Name | John McVie |
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Caption | John McVie live with Fleetwood Mac on March 3, 2009 in St. Paul, Minnesota |
Background | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
Birth name | John Graham McVie |
Born | November 26, 1945 Ealing, London |
Instrument | Bass guitar |
Genre | Rock, blues |
Occupation | Musician |
Years active | 1963–present |
Label | Reprise, Blue Horizon |
Associated acts | John Mayall's Bluesbreakers (1963-1967) Fleetwood Mac (1967-present) |
John Graham McVie (born 26 November 1945) is a British bass guitarist best known as a member of the rock group Fleetwood Mac. His surname, combined with that of Mick Fleetwood, was the inspiration for the band's name. He joined Fleetwood Mac shortly after its formation by guitarist Peter Green in 1967, replacing temporary bassist Bob Brunning.
In 1968 he married blues pianist and singer Christine Perfect, who became a member of Fleetwood Mac two years later. John and Christine McVie divorced, however, in 1977. Around this time the band recorded the album Rumours, a major artistic and commercial success that borrowed its title from the turmoils in McVie's and other band members' marriages and relationships. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for his work in Fleetwood Mac.
Soon after leaving school at 17, John started training to be a tax inspector, which also coincided with the start of his musical career.
In 1981 McVie agreed to go on the road with the Bluesbreakers again for the so called "Reunion Tour" with John Mayall, Mick Taylor and Colin Allen. During 1982 the band toured America, Asia and Australia. (John McVie did not take part in the European Tour in 1983 and was replaced by Steve Thompson).
An alcohol-induced seizure in 1987 finally prompted him to kick the habit, and he has been sober ever since. In 1989, McVie’s wife Julie Ann gave birth to their first child, a daughter, Molly McVie. In his spare time, McVie is a sailing enthusiast, and he nearly got lost at least once on a Pacific voyage. A naturally reclusive man, his involvement with Fleetwood Mac has been constant but notably low-key, despite the fact that the band takes the 'Mac' part of its name from him. He received co-writer credits for a very small number of tracks throughout the band's existence, including "Station Man" and "The Chain".
Compared with many bass players of the British music scene of the Sixties, such as John Entwistle, Jack Bruce, and Paul McCartney, John McVie’s contribution to rock music in general, and Fleetwood Mac in particular, has often been somewhat overlooked. His bass playing is characterized by a warm, full tone, slightly offset with Mick Fleetwood’s beat, and brief melodic runs. His contributions provide a solid rhythmic-harmonic basis for all of Fleetwood Mac’s songs many of which, such as "Don’t Stop" and "Rhiannon", went on to become notable international hits. McVie's bass playing has left an indelible mark on Fleetwood Mac's artistic legacy.
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