Stevie Nicks Shares Insights on Lindsey Buckingham, Katy Perry, and More in Recent Interview

Stevie Nicks Unleashes New Music and Unfiltered Truth in Recent Interview

In a year that has seen a revitalized creative spark from legendary rock icon Stevie Nicks, the woman who once told us to “go your own way” is back with a vengeance. Nicks has just released “The Lighthouse,” her first new song in four years, and returned to the iconic “Saturday Night Live” stage for the first time in over four decades. Riding this wave of nostalgia and reinvigoration, she recently unveiled a compelling new interview with Rolling Stone, shedding light on her recent works, her complexities with Fleetwood Mac, and her perspectives on rivalry in the music industry.

Since the passing of her dear friend and bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, Nicks has plunged headfirst into a prolific phase of creativity. The poignant loss has seem to have spurred a reflective and intensive writing period, resulting in a treasure trove of new songs and poems. Among them, Nicks holds a particular fondness for a track titled “The Vampire’s Wife.” “I think it’s one of my best songs I’ve ever written,” she states with characteristic confidence. Describing it as akin to her enduring classic “Rhiannon,” Nicks hints that this might also serve as the titular piece for her forthcoming album.

However, it isn’t all just music and nostalgia; there’s a healthy dose of candor as well. In the interview, Nicks confronts her turbulent relationship with Lindsey Buckingham, revealing a critical moment from a 2018 MusiCares benefit concert that solidified her decision to sever ties with him. “You could not say that I did not give him more than 300 million chances,” she quips, admitting that this tumultuous dynamic had become untenable. Her brief interactions with Buckingham since McVie’s passing have been sparse, and when asked if Fleetwood Mac would ever consider a farewell tour, she succinctly replied: “No."

Perhaps one of the most revealing moments of the interview occurs when Nicks shares her disdain for the internet. “I hate it,” she declares emphatically, recounting an early conversation with Katy Perry, who noted the toxic competition that bubbles up among female artists online. Nicks’ refreshing perspective? “I don’t have rivals. I have friends.” It’s this ethos that has kept her grounded amidst the chaos of modern music’s digital landscape, a stark reminder of the camaraderie that should exist within the industry.

As she continues to carve out her sonic future, Nicks embodies resilience and fierce independence. Between her new music and candid reflections, she reminds us that, even in a world filled with distractions and competitiveness, the artistry and shared experiences among musicians prevail. For fans and newcomers alike, Nicks is a testament to the enduring power of making music that resonates with personal truth and collective spirit.

To delve deeper into Stevie Nicks’ captivating thoughts and upcoming projects, read the full interview over at Rolling Stone.

Written by 92.9 The Torch