John McVie

British musician

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John McVie is a British musician, best known as the bassist for the band Fleetwood Mac. He was one of the original members of the band, formed in 1967, alongside Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, and Jeremy Spencer. McVie's steady rhythm section playing was a foundational element of Fleetwood Mac's sound throughout its many evolutions and lineup changes. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1998.12

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Fleetwood Mac
…original members were Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green (original name Peter Greenbaum), and Jeremy Spencer. Later members included Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie (original name Christine Perfect), Bob Welch, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham.
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…original members were Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green (original name Peter Greenbaum), and Jeremy Spencer. Later members included Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie (original name Christine Perfect), Bob Welch, Stevie Nicks, and Lindsey Buckingham.
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Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac
… on keyboard and vocals, and John McVie on bass guitar. In 1975 Fleetwood Mac put out a self-titled album. Nicks wrote and sang some of the album’s most famous songs, including “Rhiannon.”
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… on keyboard and vocals, and John McVie on bass guitar. In 1975 Fleetwood Mac put out a self-titled album. Nicks wrote and sang some of the album’s most famous songs, including “Rhiannon.”
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