How education and upbringing influenced the life of Stevie Nicks. A timeline of key moments.
Stevie Nicks, born Stephanie Lynn Nicks, is a celebrated American singer-songwriter. Her career is defined by her prominent role in the legendary band Fleetwood Mac, where she contributed significantly to their iconic sound and success through her songwriting and distinctive vocals. Beyond her work with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks has also enjoyed a successful solo career, marked by numerous hit songs and albums. Her signature style, characterized by mystical lyrics, flowing bohemian attire, and captivating stage presence, has made her a lasting icon in music and pop culture.
On May 26, 1948, Stephanie Lynn Nicks, known professionally as Stevie Nicks, was born. She would later become a successful American singer-songwriter celebrated for her work as a solo artist and with the band Fleetwood Mac.
In mid-1967, Stevie Nicks met Lindsey Buckingham during her senior year at Menlo-Atherton High School. She joined him in harmony after seeing him playing "California Dreamin'" at the Young Life club, and he later asked her to replace the lead singer in the band Fritz.
From 1968 until 1970, Fritz, the band Stevie Nicks joined, opened for Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Nicks credits both acts as inspiring her stage intensity and performance.
From 1968 until 1970, Fritz, the band Stevie Nicks joined, opened for Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Nicks credits both acts as inspiring her stage intensity and performance.
In 1972, after Fritz disbanded, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham continued to write as a duo.
In 1976, while Fleetwood Mac began recording their follow-up album, Rumours, Stevie Nicks ended her personal relationship with Lindsey Buckingham, though they continued to work together professionally. They also sang back-up on Warren Zevon's eponymous second album.
By October 1978, Mick Fleetwood left Jenny Boyd for Sara Recor, who was a friend of Stevie Nicks.
During the Tusk sessions in 1979, Stevie Nicks wrote and recorded demos for a solo project and also founded Modern Records with Danny Goldberg and Paul Fishkin to record and release her solo material.
In 1979, Stevie Nicks had an abortion after becoming pregnant by Don Henley.
In 1981, Stevie Nicks built a home in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
In 1982, after her friend Robin Anderson died of leukemia, Stevie Nicks married Robin's widower, Kim Anderson, believing that Robin would want her to care for the baby. They divorced three months later.
In 1983, Stevie Nicks married Kim Anderson, the widower of her best friend Robin Anderson, soon after Robin's death from leukemia. They divorced after only three months. The Bella Donna album was on top of the charts during this time.
In 1986, following her stay at the Betty Ford Center, Stevie Nicks was available for a few weeks to work on Fleetwood Mac's 'Tango in the Night'. Her time at the center inspired the song "Welcome to the Room...Sara".
In 1987, a psychiatrist started prescribing Stevie Nicks ever-increasing amounts of Klonopin, in an attempt to prevent her from relapsing into cocaine abuse, a dependency which would last until 1994.
During the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign, Bill Clinton used the Fleetwood Mac hit "Don't Stop" as his campaign theme song.
In 1993, Stevie Nicks rejoined the classic 'Rumours' lineup of Fleetwood Mac, including Buckingham, to perform "Don't Stop" at Bill Clinton's inaugural gala. She faced criticism for her weight gain, attributed to Klonopin use.
In 1993, Stevie Nicks tripped over a box at a baby shower, cutting her forehead. Realizing it was due to Klonopin, she underwent a 47-day detox in a hospital.
In 1994, Stevie Nicks began actively writing for 'Trouble in Shangri-La' as she emerged from her Klonopin dependency.
In 1994, Stevie Nicks' Klonopin prescription, which began in 1987, came to an end.
In 1995, Stevie Nicks continued writing for 'Trouble in Shangri-La'. Tom Petty convinced her to write music again. She resumed recording songs with Sheryl Crow, who produced and performed on several tracks before a scheduling conflict forced her to drop out.
In 1997, Stevie Nicks rejoined Fleetwood Mac for 'The Dance', a successful tour coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the release of 'Rumours'. She started working with a voice coach and adopted a healthier lifestyle to prepare for the tour.
In July 2007, Stevie Nicks announced that her Paradise Valley, Arizona home would be put up for sale for a reported $3.8 million.
In 2007, Stevie Nicks told the Telegraph that they were all in such insane grief they were completely deranged after the death of Robin Anderson, which led to Nicks marrying Anderson's widower Kim Anderson.
In 2009, Stevie Nicks told Chris Isaak that she started using cocaine because they were told that it was recreational and not dangerous.
On December 27, 2013, Stevie Nicks, as an ordained minister, officiated at the wedding of Deer Tick singer John McCauley and singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton.
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