Christine has passed away according to her Instagram

[rhiannondontgo]

Heartbreaking if true. Her verified Insta posted it though.
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmLizGvXrk/

[TrueFaith77]

Words cannot express. 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.

[cbBen]

I found cryptic this Tweet from Lindsey yesterday, though I thought he was referring to himself rather than to Christine: https://twitter.com/LBuckingham/status/1597711326406905857

[Macfan4life]

I found cryptic this Tweet from Lindsey yesterday, though I thought he was referring to himself rather than to Christine: https://twitter.com/LBuckingham/status/1597711326406905857
I saw that too. It makes sense now.

Devastated :(

[Jyqm]

Sobbing in my office listening to "Why" on a loop for the past twenty minutes. And now I need to go be professional with people. God damn it.

[sleepless child]

I am just beyond devastated. She was so talented, down to earth, beautiful and a class act. This is news every fan has dreaded

[The Catdancer]

This is heartbreaking news and unexpected. I don't know what to say. Just heartbroken.

[BigAl84]

Gutted, just absolutely gutted. I'm also not prepared to handle a statement from Nicks which will somehow be more about herself than Christine.

[SisterNightroad]

I'm completely shocked. I didn't even know she was ill. I hope she didn't suffer. Goodbye Christine.

[FuzzyPlum]

Chris…..thank you so much xxx

[sarafield]

Sobbing in my office listening to "Why" on a loop for the past twenty minutes. And now I need to go be professional with people. God damn it.

That's the first song I played as well. Christine was my favorite Mac. :( I really wasn't expecting her to go first... age aside.

[Newzchspy]

Will always be my Song Bird. RIP Christine!! I always said that there's three women singers who are instantly recognizable the minute they start singing: Christine McVie, Karen Carpenter and Barbra Streisand. They are one of a kind.

[Macfan4life]

I feel like I am in a dream. I was out walking the dogs in disbelief.
Thank you for the best playing and singing and for that wonderful sense of humor
Your fans will miss you so much. For about 10 years after you left Fleetwood Mac, I would have a recurring dream of meeting you about once per year.

[Jondalar]

I am absolutely devastated. I cannot believe it. What a way to end 2022. Just awful. :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

[FuzzyPlum]

9.45pm here in the uk.
Downing a bottle of wine, listening to all my favourites…
Why, come a little bit closer, over and over, brown eyes, warm ways, spare me a little, mystified, wish you were here, show me a smile, and so on….

Feeling very melancholy. The family knows to leave me alone.
Damn

[tango87]

The river goes on and on
And the sea that divides us
Is a temporary one
And the bridge will bring us back together.

Thank you for everything Christine.

[SRhiannon76]

Pure devastation! RIP Chris!:angel:

[HomerMcvie]

Gutted, just absolutely gutted. I'm also not prepared to handle a statement from Nicks which will somehow be more about herself than Christine.

That's exactly what I thought, too. Stevie has to turn everything into being about her. She's awful.

[lazy poker]

I'm simply speechless - R.I.P., sweet Christine!

[HomerMcvie]

Gutted, just absolutely gutted. I'm also not prepared to handle a statement from Nicks which will somehow be more about herself than Christine.

THIS is the day I've dreaded since I became a fan, 45 years ago. The HEART of Fleetwood Mac is gone.

[FuzzyPlum]

Wish you were here Christine x

[Jyqm]

I'm also not prepared to handle a statement from Nicks which will somehow be more about herself than Christine.

Welp. Good call.

[Villavic]

My best friend just told me, in a very polite way. Cause she knows I'd be very sad. And I am.

[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

[Jondalar]

That's the true end of Fleetwood Mac. RIP Fleetwood Mac.

[BLY]

No words. It’s so sad but I thank her and Fleetwood Mac for being the soundtrack of my life. I can’t tell you how many friends have reached out to me (Facebook) and said I was the first person that they thought of when they heard the news……well 46 years is along time. I saw Christine live many times of the years with last time on the Buckingham/McVie tour. RIP Songbird.

