Stevie Nicks began her musical journey as a young girl in Phoenix, writing songs and strumming her guitar with a voice already filled with mystery and intrigue.
By the late 1960s she performed with the Fritz Rabyne Memorial Band, where she met Lindsey Buckingham. The two went on to form the duo Buckingham Nicks in the early ’70s, struggling to make their mark while honing the sound that soon defined an era.
Their big break came in 1975 when they joined Fleetwood Mac, transforming the band into one of the world’s biggest acts. With her ethereal style, poetic songwriting, and magnetic stage presence, Nicks became not only the heart of Fleetwood Mac but also a lasting icon of rock history.
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A young Stevie in 1965 with her first guitar.
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In 1967 performing with Fritz Rabyne Memorial Band, her first serious step into rock 'n' roll.
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With Lindsey Buckingham in 1971, when they were Buckingham Nicks, performing together before fame arrived.
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In 1972, embodying the California bohemian spirit of the early 70s.
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Singing at the microphone, lost in the music.
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Practicing ballet stretches at the barre, part of her iconic performances.
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Carefree and stylish Stevie chasing the dream.
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On stage in 1976, flowing black with red boots, the “Rhiannon” era in full bloom.
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In 1977, under the sun in a top hat and chiffon, the witchy stage persona that became iconic.
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Singing with raw emotion, tambourine in hand, her voice soaring through stadiums in 1978.
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Recording "Rumours" caugh in the storm of success and tension.
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Backstage with Lindsey Buckingham, their turbulent partnership fueling some of their best songs.
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Stevie Nicks points out into the crowd, commanding the stage as Fleetwood Mac’s sound and presence filled arenas during the Rumours tour.
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The band gathered around the microphone in a moment of unity in 1977, Stevie front and center, with Christine, Lindsey, and Mick sharing the spotlight.
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Eyes closed and lost in the music, no one felt it more than Stevie.
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Fleetwood Mac performing together at the peak of their career, their chemistry and tension both driving the music and captivating audiences.
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On the Tusk tour in 1979, draped in flowing layers, pushing the band’s boundaries.
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In the early 80s she was already one of rock's most magnetic performers.