Stevie nicks autobiography wild heart

Back then … she’s a complete unknown, the new girl in an old band. She’s standing on a soundstage in Los Angeles, about to make her national television debut. She’s trembling slightly as she waits on her taped mark while the director explains that if she steps away from the microphone, she’ll be off camera. If she’s scared, she’s determined, she said later, not to let it show. While she waits, she holds the microphone stand with both hands to keep steady. She tells herself to clear her mind. She’s all in black, her blond hair layered in a feathered shag perm with platinum highlights. She’s a breath over five feet, a tiny girl really, but the fashionably stacked heels of her black boots add an extra four inches. A lacy black cape made of light chiffon completes the ensemble. She’s wearing a lot of eye shadow. She looks amazing, made for television like all the rock stars.

“This is a song,” she intones in a western drawl, “about an old Welsh witch.”


It's time for me to switch gears and focus on a female musician for a change. And who better to spotlight than the queen of rock 'n' roll? The only woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Her Majesty Stephanie Lynn 'Stevie' Nicks.



First of all, I have to say that Fleetwood Mac is the most chaotic band ever to exist, and I’m saying this as someone who loves Led Zeppelin and Guns N' Roses. They might not be as immoral as Led Zeppelin or as destructive as Guns N' Roses, but they’re the most chaotic band to ever... band.





Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac's vocalist, and Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac's lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist, were in a relationship for several years. After their split, they wrote songs about each other, which the band performed while trying to act casually but failing miserably. Stevie was also involved in a relationship with the band's drummer, Mick Fleetwood, while she was dating Don Henley from the Eagles. Mick was married back then, but there's no need to feel sorry for his wife since she cheated on him with his best friend. Stevie began to develop feelings for Mick, but he cheated on her with one of her close friends, who, surprise, was also married.

Christine McVie, the band's keyboardist and co-vocalist, was married to John McVie, the band's bassist. She had an affair with the band's lighting technician and wrote a song about him titled "You Make Loving Fun," telling her husband it was about her dog. There have been speculations suggesting that Christine and Mick Fleetwood may have had an affair.

Me trying to untangle the whole mess of who hooked up with whom and who penned songs about who:



This is just the tip of the cocaine-covered iceberg. During the making of Rumours, which is considered one of the most legendary albums ever, Christine and John were hardly speaking and on the verge of divorce, Stevie and Lindsey were facing their own breakup, and Mick was up to his usual antics. Everyone was on cocaine. Lindsey left the band twice: the first time was after a fight with Stevie, and the second time he was fired. He even sued the band a few years ago. Stevie also departed from the band to focus on a solo career. Stevie mentioned that there have been plenty of moments when she felt like throttling Lindsey during their performances. Honestly, trying not to kill your ex while performing in front of thousands of people is a whole vibe.

Taylor Jenkins Reid based Daisy Jones & The Six on the dynamic between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. She revealed that Fleetwood Mac's 1997 performance of "Silver Springs" served as inspiration for her novel. Stevie keeps her eyes on Lindsey for the last minute of the song, not looking away as he plays guitar beside her. He has to look back at her. It seems as though she is staring right into his soul as she sings the words, 'You'll never get away from the sound of the woman that loves you.'

Although neither would openly acknowledge it, I genuinely think that Lindsey was Stevie's one true love, and the feeling was mutual. No matter how toxic their relationship was, I believe they still love each other. You can't change my mind; I know they are both looking out their windows right now, thinking about one another.

This love would become greater with time. The Stevie & Lindsey Saga would inspire some of the greatest love songs of their generation, and indeed of the entire rock movement. The songs are in heavy rotation even now, decades on. This love would then suffer neglect and jealousy and finally would expire, but only on the surface. Their love would burrow underground, forgotten by everyone but the lovers, where it would smolder for decades like a dormant volcano, occasionally erupting into passionate explosions of romantic fire and magma. (Some say this love still exists.)





Fleetwood Mac was not always the iconic band that many recognize today. The group underwent several transformations, and while they enjoyed success, it wasn't until Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined that they attained global fame. Stevie was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and her early years were spent not just in Arizona but also across Texas, New Mexico, Utah, and California. At the age of 17, she met Lindsey, who was 16 at the time. A few years later they became a couple and began collaborating on music. Stevie became a member of Lindsey's band, Fritz, which had the opportunity to open for iconic artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Although they later formed a duo, they faced challenges in gaining recognition. Stevie took on multiple jobs to provide for both herself and Lindsey. Their fortunes shifted when Mick Fleetwood invited them to join his band. There's this misconception that Mick Fleetwood was only interested in Lindsey and that Lindsey said he’d only join if Stevie was in the band too. The truth is, Mick wanted both of them, and it was Stevie who had to persuade Lindsey that joining the band was a good move since Lindsey was pretty hesitant at the beginning.

