Christine McVie is being mourned by her fellow female music stars, who are paying tribute to the Fleetwood Mac singer, songwriter and keyboardist who died Nov. 30, 2022, at age 79. In a heartfelt post, Stevie Nicks called her longtime bandmate her “best friend.”
Ann Wilson of Heart called her a “gem” and a “beautiful songwriter,” while her sister, Nancy Wilson called her as “an understated genius.” Sheryl Crow described McVie as “an amazing human being.”
Here are tributes from fellow female music stars.
— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) November 30, 2022
Carole King wrote, “With love and respect.
R.I.P. Christine McVie. 🌹”
“Christine was a gem. Soulful, classy and a beautiful songwriter. ’Over my head’ was always my sultry, angelic favorite. Bon Voyage sweet soul!” – Ann pic.twitter.com/AATUHE9yGz
— Ann Wilson (@AnnWilson) November 30, 2022
Nancy Wilson wrote, “Christine McVie was an understated genius. Her songs will remain romantic blues anthems for all time. She was the moon to @stevienicks sun.
And together, they had a magic that will never be repeated.
Long live the queen. 💔”
Peace and love, Christine McVie. ❤️🌹 pic.twitter.com/5xV833cZFW
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) November 30, 2022
Sheryl Crow wrote, “I am so sad to hear of Christine McVie going on to heaven. The world feels weird without her here. What a legend and an icon and an amazing human being.”
From Melissa Etheridge: “Oh no! 😞 Such a big part of my music world. Journey well…we have lost a beautiful writer and songbird.”
Oh no. 💔 The voice of an angel. RIP #christinemcvie Forever loved. pic.twitter.com/mt4qWWkJ1Y
— Belinda Carlisle (@belindacarlisle) November 30, 2022
I’m so so gutted. My favorite member of Fleetwood Mac. An incredible talent and so, so cool. One of my greatest thrills was appearing onstage with her many years ago https://t.co/jGXGm5bSZw pic.twitter.com/MSiDknSfAH
— Kathy Valentine (@Kathy_Valentine) November 30, 2022
Marcella Detroit aka Marcy Levy, who co-wrote “Lay Down Sally” and also duetted on “The Core,” with Eric Clapton on his Slowhand album, wrote “RIP legend, fly and sing on high with the angels 💜💜💜💜💜🙏🏻.”
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