With her distinctive vocals, poetic lyrics and mesmerising stage presence, Stevie Nicks has been casting her spell on us for over five decades. Now in her seventies, Nicks reigns supreme as the queen of rock and roll, her influence apparent in the music of countless singer-songwriters she has inspired over the years. This special edition explores Nicks’ incredible life and career to date. Discover how a chance meeting with a young Lindsey Buckingham led to fame, fortune and fallout with Fleetwood Mac. Delve into the making of each record in her extensive discography. Also inside, see how Stevie has cemented her place in music history and become one of the most respected forces in the industry today.
Editior Letter
The Story of Stevie Nicks
Gold Dust Woman
Growing up Wild • The early life of Stevie Nicks was one of instability – but also one of love and family
When Stevie met Lindsey • How the First Couple of Californian rock met, wrote songs – and changed the face of music…
Buckingham Nicks • Five decades on from its ill-fated release, Buckingham and Nicks’ eponymous debut album still impresses with some inspired sonic moments
Fleetwood Mac
Return of The Mac • How Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac met and consolidated their individual talents – and became much more than the sum of their parts
MEET THE BAND • The addition of Stevie and Lindsey to Fleetwood Mac created what many consider to be the band’s best lineup. Here’s a who’s who of Stevie’s original bandmates…
Fleetwood Mac • On their first album with the new line‑up, Fleetwood Mac unveiled a style of West Coast pop rock that paved the way for stadium-filling success
Rumours • Widely regarded as one of the best albums ever, Rumours harnesses the heartache of the band’s imploding relationships to create a stunning pop-rock classic
The Making of Rumours • One of the biggest-selling albums of all time was also the most troubled. Let’s take a look behind the scenes…
Tusk • Excess and experimentation defined Fleetwood Mac’s much anticipated follow-up to Rumours, a creatively bold classic that defied expectations
Mirage • Ongoing internal tensions and solo careers didn’t prevent Fleetwood Mac from reconvening for their 13th album, a work that still divides critics
Tango in the Night • Against all odds, Fleetwood Mac returned with a classic album, a slickly produced work that reinforced their reputation
Behind the Mask • Despite some glowing reviews, the 15th album was a wholly uninspiring work, highlighting just how integral the departed Lindsey Buckingham was to the band
Say You Will • There are real highlights on the 17th Fleetwood Mac album, the first without Christine McVie. It’s just a shame they didn’t make it shorter…
Solo Career
On the Wings of a Dove • Forty years ago, Stevie Nicks stepped out from the chaos and control of Fleetwood Mac with a hit-laden debut solo album that showed she could fly just as high on her own
Bella Donna • “I wanted my whole life… to do this album,” said Stevie Nicks of this stunning, timeless work that became her defining creative achievement
The Wild Heart • Stevie Nicks’ second solo album was a slicker affair, which lacked the timeless quality and assured songwriting of her debut release
Rock a Little • On her third solo album, Stevie Nicks adopted a slicker, more high-tech approach. It was arduous and expensive but it kept her firmly in the game
The Other Side of the Mirror • Among the less than memorable moments on Stevie Nicks’ fourth solo album, there are some solid songs that warrant the listener’s attention
Street Angel • A lacklustre and unengaging release that reflected the problems Stevie Nicks was...