The creation of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours is as iconic as the album itself. The band members were navigating intense personal struggles. John and Christine's marriage was crumbling, and they had stopped communicating. John was drinking and treating Christine poorly, which understandably led her to seek comfort elsewhere. Substance abuse was rampant among the group, and Stevie was hardly eating. Lindsey accused Stevie of infidelity, a claim she strongly refuted, while it was actually Lindsey who had an open affair. Their strange relationship was coming to an end. Lindsey struggled with control issues, and Stevie was beginning to assert her independence.



Stevie had a tumultuous dating history. In addition to Lindsey and Mick, she also had a relationship with Don Henley, a founding member of the Eagles. Despite taking all the necessary precautions to avoid pregnancy, she found herself pregnant with Don's child and chose to have an abortion. Don initially welcomed the prospect of fatherhood, but as time passed, he became more detached and his excitement faded. This shift only reinforced Stevie's determination to seek an abortion. Unfortunately, some still shame her for that choice, which is absurd. No one should dictate what a woman can or cannot do with her own body. Ultimately, it was her decision, and it remains a private matter that concerns only her. Stevie and Don continued to be good friends even after their relationship came to an end.

She was also in a relationship with another member of the Eagles, Joe Walsh. I've never been a fan of Joe Walsh, and learning about the hurtful comments he made about Stevie has only diminished my opinion of him further. Stevie was deeply in love with him, and he broke her heart. This pattern appears to be common in Stevie's romantic life, as many of the men she has dated have treated her poorly.

Stevie was briefly married to Kim Anderson, the widower of her late best friend. Stevie's best friend, Robin, passed away from leukemia, leaving Stevie with a strong desire to look after Robin's son, Matthew, who is also her godson. She ended up marrying Robin's widower. However, they both quickly recognized that the marriage was a mistake. Despite this, Stevie remains very close to Matthew and has taken on a grandmotherly role in the life of Matthew's daughter.

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Stevie thrived both as a band member and in her solo career. Despite initial skepticism from many, particularly male critics, she demonstrated that she was worthy of the attention she received. Over the decades, her fame not only endured but grew even stronger. What I admire most about Stevie is her fearless pursuit of her desires and her unwavering authenticity, regardless of others' opinions.

The writer of this book is the same person who authored Hammer of the Gods, which I previously reviewed. It’s no surprise that he references Led Zeppelin frequently and discusses the mystical interests shared by both bands. Stevie Nicks has consistently exuded a witchy aura. She appeared in the well-known TV series American Horror Story, a show I used to enjoy, where she portrayed herself as the White Witch. Is Stevie a real-life witch? If so, I would love to be part of her coven.

"I’m single. I don’t have children, and I’ve never been married except for three months a long time ago. I live a single woman’s life, and yes, I spend a lot of time with myself. I have a few very close friends, most of them I’ve known forever, and I kind of like it. In the last ten years I’ve just said I’m going to follow my muse. If I want to go somewhere I don’t have to worry about anyone being mad at me. But when I’m 90 years old and sitting in a gloriously beautiful beach house somewhere on this planet with five or six Chinese Crested Yorkies, surrounded by all my goddaughters who will at that point be middle-aged, I’ll be just as happy.

Harry Styles called Stevie 'the magical gypsy godmother who occupies the in-between.' That's the most accurate description of Stevie I've ever come across. I'll end this review with my favorite Stevie Nicks lyric. Players only love you when they're playin.' Remember that ladies.

My top 5 Fleetwood Mac songs:

The Chain - Stevie penned the lyrics reflecting the breakdown of her relationship with Lindsey, though all the band members contributed to the song.

Silver Springs - Stevie composed the song reflecting on the conclusion of her relationship with Lindsey. The live performance is the best version. I also love the cover by Lykke Li. 'I wrote "Silver Springs" about Lindsey. And we were in Maryland somewhere driving under a freeway sign that said Silver Springs, Maryland. And I loved the name… Silver Springs sounded like a pretty fabulous place to me. And 'You could be my silver springs' – that's just a whole symbolic thing of what you could have been to me.'

Landslide - Another song written by Stevie.

Rhiannon - About a witch named Rhiannon. Written by, you guessed it, Stevie. Based on the novel Triad by Mary Bartlet Leader.

Dreams - Written by, Stevie (who else). Gabrielle Aplin and Bastille have a great cover of this song.

Honorable mention - You Make Loving Fun, Christine's song about her 'dog.'