Fleetwood Mac co-lead singer Christine McVie dies at 79

Christine McVie is a British-born Fleetwood Mac vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist, cool and soulful contralto. You Make Loving Fun, wherever When don’t stopdied at the age of 79.

Her obituary was announced on the band’s social media accounts.

No cause of death or other details were immediately provided, but a family statement said she “passed peacefully in hospital this morning” surrounded by her family after a “brief illness”.

The band also posted a statement about her death, stating, “There are no words to describe our grief at the passing of Christine McVie. She truly is one of a kind, special and immensely talented.” was there.”

McVie developed a steady presence and personality in a band known for its frequent line-up changes and erratic personality.

During the peak of their commercial activity from 1975 to 1980, the band sold tens of millions of records and gained continued fascination with fans as they turned their personal battles into melodic and compelling songs. was the source.

McVie herself was married to bassist John McVie, and their breakup, along with the split between Nicks and Buckingham, was famously documented on the 1977 release rumoramong the best-selling albums of all time.

Co-founded by drummer Mick Fleetwood in 1967, Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. The group’s many other hit singles include: dreams, go your own way When Little Lies.