Rest In Peace Christine

[SteveMacD]

Farewell to our beloved songbird.

[jbrownsjr]

Wow, that's such a horrible shock. :(

[HomerMcvie]

I'm in the middle of a long drive. I'm without words. I've always dreaded the day this would come.

[jbrownsjr]

I'm in the middle of a long drive. I'm without words. I've always dreaded the day this would come.

I'm at work and just numb and sort of in shock.

I'm crying on the inside.

[GypsySorcerer]

This hurts. What a loss. Fly high, Songbird.

[tango87]

Oh no, this is so very sad. Oh Christine.

[Street_Dreamer]

I'm floored... I don't know what to say.

[Moz]

Absolutely gutted.

Thank you, Christine, for all the music through the years. :distress:

[Mr Scarrott]

She sang once "there's no use in crying, it's all over".

I feel inconsolable, broken.

[On Ice]

I'm devastated. May our beautiful Songbird Rest In Peace and we enjoy the beautiful music she brought into our lives through the years.

[mitzo]

RIP Christine and thanks for the wonderful music you brought to us over so many years.

[BlanketMan]

Very sad... When I saw The Mac without her it just wasn't the same. What a talent...

[KathyD]

RIP Christine. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice and music with us.

[Ulpian]

I think I am in shock.

I loved Christine. She was my favourite member of the Mac. I thought she epitomised class and grit, in a particularly British way. I was so, so pleased to have seen her when she reunited with the band at the O2 in 2013. I will never forget that night.

God bless, Christine. Thanks for all the memories.

[aleuzzi]

I saw this post heading and was hoping it was not true. I'm in shock right now.

[Macfan4life]

So shocking and so sad. We must be thankful what we have gotten these past years. After 2004 we never thought we would hear her perform again. She came back and toured with the Mac on 2 long tours and did another tour with Lindsey. I never did think I would hear Songbird performed again when The Dance finished in 1997.

Its devastating for sure. I think she was the oldest in the band but she seemed timeless.
:(

[missundercover]

Just got home and opened Facebook to read the Fleetwood Mac announcement. I'm very sad. Christine gifted us some of the most beautiful songs. Thank you for YOUR music. :distress:

[nicepace]

She was my favorite member of the band by far. She had such talent, wit, and grace. She has never gotten the credit she deserved for being a real music pioneer -- a woman who sang, wrote her own songs, and played an instrument, in an era when that was mostly unheard of. May her music live forever.

[jmn3]

Wow. To say I was shocked when they had an announcement on XM would be an understatement. I just heard this five minutes ago as I was ending a long drive after spending the week at the funeral of one of my best friends. I thought I couldn’t get any sadder but here we are.

[ejb1969]

Farewell to our beloved songbird.. Laura MacFan and I are devastated. We met on The Ledge and shared a love of all things Christine. We’ve been married since 2014.https://twitter.com/borowskiemily/status/1598118158438539265?s=61&t=mRQlJbZSZs8P2NXc7Fhvqg

[TrueFaith77]

I will never get to see the 5 fireflies in concert now.

What a great blessing that she came out of retirement to record one more truly fabulous album with her musical kindred: Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, and her ex-husband John McVie. Wish it could have been the beginning of many more.

[kak125]

I saw the news on facebook and thought it was a cruel joke. I can't believe it!

I always thought she was in the best shape out of everyone in FM. I guess I just expected her to live to be a 100.

She will be so very missed. So glad I got to see her in 2018 when FM played Pittsburgh but I never thought that would be the last time.

[sleepless child]

Our beautiful Christine is gone. I feel like I lost a family member, but to us she was family. My heart is just broken. I am playing her music on Alexa right now.

[sue]

I couldn’t believe it at first…then my daughter rang me.
Shock to say the least.

[jbrownsjr]

Our beautiful Christine is gone. I feel like I lost a family member, but to us she was family. My heart is just broken. I am playing her music on Alexa right now.

I can't just yet. I'll die with her if I do. I need to wait before I play her music. uhhhhhhh.


I hope it's helping.

[SNicksed]

My heart hurts. RIP Chris... :(

[SubzeroIce]

Farewell to our beloved songbird.


I am absolutely devastated, along with all of you! I am younger, and they are my favorite band of all time. I was fortunate enough to see them three times; the best was when they all 5 were together again and prior to Lindsey leaving, in my opinion. RIP, Songbird. We'll meet again someday!

[The Catdancer]

Heartbreaking news. I'm shattered.

[jcalzaretta]

I have not focused since I heard over an hour ago. Mr. Scarlott. I cannot stop listening to WHY and it brings tears to my eyes. I am just devastated. I never thought Chris would be the first to go.

RIP to this wonderful singer/songwriter.

[FuzzyPlum]

There’s no use in crying it’s all over
But I know there’ll always be another day

I don’t know whether that’s the right sentiment, but it’s what sprang to my mind. I am truly heartbroken today. I knew this was going to come, and yet I thought it was still far off.
Chris, you had a great life and made a lot of people happy.
Rest in peace songbird xxx

[michelej1]

This is heartbreaking. I can't even begin to express how much I love her, how her music makes me feel and how much pleasure she has given me for almost 40 years.

[reebokandlace]

Goodbye beautiful songbird.

So sad to see her go.

[DashingDan]

It's very rainy and windy in Boston, so it feels almost appropriate to receive such saddening news. I will drink a bit too much wine tonight, I can tell, and each top-up will be in honor of a unique person, talent, voice... :-(

[Karlie]

I’m completely in shock. I’d been dreading this day for a long time, but I didn’t expect it to be her, or now. She was my favorite member of the band and generally my favorite musician of all time. Words can’t adequately express the impact her music had on the world. When she came back in 2014 and I got to see her on tour several times, it was nothing short of a dream come true; I’m so grateful to have those memories, but I just thought we’d have a little more time. The chain is broken. I am broken. I don’t know how to be okay after this.

For everyone else on here who’s feeling the same way, you’re in my thoughts. In a community as devoted as this one, it hits so much harder than just losing a celebrity.

[anusha]

Her songs are the ones that really have the most generous spirit and speak to everyone’s struggles more than her own. I will miss her greatly. With this band, it has often felt like the quality of the music surpassed the character of the people making it. With Christine you always felt that she was as beautiful on the inside as her songs were on the outside.

[FuzzyPlum]

I’m sorry, but I really do not get Steve’s tribute. What in the name of hell has Haim got to do with Christine McVie. I know she means well, but come on……ffs!

What the heck am I missing?

[missundercover]

Listen to it - it seems to resonate with her at this moment. Not more, not less.

[BlueDenimLamp]

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[Villavic]

:distress:
I'm in shock, I didn't imagine this would happen so soon.

[Dr.Brown]

Why? :( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBgG6FtQOCQ

[elle]

I'm at work and just numb and sort of in shock.

I'm crying on the inside.
after complete and total initial shock, i thought of you, my friend. but I'm glad you got to see and meet her recently.

This hurts. What a loss. Fly high, Songbird.

beautifully said, i'm stealing this and posting it everywhere.

she lived fulfilling life till the very end, and made this world a better place.

she was just nominated for a grammy, and Everywhere has been used so well in that commercial and made it to the top of streams.


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[David]

It’s kind of funny to think about the first song you run to play. There were two songs that immediately swamped my brain and memory: When the Train Comes Back and Never Make Me Cry.