[J.Miller]

I’m so sad but I am more sad for the people who knew Christine McVie personally. Christine is more or less responsible for this wild and wonderful musical journey for me. The sun will be lonely tomorrow when it rises tomorrow because there is no Christine to shine on. Rest in Peace our wonderful and beautiful Songbird.

[michelej1]

I found cryptic this Tweet from Lindsey yesterday, though I thought he was referring to himself rather than to Christine: https://twitter.com/LBuckingham/status/1597711326406905857

Yes, I thought he was talking about his life nearing its end.

[michelej1]

The river goes on and on
And the sea that divides us
Is a temporary one
And the bridge will bring us back together.

Thank you for everything Christine.

Yes. The Temporary Bridge words I put on the last page of my father’s funeral announcement in 2005. I had those words printed beneath a photo of my father holding me as an infant.

I think of the past owner of the Penguin, Lisa, and how much she admired Christine and the work she put into telling Christine’s epic story.

[24karatstevie]

I haven't posted on here in about 4 years. Popping in to say how devastated I am to hear of Christine's passing. I was in complete shock when my friend texted me the news. I've always dreaded the day one of them goes, but I never expected Christine to be the first. I know she was the oldest but still. I'm so thankful I got to see her a couple of times. She was without a doubt the heart and soul of Fleetwood Mac. An exquisite musician, singer, and songwriter with a beautiful soul to go along with it. May her memory live on forever.

Angel please don't go. I miss you when you're gone.

[button-lip]

Looking at some videos from her last tour with Lindsey trying to find a nice one to post as a homage. We were all so very lucky to enjoy her talent.
Her legacy as one of the greatest female songwriter will remain forever. :distress::(

[sodascouts]

In tears, absolutely devastated. I'm just so glad I got to see her perform with Fleetwood Mac and then with Lindsey a few times. I will treasure those memories.

Goodbye, Christine.

[michelej1]

It is indeed a miracle that she returned to the band. For all of those years it seemed like a certainty she never would. Then, the impossible happened. She left her dogs for us, We got stolen time.

[Steviegirl]

This is the saddest day. God bless you always, Christine. I will never forget the show in Philadelphia, when Christine had returned to the band, and the deafening roar when she began, "Sweet, wonderful you..." Pure magic. My heart is broken.

[bombaysaffires]

I found cryptic this Tweet from Lindsey yesterday, though I thought he was referring to himself rather than to Christine: https://twitter.com/LBuckingham/status/1597711326406905857

I saw that too. It makes sense now.

Devastated :(


Yes, I thought he was talking about his life nearing its end.

Same here.

In light of this other pieces also fall into place..... the whole auction thing now feels like proactively clearing out her estate. Looking at the auction website it struck me that clearly someone was cleaning out one or several storage units worth of stuff (honestly some of that stuff looked like it had been packed away for quite a long while....). Perhaps it'll be that she had an illness and was setting out how she wanted her estate disposed of while she still could... selling her catalog, clearing out storage unit(s), and all that.

It also makes me think back to one of the last interviews that I heard her on, which was on the radio in the UK (someone on here will remember more precisely) where she sounded like she had a bad cold and also talked about her bad back.... And how in that interview or perhaps it was one before that where she said she didn't think the band would tour again (only to get smacked down and have to walk it back)

I hope it was not a long protracted thing (having seen that up close and personal). I agree with others who have said how great that she did come back and she did get that last hurrah with the band and then with Lindsey. I'm so glad I saw them on tour together. Shame on you Stevie.

[sleepless child]

I wonder now if maybe that's why Lindsey had cancelled his tour. I'm just guessing of course but it's possible

[HomerMcvie]

I wonder now if maybe that's why Lindsey had cancelled his tour. I'm just guessing of course but it's possible

No. He wouldn't have been canceling dates, one by one.

