she just wants to be
added fan reviews of the Melbourne show
left the f. alone right now.
added fan reviews of the Sydney show
Thank you. Maybe we'll post something in a few days.
added fan reviews of the Sturgis show.
Sincerely, John.
updated "name that song" (main page)"

HUH??
And who is passing on this "message" from Stevie??

[beccamorrisfift]

HUH??
And who is passing on this "message" from Stevie??

Umm, I'm confused, this isn't on rockalittle.com? :distress:

[KarmaContestant]

HUH??
And who is passing on this "message" from Stevie??

:laugh: I think it's supposed to be a "read between my lines" kind of joke.

I found it rather humorous.

[bombaysaffires]

Umm, I'm confused, this isn't on rockalittle.com? :distress:

It maps to the updates page on Nicksfix.com-- minus the commentary... which clearly someone has added in..as....I dunno, a 'joke'??

From Nicksfix.com:

January 3rd:

added the deadline for the IYD fan video submissions (Feb 1) to the fan video instructions
January 1st:

added fan reviews of the Tasmania show
added fan reviews of the Melbourne show
added fan reviews of the Sydney show
added fan reviews of the Sturgis show
updated "name that song" (main page)

[Silver Springs]

"Update: January 3: added the deadline for the IYD fan video submissions (Feb 1) to the fan video instructions.
Leave us the f. alone.
January 1st:
Stevie appreciates all the concern.
added fan reviews of the Tasmania show
... But this is too close to the bone and she just wants to be
added fan reviews of the Melbourne show
left the f. alone right now.
added fan reviews of the Sydney show
Thank you. Maybe we'll post something in a few days.
added fan reviews of the Sturgis show.
Sincerely, John.
updated "name that song" (main page)"

:laugh: I think it's supposed to be a "read between my lines" kind of joke.

I found it rather humorous.

I personally enjoy the fact that it's signed by a "John". It immediately makes me read the "between the lines joke" in his voice. And it just seems so much like something he would say. He's a very witty man for somebody so insular.

[msLinds]

Very sad news.My condolences to Stevie, Chris and all their family and friends on the passing away of Barbara Nicks.I am sending my prayers for her
and Stevie and her family.

[Ghost_Tracker]

Yeah, it's just my little way of trying to say that "I think their silence is thunderous."
In my opinion, often in the past when stuff has gone down, John has at least chosen song lyrics for "Name That Song" which are related to what's going on at the moment. Those lyrics from "The Chain" seem to me to be deliberately chosen to be as far away from this as humanly possible. Maybe there will be something eventually but my take on this is that they've essentially "gone to ground." "Silence can speak volumes."

"No one knows, how I feel; or what I say unless you read between my lines."

I was actually a little surprised at how many people were confused about what I meant; I honestly thought it was clear, especially given how famous the above lyric that inspired the idea is. I wasn't trying to be "facetious" either; just was trying to illustrate and express my feeling that their silence seems very deliberate and "says much all by itself."

[sushud82]

Oh my. I'm very sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Stevie and her family.

[blemelin]

Like me, my cousin in New York is a big Stevie fan. He started writing this poem earlier tonight and sent it to me. I asked him if I could share it here, and he said okay (even though he insisted it's a first draft). I think it's beautiful as it is. I told him he should post it himself on the guest book. (Since this is on the Internet, please don't steal it.)

Destination Angels
(for Barbara Nicks)

Guardian Angel hear my prayer
and hold my heart high in the air,
for my mother's gone to eternal sleep
and grief and sorrow cut so deep.

Please call your brethren to your side
and find a star for her to abide,
for she gave me life and love and light
that saved me in my darkest nights.

Destination Angels, wait for me,
my time will come eventually.
Guide my love now in Heaven's grace
and lead her to my father's face.

Destination Angels' appointed task:
to guide us from the first to last.
Some are family, some are friends,
awaiting us until time ends.

[vivfox]

Destination Angels
(for Barbara Nicks)


Absolutely beautiful. Barbara probably would have loved this:)

[The Catdancer]

Posted on The Nicksfix:

Barbara Nicks, devoted mother of rock legend Stevie Nicks, died peacefully at her home in Paradise Valley, Arizona on December 28th, 2011 after a brief battle with pneumonia. She was surrounded by friends and family including her son Christopher Nicks, daughter Stevie Nicks and granddaughter Jessica Nicks. She was 84 years old. Nicks was married for 63 years to the late Jess Nicks former president of Greyhound/Armour Dial and a rock and roll concert promoter. Barbara was born in Bisbee, Arizona in 1927. After living in various cities across the country, she and Jess settled in Paradise Valley in 1972. She was active in several philanthropic activities including St. Judes Children’s Hospital, The City of Hope, Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Salvation Army, which helped her family out as a young girl. "My mom had the power within her to heal and guide so many of us...She supported me and all of my dreams. She was the one that made it all possible," commented her daughter Stevie. There was no funeral service but a memorial will be held later in the year. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle where a special fund has been formed in memory of Barbara Nicks. The direct link is: http://www.onlineredkettle.org/BarbaraNicks


There's a nice pic of her and Stevie and Chris.

