Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks Opens Up About Missing Christine McVie: ‘Part of Me Is Gone
In a rare and emotional reflection, Stevie Nicks has opened up about the deep grief she continues to carry following the loss of her longtime friend and Fleetwood Mac bandmate, Christine McVie, who passed away in November 2022. The two women, iconic in their own right, formed the heart and soul of Fleetwood Mac for decades, and their bond on and off stagewas unmatched.
In a recent interview and heartfelt social media post, Nicks shared that the absence of McVie still feels unreal. Part of me is gone she wrote. “Christine wasn’t just my musical partner. She was my sister, my mirror, my grounding force. Every show, every laugh, every harmony was ours together.
The two artists shared the stage for nearly 50 years, creating some of Fleetwood Mac’s most enduring music. From the haunting beauty of Songbird to the rhythmic grace of Everywhere, McVie’s songwriting and vocals complemented Nicks’ mystical style in a way that became legendary. Their friendship endured tumultuous times within the band, personal challenges, and long separations, but always returned to a place of mutual respect and love.
After McVie’s death, Nicks admitted she struggled to return to performing. It’s not just about losing her voice on stage, she said. “It’s about losing the person who always knew what I was thinking, who finished my sentences, who could make me laugh even when everything around us was falling apart.
Nicks also revealed that she regularly visits old letters and voice recordings from Christine, finding comfort in her words and wisdom. She told me once, ‘You and I will always have each other, no matter what.’ I never imagined a world where that wouldn’t be true.
Fans have responded with overwhelming sympathy and support, many sharing their own stories of loss and connection through music. At recent shows, Nicks has dedicated songs to McVie and often performs Landslide with a photo montage of their shared moments, leaving few dry eyes in the audience.
As Fleetwood Mac’s future remains uncertain without Christine, Stevie Nicks continues to honor her friend the only way she knows how: through song, memory, and the deep love that remains.