[bombaysaffires]

A nice photo tribute to Christine: Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie – a life in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/dec/01/musicians-pay-tribute-to-christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac

I put links to various other obituaries and tributes in a thread in the Rumours forum.

[vivfox]

Christine. I will never forget the show in Philadelphia, when Christine had returned to the band, and the deafening roar when she began, "Sweet, wonderful you..." Pure magic. My heart is broken.
I remember watching as many clips as I could find from that tour just to hear that awesome roar of the crowd and I loved hearing Stevie tell a reporter how the audience was spoon feeding Christine.

[rubylounge]

I’m very sad by Christine’s death. She was such a talent. As far as Stevie’s response, like always she went overboard. According to Christine, they didn’t talk a lot when not working, yet Stevie said she was her best friend in the whole world…While chatting with Rolling Stone, McVie spoke about the Mac's most recent members — Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and Crowded House leader Neil Finn: “Those guys were great. We have a great time with them, but we’ve kind of broke up now, so I hardly ever see them. I don’t communicate with Stevie (Nicks) very much either. When we were on the last tour, we did a lot. We always sat next to each other on the plane and we got on really well. But since the band broke up, I’ve not been speaking to her at all.”

[HomerMcvie]

I don’t communicate with Stevie (Nicks) very much either. When we were on the last tour, we did a lot. We always sat next to each other on the plane and we got on really well. But since the band broke up, I’ve not been speaking to her at all.”

Well that's not what Stevie says at all! :rolleyes:

[Penguin Emeritus]

Hi. This is Lis...Marty and I used to run this site. Of course after the devastating news yesterday, i had the desire to just return here for a bit. I don't even know what to say about a woman who impacted my life in so many ways. Marty and I both send our love and condolences to Christine's family. Today my heart really hurts for Mick and John. I just can't imagine.

Always very proud to return to this site. We loved this band so much. Still do. Xoxo

[michelej1]

Hi. This is Lis...Marty and I used to run this site. Of course after the devastating news yesterday, i had the desire to just return here for a bit. I don't even know what to say about a woman who impacted my life in so many ways. Marty and I both send our love and condolences to Christine's family. Today my heart really hurts for Mick and John. I just can't imagine.

Always very proud to return to this site. We loved this band so much. Still do. Xoxo

Hi Lis. Of course we remember the amazing biography you wrote for Christine. It was one of a kind and used as a resource by both fans and the industry.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Hi Lis. Of course we remember the amazing biography you wrote for Christine. It was one of a kind and used as a resource by both fans and the industry.

Thank you. ♥ still very proud of my John/Chris epic. never got part 3 up although it was almost all completed. This is 1st time logging in here in ages. Marty gave me the info on how to do it. Very nostalgic.

Unbelievable how sad I feel. Haven't stopped crying since yesterday.

[Steviegirl]

I remember watching as many clips as I could find from that tour just to hear that awesome roar of the crowd and I loved hearing Stevie tell a reporter how the audience was spoon feeding Christine.

Me, too! LOVED it so much and loved seeing that lovely, appreciative look she had on her face when she heard the crowd. Those were such beautiful moments.

[anusha]

Lis — So sorry to “see” you again under these circumstances, but thank you and Marty for starting this site so we have this community to come back for. I also took a hiatus and don’t come around as much as I once did, life and the latter day antics of the Mac taking their toll. But Christine was always above the greed and pettiness that has characterized a lot of the years post The Dance, and her talent was not always front and center, especially after The Dance imo, but she was the beating heart of this band.

I hope you and Marty and your families are doing well.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Lis — So sorry to “see” you again under these circumstances, but thank you and Marty for starting this site so we have this community to come back for. I also took a hiatus and don’t come around as much as I once did, life and the latter day antics of the Mac taking their toll. But Christine was always above the greed and pettiness that has characterized a lot of the years post The Dance, and her talent was not always front and center, especially after The Dance imo, but she was the beating heart of this band.