[Macfanforever]

Thanks for the update.My late sister used to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.

[The Catdancer]

Thanks for the update.My late sister used to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.


You're welcome.

[ironman_01701]

Stephanie,

Your mother gave you life and with love, and you gave us all your love for life with your songs, personality and emotions.

[Fannymac]

It's coming up on three years for me........"and it's been like dying"....the hardest thing I've EVER gone thru! BUT.....I feel her with me every day, more and more!!

[michelej1]

The Hollywood Reporter, January 5, 2012

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/barbara-nicks-death-278718

"She supported me and all of my dreams. She was the one that made it all possible," said the music legend.

Barbara Nicks, mother of Stevie Nicks, died in Paradise Valley, Ariz., on Dec. 28 following a battle with pneumonia. She was 84.

The death was announced Thursday by the Fleetwood Mac singer's representative, who said in a statement that Nicks had been surrounded by her famous daughter as well as son Christopher Nicks and granddaughter Jessica Nicks.

"My mom had the power within her to heal and guide so many of us. … She supported me and all of my dreams. She was the one that made it all possible," Steve Nicks said.

PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths

The Nicks matriarch, born in Bisbee, Ariz., in 1927, was married to Jess Nicks, formerly president of the Greyhound-Armour company and rock concert promoter, for 63 years. He passed away in 2005 of heart failure at 80 years old.

Nicks settled down with her husband in Paradise Valley in 1972, and became involved in philanthropy work with such charities as St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, The City of Hope, Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Salvation Army.

No funeral service is planned. A memorial will be held later in the year. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle, where a special fund has been formed in memory of Barbara Nicks.

[Ghost_Tracker]

There's a nice photo that went with the posting on Nicksfix as well -

http://rockalittle.com/barbara_chris_stevie.jpg

[britt0308]

"My mom had the power within her to heal and guide so many of us. … She supported me and all of my dreams. She was the one that made it all possible," Steve Nicks said.

A gift that Barbara has instilled in Stevie to share with all of us...we're truly lucky to have such people in the world. My deepest love goes out to friends and family. Bless them with the strength to carry on.

[THINKABOUTIT]

I have always thought there was something very different about Stevie's fan base.
A strong affection and deep respect of her and her privacy. Which seems to, for the most part carry over to the press as well.
But I guess there is no telling about the general crazies out there.. these days...

dzzz

God Dragoon, it's as if you know what I'm thinking :nod:

I do agree that her fans, as a whole, cause I have met a crazy/weirdo or two, fully respects her & her regular life outside of music. She has made more press this year than she did for Bella Donna :laugh: She walks around here in L.A. pretty unnoticed and/or not bothered. I've seen her once or twice :D I have met her three times, yet all three were unplanned & totally random. I don't (yet LOL) have the gall or audacity to go bother her whilst she's out shopping and dining around here....;)

[JamieK]

There's a nice photo that went with the posting on Nicksfix as well -

http://rockalittle.com/barbara_chris_stevie.jpg

LOOK AT THE LOVE IN THAT PHOTO!!

[Tango]

I saw this in the Blue Letter Archives of The Penguin:

Stevie Turns 49, Barbara Nicks Interviewed, Arizona Republic
Penguin


'Oh, Mother!': Fleetwood Mac's Stevie, 49, still Barbara's 'little girl'

By Randy Cordova

The Arizona Republic

Oct. 21, 1997

Millions of people know who Stevie Nicks is. The surprising thing is how many people know who her mother is. "Stevie always says that Mom has her own fan club," says Barbara Nicks, the 70-year-old matriarch of the Nicks clan. "It's the funniest thing for me to see."

For instance, there was Don Henley's benefit concert held at Union Hall in March. Famous faces were milling about: the ex-Eagle, Bruce Hornsby, Roger McGuinn and, of course, Stevie.

The Fleetwood Mac diva is treated like a hometown heroine whenever she makes appearances in her native Phoenix. Imagine her reaction when the crowd got excited to see Mom make her entrance.

"After the show, we walked from the stage to the dressing trailer," Barbara recalls. "All these people are yelling, "Barbara! Barbara! Look over here, Barbara!' Stevie just looked at me and laughed, "Oh, Mother!' "

Laughter is not uncommon between the two, Barbara says.

"We're really very close. We always have been. She's really a very special little girl. I mean, here I am calling her a little girl, but she always will be my little girl in a way."

The little girl is actually 49 years old, an accomplished singer and songwriter who would be recognized almost anywhere. She's one of rock's most unique voices, both literally and figuratively. Her songs are touched by fairy tale and fantasy, and she sings them in a unmistakable cry touched with gruffness.

The passion for the exotic is something Stevie acquired from Barbara.

"I love fairy tales," she says. "I would read Stevie the stories over and over, and she would just sit there enraptured." The reunited Fleetwood Mac, fronted by vocalist Stevie Nicks and guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, visits the Valley Wednesday.

She attributes Stevie's inimitable vocal style to an adolescence spent listening to Janis Joplin records over and over.