Chris, with her lack of fuss, may have preferred her fans play Sugar Daddy or Think About Me or something with a little rock and roll in it. Ballads and rock, soul and blues . . . . Forty years ago, Jim Ladd called Christine and John McVie the “signature of Fleetwood Mac.” I’m sure there will be tributes and kind words from musicians and celebrities all over the world, because she was the kind of quiet talent whom you don’t fully appreciate — until she’s gone. Peaceful journey, idol of mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsaSQxeVK9I

[Macfan4life]

There's no use in crying, it's all over
But I know there'll always be another day
Well my heart will rise up with the morning sun
And the hurt I feel will simply melt away
You make me feel, I just can't carry on
But I know I won't always be that way
'Cos my heart will rise up with the morning sun
And the hurt I feel will simply melt away
You don't have to give up
Why is it all wrong
Why don't you love me
Why won't you just be strong

[SteveMacD]

It’s kind of funny to think about the first song you run to play. There were two songs that immediately swamped my brain and memory: When the Train Comes Back and Never Make Me Cry.

For some strange reason, Mean Old World was the first song that came to mind, here.

[UnwindedDreams]

Good night and God bless you Christine.
Prayers for The Perfect Family members. Thanks to those who took good care of Christine and those who let her know what a blessing she was to life.

[SaraRhiannon]

It’s kind of funny to think about the first song you run to play. There were two songs that immediately swamped my brain and memory: When the Train Comes Back and Never Make Me Cry.

Chris, with her lack of fuss, may have preferred her fans play Sugar Daddy or Think About Me or something with a little rock and roll in it. Ballads and rock, soul and blues . . . . Forty years ago, Jim Ladd called Christine and John McVie the “signature of Fleetwood Mac.” I’m sure there will be tributes and kind words from musicians and celebrities all over the world, because she was the kind of quiet talent whom you don’t fully appreciate — until she’s gone. Peaceful journey, idol of mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsaSQxeVK9I

There it is. Was waiting for your eloquence today.

I went for Why first, then Never Make Me Cry.

This is a sad day indeed.

[michelej1]

she was just nominated for a grammy, and Everywhere has been used so well in that commercial and made it to the top of streams.



I don't know why, but Everywhere sounds so good in that commercial. I mean, it makes me feel warm and sentimental when the other FM songs I've heard in ads just made me roll my eyes.

I literally think of this woman every day. Her voice, her phrasing, is in my blood. And because her accent is foreign to me, I find charm in such small things. So, I say words I wouldn't normally use like "circus wheel" because they remind me of her. I say "circus wheel" instead of Ferris wheel, because it makes me smile. She makes me smile. I did not think she would be the first to pass and this is out of nowhere.

I was always hoping in the back of my mind that I would see her again, if not live, then on a DVD, a one-off taped performance that was yet to happen. I thought she'd say something sarcastic or self-deprecating, that there'd be more somehow. A little more.

I used the lyrics from Temporary One on my father's funeral program. I feel them now.

[lovethemac1]

My son just texted me from the Yukon “Did you hear about FM?” I called him and he told me about Christine and I started to cry.
I am so sad right now. I can’t believe she’s gone, I never in a million years considered her passing first, let alone passing at all. I just assumed they’d all be here forever.
I’m just so damn sad. And so thankful I got to see her with the band so many times.
So sad………wow. So shocked too.

[michelej1]

The first song I thought of and sang today was OMH. I believe it's the first time I'd ever heard her. If it wasn't, I have no previous memories. Even when I heard it, I did not know who the singer was for a couple of years after that. I just knew I loved the song.

[DownOnRodeo]

Although Chris was the eldest and it was showing, it sounds like this must have been something relatively sudden. It's a sad moment for us but I'm thankful she went swiftly.

You've got a sweet heart
Never will you be replaced
And it's so hard
The memory can't be erased

A sad time for John.

[J.Miller]

I recently heard a clip of Christine on her latest project. She sounded ”elderly”to me. I just knew then that she may never sing for people again. This week for some reason I have been thinking of her and the band and thinking it has been a good run and I should appreciate what they have done and don’t be bitter about what could have been. Christine McVie more or less brought me into this wonderful wild musical journey. Rest in Peace our wonderful and beautiful Songbird.

[moon]

I'm here to say goodbye to a muse, to a sweet voice, to a brilliant composer, musician, singer, songwriter. Now definitely there's no chance to see Fleetwood Mac again. You can say that without Lindsey there's still FM. You can say that without Stevie Nicks there's still FM. But without Christine, it's different. Simply different. Her sound, her voice, her ballads in the middle or at the end of an album, her harmonies...Nothing will be the same without her!!
Don't think she was Songbird or Why only, because she left a VERY BIG legacy for all of us.
She was Show Me A Smile, Never Make Me Cry, Brown Eyes, Save Me, Wish You Were Here, Homeward Bound, Morning Rain, Dissatisfied, Sooner Or Later, Hollywood...and more. She was many many MORE.

Remember Me...

And a little of one of her Best songs, All Over Again,
It's time to move out, don't you know?

She wrote that with one meaning. Now that song and that phrase have another meaning to me.
Goodbye, sweet Christine. Rest In Peace. I only can say thank you. You and your music will be forever in my heart, and in my soul.
I'm still so devastated about this, so sad. I won't believe it!

[sue]

…Over and Over..
Just keeps going round in my head.

[ViscountViktor]

Goodnight Chris. So glad I got to see you live.

Starting my Chris listening marathon with Why.

[michelej1]

I know that it's none of my business, but I'd like to hear what was communicated to FM Saturday telling them she was sick. I wonder if they knew it was near the end, at that time. On Saturday.

[dougl]

I didn’t realize what a gift “Songbird: A Solo Collection” was. And now Songbird is up for a Grammy. And now Everywhere is everywhere. The auction had me wondering. Christine was sharing her gifts with us one last time on her own terms. Such an amazing woman, such an amazing life. Blessed to have been here on the planet during her time. Thank you Christine!

[SaraRhiannon]

I know that it's none of my business, but I'd like to hear what was communicated to FM Saturday telling them she was sick. I wonder if they knew it was near the end, at that time. On Saturday.

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe it didn’t seem as serious at first, since Stevie says she was told not to go to London?

[anusha]

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It is not unlike the RBG tribute, such as it was. I can’t help but have the image of being very ill in my deathbed and having my wacky friend insist on singing a song that I don’t know and have no connection to. Grief is crazy and so are people.

[GypsySorcerer]

I've been watching tributes flood my social media news feeds, from friends, news outlets, and acquaintances alike. She's receiving so much love. I never even knew that many of my friends and acquaintances were fans. Christine made so many people happy. I hope she knew and felt that.

[jbrownsjr]

For some strange reason, Mean Old World was the first song that came to mind, here.

Warm Ways was my first song that popped in my head.

[justcrazylove]

I'm devastated, as we all are. I held it together while making breakfast and then i turned the radio on and the mere mention of her name followed by a snippet of Say You Love Me broke me. I'll be in a dark place for a while. Christine, thank you.

[vivfox]

I got a text from a friend I am currently angry with telling me the sad news. I thought perhaps it was a hoax so she then texted me the words from Christine's official FB page. I'm numb and still in shock because this was so unexpected. I was at work in Connecticut when I got the text at 2:42 pm. I just remembered the first time I saw Christine live was in 1979 in Connecticut. She was such a huge part of my life since I was a teenager. I will never forget you, my love. Rest in Peace. It is now 8:29pm and I wish the tears would come. Maybe I don't want to believe it is real.

[Karlie]

It’s kind of funny to think about the first song you run to play. There were two songs that immediately swamped my brain and memory: When the Train Comes Back and Never Make Me Cry.