I hope you and Marty and your families are doing well.

Hi Anusha- Hope you are well also. So sad to be here due to these circumstances but very nice to see some old familiar names still here. Marty and i are both ok. Both of us wanted to come back to the Ledge after hearing the news. This site was like our 3rd child.

[Villavic]

Hi Anusha- Hope you are well also. So sad to be here due to these circumstances but very nice to see some old familiar names still here. Marty and i are both ok. Both of us wanted to come back to the Ledge after hearing the news. This site was like our 3rd child.

Lis, my Fleetwood Mac fandom has two eras. Before The Ledge, and Since I discovered The Ledge. While I'm still sad, glad to read you and Marty are ok.

Villavic, your peruvian ledgie.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Lis, my Fleetwood Mac fandom has two eras. Before The Ledge, and Since I discovered The Ledge. While I'm still sad, glad to read you and Marty are ok.

Villavic, your peruvian ledgie.


I remember all you guys :) So glad this message board had such an impact. ♥

[Jyqm]

Hi. This is Lis...Marty and I used to run this site. Of course after the devastating news yesterday, i had the desire to just return here for a bit. I don't even know what to say about a woman who impacted my life in so many ways. Marty and I both send our love and condolences to Christine's family. Today my heart really hurts for Mick and John. I just can't imagine.

Always very proud to return to this site. We loved this band so much. Still do. Xoxo

Lis, it is so nice to hear from you (and Marty!). You certainly should be proud of this site and the community you created. Hope you are both doing well.

[FuzzyPlum]

Any news of funeral yet? I wonder who will attend? Mick, no doubt.
For some reason I don’t think the others will make it.
Sorry to speculate. And maybe I’m just being negative. We’ll see

[Villavic]

At YouTube I've seen some fake videos of a supposed funeral. It is despicable how they can deceive like this, as well as silly to think that a funeral can take place hours after the event. So don't fall into the trap.

[FuzzyPlum]

At YouTube I've seen some fake videos of a supposed funeral. It is despicable how they can deceive like this, as well as silly to think that a funeral can take place hours after the event. So don't fall into the trap.

Omg really? There are so many sick idiots in this world.
When it happens I have a feeling it will be quite an intimate affair.

[The Catdancer]

At YouTube I've seen some fake videos of a supposed funeral. It is despicable how they can deceive like this, as well as silly to think that a funeral can take place hours after the event. So don't fall into the trap.

I saw that too, it's disgusting. They even put in the title "cause of death' It's sickening.

[Karlie]

At YouTube I've seen some fake videos of a supposed funeral. It is despicable how they can deceive like this, as well as silly to think that a funeral can take place hours after the event. So don't fall into the trap.

So many spammers do this immediately when any notable person passes away. It's horrible. Avoid YouTube videos that are trying to look like news reports but aren't from a source you recognize.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Any news of funeral yet? I wonder who will attend? Mick, no doubt.
For some reason I don’t think the others will make it.
Sorry to speculate. And maybe I’m just being negative. We’ll see

I can't imagine John not going. I wonder if they will just keep it family only...we may hear about it after the fact.

--Lis

[GypsySorcerer]

Lis, I just wanted to say thank you to you and Marty for the community you created here. What an absolute joy to find this site and message board all those years ago. I've always been grateful to come here and converse with people, all bound by our love of this band.

[HomerMcvie]

Lis, I just wanted to say thank you to you and Marty for the community you created here. What an absolute joy to find this site and message board all those years ago. I've always been grateful to come here and converse with people, all bound by our love of this band.

This.

It's really true. You both created the ultimate FM fan site. Thank you.

[sodascouts]

Yes, Lis, thanks to you and Marty for creating this site. Hard to believe I joined over 20 years ago... I too immediately thought about coming back here after I heard the news about Christine to express sorrow with the old community.

