Since its inception in 1967, Fleetwood Mac's lineup has been reconfigured a few times, but most fans recognize the current lineup as Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks.
However, Mick Fleetwood's relationship with Christine McVie extended well beyond that of bandmates, as the drummer frequently remarked on their strong friendship.
While speaking with E! News on the red carpet prior to the Grammys, Fleetwood expressed how delighted he was to pay tribute to his late friend, albeit noting that it was a double-edged sword.
In response to a question on the performance, the drummer stated that it was an honor to share the stage with Sherryl and Bonnie.
For him, the concert would highlight the significance of Christine to him, his bandmates, and their families. Mick also addressed a topic he was asked about what McVie would think of the tribute and joked that she would make a lot of noise upon viewing the emotional performance.
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However, he was pleased to make a big deal about commemorating the memory of the deceased musician; however, it was a double-edged sword, as they were there to celebrate McVie's life but still felt the loss of her. Nonetheless, it meant a great deal to the drummer to perform the tribute and commemorate the legacy of the late Fleetwood Mac icon.
Mick also chatted with the Los Angeles Times during the red carpet and discussed his future musical plans. He stated that he intends to continue playing, but not with Fleetwood Mac, as it is "unthinkable" for the group to continue without McVie. "I think right now, I truly think the line in the sand has been drawn with the loss of Chris," Fleetwood stated. "I'd say we're done, but then we've all said that before. It's sort of unthinkable right now."
The band had a fruitful run, with "Rumors" in 1977 being their biggest hit. The band began to disband in the late 1980s and reunited in 1993 for Bill Clinton's first presidential inauguration. In 1997, the band reunited for a live compilation CD entitled "The Dance."
Fleetwood Mac continued as a four-piece, releasing Say You Will in 2003, after Christine quit in 1998. Christine returned in 2014, whereas Buckingham abruptly left in 2018. Sadly, the band did not release a new album before to McVie's death in 2022. Recently, Fleetwood sang a tribute to Christine McVie alongside Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt at the 65th Grammy Awards.
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