I haven’t been able to listen to anything yet. But the last song I heard right before I saw the news was the Keep Me There vocal demo. Feels weirdly fitting, with feelings of anticipating a loss and trying to cling to the past and pretend that everything is still okay. And the fact that such a beautiful piece ended up as an unfinished demo speaks volumes to me about what an incredible and prolific songwriter she was.

[Dreamz19]

My heart broke as soon as I saw the headline she had passed away. It felt like a dear friend or family member had gone. I've loved Fleetwood Mac since I was 16 and Christine was such a huge part of why. Her beautiful warm voice always soothed my soul. She is going to be missed so badly. Rest in Paradise Songbird!

[michelej1]

I've been watching tributes flood my social media news feeds, from friends, news outlets, and acquaintances alike. She's receiving so much love. I never even knew that many of my friends and acquaintances were fans. Christine made so many people happy. I hope she knew and felt that.

I hope so too. I know she know people loved the band. But did she know how much pleasure SHE gave us. Even when some lyrics were trite, her voice gave them feeling. She could put a certain ache in her tone, even when the song sounded light or upbeat. It just hit you under tge skin. And also her manner in the early days. That personality. She bristled. She recognized absurdity. She put people in their place but could appreciate goofiness. I hope she knows that she was admired separate from the band.

[BLY]

Thank you for the the soundtrack of my life and all that you added to my favorite band of all time. RIP Songbird.

[aleuzzi]

I’m still trying to locate my feelings. I’m still in shock. I kid you not when I say I was just thinking the other night that she might leave us soon—and then quickly I covered it up with other thoughts.

The only song I wanted to listen to was “Only Over You”, the alternate version on the Mirage Deluxe. I did and heard her voice differently. Her plaintive ache, the elegiac tone of her voice, took on new meaning. If I’d heard the acoustic version of “Friend,” I would have lost it.

Like many of you, I have thought about her everyday for decades. What do we do with this absence?

[HomerMcvie]

My older cousin moved in with us when I was 13, with her Rumours 8-track tape. I wore it out, and many other copies afterwards. I was obsessed with it, and the band. I was pretty much an equal fan of all three singers in the first few years. But as time passed, I found Christine to be the real heart of the band. She had the best songs. That's why she had the most hits.

I've often imagined over the years how I would feel when this day came. I imagined I would feel like life was over. But I just feel numb right now. I guess I haven't processed it yet. I've been dealing with business stuff ever since I read about her death this afternoon. And that's now over. So I'm about to watch Fleetwood Mac DVD after Fleetwood Mac DVD, drink some wine, and hopefully cry my eyes out. She was the heart of the band of my life, for the last 45 years. There will never be another like her.

[aleuzzi]

My older cousin moved in with us when I was 13, with her Rumours 8-track tape. I wore it out, and many other copies afterwards. I was obsessed with it, and the band. I was pretty much an equal fan of all three singers in the first few years. But as time passed, I found Christine to be the real heart of the band. She had the best songs. That's why she had the most hits.

I've often imagined over the years how I would feel when this day came. I imagined I would feel like life was over. But I just feel numb right now. I guess I haven't processed it yet. I've been dealing with business stuff ever since I read about her death this afternoon. And that's now over. So I'm about to watch Fleetwood Mac DVD after Fleetwood Mac DVD, drink some wine, and hopefully cry my eyes out. She was the heart of the band of my life, for the last 45 years. There will never be another like her.

I’m thinking of you and John B in particular. Her three spirit sons in mourning.

[HomerMcvie]

I’m thinking of you and John B in particular. Her three spirit sons in mourning.

This post started the tears flowing. Hugs to you both. :xoxo:

[Aisling]

Drunk for hours now, and it's insane that I even remember my password here. Not even sure why I logged in, as I don't know what to say. This woman was the soundtrack to my youth, my adulthood, my life. In some ways, it feels like she raised me when my own ****ed up parents could not. Had a real hard childhood, and her music was just something that "kept me there." Haven't cared about Fleetwood Mac in ages since all of the band's antics with Lindsey, but this has me reeling.

Chris, I think you were more than the sum of all these dramatic parts. And even when people hear "Everywhere" in a damn car commercial, it's amazing to know you've brought such shared joy. There's now a hole in this lifetime of mine that I don't know how to fill.

[sodascouts]

I already posted elsewhere, but I wanted to add my voice to the chorus here as well. I've never been able to proffer anything terribly original or moving in moments like these; words fail me. I'll just say that Christine McVie enriched the lives of people like us all around the world, and as long as we're playing her music, she's never really gone. Unbearably trite; undeniably true.

But the world is still a poorer place without her living in it.

[bombaysaffires]

I know that it's none of my business, but I'd like to hear what was communicated to FM Saturday telling them she was sick. I wonder if they knew it was near the end, at that time. On Saturday.

yes I was trying to piece together some of the timeline..if Stevie/they were told she was sick (I'm guessing in hospital but who really knows) Saturday and then Lindsey's cryptic tweet from yesterday (Nov 29)... and then the official announcement today... I hope that is a reflection of how swiftly it happened, for Chris's sake... But she may also have been very private about any health issue and not told the others... I mentioned in the Christine thread that this possibly makes other recent events make some new sense, like her clearing out a lot of her old things and putting them up for auction, selling her catalog etc... maybe in addition to just getting older she knew something else...

It's hard to process how that smashes any re-convening of the five....forever. :(

[BombaySapphire3]

I really did not think she would be the first of the five to leave. R.I.P Christine and Fleetwood Mac.

[sleepless child]

It's possible that Mick and John knew before Stevie or Lindsey.

[UnwindedDreams]

It's hard to process how that smashes any re-convening of the five....forever. :(
It's sad, but we can be comforted knowing the OWTS, LBCM Tour, The Classics, and MusiCares performances were fun and Christine, Mick, John, Stevie, and Lindsey were happy performing on stage during those events. What went on backstage we shouldn't care about.

And as far as why the five wasn't still together, from reading Christine's press this year, it sounds like there wasn't any ill wishes between Christine and Lindsey.

[sodascouts]

It's hard to process how that smashes any re-convening of the five....forever. :(

I know. I always had a small hope, however remote and unrealistic, that they might reunite at least to do a special show, a one-off...

At least we got that 2014-2015 tour. I'm so grateful for that.

[SaraRhiannon]

I've often imagined over the years how I would feel when this day came. I imagined I would feel like life was over. But I just feel numb right now. I guess I haven't processed it yet. I've been dealing with business stuff ever since I read about her death this afternoon. And that's now over. So I'm about to watch Fleetwood Mac DVD after Fleetwood Mac DVD, drink some wine, and hopefully cry my eyes out. She was the heart of the band of my life, for the last 45 years. There will never be another like her.

33 years for me, but otherwise I could have written every word of this. I think I’m somewhere between shocked and numb right now… and I’m on my third glass of wine. I didn’t want to think of this ever happening, but the reality is that they’re getting up there in age. I didn’t realize it would hit so hard, though.

[The Catdancer]

My older cousin moved in with us when I was 13, with her Rumours 8-track tape. I wore it out, and many other copies afterwards. I was obsessed with it, and the band. I was pretty much an equal fan of all three singers in the first few years. But as time passed, I found Christine to be the real heart of the band. She had the best songs. That's why she had the most hits.

I've often imagined over the years how I would feel when this day came. I imagined I would feel like life was over. But I just feel numb right now. I guess I haven't processed it yet. I've been dealing with business stuff ever since I read about her death this afternoon. And that's now over. So I'm about to watch Fleetwood Mac DVD after Fleetwood Mac DVD, drink some wine, and hopefully cry my eyes out. She was the heart of the band of my life, for the last 45 years. There will never be another like her.

