chart for seven months - until Michael Jackson released Thriller it was the best-selling album of all time.īut their stardom was blighted by drink and drug-fuelled excesses and tragedy.įormer guitarist Danny Kirvan became and alcholic by the age of 22, developed mental health problems after he was sacked from the band for his increasingly erratic behaviour, and eventually became homeless on the streets of London. Their album Rumours sold 40million and topped the U.S. Wished the best: Bandmates said they hoped fans would join them in wishing McVie all the best as he undergoes treatment The British-American band were formed in 1967 in London and Stevie Nicks and then boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham joined the line up in 1975. The New Zealand and Australia shows were similarly eagerly anticipated and scheduled to run until Dec 7. United: Band members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham said in a statement they were sorry to cancel the 14 show dates but that John, far left, and his treatment came firstĮuropean tour which included packed out performances in London where they were joined by former members Peter Green and McVie's ex wife Christine McVie. Band members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham released a statement today in which they apologies to fans who had bought tickets.īut they said they hoped 'fans everywhere will join us in wishing John and his family all the best.'īand spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg did not specify what type of cancer McVie is being treated for and it is not known how serious his condition is.

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