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  • Stevie Nicks recounts her harrowing memories of 9/11

    Stevie Nicks recounts her harrowing memories of 9/11

    Stevie Nicks has shared some thoughts about 9/11. Stevie was in New York when the terrorist strikes occurred. She also shared the audio clip of “Illume (9-11)” from Fleetwood Mac’s 2003 album Say You Will, a song reflecting on her 9/11 experience.
     
    Read Stevie’s full comments below:  
     
    Today is 9-11, a day no one ever forgets. As you know I was there ~ and it seems like yesterday. Looking down from high up in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel at 7:30 on the morning of 9-11 at a sea of yellow cabs~ thinking about going out to enjoy the beauty of New York~ deciding to go to sleep for a few hours and then go out…
     
    The next time I looked out of that same window it was totally grey. No sign of life. My assistant didn’t wake me until after the second plane hit.
     
    And the world changed. I was there from early that morning until Friday night. I waited for my 3 gigs to cancel. I was not going to cancel.
     
    As I drove away in a bus as the sun was going down there was a part of me that wanted to say “Turn this bus around. I need to go back.”
     
    The love and camaraderie and determination of everyone to help was so strong that you could feel it in your blood. Gathered around the TV~ my small team and I watched George Bush stand on that huge pile of debris~ and spiritually reach out to all of us, to try and give us hope in a hopeless situation. I cried. The city cried. The grey sky was crying. But we didn’t feel beaten.
     
    We had this illusive thing in our hearts called hope.
     Hope is everything.
    The lack of hope ~ is devastating. The opposite of hope ~ is nothing.
     
    When I got home 6 weeks later, I wrote a song called Illume. I have never been able to sing it on stage. I can still hardly listen to it 19 years later. The thing about a song is~ it lives on and reminds you~ in detail~ what happened on a day like 9-11.
     
    I’m going to go listen to it now.
     
    Love,
    Stevie Nicks
     
    P.S.
    Below is a snippet of a poem I wrote in 2008. I thought these words might mean something to you right now. Poetry is an amazing thing. Sometimes you say things in a poem that you might not say in real time.
     
    Please God
    Show us the way
    Please God, on this day~
    Spirits all, give us the strength
    Peace can come if you fight harder~
    I think we’re just in time
    To save it
    Please God
    Show us the way
    I hope these words give you some hope~
     
    I love you all,
    Stevie
     
    Illume (9-11)
     

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  • Miley Cyrus talks about ‘coolest letter ever from Stevie’

    Miley Cyrus talks about ‘coolest letter ever from Stevie’

    On Thursday, Miley Cyrus was a virtual guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Miley talked about her latest single, “Midnight Sky,” in which she sampled Stevie Nicks’ 1981 rock anthem “Edge of Seventeen.” Jimmy asked Miley about the sample, to which Miley revealed she had received “the coolest letter ever from Stevie.” Not only did Stevie give her blessing for “Edge,” but she took it one step further by writing “you can borrow from me anytime.”

    Sporting a look reminiscent of an early Pat Benatar, Miley performed “Midnight Sky” on the show.

    See Miley Cyrus’ interview and performance of “Midnight Sky” with Jimmy Fallon below:

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  • ‘This is a real American Horror Story, getting worse every day’

    ‘This is a real American Horror Story, getting worse every day’

    In a powerful journal entry, Stevie Nicks begs everyone to fight COVID-19 by wearing face masks. 

    On Tuesday, Stevie Nicks pleaded for everyone to wear face masks to protect themselves and others against COVID-19 infections. Stevie shared her most personal journal entry to date, describing the spike in cases as “a real American Horror Story.” “If I get it,” she wrote, “I will probably never sing again. Put me on a ventilator and I will be hoarse for the rest of my life. I don’t have much time. I am 72 years old.”

    Stevie has endured asthma for most of her life, forcing her to cancel performances in the past. Last year, she battled influenza and pneumonia, resulting in her hospitalization and Fleetwood Mac subsequently postponing shows. She fully recovered, but her warnings are unsurprising given these underlining respiratory conditions.

    So the message is clear… Help Keep Stevie Safe!

    Read Stevie’s full journal entry below:

    August 10th, 2020
    Journal Entry

    We still have our freedom~
    But we don’t have much time~

    On July 29th, 2020 when I posted my journal entry about wearing masks, there were 141,430 deaths from COVID 19 in the United States.

    Today, August 10th, 2020 there are 163,465 deaths from COVID 19 in the United States.

    22,035 people have died in 13 days….

