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Birth
Nicks was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, to Jess Nicks and Barbara Nicks a homemaker. -
First Guitar
She was gifted a guitar for her sixteenth birthday, and spent her teenage writing and playing music. -
Dropped out of College
She attended San Jose State University where she majored in Speech Communication. She dropped out in 1968 to pursue a music career. -
Joined Fritz
Her friend Lindsey Buckingham formed a band called Fritz with Javier Pacheco and Calvin Roper, and invited her to join. She became part of the band in 1968 and they performed live, opening for famous musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Fritz disbanded in 1972. -
Joins Fleetwood Mac
Nicks and Buckingham joined Mick Fleetwood’s band Fleetwood Mac in 1974. Their first album with the band was ‘Fleetwood Mac’ in 1975. Nicks sang the hit single, ‘Rhiannon’. -
Release of Rumours
The band released ‘Rumours’ in 1977. The band members were going through a difficult time and were hoping for a success. The album which featured his single, ‘Dreams’, became a bestseller and won a Grammy Award. -
Debut of solo album
Her debut solo album, ‘Bella Donna’ was released in 1981 which peaked on No.1 on the U.S. Billboard chart. The album went Multi-Platinum and established her as a solo star. -
Drug Problem
Her cocaine addiction problem worsened and she developed dependency on the sedative Klonopin. She toured U.K, U.S, and Europe extensively after the release of the album, but claimed to have no recollection of the tours due to her drug problems. -
Reunited with Fleetwood Mac
The entire band Fleetwood Mac reunited in 1997 for a tour ‘The Dance’ that coincided with the 20th anniversary of the release of the band’s highly successful ‘Rumours’. The tour was a huge hit and gave Nicks the much needed confidence to move ahead. -
Latest Album
Her latest album, ‘In Your Dreams’ was released in 2011 and coincided with the 30th anniversary of the release of her debut solo album, ‘Bella Donna’.