[bombaysaffires]

I can't imagine John not going. I wonder if they will just keep it family only...we may hear about it after the fact.

--Lis

I was wondering if they would do a family-only funeral in England, and then maybe some sort of memorial service or something in LA at a later date??:shrug:

[go6car]

Wow - so many names I haven't seen in 20+ years! I jumped back on to see if there was any actual info for what might have happened. I feel like this came out of nowhere. It seems like nobody knew she was even ill from what I can find online. I guess my humanity is looking for the 'why'.....(sigh). Still can't believe she's gone. Glad I got to see "my" FM one last time back in 2014. Thanks to Mary and Lis for the board, and for all of you for carrying the FM torch all these years! xoxo

[krrrby]

If there's one thing that I can appreciate that's happening is a lot of YouTubers reacting to Christine and Fleetwood Mac songs since her passing. I think that's the type of legacy that these 5 want to leave behind when they're all gone and the drama is over, the music is still there, the music is relatable to what people could be going through in their lives, and its use as an instrument to heal will carry on for many generations to come.

[Penguin Emeritus]

This.

It's really true. You both created the ultimate FM fan site. Thank you.

thank you so much, to both you and gypsysorcerer. That means a lot.

-Lis

[Penguin Emeritus]

Yes, Lis, thanks to you and Marty for creating this site. Hard to believe I joined over 20 years ago... I too immediately thought about coming back here after I heard the news about Christine to express sorrow with the old community.

It feels good to be back here. I guess after the divorce Marty and I both sort of left this site behind. But i certainly never left fleetwood mac behind. so glad to be able to come back here , it helps w the sadness.

-Lis

[michelej1]

You really want to be here, because this feels like losing Elvis or John Lennon to us, while others in the everyday world might not feel it with the same magnitude.

[jmn3]

I remember watching as many clips as I could find from that tour just to hear that awesome roar of the crowd and I loved hearing Stevie tell a reporter how the audience was spoon feeding Christine.

I’ll never forget the roar when she started YMLF in 2014. It was amazing and will forever be my fondest memory of our dear Chris. She looked so happy that night!

[BombaySapphire3]

You really want to be here, because this feels like losing Elvis or John Lennon to us, while others in the everyday world might not feel it with the same magnitude.

I am actually kind of gratified to see how much Christine meant to so many people and some that I would not really have expected. I believe it is because her music is part of people's collective unconscious . Once you write and sing a really classic pop song it never seems to really go away and Christine did just that on quite a few.

[SteveMacD]

It crazy how every football game I’ve seen this weekend has played part of a Christine song going into a break. She would have been blown away.

[J.Miller]

It crazy how every football game I’ve seen this weekend has played part of a Christine song going into a break. She would have been blown away.
Yes, they played a bit of ‘Got a Hold on Me’ going to commercial on Sunday Night Football.

[mylittledemon]

No words. I still can't believe she's gone. :(

Though it is nice to see those of you who haven't been around in awhile popping up to say hello.

[jbrownsjr]

No words. I still can't believe she's gone. :(

Though it is nice to see those of you who haven't been around in awhile popping up to say hello.

It's difficult to wake up and process it. :distress:

[The Highwayman]

I keep hearing her songs without even trying. I work the front desk overnight at a hotel, and we play music in the lobby. In between the copious Christmas songs and other stuff, I've heard 'Say You Love Me', 'Hold Me', 'Everywhere', 'Little Lies' and 'Feel About You' a number of times, plus I heard 'As Long As You Follow' one night about a week ago, and was astounded that they played it (I think it's satellite radio that we play). So her voice is always in the air, one way or another. I think on the still-hard to accept fact that she's really gone and I think on the impact she's had on the world, whether people are aware of it or not. She is gone, yet she will never grow old, in a way.

[SRhiannon76]

Has it been released how Christine died? Was there a funeral/memorial for her?

[Ulpian]

Has it been released how Christine died? Was there a funeral/memorial for her?