    A lot of people still aren’t taking the wearing of a simple mask seriously~ or, just trying to be aware of how close you are to others. The masks and the distancing have now become a political statement. It is not political. It is a silent killer hiding in the shadows. It is stalking you. It doesn’t care who you are…It’s just looking for a victim.

    And you don’t have much time…

    Are you aware, everyone, that if you survive this virus~ you will be fighting the after effects for the rest of your life. Micro-blood clots~ in all your organs; in your brain~ neurological problems ; a cough that rips your throat apart and keeps coming back.

    If I get it, I will probably never sing again. Put me on a ventilator and I will be hoarse for the rest of my life~ I don’t have much time… I am 72 years old….

    Everyone gathering at the beaches ~ in the bars~ block parties ~ etcetera ~ Let’s get drunk and make out and by the way “Can I have the other half of your drink?”~ We are heading for a crash; People are dying because people aren’t wearing their masks.

    This is like the season of American Horror Story I was in. It had turned into an apocalypse above ground. A serious “shelter in place.” And unless you were a famous witch or a wealthy warlock or just a very rich person you did not get into one of the underground bunkers~ But if you did get in, you arrived in a beautifully tattered black Victorian carriage drawn by two noble, monstrous but dying ~ black horses. It was just a great story, but I felt the gravity of it even then… You did not want to leave that safe house because only death awaited you above ground. When those characters ventured out for just a moment~ They wore their hazmat suits and black gas masks~ no questions asked. I found it terrifying. It was the end of the world ~
    What’s going on in our country now, is a real “American Horror Story.” Nobody is leading us. Nobody has a plan. Unless people change their attitude from – “Oh this is such a bummer to stay in and wear a mask and follow the rules, and not party” ~ We will never get ahead of this virus.

    This virus can kill you. It can kill me. Kill my chances of pulling on those boots and hitting the road~ Kill the chances that any of us in the music community will ever get back to the stage, because we would never put you in danger~ never take you and your life for granted. Never put your family members who are older and more fragile in danger. You should feel the same. You take deadly chances because you think you’re immortal. You’re not. If you get this virus, your life will be forever changed. Your beauty will be stolen from you. You will age as you fight for your life. You will age as you fight your way back…if you survive.

    163,465 people have died… It’s getting worse every day

    Call it Armageddon
    Call it a Pandemic
    Call it the Apocalypse…

    This is a real American Horror Story~

    It is not a mini-series ~

    It is a tragedy~

    Stevie Nicks

     

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  • Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac co-founder, dead at 73

    Peter Green, Fleetwood Mac co-founder, dead at 73

    Legendary blues guitarist dies peacefully in his sleep, according to family statement

    Blues guitarist Peter Green, one of the co-founders of Fleetwood Mac, has died at the age of 73. Green recorded three albums with Fleetwood Mac from 1967 to 1969 (Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, Mr. Wonderful, and Then Play On) before leaving the band in 1970. He is best known for writing the singles “Oh Well (Part I & II),” “Black Magic Woman” (later popularized by Santana), and “Albatross,” which reached No. 1 in the UK.

    Green’s family released the following statement: “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep. A further statement will be provided in the coming days.”

    Peter Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Fleetwood Mac in 1998.

    Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John Mayall, and others shared the following online tributes to Peter Green.

    Mick Fleetwood

    For me, and every past and present member of Fleetwood Mac, losing Peter Green is monumental! Peter was the man who started the band Fleetwood Mac along with myself, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer. No one has ever stepped into the ranks of Fleetwood Mac without a reverence for Peter Green and his talent, and to the fact that music should shine bright and always be delivered with uncompromising passion!!!

    Peter,
    I will miss you, but rest easy your music lives on. I thank you for asking me to be your drummer all those years ago. We did good, and trail blazed one hell of a musical road for so many to enjoy.

    God speed to you, my dearest friend…….
    Love Mick Fleetwood

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    Stevie Nicks

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Peter Green. My biggest regret is that I never got to share the stage with him. I always hoped in my heart of hearts that that would happen. When I first listened to all the Fleetwood Mac records, I was very taken with his guitar playing. It was one of the reasons I was excited to join the band. His legacy will live on forever in the history books of Rock n Roll. It was in the beginning, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac and I thank you, Peter Green, for that. You changed our lives…

    Stevie Nicks

    John Mayall

    So very sad to hear about losing Peter Green. We shared a lot of great music together. He was truly one of the greats.

    Ken Caillat

    It’s a sad day, saying goodbye to Peter Green, cofounder of Fleetwood Mac along with John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. RIP Peter Green.

