John McVie
John McVie

John McVie

About John McVie

John Graham McVie (; born 26 November 1945) is a British bass guitarist. He is best known as a member since 1967 of the band Fleetwood Mac, and prior to that, the rock band John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, from 1964 to 1967. His surname, combined with that of drummer Mick Fleetwood, was the source for the band's name "Fleetwood Mac".

He joined Fleetwood Mac shortly after its formation by guitarist Peter Green in 1967, replacing temporary bass guitarist Bob Brunning. McVie and Fleetwood are the only two members of the group to appear on every Fleetwood Mac release, and for over fifty years have been the group's last remaining original (or almost original in McVie's case) members.

In 1968, McVie married blues pianist and singer Christine Perfect, who became a member of Fleetwood Mac two years later. John and Christine McVie divorced in 1976, but continued working together professionally. During this time, the band recorded the album Rumours, a major commercial success with a title that referenced the turmoil in the band's romantic relationships.

McVie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as a member of Fleetwood Mac. McVie is listed at number 37 on Rolling Stone's list of the fifty greatest bassists of all time.

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John McVie: John McVie’s “Gotta Band” with Lola Thomas
John McVie

John McVie’s “Gotta Band” with Lola Thomas

Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
Fleetwood Mac

The Dance

Fleetwood Mac: Say You Will
Fleetwood Mac

Say You Will

Fleetwood Mac: Behind the Mask
Fleetwood Mac

Behind the Mask

Fleetwood Mac: Time
Fleetwood Mac

Time

Fleetwood Mac: Live
Fleetwood Mac

Live

Fleetwood Mac: Mirage
Fleetwood Mac

Mirage

Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac

Tango in the Night

Fleetwood Mac: Rumours
Fleetwood Mac

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac: Tusk
Fleetwood Mac

Tusk

Fleetwood Mac: Mystery to Me
Fleetwood Mac

Mystery to Me

Fleetwood Mac: Heroes Are Hard to Find
Fleetwood Mac

Heroes Are Hard to Find

Fleetwood Mac: Future Games
Fleetwood Mac

Future Games

Fleetwood Mac: Bare Trees
Fleetwood Mac

Bare Trees

Fleetwood Mac: Penguin
Fleetwood Mac

Penguin

Fleetwood Mac: Then Play On
Fleetwood Mac

Then Play On

Fleetwood Mac: Kiln House
Fleetwood Mac

Kiln House

Fleetwood Mac: Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac: Mr. Wonderful
Fleetwood Mac

Mr. Wonderful

John McVie: A Hard Road
John McVie

A Hard Road

John McVie: Crusade
John McVie

Crusade

John McVie: John Mayall Plays John Mayall
John McVie

John Mayall Plays John Mayall

John McVie: Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton
John McVie

Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie: Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie

Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie

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Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (Official Music Video) [HD]

Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (Official Music Video) [HD]

Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (Official Music Video) [HD]
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (Official Music Video) [HD]
Fleetwood Mac ~ The Chain ~ Live 1979
Fleetwood Mac ~ The Chain ~ Live 1979
Fleetwood Mac Peter Green - Black Magic Woman (Live Boston Tea Party) 1970
Fleetwood Mac Peter Green - Black Magic Woman (Live Boston Tea Party) 1970
Fleetwood Mac ~ The Chain ~ Live 1982
Fleetwood Mac ~ The Chain ~ Live 1982
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (Live) (Official Video) [HD]
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun (Live) (Official Video) [HD]
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (bass cover with tabs in video)
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain (bass cover with tabs in video)
This bassist was the most important band member
This bassist was the most important band member
Fleetwood Mac / Peter Green - Dust My Broom - Please Find My Baby - 1968/12/31 - Paris
Fleetwood Mac / Peter Green - Dust My Broom - Please Find My Baby - 1968/12/31 - Paris
John Mayall - So Many Roads
John Mayall - So Many Roads

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