You were one of the persons I thought about when I heard the news. This is such a shock.
I haven't cried yet and can't bring myself to listen to her music. I'm afraid that if I start crying I'll never stop.
I hope you'll be okay.

[aleuzzi]

This post started the tears flowing. Hugs to you both. :xoxo:

Right back at you! ❤️

[bombaysaffires]

It's possible that Mick and John knew before Stevie or Lindsey.

I would actually expect that. Perhaps even that Mick was the conduit for getting the info from the family out to the others

[SteveMacD]

It's possible that Mick and John knew before Stevie or Lindsey.

I think it's almost certain they knew before. John was family at one point and Christine's was Molly's godmother, and Mick had been like family to Christine for over 55 years.

[HomerMcvie]

I've been searching for photos on my phone of my last experience, which was BuckVie in Nashville(actually, I later saw Louisville, but had cheap seats for that show). I had 4th row center for Nashville, but quickly pushed my way to the front, where I placed the dozen roses I'd brought for Christine right at her toes. The stage was very high, about 5'. I kept pushing the roses towards her tootsies, but they were still a couple inches away. I was in heaven... the closest I ever was to her. At the end, she didn't take them... maybe she couldn't see them for the spotlights? Her assistant came out almost immediately after the show, and I begged her to please take them back stage and give them to Christine. She took them, but of course I'll never know if Christine got them. I mean, she never called me...
That's my last FM memory, and it's a good un...

[Jondalar]

I've been watching tributes flood my social media news feeds, from friends, news outlets, and acquaintances alike. She's receiving so much love. I never even knew that many of my friends and acquaintances were fans. Christine made so many people happy. I hope she knew and felt that.

Fleetwood Mac is a special band. Christine never seemed to like attention and I think people sensed that and let her be. Now that she gone, it’s time to show some love.

[HomerMcvie]

You were one of the persons I thought about when I heard the news. This is such a shock.
I haven't cried yet and can't bring myself to listen to her music. I'm afraid that if I start crying I'll never stop.
I hope you'll be okay.

I'm watching her 1984 concert now, and have cried a few times already. I became a musician because of FM, and after 36 years, my last gig will be new years eve. After today, I have even less passion for it. With her passing, the band of my life is no more. To me, Christine WAS FM.

[SaraRhiannon]

Fleetwood Mac is a special band. Christine never seemed to like attention and I think people sensed that and let her be. Now that she gone, it’s time to show some love.

Yep. :nod:
My Facebook feed has been nonstop tributes from people she’s worked with or who knew her in some way, and the way she’s described is how I’ve always imagined she’d be. It’s amazing to see such an outpouring of love for someone who always seemed so understated. She was respected by so many. Hopefully she knew what a huge mark she left in the music world.

[ejb1969]

https://twitter.com/borowskiemily/status/1598118158438539265?s=61&t=mRQlJbZSZs8P2NXc7Fhvqg

[bombaysaffires]

In looking at the published tributes/obituaries for Chris I came across this line quoted in the Variety tribute:

During a 2015 New Yorker interview, she displayed a silver chain on her wrist to writer Rachel Syme. “Stevie gave me this chain,” she said, “It used to have a diamond feather on it. It’s a metaphor, you know. That the chain of the band will never be broken. Not be me, anyways. Not again by me.”

How right she was.... and how ironic the actual chain-breaker was the one who gave her that chain...

[The Catdancer]

I'm watching her 1984 concert now, and have cried a few times already. I became a musician because of FM, and after 36 years, my last gig will be new years eve. After today, I have even less passion for it. With her passing, the band of my life is no more. To me, Christine WAS FM.

She was quite unique and a breath of fresh air between the often dark songs of Lindsey and Nicks. I missed that on SYW.

That 1984 show was great. I haven't seen her live because I was living in Europe at the time and she didn't tour there but the video of it was awesome.

Now that she's gone, there is no more FM. When she left in '98 there was always that little sparkle of hope that she'd return and she did. But now... FM is no more.

Hang in there, my friend and try to have fun at your last gig. She would have wanted you to have fun.

[The Catdancer]

In looking at the published tributes/obituaries for Chris I came across this line quoted in the Variety tribute:

During a 2015 New Yorker interview, she displayed a silver chain on her wrist to writer Rachel Syme. “Stevie gave me this chain,” she said, “It used to have a diamond feather on it. It’s a metaphor, you know. That the chain of the band will never be broken. Not be me, anyways. Not again by me.”

How right she was.... and how ironic the actual chain-breaker was the one who gave her that chain...

Where's the like button when you need one?!

I couldn't agree more about the irony.

[Hawkeye]

I'm at work and just numb and sort of in shock.

I'm crying on the inside.

The same. I was nauseous and light headed the whole time i as at work today which is where I was when I heard the news. It was such a terrible place to be. I debated telling my boss how devestated I was. But decided not to.

I wouldÂ’ve put a lot of money on Chris and Mick living by age the longest
Of them all. I just always envisioned that. Both in their early 90s at least. They just seemed really healthy. That just intensifies the shock and sadness.


But despite being a 15 out of 10 on the sadness scale, I must say IÂ’m still very content with what I got to witness. 3 tours and 5 more Fleetwood Mac songs are a straight up miracle in my book.

[bombaysaffires]

I don't recall having seen this interview at the time, so thought I'd share here. It's dated from this past June (9 June 2022) so one of her last.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/09/fleetwood-macs-christine-mcvie-cocaine-and-champagne-made-me-perform-better

[bombaysaffires]

16 Essential Christine McVie Songs

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-christine-mcvie-songs-1234638906/id-rather-go-blind-1234639002/

maybe an argument about her best songs will help cut the sadness... :angel:

[HomerMcvie]

She was quite unique and a breath of fresh air between the often dark songs of Lindsey and Nicks. I missed that on SYW.

That 1984 show was great. I haven't seen her live because I was living in Europe at the time and she didn't tour there but the video of it was awesome.

Now that she's gone, there is no more FM. When she left in '98 there was always that little sparkle of hope that she'd return and she did. But now... FM is no more.

Hang in there, my friend and try to have fun at your last gig. She would have wanted you to have fun.

She was the balance that made it all work.

Somebody made me a DVD of the 1984 concert a few years ago. I've watched it many times. I have the vhs tape also, that I bought on ebay years before.

I NEVER dreamed that she'd return. It was too good to be true.

Thank you. :xoxo:

[The Highwayman]

I'm still working on processing this news, and I'm not doing well at doing that. All I can say now is that I'll miss her more than I can put into words. Like so many others, I cry listening to her music, but I can only imagine the grief and pain those her knew her feel. And so the light of one of our precious fireflies has been extinguished, but we will always feel the warming glow of it around us whenever we hear her voice. Rest in peace, dear Songbird.

I haven't visited this forum in far too long a time. I guess I needed to put the band away in my mind for a while after everything that went down. None of that matters right now. I still have love in store for all of them. Always did.

[SpyNote]

Even though she was 79, which is like 99 in rock star years, I was shocked and saddened by Christine's passing. I pulled out an obscure Christine compilation and listened to it from beginning to end this evening. She sure made the world a happier place.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ybSSvXIb3pFblOM7uBUEvRdtODskOHA8/view?usp=sharing

[bombaysaffires]

Another interview she did this past summer, June 2022. Anyone know why she would have been doing a flurry of media in June this year? I can't think of anything new... was this around the time her catalog sold??

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-interview-last-word-1367214/

I'm not sure I ever saw this. In it she clarifies that her back issue is scoliosis. She's asked if she ever thought of writing a book and she says she has, but that it would have to be funny which would require her brother's involvement with it.