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    Hernan Rojas

    Con la evocativa y maravillosa Albatross de 1968 despedimos en su viaje al extraordinario Peter Green.

    (Translation: With the evocative and wonderful Albatross of 1968 we say goodbye on his journey to the extraordinary Peter Green.)

  • Stevie Nicks is not letting eye exam get in the way of wearing mask

    Stevie Nicks is not letting eye exam get in the way of wearing mask

    Stevie Nicks checked in on her fans Friday afternoon, sharing a cheeky photo of herself getting an eye exam. “Not letting a measly eye exam get in the way of wearing my mask… Stay safe everyone,” Stevie wrote in the caption.

    Stevie has been properly wearing her mask in public and staying safe with friends and family in Los Angeles. She’s occasionally shared photos on her social media pages since March, including one of the newest addition to the Nicks family, the adorable Lily.

    Stevie was scheduled to headline the BottleRock Napa Valley Festival this October, but organizers postponed it to May 28-30, 2021 due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in California.

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  • BottleRock Napa Valley Festival postponed to May 2021

    BottleRock Napa Valley Festival postponed to May 2021

    Headliner Stevie Nicks confirmed to perform on rescheduled 2021 date

    BottleRock Napa Valley organizers announced today that their annual music festival will be postponed to the weekend of May 28, 2021. Stevie Nicks, along with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Matthew Band, has confirmed to perform on the new 2021 date.

    BottleRock shared the news on their website and social media pages. The full announcement appears below:

    Thank you for your patience during these uncertain times. After careful consideration and extensive coordination with local and state authorities, we are announcing BottleRock Napa Valley 2020 will be rescheduled for May 28 – 30, 2021. This decision was made prioritizing the health and safety of our patrons, artists, vendors, staff, Napa Valley and surrounding communities.

    Our team is already working hard to bring us back together for an even better BottleRock next May 28-30, 2021 with confirmed headliners, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band and Stevie Nicks. We are doing our best to retain as many 2020 artists as possible for the 2021 music lineup. Lineup updates will be announced at a later date.

    Ticket purchasers received an email with their ticket options allowing them to support BottleRock by rolling over their tickets to the 2021 festival or request a refund. Click for more information.

    We can’t wait to celebrate live music with you again!

    With love,

    The entire BottleRock Napa Valley Family

  • Rupert Hine, Stevie’s ‘Mirror’ producer, dead at 72

    Rupert Hine, Stevie’s ‘Mirror’ producer, dead at 72

    Rupert Hine, British music producer, has died at 72, according to a tweet from The Ivors Academy where he served as Board Director. Rupert produced Stevie Nicks’ fourth solo album, The Other Side of the Mirror (1989), a concept record inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

    Rupert and Stevie dated for a short time; their relationship was the subject of Stevie’s Billboard Top 20 single “Rooms on Fire,” also a No 1. Billboard Rock Track. In her 1991 Timespace compilation liner notes, Stevie described their instant connection: “It always seemed to be that whenever Rupert walked into one of those rooms…that the rooms were on fire. There was a connection between us that everyone around us picked up on, and everyone was very careful to respect our space…our Timespace.”

    Stevie’s 1989 album The Other Side of the Mirror featured a more whimsical sound, a sonic landscape that Rupert Hine had created with keyboard-driven arrangements. In addition to the Top 40 “Room on Fire,” the album also featured standout cuts “Long Way to Go,” “Ooh My Love,” and the blues rocker “Whole Lotta Trouble.” 

    During his long music career, Rupert Hine also worked on material for The Fixx (1981’s Shuttered Room and 1984’s Reach the Beach), Rush, (1989’s Presto and 1991’s Roll the Bones), and Howard Jones, (1985′ Dream into Action) among many others.

    Rupert Hine’s friends and colleagues have tweeted warm tributes of the talented musician, songwriter, and producer.

    Billboard has published an obituary for Rupert Hine.

    https://twitter.com/agraham999/status/1268722647052894209

    Rooms on Fire

    Whole Lotta Trouble

  • Neil Finn releases new song with Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie

    Neil Finn releases new song with Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie

    Crowded House lead singer Neil Finn has released a new song “Find Your Way Back Home” featuring his Fleetwood Mac bandmates Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, and Michael Campbell. The song benefits Auckland City Mission: Homeground and Auckland’s homeless community.

    Listen here: https://neilfinn.lnk.to/FindYourWay.

    Neil’s Message

    I was honoured to be asked to write a song – Find Your Way Back Home – to support the fundraising for an amazing new building in New Zealand. It’s called HomeGround and is being developed by the Auckland City Mission to create a path for many of our people to find their way back home.  

