Fleetwood Mac Members: Where Are They Now, from Stevie Nicks to Lindsey Buckingham

 

Fleetwood Mac Members: Where Are They Now, from Stevie Nicks to Lindsey Buckingham

Fleetwood Mac, a legendary rock band founded in London in 1967 by guitarist and singer Peter Green, underwent numerous transformations throughout its history. The group initially comprised Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie, who inspired the band's name. As the band evolved, it welcomed various members, ultimately forming the most famous lineup in 1974, with the addition of folk-rock duo and lovers Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. This article delves into the current whereabouts of these iconic bandmates.

Mick Fleetwood:

Mick Fleetwood, the 76-year-old drummer and co-founder, boasts an impressive nearly 60-year career with Fleetwood Mac. The band's last performance with this classic lineup was on November 20, 2019. Since then, Fleetwood has released his seventh solo album, "Mick Fleetwood and Friends Celebrate the Music of Peter Green" in 2021. Notably, he became the face of Harry Styles' beauty brand, Pleasing.

Currently residing in Hawaii, Fleetwood's self-titled bar and restaurant temporarily closed due to damage caused by Maui wildfires. With four marriages and four children, he most recently divorced Lynn Frankel in 2015 after a 20-year marriage.

John McVie:

John McVie, the 77-year-old bassist, has been a cornerstone of Fleetwood Mac's lineup for almost as long as Mick Fleetwood. He was married to bandmate Christine McVie in 1968, and the two remained together for six years before separating mid-tour. In 1978, John remarried Julie Ann Reubens, and they had their first child, Molly, in 1989. His life took a challenging turn in 2013 when he was diagnosed with colon cancer, prompting the band to cancel tour dates for his treatment. Fortunately, as of 2017, he has been declared cancer-free.

Christine McVie:

Christine McVie's journey with Fleetwood Mac began as a session player in 1968 before officially joining the band two years later. After divorcing her husband John in 1976, she married Eduardo Quintela in 1986, but they divorced in 2003. Her initial departure from the band in 1998 was due to her fear of flying. However, in 2013, she reunited with Fleetwood Mac and embarked on the "On With the Show" tour. She last performed live with the band in 2019.

Tragically, Christine McVie passed away on November 30, 2022, at the age of 79, following a stroke.

Lindsey Buckingham:

Lindsey Buckingham, the 74-year-old lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist, played a significant role in Fleetwood Mac from 1975 until 1987. His departure was primarily because of his reluctance to tour and growing tension within the band. After a brief reunion with the band in 1993 and a return in 1997, he was fired from Fleetwood Mac in 2018 due to a disagreement with Stevie Nicks.

Despite a lawsuit filed in October 2018, it was eventually settled, and Buckingham reconciled with Mick Fleetwood. However, in 2019, he suffered a heart attack, which led to emergency open-heart surgery. This life-saving procedure caused vocal cord damage, raising questions about its permanence. Buckingham expressed his willingness to return to Fleetwood Mac if reconciled with Nicks. In June 2021, his wife Kristen Messner filed for divorce, but by September, the couple reportedly began working on their marriage.

Stevie Nicks:

Stevie Nicks, the 75-year-old singer, separated from Lindsey Buckingham in 1976 and had a brief affair with Mick Fleetwood while he was still married to his first wife, Jenny Boyd. Nicks later dated Eagles' Don Henley and underwent a tumultuous period, resulting in an abortion in 1979. Her only marriage was to Kim Anderson in 1983, shortly after her death from leukemia. She explained it as a "terrible mistake" driven by grief.

Nicks also had a partnership with Eagles' band member Joe Walsh from 1983 to 1986. She briefly left Fleetwood Mac in 1991 over a dispute with Mick Fleetwood but returned in 1997, continuing with the group to this day. In 2019, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and collaborated with artists like Miley Cyrus.

Following Christine's passing last year, Nicks expressed that Taylor Swift's "You're on Your Own, Kid" helped her process the sadness of losing her best friend. As for the future of Fleetwood Mac, Nicks stated that with Christine's demise, there seems to be no reason to continue.

While it may appear that Fleetwood Mac's touring future is uncertain, the possibility of a mini-reunion with Lindsey Buckingham remains.