Christine McVie, lead singer of Fleetwood Mac, has died

Christine McVie, British rock band singer and keyboardist Fleetwood Macdied Wednesday after suffering a “brief illness,” his family said in a statement.

The artist, who retired in 1998 but rejoined the group in 2014, He passed away “peacefully” in hospital this morning accompanied by relatives, according to the note posted on his official Facebook page. His Fleetwood Mac colleagues have expressed their grief over the death of McVie, a composer of hits like Little lies, everywhere Y I’m notp.

“There are no words to describe our sadness” following the death of an artist who is “truly unique, special and talented beyond measure,” the band said on Twitter.

“She was the best musician anyone could have had in a band and the best friend anyone could have had in their life. We were truly blessed to have shared life with her,” the statement continued.

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The group, formed in London in 1967 by singer/guitarist Peter Green, pianist/vocalist Jeremy Spencer, drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist Bob Brunning, have expressed appreciation for the “fantastic memories” McVie left behind.

This group, which was awarded al Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1979 and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, he has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Among the many successes of the group are dreams, Do not stop, Go your own way Y Little lies.

Born Christine Perfect, the artiste changed her last name when she married bassist John McVie, who joined Fleetwood Mac after going through the group John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers.

McVie was a constant presence and personality in the group famous for its frequent lineup changes and volatile personalities among whose members also stand out stevie nick and Lindsay Buckingham.

During their peak years, 1975 to 1980, the band sold tens of millions of albums and were a source of fascination for fans by turning their personal struggles into catchy, melodic songs. McVie herself was once married to bassist John McVie and their breakup, along with that of Nicks and Buckingham, was famously documented on her album voices from 1977, one of the most popular of all time.

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