Bandmates, musicians and fans took to social media to express sorrow over the death of Christine McVie, vocalist, songwriter and keyboard player of Fleetwood Mac.
McVie’s soulful contralto helped define such classics as “You Make Loving Fun,” “Everywhere” and “Don’t Stop.”
A statement by the band reads in part, “She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure.”
— Fleetwood Mac (@fleetwoodmac) November 30, 2022
Stevie Nicks, the band’s other singer posted a hand-written note to social media saying she didn’t know McVie was sick and that she wanted to be in London. Nicks ends the note, “See you on the other side, my love.” Her note included the lyrics to “Hallelujah” by Haim.
— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) November 30, 2022
Founding member Mick Fleetwood posted a note on social media saying “Part of my heart has flow away today … I will miss everything about you Christine McVie.”
— Mick Fleetwood (@MickFleetwood) November 30, 2022
Heart’s Ann Wilson said on social media “Christine was a gem. Soulful, classy and a beautiful songwriter.”
“Christine was a gem. Soulful, classy and a beautiful songwriter. ’Over my head’ was always my sultry, angelic favorite. Bon Voyage sweet soul!" - Ann pic.twitter.com/AATUHE9yGz
— Ann Wilson (@AnnWilson) November 30, 2022
John Taylor of Duran Duran shared “So so sad to hear about Christine McVie an artist I held dear and close to my heart.”
So so sad to hear about Christine McVie an artist I held dear and close to my heart. One of the greatest all time songwriters, singers, and band members, she radiated both purity and sass in equal measure, bringing light to the music of the 70s. RIP. - John pic.twitter.com/MkGqAD1wRV
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) November 30, 2022
Country singer Rosanne Cash shared on Instagram “Such a great songwriter, singer, and a beautiful presence in Fleetwood Mac. A truly sad loss.”
Hard rocker Sebastian Bach shared “One of the rare musicians who can honestly say her voice was around us more than ever at the time when she left us.”
One of the rare musicians who can honestly say her voice was around us more than ever at the time when she left us #Everywhere #ThankYou https://t.co/b29axbhbqt
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) November 30, 2022
Poison frontman Bret Michaels shared “What a tremendous loss to the music community. My deepest condolences to the family, friends & fans of Christine McVie.”
What a tremendous loss to the music community. My deepest condolences to the family, friends & fans of Christine McVie.
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) November 30, 2022
Joe Elliott of Def Leppard posted “a truly talented writer whose contribution to Rumours alone stands her head and shoulders above most.”
"Sad to hear of the passing of Christine McVie .. a truly talented writer whose contribution to Rumours alone stands her head and shoulders above most.
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) December 1, 2022
-Joe Elliott
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Singer Sheryl Crow tweeted “I am so sad to hear of Christine McVie going on to heaven. The world feels weird without her here.”
I am so sad to hear of Christine McVie going on to heaven. The world feels weird without her here. What a legend and an icon and an amazing human being. RIP https://t.co/nr6nfZ8rTM
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) November 30, 2022
The band Garbage posted “Gutted to learn about the passing of Christine McVie. Just gutted. Songbird forever.”
Gutted to learn about the passing of Christine McVie. Just gutted.
— Garbage (@garbage) November 30, 2022
Songbird forever. ????
Susannah Hoffs of The Bangles shared “Peace and love.”
Peace and love, Christine McVie. ❤️???? pic.twitter.com/5xV833cZFW
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) November 30, 2022
Country star Jason Isbell wrote “Terribly sad news. Irreplaceable songs and a voice that was truly pure.”
Terribly sad news. Irreplaceable songs and a voice that was truly pure. https://t.co/fWvWAgFcRD
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) November 30, 2022
Former president Bill Clinton acknowledged McVie and the band, ““Don’t Stop” was my ’92 campaign theme song … I’m grateful to Christine & Fleetwood Mac for entrusting us with such a meaningful song. I will miss her.”
I’m saddened by the passing of Christine McVie. “Don’t Stop” was my ’92 campaign theme song - it perfectly captured the mood of a nation eager for better days. I’m grateful to Christine & Fleetwood Mac for entrusting us with such a meaningful song. I will miss her. pic.twitter.com/UPUvpDWRZB
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) December 1, 2022