The last bit seems to indicate not a long-term health issue other than her back, but who knows:

Are you working on any new songs right now?
No, not at the moment. I’m not doing anything right now. I’m just trying to get my back better and get myself into decent shape again.

What exactly is wrong with your back?
It’s scoliosis. Some days it’s better than others, but it’s not much fun.

What are your goals over the next few years?
Stay alive, hopefully. Well, I’ll be 80 next year. So, I’m just hoping for a few more years, and we’ll see what happens.

[michelej1]

yes I was trying to piece together some of the timeline..if Stevie/they were told she was sick (I'm guessing in hospital but who really knows) Saturday and then Lindsey's cryptic tweet from yesterday (Nov 29)... and then the official announcement today... I hope that is a reflection of how swiftly it happened, for Chris's sake... But she may also have been very private about any health issue and not told the others... I mentioned in the Christine thread that this possibly makes other recent events make some new sense, like her clearing out a lot of her old things and putting them up for auction, selling her catalog etc... maybe in addition to just getting older she knew something else...

It's hard to process how that smashes any re-convening of the five....forever. :(

Yes, I also look at the auction in a different light now. When I heard about it, my response was, “Christine, what in the devil??” That dress she wore on the cover. I was apalled to think it was up for sale.Now, I reflect. Maybe she wanted to pass some things on to the world. She gave her family the possessions that mattered most to her, maybe she wanted the public to get
a few things.

For once, I am glad that Stevie is loquacious. If we get more details from someone, it will be her in her next interview. I still remember her saying she answered the phone and had to tell Lindsey about his dad. I know some day she will tell us about the call she got about Chris.

[michelej1]

What are your goals over the next few years?
Stay alive, hopefully. Well, I’ll be 80 next year. So, I’m just hoping for a few more years, and we’ll see what happens.

Well, now I feel worse than before, if possible.

[HomerMcvie]

Well, now I feel worse than before, if possible.

Same. Hoping for a few more years... :(

[JeremyGloff]

I played "Honey Hi" tonight over and over because i always felt that song was so Christine.

I remember always thinking Prince was going to make that huge comeback album...then he passed.

And I always hoped Fleetwood Mac just might surprise us and make that one last album with the classic 5. Another dream never to be.

I could write hours of special Christine memories...but I'll just share a couple. I remember when the video surfaced of her playing on stage at Fleetwood's after thinking i'd NEVER see her play again. I cried and cried.

And then when she went on stage with the band in London. So many tears. I couldn't believe it.

Truthfully...everything with Christine that came from 2013 onward was an extra gift. The "On With The Show" tour...the Songbird collection...the Buckingham McVie album and tour. I remember watching them on stage and I just couldn't believe I was seeing Chrstine McVie in person, on a stage, singing new songs.

So Christine, thanks for getting back on that airplane in 2012/2013 and for gifting us with more years of music.

[Jondalar]

To me, her death signals that Fleetwood Mac is really over.

[bwboy]

Another interview she did this past summer, June 2022. Anyone know why she would have been doing a flurry of media in June this year? I can't think of anything new... was this around the time her catalog sold??


Her Songbird album may have been released at that time.

[michelej1]

One thing that gives me pleasure is that thanks to macfan4life posting that Australian video, just this month I had shared it with people in email and gone off on a tirade about how some idiot could sit 5 feet away from a musician like Chris and ask about the credibility of a band with “ladies“ in it. So I had been boring people, who were not FM fans and did not care, with my indignation about her brilliance quite recently and didn’t have to start afresh today. They already knew.

Having watched the last CNN clip on her 20 times , I’m about to go to bed. I might’ve been ready for this to happen five years from now. But today was not the day.

[Macfan4life]

I woke up this morning still in shock. The world seems colder and darker. I suppose because of how long her dad lived, I expected her to live well into the 80s.
Its also better to leave on your own terms instead of years of decline IMHO. She was oddly quiet about the auction after she or her people sent out that cryptic tweet about the Rumours dress.
So much happened this year with Songbirds release, interviews, auction, and Grammy nomination. It was supposed to be a good year :(

[sue]

..Shedding a tear or two..
Ken Bruce playing…I’d rather go blind…

[bwboy]

Yes, I also look at the auction in a different light now. When I heard about it, my response was, “Christine, what in the devil??” That dress she wore on the cover. I was apalled to think it was up for sale.Now, I reflect. Maybe she wanted to pass some things on to the world. She gave her family the possessions that mattered most to her, maybe she wanted the public to get
a few things.

For once, I am glad that Stevie is loquacious. If we get more details from someone, it will be her in her next interview. I still remember her saying she answered the phone and had to tell Lindsey about his dad. I know some day she will tell us about the call she got about Chris.

I’m glad you see it that way. I do, too. Unfortunately, the timing of her passing will create more attention to the auction, which means prices will skyrocket now, preventing the typical fans from getting many things. Well, I shouldn’t say unfortunately, because a percentage of the proceeds will go to charity.

Christine seemed genuinely excited about this auction, and I really believe it was because she thought some fans might be able to participate. It’s extremely doubtful she needed the money, so her enthusiasm likely seemed from the opportunity for fans and for the charity. I think the same of John and Mick. And as you said michelej, she likely offered these items to family members first.

[Macfan4life]

I don't recall having seen this interview at the time, so thought I'd share here. It's dated from this past June (9 June 2022) so one of her last.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/09/fleetwood-macs-christine-mcvie-cocaine-and-champagne-made-me-perform-better
She had the best sense of humor in that interview. The headline was that "cocaine and champagne made me play better" but she goes on to say maybe it was her perception....someone else would have to tell her :lol:

[jbrownsjr]

This post started the tears flowing. Hugs to you both. :xoxo:

I'm still in shock. Went to bed early to try and hide. Woke up at 1am. Still no real tears. Even listened to Warm Ways and nothing.

I'm in awe of her and of course you two amazing folks. Big 3some hug.

[BigAl84]

I’m so glad that my last memory of seeing Christine was November 2017 at the MGM casino outside of Cleveland. I wasn’t initially planning on attending, the thought of a casino show made me cringe. I literally purchased a ticket while sitting at the dinner table. I rushed out the door to get there. It was a really small room, I was less than 15 rows back. It was such an immense treat to see her play in such an intimate setting. It was an entirely different vibe compared to the big theatre show I saw in Detroit. There were some really great moments between her and Lindsey, luckily they were captured by fans and are on YouTube.

I didn’t want to see the 2018 tour knowing it would most likely be the last. Who would of thought that a show at a weird casino in the middle of nowhere would wind up being the perfect night. I was afraid the 2018 experience would ruin the memory.

It had to of been damn near exhausting to be pickle in the middle amongst the Stevie-Lindsey drama. It’s interesting to hear her say in one of her last interviews that the band didn’t actually fight that much. It makes me wonder how much the issues were exaggerated over time, as the years went on. Did it all get overblown in their heads (Stevie/Lindsey). Could all of the tension been 75% persona and only 25% reality. We’ll never really know. Rest In Peace.

[jbrownsjr]

The same. I was nauseous and light headed the whole time i as at work today which is where I was when I heard the news. It was such a terrible place to be. I debated telling my boss how devestated I was. But decided not to.

I wouldÂ’ve put a lot of money on Chris and Mick living by age the longest
Of them all. I just always envisioned that. Both in their early 90s at least. They just seemed really healthy. That just intensifies the shock and sadness.


