Christine McVie (born Christine Anne Perfect, July 12, 1943 – November 30, 2022) was an English singer, songwriter, and keyboardist best known as a member of Fleetwood Mac. Renowned for her warm, bluesy voice and soulful songwriting, she was one of the most influential women in rock music.
In the late 1960s, McVie was a prominent figure in the British blues scene. She joined the blues band Chicken Shack in 1967 as their keyboardist and backing vocalist. She also wrote their first single, “It’s Okay with Me Baby.”
With Chicken Shack, she gained recognition for her blues piano playing and authentic “bluesy” voice, even singing lead on their hit cover of “I’d Rather Go Blind” in 1969. Her talent was recognized with Melody Maker awards for UK’s best female vocalist in both 1969 and 1970.
During this period, Chicken Shack and Fleetwood Mac, both signed to the Blue Horizon label, often met while touring. McVie also began doing session work for Fleetwood Mac, contributing piano to their second album, Mr. Wonderful (1968), and their next album, Then Play On (1969).
She married Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie in 1968 and left Chicken Shack in 1969, initially intending to retire from music. However, she was encouraged to continue her career and released a solo album, Christine Perfect, in 1970. She then officially joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970.
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