125 - Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac with Rachel Brodsky

We are joined by author Rachel Brodsky to talk about the life & career of Stevie Nicks. Rachel’s new book Lessons & Lace is out now. 

Stevie Nicks was born in Phoenix & moved around a lot as a child, finally settling in Los Angeles. 

Her grandfather AJ Nicks was a country singer who would take her to saloons her played in as a child. 

She grew up listening to the likes of the Everly Brothers & Buddy Holly before receiving her first guitar at age 16 & begins to take music more seriously. 

After meeting Lindsay Buckingham at Menlo-Atherton High School she ends up joining local band Fritz. They achieve a degree of success in the LA area opening for Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin. 

Before long Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham break off on their own & perform as a duo, releasing one album on Polydor. 

The album is not a success & they both join Fleetwood Mac shortly after, Mick Fleetwood being the driving force in getting them to join. 

The strong relationship between Stevie Nicks & Christine McVie becomes the backbone of Fleetwood Mac for decades to come. 

The first album featuring Buckingham & Nicks is self-titled & becomes a success spawning the hit single Rhiannon. 

However it is the second album they are a part of Rumours which propels them into the stratosphere & makes Stevie a huge star. 

Follow up Tusk does not achieve the same level of commercial success but becomes a cult classic over time, meanwhile Stevie embarks on a successful solo career including a hit with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. 

Tango In The Night is another success with Fleetwood Mac & there are various reunions, tours, fallouts & dramas over the years. 

Stevie Nicks continues to be hugely influential today & has appeared with Harry Styles & been name checked by Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo. 

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