It probably surprised Stevie Nicks a little when she realized she was a revered rock icon. At first, Nicks thought that she could succeed by copying the styles of musicians like Grace Slick and Janis Joplin. Emulation was the key to getting where she wanted to go. But as the years went by, Nicks’ talent developed into a unique force that motivated countless musicians to follow in his footsteps.
Nicks had a difficult time becoming famous, and there were moments when she thought everything was falling apart in front of her. Even though songs like “Landslide,” one of her best compositions, came from this emotion. Stevie Nicks often had to fight to be heard when she joined Fleetwood Mac. She believed her craft to be an integral part of the group’s sound. And indeed, it was.
It’s amazing how Nicks went from being half of a musical duo with Lindsey Buckingham. She possibly became the main factor in Fleetwood Mac’s evolution from a promising folk-rock group to a long-lasting force. Even more amazing is that the singer remains humble despite her success. She remains a mysteriously silent figure whose existence has grown more legendary over time.
Even so, she continues to show a hint of surprise when interviews suggest that other musicians admire her. The singer once responded to the idea that other celebrities looked up to her by saying, “That makes me happy because I didn’t ever have children. But I feel like I have a lot of daughters.” Interestingly enough, when Harry Styles approached her with a concept to collaborate, it ignited that same maternal instinct that’s always been there.
With a laugh, she remarked, “He’s my love child and Mick Fleetwood’s.” I thought to myself, “Oh my God, this is the son I never had,” when Harry entered our lives. I took him in as my own. And I adore Harry, and I’m thrilled that he released a rock & roll record because it would have been the easier route for him to take. However, based on his record, which was more like 1975, I assume he also decided he wanted to be born in 1948.
Nicks is more interested in her relationship with the music than her actual age. This also explains why she loves Vanessa Carlton, whom she once referred to as her “younger sister.”
“I adore Vanessa Carlton,” she exclaimed. She resembles my younger sister beyond belief. It’s as if my father had divorced my mother and wed a much younger woman before having Vanessa.
She felt a connection with Carlton despite their different generations because, in her opinion, good music transcends all eras. Luckily, she experiences it frequently. When it comes to music, “There’s such a little silken thread between the two of us,” the vocalist said. “I have that with Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, LeAnn Rimes, and Natalie Maines.”
