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Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

Wow this conclusion of a paragraph!!

But while her bandmates brought the flash and the tragic backstories, she brought the pop smarts and elegance. But she also provides a necessary counterbalance. She was a sturdy, unpretentious hard worker in a band full of wild animals, a reasonable person in a band of unreasonable people, and ultimately an idealistic and a romantic in a band that specialized in disillusionment. It’s a balance that improbably worked, and because of her steady hand, Fleetwood Mac seemed to be everywhere, and in places you would never have expected to find them. She gave us all the love in the world, and we gave it right back to her.

I had a horrible week before news of Chris' death became known and so I've just continued to be numb all week. But this really brought a tear to my eyes. Beautifully said.