But despite being a 15 out of 10 on the sadness scale, I must say IÂ’m still very content with what I got to witness. 3 tours and 5 more Fleetwood Mac songs are a straight up miracle in my book.

Nauseous!! That's what I felt at the very first moment. And dizzy. I'm still not hungry. Sleep was a big fail last night. Oh well, I need to find the positive charge vs. the negative charge in the atoms of life. We will get thru this dark time and fine the light... Just like she taught us.

[sue]

Nauseous!! That's what I felt at the very first moment. And dizzy. I'm still not hungry. Sleep was a big fail last night. Oh well, I need to find the positive charge vs. the negative charge in the atoms of life. We will get thru this dark time and fine the light... Just like she taught us.

Thinking of you today, knowing how much you adored Christine.
We will get through the dark times and a small light is already there, just a chink.
Sue

[HomerMcvie]

I'm still in shock. Went to bed early to try and hide. Woke up at 1am. Still no real tears. Even listened to Warm Ways and nothing.

I'm in awe of her and of course you two amazing folks. Big 3some hug.

I managed to sleep 5 hours, and her loss was my first thought waking up. The world will never be the same.

[nicepace]

Just one last look before you leave me
Just one last look before you go
Be careful now the light is fading
And I'm so scared of being alone

Hold me closely in the darkness
Let me feel like you are near
Just one last look and you'll be gone
Oh gone into the sun
Oh gone into the sun

......

'Cause you are the reason for my happiness
And I am so blessed
So blessed to find you
You take, take away the emptiness
And I will follow, follow behind you

I guess I'll never know, dear
'Cause I can't see this end
My heart is where you go, dear
No more games
Game of pretend

[elle]

Another interview she did this past summer, June 2022. Anyone know why she would have been doing a flurry of media in June this year? I can't think of anything new... was this around the time her catalog sold??

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-interview-last-word-1367214/

I'm not sure I ever saw this. In it she clarifies that her back issue is scoliosis. She's asked if she ever thought of writing a book and she says she has, but that it would have to be funny which would require her brother's involvement with it.

The last bit seems to indicate not a long-term health issue other than her back, but who knows:

Are you working on any new songs right now?
No, not at the moment. I’m not doing anything right now. I’m just trying to get my back better and get myself into decent shape again.

What exactly is wrong with your back?
It’s scoliosis. Some days it’s better than others, but it’s not much fun.

What are your goals over the next few years?
Stay alive, hopefully. Well, I’ll be 80 next year. So, I’m just hoping for a few more years, and we’ll see what happens.

:distress::( i remember reading this and thinking she is so great and unpretentious - and that of course she will, she seems overall in great shape, physically and mentally.

[jbrownsjr]

Thinking of you today, knowing how much you adored Christine.
We will get through the dark times and a small light is already there, just a chink.
Sue

I thought of you, too! I was in London for a brief moment last week. I thought of you and Christine.

I should have come over and sung you a song! :wavey:

[michelej1]

She had the best sense of humor in that interview. The headline was that "cocaine and champagne made me play better" but she goes on to say maybe it was her perception....someone else would have to tell her :lol:

She said people donÂ’t really say that she was groundbreaking. No hero worship, but we should tell them to start. Ha ha. Here, we started a long time ago.

I have to say that it was after Christine left following the Dance thst I started to revere her. I didnÂ’t have the same intensity about her before. I mean, I was crazy about her songs and whit, but I just took her for granted.

Then, when she was gone it was so painful even though I loved both Lindsey and Stevie passionately at the time. Even though Stevie is nothing for me now, I also still love and am grateful for SYW and the tours that followed. Christine‘s loss did not make me care about the band less, it just made me love Christine more. When she was gone, I became longing, desperate and so sadly nostalgic for her. She never went under-appreciated by me after that. Not for a second.

I wanted to sleep with ITM under my pillow, not because I thought it a flawless album, but because I missed her voice and spirit. You know how you celebrate the prodigal son. I suppose she was the prodigal sister. Before she returned to the van officially, I was there for her 2 cameo appearances on stage in London and I screamed my lungs out. Well my lungs were exhausted just at the side of the piano on stage before she appeared. Lindsey approached the piano like, “Gee. What is that?” It was insane.

This has been such a love story. I am just gutted. She died and now every memory I have of the other 4 is tinged with death.

[Macfan4life]

She said people donÂ’t really say that she was groundbreaking. No hero worship, but we should tell them to start. Ha ha. Here, we started a long time ago.

I have to say that it was after Christine left following the Dance thst I started to revere her. I didnÂ’t have the same intensity about her before. I mean, I was crazy about her songs and whit, but I just took her for granted.

Then, when she was gone it was so painful even though I loved both Lindsey and Stevie passionately at the time. Even though Stevie is nothing for me now, I also still love and am grateful for SYW and the tours that followed. Christine‘s loss did not make me care about the band less, it just made me love Christine more. When she was gone, I became longing, desperate and so sadly nostalgic for her. She never went under-appreciated by me after that. Not for a second.

I wanted to sleep with ITM under my pillow, not because I thought it a flawless album, but because I missed her voice and spirit. You know how you celebrate the prodigal son. I suppose she was the prodigal sister. Before she returned to the van officially, I was there for her 2 cameo appearances on stage in London and I screamed my lungs out. Well my lungs were exhausted just at the side of the piano on stage before she appeared. Lindsey approached the piano like, “Gee. What is that?” It was insane.

This has been such a love story. I am just gutted. She died and now every memory I have of the other 4 is tinged with death.
I agree. I love the SYW album. I love they carried on. I respect Chris and her decision what was right for her. But I did not go to see the SYW concert. I could not go see Fleetwood Mac without Chris. She is the soul of the band.
I was walking through a record store on Miami Beach in 2004 and saw her new release ITM. I was floored and so shocked she did a solo album. Like you I also think its a treasure. Its the kind of CD you want to bring with you on a cruise ship and lay on the balcony and listen to her sing. Some of her best work.
I am happy for her to face her fears and come back. Her and her estate made more money these past 9 years than she did in her entire career times 3. Notice the statements from class act rock acts like Bob Segar. They saw how underrated she was but so pivotal to a band let alone her knack to write incredible pop love songs. She was a trailblazer for women in rock by her actions not her theatrics.

[bombaysaffires]

I’m so glad that my last memory of seeing Christine was November 2017 at the MGM casino outside of Cleveland. I wasn’t initially planning on attending, the thought of a casino show made me cringe. I literally purchased a ticket while sitting at the dinner table. I rushed out the door to get there. It was a really small room, I was less than 15 rows back. It was such an immense treat to see her play in such an intimate setting. It was an entirely different vibe compared to the big theatre show I saw in Detroit. There were some really great moments between her and Lindsey, luckily they were captured by fans and are on YouTube.

I didn’t want to see the 2018 tour knowing it would most likely be the last. Who would of thought that a show at a weird casino in the middle of nowhere would wind up being the perfect night. I was afraid the 2018 experience would ruin the memory.

It had to of been damn near exhausting to be pickle in the middle amongst the Stevie-Lindsey drama. It’s interesting to hear her say in one of her last interviews that the band didn’t actually fight that much. It makes me wonder how much the issues were exaggerated over time, as the years went on. Did it all get overblown in their heads (Stevie/Lindsey). Could all of the tension been 75% persona and only 25% reality. We’ll never really know. Rest In Peace.


I always chalked a lot of that re-interpretation up to growing older... and her having had the chance to get some distance from it. As you get older you focus more on the good stuff, on looking back and appreciating or even recognizing how lucky you were, how amazing were the things you did, the places you went... you just really treasure those memories, and filter out a bit more the things that weren't always great. Because on balance the good stuff was worth it.

