Christine McVie

Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after marrying bassist John McVie, replacing Bob Welch. She brought a different quality to the band's sound, writing songs like 'Love Will Show Us How' and 'Everywhere' that balanced the group's rockier edges with more melodic, introspective material.

Her keyboard work and vocals became central to albums like Rumours and Tusk during the band's commercial peak in the 1970s. She also recorded solo work, including the song 'Carnival Begin' with Lindsey Buckingham, showing a range that extended beyond her Fleetwood Mac contributions.

McVie left the band in 1998 to focus on her own projects, though she had been part of the lineup through some of its most successful and turbulent years. Her songs often provided a steadier, more grounded counterpoint within the group's dynamic.