Christine McVie
Singer-songwriter, Fleetwood Mac member
Born
July 12th, 1943
81 years ago
Died
November 30th, 2022
2 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent figure in rock music, this artist served as the keyboardist and vocalist for the band Fleetwood Mac. Starting her music career in the 1960s, she contributed significantly to the group's famed albums. The mid-1970s album 'Rumours' achieved immense commercial success and is one of the best-selling albums of all time. This musician also released solo albums, with the self-titled album 'Christine McVie' in 1984 highlighting her creative talents. After a hiatus, she returned to Fleetwood Mac in 2014, continuing to perform until later years.
Member of Fleetwood Mac
Contributed to the album 'Rumours'
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