From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Stevie Nicks made an impact.
Stevie Nicks is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, achieving fame as a key member of Fleetwood Mac and later establishing a successful solo career. Her distinctive vocals, poetic lyrics, and captivating stage presence have made her a beloved figure in rock and pop music. Nicks is celebrated for her contributions to iconic Fleetwood Mac albums like 'Rumours' and her solo hits such as 'Edge of Seventeen,' solidifying her status as a music icon and inspiring generations of artists.
In mid-1967, Stevie Nicks met Lindsey Buckingham and joined the psychedelic rock band Fritz as the lead singer, replacing two musicians who were leaving for college.
From 1968 until 1970, Stevie Nicks' band, Fritz, opened for legendary acts Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, experiences she credits with inspiring her stage presence.
From 1968 until 1970, Stevie Nicks' band, Fritz, opened for legendary acts Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, experiences she credits with inspiring her stage presence.
In 1972, after Fritz disbanded, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham continued writing as a duo and recording demo tapes.
In 1972, while Lindsey Buckingham was touring with the Everly Brothers, Stevie Nicks wrote "Rhiannon" after seeing the name in the novel Triad by Mary Leader. She also penned "Landslide", inspired by the scenery of Aspen and the deteriorating state of her relationship with Buckingham.
In 1973, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham released their eponymous album Buckingham Nicks with Polydor Records. The album was not commercially successful, leading Polydor to drop the pair.
On December 31, 1974, Mick Fleetwood called Lindsey Buckingham, inviting him to join Fleetwood Mac. Buckingham insisted on joining only if Stevie Nicks was also included, leading to both joining the band.
In 1975, Fleetwood Mac achieved worldwide success with their album Fleetwood Mac. Nicks's song "Rhiannon" was voted one of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone.
In 1975, Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac, contributing to the band's rise as one of the best-selling music acts of all time. The same year, Fleetwood Mac's album, also titled Fleetwood Mac, achieved worldwide success.
In 1976, Stevie Nicks ended her personal relationship with Lindsey Buckingham, though they continued to work together professionally in Fleetwood Mac. The band also began recording their follow-up album, Rumours, and Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham sang back-up on Warren Zevon's eponymous second album.
After the success of the Rumours album and tour from 1977 to 1978, Fleetwood Mac began recording their third album with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, Tusk, in the spring of 1978.
In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released Rumours, their second album with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. It became the best-selling album of the year.
After the success of the Rumours album and tour from 1977 to 1978, Fleetwood Mac began recording their third album with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, Tusk, in the spring of 1978.
In 1978, Stevie Nicks sang backup on virtually every track of Not Shy by Walter Egan, and recorded the hit duet "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Kenny Loggins.
On October 19, 1979, Fleetwood Mac released their album Tusk.
In 1979, Stevie Nicks recorded "Gold" with John Stewart.
In 1979, Stevie Nicks wrote and recorded demos for a solo project during the Tusk sessions and world tour. Nicks, Danny Goldberg, and Paul Fishkin also founded Modern Records to record and release Nicks's solo material.
On July 27, 1981, Stevie Nicks released her first solo album, Bella Donna, which was met with critical and commercial success. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and Rolling Stone deemed her "the Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll".
In November 1981, Stevie Nicks embarked on her White Winged Dove tour, which was cut short to record Mirage.
During 1981, Stevie Nicks made occasional guest appearances with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on their Hard Promises tour.
In 1981, while still a member of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks launched her solo career. She released her debut studio album, Bella Donna, which topped the Billboard 200 chart and achieved multiplatinum status.
In late 1981 Fleetwood Mac recorded Mirage
In early 1982 Fleetwood Mac recorded Mirage
On June 10, 1983, Stevie Nicks released her second solo album, The Wild Heart. It reached number five on the Billboard 200 albums chart and went double platinum.
In June 1983, Stevie Nicks performed at the second US Festival and commenced a U.S. tour that lasted until November 1983.
In November 1983, Stevie Nicks completed her U.S. tour, which started in June of the same year.
In December 1983, Stevie Nicks appeared on Saturday Night Live, where she performed "Stand Back" and "Nightbird".
In 1984, Stevie Nicks recorded songs for her third solo album originally titled Mirror Mirror.
In 1984, Stevie Nicks toured with Joe Walsh and wrote the song "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?" about Walsh's deceased daughter.
On November 18, 1985, Stevie Nicks released her third solo album, Rock a Little, which was commercially successful and supported by three successful singles.
In 1992, "Silver Springs", a song written by Stevie Nicks about her relationship with Lindsey Buckingham, was included on the four-disc Fleetwood Mac retrospective 25 Years – The Chain.
In October 2005, Stevie Nicks attended the Melbourne Cup Week in Australia, where one of the horse-racing stakes was named after her: The Stevie Nicks Plate. She used the opportunity to launch her promotion of an Australian/New Zealand extension to her Gold Dust tour in February and March 2006.
In October 2006, Stevie Nicks was the featured performer for Bette Midler's benefit function, Hulaween.
In March 2007, Tom Petty's Homecoming Concert in Gainesville, FL, which contained performances with Stevie Nicks, was released on DVD.
On March 20, 2011, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks launched the Heart & Soul Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
On August 9, 2011, Stevie Nick's solo tour for In Your Dreams began in Denver, Colorado.
Stevie Nicks continued on an Australian and New Zealand leg of the In Your Dreams tour accompanied by Dave Stewart until December 2011.
As of 2017, Rumours had sold over 45 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time.
In October 2018, Stevie Nicks was one of fifteen artists to be nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
On December 13, 2018, Stevie Nicks was announced as one of seven inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2019, making her the first woman to be inducted twice to the hall.
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