    I was so grateful to have the talent and support of my Fleetwood Mac bandmates Stevie, Christine and Mike, along with my son Elroy and fellow Kiwi singer Georgia Nott, to help me make this recording. 

    Stream the song here with all royalties going to the Mission.

    I have always been aware of how important the City Mission is in our community, representing and supporting every day the homeless people of Auckland. Now more than ever, as we shelter in place I am reminded that everyone deserves to have a home where they can feel safe and be well.

    I hope you enjoy this recording of Find Your Way Back Home. To find out more about the incredible building or make a donation, go to Auckland City Mission: Homeground. 

    Neil

    ‘Find Your Way Back Home’ Lyrics

    The memory is easy
    Somehow I never got to say farewell to you
    It’s been a long, lonely path for you
    I was keeping all my thoughts inside
    When I saw you on the street tonight
    (Ooh ooh…)
    Oh my, it’s like staring at an empty page
    When the story’s gonna have to be laid

    Hoping that you find your way
    I’m hoping that you find your way back
    Hoping that you find your way back home in time
    In your own time

    We are related
    I could be the one that could clear a path for you
    (I could clear a path)
    Instead of the one that would look away from you
    Have a mind if you care
    Love will always find you there
    (Ooh ooh…)
    Coming in on a wing and a prayer

    Hoping that you find your way
    I’m hoping that you find your way back
    Hoping that you find your way back home in time
    (In time…)
    I’m helping you to find your way
    Knowing that you’ll get there one day
    Helping you to find your way back home in your own time
    In your own time

    Someone I knew
    I’m sending out a smile to you

    Helping you to find your way
    Helping you to find your way back home
    Helping you to find your way
    You’re gonna find your way back home
    Sooner or later

    (Find your way…)
    You are the one that could clear a path
    Come on home, baby
    (Find your way…)
    One of these days it’ll come to pass
    Sooner or later
    (Find your way…)
    No, you’re gonna find your way back home
    Knowing that you’re gonna way your way
    Sooner or later

  • MAY 26: Happy Birthday, Stevie!

    MAY 26: Happy Birthday, Stevie!

    Today is Stevie’s 72nd birthday. “The lady from the mountain” looks about 20 years younger at certain angles, so it’s no surprise that fans marvel at her seemingly ageless appearance year after year. We know that staying out of the sun and using the finest skincare products is part of her secret. So we’re still pining for perhaps a “Crystalline Knowledge” or “The Other Side of the Mirror” beauty line! In the meantime, enjoy some Stevie fabulousness below. 

    Happy Birthday, Stevie ~ you’re the poet in our hearts!

    Stevie Nicks
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    Stevie Nicks, US Festival 1983
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    THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0154 -- Pictured: Musical guest Stevie Nicks performs on November 3, 2014 -- (Photo by: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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    Stevie Nicks, Bourbon & Beyond Festival, Eddie Vedder, Steve Miller, September 23-24 2017
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  • Stevie reflects on ‘proudest moments’ visiting hospitals

    Stevie reflects on ‘proudest moments’ visiting hospitals

    Stevie shared a special message with her friends and fans on social media, paying tribute to veterans on Memorial Day. She reflected on her special visits to Walter Reed Hospital and Bethesda Hospital (now Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland), calling them “the proudest moments of [her] life.” Accompanying her message was a video of her and Mick Fleetwood laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

    Stevie’s message:

    To All my Friends and Fans~

    I would like to share this video with you because it makes me remember that the 4 years I spent visiting Walter Reed Hospital and Bethesda Hospital were the proudest moments of my life. I never spent less than 11 hours when I was at Walter Reed and never less than 7 hours at Bethesda. I went 19 times. This was enough time for me to feel like I was a soldier in the Army and Navy. Laying the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was the most emotionally difficult and the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced. I also toured Arlington Cemetery ~ walked through it~ and saw many funeral processions ride by me with the horses in the lead~ I’ll never forget it.

    This is not the time for me to talk about the pandemic or the President’s lack of empathy. It is my time to celebrate being a soldier; to celebrate all soldiers and what they give up the day they enlist. I hope you spend your Memorial Day being safe and~ as the golden rule says~ “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

    From the bottom of my heart, I pray for this country~ and that we will survive this, and that life will return to at least some kind of normalcy~ but for today, just be a soldier’s angel. It is their day.

    Love,
    Stevie Nicks

    P.S.
    I am printing the words to Soldier’s Angel~ the poem song I wrote while visiting the hospital.

    P.S.S.
    Also, thank you Mick for holding me up at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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