Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. She is best known as a vocalist and co-songwriter for the rock band Fleetwood Mac, and for her successful solo career. Nicks is known for her distinctive raspy voice, her mystical stage persona, and her songwriting about love, relationships, and spirituality.
Nicks was born in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1948. She began her musical career in the early 1960s, singing and playing guitar with her high school friend Lindsey Buckingham. In 1972, Nicks and Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac, a British blues band that was looking for a new vocalist and guitarist.
Nicks and Buckingham quickly became the dominant songwriting force in Fleetwood Mac. They wrote a number of hit songs for the band, including "Rhiannon," "Dreams," "Don't Stop," and "Go Your Own Way." Nicks's songs were often about her own personal experiences, and they resonated with fans of all ages.
In addition to her work with Fleetwood Mac, Nicks also released a successful solo career. Her first solo album, Bella Donna, was released in 1981 and was a huge commercial success. The album spawned four hit singles, including "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around," "Leather and Lace," and "Edge of Seventeen."
Nicks has continued to release successful solo albums throughout her career. She has also toured extensively as a solo artist. In 1998, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac.
Nicks is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a Grammy Award winner, and one of the most successful female rock singers of all time. She is a role model for many young women, and she is an inspiration to millions of people around the world.