"It was always Janis Joplin," she says. "She and Lindsey Buckingham opened for Janis in San Francisco, and she was just so excited. She gave me one of Janis' jackets, and I have it in a closet here."

That's one thing Barbara Nicks takes pride in. In a way, she has become the caretaker of a virtual Stevie museum. The house she shares with Stevie's father, businessman Jess Nicks, is filled with mementos of her daughter's spectacular career.

There is a Grammy that Stevie earned, and gold and platinum awards, not only from the Recording Industry Association of America but from various countries on the map.

"I take it very seriously. The way she moves around, and with all the people that go in and out of her house, things have a tendency to disappear. She knows that when they're here, they're safe, so I have tons of stuff."

There are even stage clothes that her daughter is known for wearing. The baroque style of dress, with flowing capes and gypsy shawls, was widely imitated by long-haired Stevie wannabes in the '70s and '80s.

"She has a special designer that creates these outfits for her," Barbara says. "She has given me a number of things and has had clothes made for me.

"I wear them once in a while, but we don't go out that much anymore. And really, the older people I socialize with wouldn't get too excited about seeing me in a long black shawl that's dragging across the floor."

There's something about being keeper of the Nicks' flame that appeals to Barbara in more than just a motherly fashion. The native of Bisbee is a lifelong collector who used to haunt estate sales in her younger days, looking for dolls and antique furniture.

"I'm more than a collector. I keep saying I'm a junkie for collectibles, and Stevie will say, very firmly, "Mother, please don't call yourself a junkie.' "

After Stevie presented her mom with the song Silver Spring, Barbara opened a shop devoted to collectibles in the '70s, Silver Springs Emporium. She later moved the store to Payson, renamed it Old Hopi House, and it's still in business, a 2,000-square-foot building filled with dolls, antiques and mementos that Stevie has donated.

The Nicks family is very close. Stevie's younger brother, Chris, works for her, designing merchandise that bears his sister's face and name. When Jess owned Compton Terrace, it was the only venue Stevie or Fleetwood Mac would appear at while in the Valley.

When the children were young, the family was constantly on the road due to Jess' business commitments. Stevie never attended school in Phoenix, instead going to school in Southern California.

The regular upheavals drew the family closer together, Barbara says.

"We've always been close, and I think that had something to do with it. Stevie would have killed for her baby brother. She was so protective."

And Mom, who has a Yorkshire terrier named Rhiannon, is protective of her only daughter. She cringes when she recalls the first time she saw the cover of Buckingham Nicks, the 1973 duo album that effectively served as Buckingham's and Nicks' audition for Fleetwood Mac. The infamous cover photo featured the two in a provocative state of undress.

"It was a big shock, let me tell you. She immediately showed it to me, and I just told her, "We're going to have to think about this before we show it to Dad.' Stevie didn't want him to see it at all. But she was young then, and it's something she was talked into."

Through the years, Barbara has maintained friendly relations with Buckingham, a onetime Nicks flame, as well as other members of Fleetwood Mac. She'll not only catch the band's concert at Desert Sky on Wednesday, she plans to hit shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

"I just love the music, and I love seeing everyone again. They're all so nice to me."

Stevie's music is a constant presence in the house. Mom has her favorite songs: Landslide, Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You and Leather and Lace all spring to mind. She's passionate about Angels, a wistful ballad about the end of life. The song is unreleased, but Stevie gave her mother a demo recording.

"She wrote it about two years ago. I've only played it for a few people. I told Stevie that it would be great for Touched by an Angel, which I love, but I don't know if she'll send it to them.

"I've made her promise me, just promise me, that when I go, this is the song I want played. It's just beautiful."

Then there are the ones that she doesn't play that often. Take Sometimes It's a Bitch, a track from 1991's Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks.

"Every once in a while, there's one that doesn't particularly hit me. That's one of them. I wasn't crazy about her using that word, but that's just my age.

"But almost everything else she does is wonderful. There is a story behind all of these songs - that's what she writes about. It's always so honest, that's why the public loves her so much."

And the public responds by flooding Stevie with letters filled with affection. Barbara knows what it is like to be on the receiving end. Letters come in every week, either to her home address or the business in Payson.

"I think a lot of people write letters to her and never hear anything, so they write to me. They're so nice to me and they write such wonderful letters.

"It's like they are so moved by what she's done, and how her music has affected their lives. I've saved stacks of letters. I think when she's like 75 or 85, it will be nice for her to just go through these and see how much she means to people."

(Thanks to Tammi)

[poetinmyheart]

^ Lovely article. Thanks for posting.

[Tango]

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From TheStevieFan. Well done, whoever you are.

[Macfanforever]

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From TheStevieFan. Well done, whoever you are.

How beautiful.Nice tribute to Barbara.

[vivfox]

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From TheStevieFan. Well done, whoever you are.


A great tribute. There was one pic in there I had never seen before.

[Lee]

That was really nice. Thanks for posting it. Stevie has her Mom's smile. I hope Stevie gets to see this.

Lee :)