I think she was cremated at a private ceremony only for family.

I’m not sure about her illness. She was so private I am sure she wouldn’t have wanted anyone to know, though death certificates in England are generally publicly available if you pay for them online via the General Register Office. In the last interview I heard her give she said she was in pretty bad health.

[SteveMacD]

Eh, it doesn’t really matter. Nothing changes the fact she’s gone.

[jbrownsjr]

Eh, it doesn’t really matter. Nothing changes the fact she’s gone.

Like you said, " Christine McVie got to be Christine McVie until the very end."

[bombaysaffires]

Like you said, " Christine McVie got to be Christine McVie until the very end."

make that Christine F***ing McVie. :nod:

[jbrownsjr]

make that Christine F***ing McVie. :nod:

Done and done!

[aleuzzi]

Done and done!

...and don’t us forget it!

[jbrownsjr]

...and don’t us forget it!

...and now they/them/you/he is goin home!

[HomerMcvie]

...and now they/them/you/he is goin home!

Would you say that to Blob Dylan?

[aleuzzi]

Would you say that to Blob Dylan?

On every planet of the universe

[jbrownsjr]

On every planet of the universe

I'd say it in Sargasso City!

[David]

make that Christine F***ing McVie. :nod:

https://media.giphy.com/media/26u41CbKG4E1giSk0/giphy-downsized-large.gif

[aleuzzi]

I'd say it in Sargasso City!

I’d say it on the shores of Gitche Gummie and in the hidden hills.

[jbrownsjr]

I’d say it on the shores of Gitche Gummie and in the hidden hills.

When you say that you'll always be, Christine McVie

[aleuzzi]

When you say that you'll always be, Christine McVie

They say I’m a silly girl but I’ll say it anyway

[jbrownsjr]

They say I’m a silly girl but I’ll say it anyway

And that's sayin' a lot.

[TrueFaith77]

From Mick’s insta:

This is what I presented on Monday. January 9. 2023 at the Clebration of Life for Christine McVie in Malibu. CA were the band members with theirlour personal family and estended family of Fleetwood Mac gathered. It was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman and an incredible talent.

I wrote this for Chris right after she passed away..

For Chris.

This is a day where me dear. sweet friend Christine McVie has taken flight.
And left us Earthbound folks to listen with bated breath to the sounds of that "song bird..
Reminding one and all that love is all around us to reach for and touch in this precious life that is gifted to us.
Part of my heart has flown away today...
I will miss everything about you
Christine McVie
Memories abound.. they fly to me.

Thank you for coming today as we celebrate the incredible life of our sweet Christine.

So, when we first learned that we might be losing Christine, there was an immediate coming together of everyone in the band and the Fleetwood Mac family with the hope and possibility that we would not lose Chris.

And NOW since the loss of Christine, we all are still trying to come to terms with the fact she has really flown away.

In THIS moment in time, we celebrate her life, all together here today to help with our healing.

I've been blessed to be a part of a family that created a safe place for Chris and the band's music to unfold. I am extremely honored for her to have been in my family's life for over 55 years. Amy. Luey. Ruby and Tessa, my four beautiful daughters and extended family grew up sharing life with Christine. We all love and miss her so much already.

The other day when John and I were sitting together and not knowing how to come to terms with the Loss of Christine, I blundered into a powerful word.. I said. "John. It's the Enormity of it all!”

The enormity of our loss, the enormity of her passion, the enormity of her talents and her unshakable sense of grace in the way she handled life’s challenges.

I think she would have been truly amazed at all the attention and celebrations of her music around the world and in total disbelief at the fact they were closing down sporting events to pay tribute to her.

But that was our Christine—she was a North country girl from beginning to end never caring about the fluff. Again, it was our Christine who gifted so much to millions around the world.

She is being remembered Everywhere. Just as her song says. "I want to be with you everywhere," and she is.