She did say in an earlier interview that the two of them (S&L) fighting was getting a bit toxic for everyone else who had to be around it and get hit by the overflow. I can believe that was true. I mean when comments were made by band members after Lindsey was fired like "We love him but things are a lot easier now" well.....that seems to indicate being around those two and their codependent stuff wasn't always great :eek: (They might have said the same if she had left and he had stayed, ie that it was them being together that was the problem rather than just one of them... Which was kind of what happened doing the BuckVie album. The only one missing was SN and by all accounts it went great)

I was thinking of Lindsey's comment during that time after his firing where he referred to Chris as "fragile" as some sort of rationale for how she went along with it, and wondering what he meant by that... physically? emotionally? Still not clear..

[michelej1]

I was thinking of Lindsey's comment during that time after his firing where he referred to Chris as "fragile" as some sort of rationale for how she went along with it, and wondering what he meant by that... physically? emotionally? Still not clear..

Lindsey. Like I hadn’t JUST forgiven him for “she burned her bridges,” then he came up with fragile. It was frustrating because it wasn’t clear how he meant it, number one. And two, because whatever fragility she had he didn’t need to talk about it in the press. What a character.

[BlanketMan]

Statement from Lindsey:
Christine McVie’s sudden passing is profoundly heartbreaking. Not only were she and I part of the magical family of Fleetwood Mac, to me Christine was a musical comrade, a friend, a soul mate, a sister. For over four decades, we helped each other create a beautiful body of work and a lasting legacy that continues to resonate today. I feel very lucky to have known her. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on through that body of work and that legacy.

[HomerMcvie]

Lindsey. Like I hadn’t JUST forgiven him for “she burned her bridges,” then he came up with fragile. It was frustrating because it wasn’t clear how he meant it, number one. And two, because whatever fragility she had he didn’t need to talk about it in the press. What a character.

Isn't it weird that they have him as a character on SNL?

[The Catdancer]

Statement from Lindsey:
Christine McVie’s sudden passing is profoundly heartbreaking. Not only were she and I part of the magical family of Fleetwood Mac, to me Christine was a musical comrade, a friend, a soul mate, a sister. For over four decades, we helped each other create a beautiful body of work and a lasting legacy that continues to resonate today. I feel very lucky to have known her. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on through that body of work and that legacy.

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Although Chris was the eldest and it was showing, it sounds like this must have been something relatively sudden. It's a sad moment for us but I'm thankful she went swiftly.

You've got a sweet heart
Never will you be replaced
And it's so hard
The memory can't be erased

A sad time for John.

yes he is the one i am thinking about today. all the others have made their little statements, letters etc and John won't do that. I hope he is ok. I hope her brother and nephew gave him enough time to maybe even get there and be with her. I honestly never thought she would be the 1st to go, even though she was the oldest. i'm still so devastated.

[Penguin Emeritus]

I’m still trying to locate my feelings. I’m still in shock. I kid you not when I say I was just thinking the other night that she might leave us soon—and then quickly I covered it up with other thoughts.

The only song I wanted to listen to was “Only Over You”, the alternate version on the Mirage Deluxe. I did and heard her voice differently. Her plaintive ache, the elegiac tone of her voice, took on new meaning. If I’d heard the acoustic version of “Friend,” I would have lost it.

Like many of you, I have thought about her everyday for decades. What do we do with this absence?

I have to also say, I had a feeling for awhile now that something bad was going to happen. I finally got my fleetwood mac tattoo a few months ago and i told my boyfriend it's because i 'wanted to get it now while they're all still alive.'

I have lived my whole life adoring this band. this really is difficult to process.

[jbrownsjr]

Hi Lis, I actually thought about you and Marty yesterday. It's really been a long time.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Hi Lis, I actually thought about you and Marty yesterday. It's really been a long time.

I know, it has been. It was weird, as soon as i found out, i texted marty. and he immediately told me he'd come to check out the ledge, and told me how to get on in case i wanted to post something. and now i am finding some comfort being here with people who also adored her. people who get it.

[DownOnRodeo]

I have to also say, I had a feeling for awhile now that something bad was going to happen.

Yes, this year it has felt like that queasy lull as an inevitable storm builds in the distance.

[Karlie]

I have to also say, I had a feeling for awhile now that something bad was going to happen. I finally got my fleetwood mac tattoo a few months ago and i told my boyfriend it's because i 'wanted to get it now while they're all still alive.'

I have lived my whole life adoring this band. this really is difficult to process.

It’s so hard to process. For the past few months I’ve also had that same dreadful feeling that something like this was going to happen soon. I think it started when we lost Brett - he was a little younger than the Rumours 5 and it made me realize that they aren’t superhumans who are going to live forever.

I’m curious what tattoo you got. I’m thinking of getting one now in memory of Christine - probably one of the birds she drew in the Kiln House album art.

[Penguin Emeritus]

It’s so hard to process. For the past few months I’ve also had that same dreadful feeling that something like this was going to happen soon. I think it started when we lost Brett - he was a little younger than the Rumours 5 and it made me realize that they aren’t superhumans who are going to live forever.

I’m curious what tattoo you got. I’m thinking of getting one now in memory of Christine - probably one of the birds she drew in the Kiln House album art.

I got a little penguin with a red scarf, standing over the letters FM . It's not too big. tomorrow i will see if I can figure out how to add a picture...

I love the Kiln House art idea.

[Street_Dreamer]

I'm not surprised that so many people are honoring and praising Christine. I'm surprised that people I admire and didn't know were fans of her were paying tribute to her as well.

As much as so many of us have rightfully taken shots at Mick over the years, I feel for him because I know he is hurting. Same goes for John, Lindsey and Stevie. Billy did so much work with her before he joined the band and I'm sure it's hit him hard too especially with the health scares that he's had.

She lived a full and wonderful life and gave us so much. I guess we all wouldn't be so sad if she didn't mean as much to us as she did.

[HomerMcvie]

Billy did so much work with her before he joined the band and I'm sure it's hit him hard too especially with the health scares that he's had.


Yesterday afternoon, Billy was posting pics of Stevie, as he always does, and I asked him if he even knew that Christine had passed away. I guess he didn't. A couple hours later he posted about Christine.

[aleuzzi]

I know, it has been. It was weird, as soon as i found out, i texted marty. and he immediately told me he'd come to check out the ledge, and told me how to get on in case i wanted to post something. and now i am finding some comfort being here with people who also adored her. people who get it.

I’m feeling that, too. Here more than anywhere else are people who understand my shock and grief. Thank god for this community. Without it, I’d feel alone right now.

[jbrownsjr]

I’m feeling that, too. Here more than anywhere else are people who understand my shock and grief. Thank god for this community. Without it, I’d feel alone right now.

You are definitely, "Not alone" my dear friend. And looking at the world reaction(s). It's been so appropriate.

[nicepace]

She was a trailblazer for women in rock by her actions not her theatrics.

An excellent way to describe her contributions.

[FuzzyPlum]

Yesterday afternoon, Billy was posting pics of Stevie, as he always does, and I asked him if he even knew that Christine had passed away. I guess he didn't. A couple hours later he posted about Christine.

That’s so bad. Guess it must be hard to be the one to have to break the news like that to somebody. He’ll be pretty heartbroken.

[jbrownsjr]

Yesterday afternoon, Billy was posting pics of Stevie, as he always does, and I asked him if he even knew that Christine had passed away. I guess he didn't. A couple hours later he posted about Christine.

I think he took them down. I don't see them on his feed anymore.

