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  • Christine McVie Rejoins Fleetwood Mac After Quitting 15 Years Ago

    Well it appears that the rumors of her returning to the group have been confirmed, and the band is officially back together again. Christine McVie, after quitting the famous musical group Fleetwood Mac several years ago, has rejoined the lineup.

    In 1998, Christine McVie singer left the group in order to live a quieter life in the English countryside, but it seems that she is ready to be a part of the spotlight again, and months ago she said that she would like to be a part of the band again.

    The British-American band has now officially been reunited, and the news of McVie’s return has been teased about since she performed one song, “Dont Stop,” with the group in September of 2013.

    At the age of 70, McVie has decided to get back in the music scene and perform with the band while they are still touring.

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    She became a big part of the band in the early stages, and even married John McVie in 1968, before he joined the group in 1970. John was diagnosed with cancer in October of last year, and the band was forced to halt their tour, although he seems to be doing better now.

    In a recent interview, Stevie Nicks said that “He’s good. He’s gonna be fine. I’m not the least bit worried about John. He’s very, very strong and a man of very few words. He’s not a person to mess with.”

    Christine McVie was responsible for writing hit songs such as “Don’t Stop,” “Say You Love Me,” “Little Lies,” “Hold Me,” and “You Make Loving Fun.”

    The news was officially confirmed when the band’s publicist, Liz Rosenberg, reported that “McVie has indeed re-joined Fleetwood Mac and we are hoping to make an announcement about a possible tour for the full tilt Macsters some time in 2014.”

    With McVie a part of the group again, it reunites singer/songwriters Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham, who were the principle writers for five of the group’s studio albums.

    Since Christine McVie left the group in 1998, Fleetwood Mac has only released one studio album, “Say You Will,” and a four-song EP, “Extended Play.”

    Over the weekend, Mick Fleetwood, one of the co-founders of the group, confirmed that Christine McVie had rejoined the group in front of a crowd in Maui, Hawaii.


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  • Christine McVie Wants To Return To Fleetwood Mac

    Christine McVie – keyboardist for classic rock group, Fleetwood Mac – now says she would like to rejoin the band after fifteen years of retirement.

    McVie recently reunited on stage with Fleetwood Mac in London, and was hoping to possibly return to the group, according to the Guardian. However, guitarist Lindsey Buckingham had reportedly indicated displeasure at the idea. Apparently, Buckingham’s apprehensiveness was due to the concern that McVie might upstage Fleetwood’s original members, according to sources. The other female-half of the group – Stevie Nicks – has voiced her approval of the idea.

    The rock group had just completed the European portion of the tour (sans Christine), and were set to conclude Greatest Hits in Australia and New Zealand when they had to cancel the two-week tours. Member John McVie was diagnosed with cancer, and is the long-time bassist of Fleetwood Mac. (He was also married to Christine McVie for nearly a decade.) The group posted a message to fans via their Facebook page.

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  • Fleetwood Mac’s John McVie Diagnosed with Cancer

    67-year-old, John McVie, the bassist for Fleetwood Mac, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement released on the group’s Facebook page. They will also be cancelling their Australia and New Zealand tour while their group member undergoes treatment for the disease.

    “Fleetwood Mac, who has just completed the European leg of their phenomenally successful worldwide tour, has announced the cancellation of their upcoming 14-date tour of Australia and New Zealand,” group members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham wrote on October 27. “John McVie, one of the co-founding and original members of Fleetwood Mac, is now scheduled to be in treatment for cancer during that period of time.”

    They continued their statement by apologizing and asking for the love and support of their fans during this difficult time.

    “We are sorry to not be able to play these Australian and New Zealand dates. We hope our Australian and New Zealand fans as well as Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family all the best.”

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    Fleetwood Mac had just finished their European tour and the New Zealand and Australia shows were scheduled through December 7. They are also currently scheduled to perform in Las Vegas on December 30. So far, there has no word on the cancellation of this show.

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