It's with a sense of gratitude and thanks to The Fleetwood Mac Family that we are part of... and losing of such a magical component: has sparked a celebration of what Christine means to us. We all miss her as a family member, as a friend: an artist, a performer and God knows a writer of excellence. And those years sharing life together will always be remembered.

I have a poem I want to end with. It is an ancient Sanskrit Poem I have next to my bed that was given to me by my mother, Biddy.

“Look well to this day.
For it is life.
The very best of life.
In its brief course lie all the
Realities and truths of existence
The joy of growth
The splendor of action
The glory of power
For yesterday is but a memory
And tomorrow is only a vision
But today, if well lived, makes
Every yesterday a memory
Of happiness.
And every tomorrow
A vision of hope
Look well therefore to this day”

Eternal love for Christine and gratitude.

Mick Fleetwood

[Macfan4life]

Very touching. I can imagine Chris really is like family to Mick and John. To think they were on the road since the late 60s together. Most times Chris being the only woman on the road with a bunch of crazy drunk guys. In that 1987 interview that was posted Chris says again that everyone told her she was the most down to earth member of the band. The bigger star she became never changed her. She was so loyal to Mick and Fleetwood Mac. The only time she said no to Mick was for her own well being and needed to retire after the Dance. When Chris needed support to conquer her fear of flying, she called Mick. Mick did not lose a band member, he truly lost a sister and friend.

[Penguin Emeritus]

Very touching. I can imagine Chris really is like family to Mick and John. To think they were on the road since the late 60s together. Most times Chris being the only woman on the road with a bunch of crazy drunk guys.


She may have been drunk as well lol, i remember Dave walker said that Chris could probably drink them all under the table. But chris had often said that she preferred the company of men. And that she developed a filthy mouth and sense of humor because of Mick and John.

She was on the road with them from August 1970 on (on and off) and joined to help fill out the sound, although in her words, 'I was married to their bass player, and I wanted to be with my husband. '

Also they all lived together for awhile.. communal living at kiln house and then benifols, which was about 4 years total. Even Jenny Boyd recalls being upset with Mick because he was constantly in John and Christine's apartment talking about Fleetwood Mac while she was stuck alone with the baby.

Chris leaned on Mick during times when things got particularly bad with John's drinking. She would sometimes go sleep on his couch on tour.

Mick and Chris got a house and quarantined together for awhile during covid; they used to sit out by the pool and Mick joked that people would think they were emotionally involved.

So anyway, yes... Mick John and Chris were pretty tight. It made me tear up reading Mick say how he and john were sitting together trying to figure out how to come to terms with this loss. She was just such a massive part of their lives and their memory bank.

Still so sad she's gone. To me they all sort of seemed indestructible. :(
--Lis

[elle]

From Mick’s insta:

This is what I presented on Monday. January 9. 2023 at the Clebration of Life for Christine McVie in Malibu. CA were the band members with theirlour personal family and estended family of Fleetwood Mac gathered. It was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman and an incredible talent.

I wrote this for Chris right after she passed away..


thank you for transcribing this.

[elle]

She may have been drunk as well lol, i remember Dave walker said that Chris could probably drink them all under the table. But chris had often said that she preferred the company of men. And that she developed a filthy mouth and sense of humor because of Mick and John.

She was on the road with them from August 1970 on (on and off) and joined to help fill out the sound, although in her words, 'I was married to their bass player, and I wanted to be with my husband. '

Also they all lived together for awhile.. communal living at kiln house and then benifols, which was about 4 years total. Even Jenny Boyd recalls being upset with Mick because he was constantly in John and Christine's apartment talking about Fleetwood Mac while she was stuck alone with the baby.

Chris leaned on Mick during times when things got particularly bad with John's drinking. She would sometimes go sleep on his couch on tour.

Mick and Chris got a house and quarantined together for awhile during covid; they used to sit out by the pool and Mick joked that people would think they were emotionally involved.