[HomerMcvie]

I think he took them down. I don't see them on his feed anymore.

Poor Billy, he has to learn about everything from the internet. I'd give anything if I'd screenshot his rant when he found out $tevie wanted Mike and Neil, instead of him and Rick. He took it down before I thought of it.

[Macfan4life]

Poor Billy, he has to learn about everything from the internet. I'd give anything if I'd screenshot his rant when he found out $tevie wanted Mike and Neil, instead of him and Rick. He took it down before I thought of it.
Yes that is sad. But if you remember it was Billy's tweet that we discovered of Lindsey's firing. We were all in shock and thought Billy had been drinking too much when he announced Fleetwood Mac was auditioning new guitarists. It was not until days later until we found out what he wrote was true.
Its my belief he was probably on the shortlist. It would make sense to bring Rick and Billy back. However Stevie already promised the position to Mike. So I believe they did not want to screw one of them over deciding Rick or Billy? I have no proof but that is my gut. With the lead guitarist hired already, they needed a singer and guitar player. They mystery guy did not work out and then Mick threw out Neil since he worked with them.

[anusha]

I think we all kind of had a feeling that FM would end like this — losing one of them with the band broken up over the personality issues that perhaps drove them to their biggest success also. There’s something very tragic about that big picture.

For me, losing Chris just makes it even sadder because she wasn’t really involved in the drama, except as a mediating force. At the end of the day, while I was sort of puzzled by her continuing with the Mac post LB being booted, I also understand and am grateful that she had the chance to have one last big tour with the band. I would say that I regret for her that her career was subject to the crazy of her band mates, but that’s the rocket they all rode to major success and perhaps was their fate.

It’s a lot of jumbled thoughts still. But I am truly grateful that so many people have paid such lovely tributes to her. They are all so well deserved.

[SteveMacD]

Yes that is sad. But if you remember it was Billy's tweet that we discovered of Lindsey's firing.
A lot of us knew that Lindsey was out for a while. We knew about Mike. That they were getting a second guitarist/vocalist and who that was wasn’t known, though.

We were all in shock and thought Billy had been drinking too much when he announced Fleetwood Mac was auditioning new guitarists. It was not until days later until we found out what he wrote was true.
Its my belief he was probably on the shortlist. It would make sense to bring Rick and Billy back. However Stevie already promised the position to Mike. So I believe they did not want to screw one of them over deciding Rick or Billy? I have no proof but that is my gut. With the lead guitarist hired already, they needed a singer and guitar player. They mystery guy did not work out and then Mick threw out Neil since he worked with them.
Completely disagree. Billy and Rick were never under consideration. Irving rebuilt the Eagles with Vince Gill to amazing success. Fleetwood Mac was getting a well known commodity.

Also, I can’t prove it, but Mick and Neil reconnected immediately after the last tour date with Lindsey. It wouldn’t surprise me if parting with Lindsey wasn’t at least in the back of his mind back then. Timing is too perfect.

[Macfan4life]

A lot of us knew that Lindsey was out for a while. We knew about Mike. That they were getting a second guitarist/vocalist and who that was wasn’t known, though.


Completely disagree. Billy and Rick were never under consideration. Irving rebuilt the Eagles with Vince Gill to amazing success. Fleetwood Mac was getting a well known commodity.

Also, I can’t prove it, but Mick and Neil reconnected immediately after the last tour date with Lindsey. It wouldn’t surprise me if parting with Lindsey wasn’t at least in the back of his mind back then. Timing is too perfect.
Steve
I am not going to argue this with you. Please.
I remember the member here who posted Billy's tweet the night that it happened. I dont remember anyone including you chiming in as "in the know" that Lindsey was fired and what was happening. In addition you missed the part of "Its my belief" part.
In respect for Christine, please.
Let it go

[elle]

Steve
I am not going to argue this with you. Please.
I remember the member here who posted Billy's tweet the night that it happened. I dont remember anyone including you chiming in as "in the know" that Lindsey was fired and what was happening. In addition you missed the part of "Its my belief" part.
In respect for Christine, please.
Let it go

Steve is right regarding knowing few months earlier. some of us heard it a week after it happened - Feb 8th, 2018. someone heard it through the grapevine and shared with me. we couldn't believe it though, and were waiting whether it's really happening or not. meanwhile here on TL people were speculating whether Mac is recording and it was so sad to read that knowing what was actually happening. Billy's tweet was the first public confirmation.

[elle]

At the end of the day, while I was sort of puzzled by her continuing with the Mac post LB being booted, I also understand and am grateful that she had the chance to have one last big tour with the band. I would say that I regret for her that her career was subject to the crazy of her band mates, but that’s the rocket they all rode to major success and perhaps was their fate.

It’s a lot of jumbled thoughts still. But I am truly grateful that so many people have paid such lovely tributes to her. They are all so well deserved.

she also knew how pissed people were at her for touring and not standing with Lindsey. but i agree with you, she seemed like a person who understood she's on borrowed time once she rejoined. and for all people that only saw her on that fakewood tour, i'm happy they had the chance.

i got to see her live 18 times - 7 on On With the Show tour, and 11 on BuckVie tour. i'm incredibly grateful. she completely won me over when i first saw her live. and i really enjoyed experiencing her friendship and musical connection with Lindsey.

[bwboy]

Its my belief he was probably on the shortlist. It would make sense to bring Rick and Billy back. However Stevie already promised the position to Mike. So I believe they did not want to screw one of them over deciding Rick or Billy? I have no proof but that is my gut. With the lead guitarist hired already, they needed a singer and guitar player. They mystery guy did not work out and then Mick threw out Neil since he worked with them.

I also used to think Billy was the mysterious and unnamed second person who had auditioned for the band, but I don’t think that anymore. Billy was understandably bitter, I think more so since he wasn’t asked to rejoin the band. I definitely don’t believe Rick was asked to rejoin, either, or even audition. When Rick quit, he was done with them professionally, especially when he wasn’t included with them in the RRHOF. From his social media, I get the impression he’s still friendly with Mick and Stevie, but had no desire to rejoin the band.

You know the saying- fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

[Lee]

I'm a little late getting on here because it's been a while since I've posted & I couldn't find my password.

Real sorry about Christine's passing. She's was one of a kind, her music will always be remembered. I'll always remember just waiting to see her back in the lineup for the show in Philly. Once I saw the five together, that was it for me. I didn't need to go to another FM show. She's was the missing link. I'm glad she came back, & I'm glad I got to see her.

RIP Christine.

Lee :(

[Street_Dreamer]

Little Lies is THE reason I became a Fleetwood Mac fan. That song was the impetus for me to buy the Greatest Hits album in August of 2000 and it was on from there.

Fleetwood Mac and the band's music has been one of the biggest parts of my life since then. You take Fleetwood Mac out of my life, you're completely altering it to the point where I'm a completely different person.

Through all the disappointment and frustration that has come being a fan, there is nothing that overrides the music and how much it means to me. It's all thanks to Christine. I will forever be grateful for all the doors and windows that have been opened to me that otherwise wouldn't have thanks to her.

[Sleepless-Child]

Hi my people,

Haven't written on here in ages. I was basically a teenager when I first came on The Ledge and now I'm 30.
I cried the other night, I'm crying now reading some of your tributes, but I'm so happy this community still exists after so long and all of the drama. I'm reading posts by familiar people and I was thinking more people would have left after the debacle from a few years ago...
Thank you for making this community live !
Love to Christine. I didn't expect anything regarding Fleetwood Mac would touch me this much anymore, I've grown quite detached, but I forgot how much Christine in particular meant to me, and what a light she is.