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Charna Flam Riley Keough and Sam Claflin’s dueling frontman antics on “Daisy Jones & the Six” has sparked several audience theories about what real-life, classic rock figures from the ’70s actually inspired these characters. Many fans have pointed fingers to similarities between former bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham which begs the question, was “Daisy Jones & the Six” inspired by Fleetwood Mac or another real band? Author Taylor Jenkins Reid, whose book introduced the world to Daisy Jones, has previously detailed several sources of inspiration in her writing including rock, disco and the whole Laurel Canyon scene. But Fleetwood Mac was always front and center in Reid’s mind. “I started with the germ of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac,” the author said in a previous interview hosted by her publisher. But as she researched and to pull creative inspiration from a slew of ‘70s stars, — crediting Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and Crosby, Stills and Nash​​ alongside Fleetwood Mac.

Alexa, play Rumours by Fleetwood Mac … followed by Aurora by Daisy Jones & the Six.

is the captivating limited series chronicling the meteoric rise and fall of the titular rock band as they release their first album and embark on a massive tour before internal conflicts drive them apart. The show stars Riley Keough as Daisy Jones, with Sam Caflin as Billy Dunne, Suki Waterhouse as Karen Sirko, Will Harrison as Graham Dunne, Josh Whitehouse as Eddie Roundtree and Sebastian Chacon as Warren Rojas. Based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's hit 2019 novel -- which was written as an oral history while the series is constructed as a music documentary -- the story set in the 1970s has drawn comparisons to the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac, which has its own tumultuous history in addition to being one of the biggest bands for several decades around that time. While writing the book, the author «watched a lot of ,» Reid told about the hit VH1 docuseries, which featured an episode about Fleetwood Mac, whose mega-successful album,, was released in 1977, the same year as Daisy Jones & The Six's debut record, . «There are certainly parallels to draw,» said Harrison, who plays the band's guitarist and backup vocalist. Of course, most of the show's cast was born in the late-'80s, early-'90s, putting them at the tail end of the Millennial generation.

Daisy Jones & The Six captures the 1970s through a documentary about a fictional rock band.Created by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, the music series follows the “precipitous rise and fall of a renowned rock band” led by charismatic singers Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin).The miniseries, presented as a documentary, sees the fictional band “reveal the truth” on why they decided to call it quits at the height of their fame.Sort of.

Damon Albarn has revealed that after Gorillaz’ divisive Glastonbury headline set in 2010, Kate Bush phoned to tell him it was “one of the best shows she’d ever seen”.Last night (February 23), Albarn and visual artist Jamie Hewlett sat down for a Q+A session with comedian Alan Carr for Banquet Records, attended by NME.Taking to the stage at former-cinema-turned-nightclub Pryzm in Kingston, Albarn explained that “Glastonbury was very memorable because it was so different to any other performance that had been before us”.“We wanted to just be, and not do the normal schtick of ‘hello Glastonbury, how are you all feeling?’ We wanted to just do our thing,” he continued.Gorillaz were last-minute replacements for U2 who had to postpone their appearance after Bono injured his back. Albarn returned to the iconic festival with Gorillaz one year after topping the bill with Blur.“I realised halfway through the Gorillaz set that the audience had no idea who some of the guests that we were bring onstage were, because I wasn’t introducing them,” he said of the set that included the likes of Bobby Womack, Bootie Brown, De La Soul, Lou Reed, Happy Mondays‘ Shaun Ryder, The Fall‘s Mark E.

Japanese Breakfast has caused a stir online by sharing her controversial thoughts on The Beatles‘ seminal seventh album ‘Revolver’.Released back in 1966, the record is widely regarded as the Fab Four’s best full-length project. Using cutting edge studio technology, the LP is one of the most innovative pop records ever made.Taking to Twitter last Sunday (February 19), Japanese Breakfast – real name Michelle Zauner – claimed that “‘Revolver’ is the ‘Tusk’ of Beatles albums”, referring to Fleetwood Mac‘s experimental 1979 follow-up to ‘Rumours’.“I’m not saying either of these albums are bad!” Zauner clarified in a follow-up tweet.

Kacey Musgraves looked like a Kim Kardashian clone as she hit the red carpet at the 65th Grammy Awards' red carpet on Sunday. The 34-year-old country music star donned a tight, light pink jumpsuit under a feathery pink coat that was reminiscent of an outfit the reality star wore to her SNL after party in New York last year.The singer's black hair was pulled back in a tight bun, and the stands in front were parted in the middle, jutting out toward her ears. She posed with Hari Jiwan Singh Khalsa of White Sun and his guest at the event as she headed into the suave affair. The Slow Burn singer later changed into a fiery red ensemble to perform the In Memoriam section of the evening's event.  Ruffling a few feathers! Kacey Musgraves wore a pink body suit under a dramatic coat at the Grammy Awards on Sunday  Who wore it better? The singer's Barbie look was reminiscent of an outfit Kim Kardashian wore to her SNL after party in New York last yearRed roses sat at the front of the stage while she played the slow, soulful song.  She donned the short sleeve red dress before playing Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn on an acoustic guitar. Variety reported that the guitar she used originally belonged to Lynn who passed away in October 2022 at 90.   She was one of many people in an In Memoriam segment that also included actress Olivia Newton-John and The Judds star Naomi Judd. While Musgraves wasn't nominated for an award this year, she has done well at the Grammys in the past.

