Christine McVie, the British keyboard player and co-vocalist in Fleetwood Mac whose honeyed voice steered numerous hits, died Wednesday. She was 79.
A member of Fleetwood Mac for more than 50 years – with a few intermittent breaks – McVie imbued their sound with a feathery touch.
The band posted a statement on their official social media accounts calling her “one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure. She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life … We cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have.”
Fleetwood Mac’s representative, Kristen Foster, confirmed McVie’s death to USA TODAY.
According to McVie’s family, she “passed away peacefully at (the) hospital following a short illness.”
Fleetwood Mac had some pretty good songs over the years, but I have to admit I have a weakness for one of their songs that I actually prefer over the others - it is from when Bob Welch was with the band back in the 70's. From the album Mystery to Me, there was a song named Hypnotized. Good, steady beat. You can hear McVie and Stevie Nicks doing the background vocals on that one. To each his own, I guess.
Reminds me of Jimi Hendrix's Pali Gap.