So anyway, yes... Mick John and Chris were pretty tight. It made me tear up reading Mick say how he and john were sitting together trying to figure out how to come to terms with this loss. She was just such a massive part of their lives and their memory bank.

Still so sad she's gone. To me they all sort of seemed indestructible. :(
--Lis

i love reading these precious tidbits of info on what was really a family - thanks for sharing!

[Macfan4life]

She may have been drunk as well lol, i remember Dave walker said that Chris could probably drink them all under the table. But chris had often said that she preferred the company of men. And that she developed a filthy mouth and sense of humor because of Mick and John.

She was on the road with them from August 1970 on (on and off) and joined to help fill out the sound, although in her words, 'I was married to their bass player, and I wanted to be with my husband. '

Also they all lived together for awhile.. communal living at kiln house and then benifols, which was about 4 years total. Even Jenny Boyd recalls being upset with Mick because he was constantly in John and Christine's apartment talking about Fleetwood Mac while she was stuck alone with the baby.

Chris leaned on Mick during times when things got particularly bad with John's drinking. She would sometimes go sleep on his couch on tour.

Mick and Chris got a house and quarantined together for awhile during covid; they used to sit out by the pool and Mick joked that people would think they were emotionally involved.

So anyway, yes... Mick John and Chris were pretty tight. It made me tear up reading Mick say how he and john were sitting together trying to figure out how to come to terms with this loss. She was just such a massive part of their lives and their memory bank.

Still so sad she's gone. To me they all sort of seemed indestructible. :(
--Lis
Oh I am sure she was drunk with them ;)
I counted her Chicken Shack days when they opened for Fleetwood Mac which is why I said late 60s.
I can only imagine the book that was inside her. Not a kiss and tell book. Just fun adventures and crazy fun.

[David]

She was just such a massive part of their lives and their memory bank.

Still so sad she's gone. To me they all sort of seemed indestructible. :(
--Lis
Yep. And from probably the first day I saw this photo on the inner sleeve, it was locked in for me. They’re the eternal sunny, baked hippies in my mind, I guess forever. This image is indestructible. It’s been covered with a lot of other residue as they (and I) got older, but I always go back to this.

https://thesoniccollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Fleetwood-Macs-Rumours-Turns-40-1024x576.jpg

[Penguin Emeritus]

Oh I am sure she was drunk with them ;)
I counted her Chicken Shack days when they opened for Fleetwood Mac which is why I said late 60s.
I can only imagine the book that was inside her. Not a kiss and tell book. Just fun adventures and crazy fun.

oh if only she'd written one. she must have been filled with great stories. she said in an interview (when she did In the Meantime) her brother would have had to help her write it, so that it would be a funny book.

--Lis

[Penguin Emeritus]

Yep. And from probably the first day I saw this photo on the inner sleeve, it was locked in for me. They’re the eternal sunny, baked hippies in my mind, I guess forever. This image is indestructible. It’s been covered with a lot of other residue as they (and I) got older, but I always go back to this.

https://thesoniccollective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Fleetwood-Macs-Rumours-Turns-40-1024x576.jpg


I totally relate. that pic (along with others) was taped behind my door in jr. high. I fell in love with all those faces. at age 12 it became my mission to find out more. and I'm still on that mission , i guess.

I can remember in like 1993--1994, i totally didn't get Marty's interest in this 'internet' thing. until one day he said, 'Why don't we make a Fleetwood Mac website?' and *that* got my attention !

--Lis

[HomerMcvie]

I totally relate. that pic (along with others) was taped behind my door in jr. high. I fell in love with all those faces. at age 12 it became my mission to find out more. and I'm still on that mission , i guess.

I can remember in like 1993--1994, i totally didn't get Marty's interest in this 'internet' thing. until one day he said, 'Why don't we make a Fleetwood Mac website?' and *that* got my attention !

--Lis
And we'll all be forever in your debt for creating it. :)