Hector Ramirez, a cameraman known for live events and music and comedy specials who racked up 20 Emmys and scores of other nominations in a career spanning 44 years and 200-plus credits, has died. He was 78. His wife, Alma, posted the news on social media last week.

Stevie Nicks took to Twitter Wednesday to compliment Lizzo for her showcase at the 2022 People's Choice Awards the previous evening.At the event in Santa Monica, Lizzo, 34, accepted the honors for the People's Champion Award and noted that it was important how stars use their platforms, then brought 17 activists onstage with her and named each one of them and the causes they hold dear.The Fleetwood Mac artist, 74, said in a note on social media, 'Dearest Lizzo~ In my opinion~ your presentation last night on the People’s Choice Awards was not only so beautiful and so needed~ that you get the award for being a great woman of our time.' The latest: Stevie Nicks, 74, took to Twitter Wednesday to compliment Lizzo, 34, for her showcase at the 2022 People's Choice Awards the previous eveningThe Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around artist said that she 'was so impressed and so touched that you put that together and pulled it off,' calling the segment 'stunning.'The Rooms on Fire singer continued: 'Everyone heard you.

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has given his thoughts on the passing of bandmate Christine McVie, remembering their 40 years of making music together.

KATIE Price has confirmed she's spilt from fiance Carl Woods during a boozy night out. She hit the town in a black top, glamming up with huge false eyelashes and her personalised lip gloss. Katie's ex Carl, 34, confirmed their split in a cutting video yesterday, in which he suggested he mum of five had cheated on him.

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died, aged 79.A statement on her official Facebook page reads: “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She passed away peacefully at hospital this morning, Wednesday, 30 Nov 2022, following a short illness”.“She was in the company of her family”, it added.

Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks has been inundated with supportive messages from her fans after she shared a heartfelt tribute to her "best friend" Christine McVie.The late singer died peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday morning.Taking to Instagram, Stevie, 74, said she was informed about Christine's illness last Saturday and wanted to fly over to see her, but was told to wait. The singer shared a handwritten note about her beloved band member and friend in view of her 1.1 million followers. She wrote: "A few hours ago I was told that my best friend in the whole world since the first day of 1975, had passed away."I didn't even know she was ill... until late Saturday night.Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie tragically dies age 79A post shared by Stevie Nicks (@stevienicks)"I wanted to be in London; I wanted to get to London - but we were told to wait."She went on to say: "So, since Saturday, one song has been swirling around in my head, over and over and over."I thought I might possibly get to sing it to her, and so, I'm singing to her now.

KATIE Price has teased her followers with some exciting news following a mystery trip to the hospital. The former glamour model, 44, made the cryptic announcement on Instagram as she hit the shops in London.

Paying tribute. Christine McVie’s former bandmate Stevie Nicks honored the late musician with handwritten message shared via social media.

The band was formed in London in 1967, and Christine began her work with them within three years, after John replaced bass guitarist Peter Green.Although she split with John several years later, they remained amicable and the alleged turmoil between the two is said to have harnessed their creative spirit professionally.This led to the release of 1977 album Rumours, featuring tracks such as Songbird, which was written by Christine exclusively.Rumours, the group's 11th studio album, was widely declared to be their best of all time, hitting the jaw-dropping status of 20x Platinum in the USA.Christine remained in the group for a mammoth 28 years, finally leaving in 1998, soon after the members were officially inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.She cited a fear of flying and a tendency towards panic attacks as the reason for her departure.Bandmate Stevie Nicks once joked to the Guardian that the pair were like "travelling rock’n’roll nuns".Christine jokily added: "The rock’n’roll lifestyle did have its perks but it wasn’t all limos and parties in the early days.”However, she made a triumphant return back in 2014, and will be sorely missed by her fellow bandmembers.

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has sadly passed away at the age of 79, her family have confirmed in a statement. Her loved ones said she was a “revered musician who was loved universally”.

Christine McVie, the honey-voiced singer, songwriter and keyboard player of the massively popular Fleetwood Mac, died today following a short illness. She was 79.

Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie has died. The singer and songwriter’s death was tragically reported on November 30.

Stevie Nicks has urged fans in the US to register to vote ahead of the 2022 midterm elections by sharing a poem, which she plans to also record as a song.Nicks shared the poem, which is titled ‘Get It Back’, alongside a statement on her Instagram yesterday (October 10) addressed to “Friends, Fans and Women of America; from 18 to 100 years old”.“At 74 years old, I can honestly say that I am worried about every one of you. Worried about health care, and just in general, worried about your God given rights. You must gather together now.

Damon Albarn has revealed that Gorillaz‘ forthcoming collaboration with Stevie Nicks was originally meant to sung by Julian Casablancas.The animated band enlisted the Fleetwood Mac star for the song ‘Oil’, which will appear on their forthcoming eighth album ‘Cracker Island’.Nicks recently spoke in an interview about her experience of becoming “an honorary Gorilla” on the Greg Kurstin-produced track.“I can’t wait till it comes out because I’m so proud of it,” she said.During a new conversation on Apple Music 1, Albarn explained that ‘Oil’ came together “very quickly” as he had previously recorded a demo version in London. However, he’d initially set his sights on The Strokes‘ frontman as a guest vocalist.“At first I was thinking of Casablancas for the voice, but that didn’t work out,” Albarn said.