The Enchanting Tale of Daisy Jones & The Six: Stevie Nicks' Intimate Review and the Intriguing Fleetwood Mac Connection
Stevie Nicks reflects on the captivating connection between Fleetwood Mac, her own journey, and the inspiring tale of Daisy Jones & The Six, evoking cherished memories through a ghostly lens
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Daisy Jones & the Six brings back memories for Stevie Nicks, making her feel like she's watching her own story as a ghost.
Nicks commended Riley Keough's talent as the vocalist and songwriter of the band in an Instagram post. She conveyed her desire for Christine McVie, her former bandmate in Fleetwood Mac, to have watched the series and expressed optimism for the possibility of a second season.
Stevie Nicks recently reviewed the Prime Video series Daisy Jones & the Six, which draws inspiration from her and Fleetwood Mac. Developed by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, the series premiered in March and follows the journey of a rock band in the 1970s. Starring Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, and Suki Waterhouse, the show is based on Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel of the same name, which was influenced by her experience of watching Fleetwood Mac performances. Taking to Instagram, Nicks expressed her sentiment towards the ten-episode drama, stating that it evoked memories and made her feel like a ghost reliving her own story.
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How Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Inspire Daisy Jones
The famous singer also praised Keuogh, who portrayed the lead singer and songwriter of the fictional band. Additionally, she expressed her regret that former Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie, who sadly passed away in November 2022, wasn't able to witness it. Nicks also shared her anticipation for a second season of Daisy Jones & the Six.
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid revealed that her inspiration for the captivating story of Daisy Jones & the Six stemmed from the influence of Fleetwood Mac. It all started when Reid stumbled upon a televised performance of Lindsey Buckingham and Nicks, where they mesmerized the audience with their remarkable chemistry during the heartfelt rendition of the iconic song Landslide. This powerful connection between Buckingham and Nicks ignited Reid's belief that there must have been a profound love between them, laying the foundation for the book that would later become the basis for the Emmy-nominated series. Furthermore, Reid drew inspiration from various songs within the extensive Fleetwood Mac catalog.
Frontman Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin) and Keuogh's Daisy Jones are fictional characters that have been compared to real-life musicians Buckingham and Nicks. The real-life duo, despite their tumultuous breakup during the recording of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumors, continued to work together as bandmates for several years. Reid, the author, became fascinated by this dynamic.
Daisy Jones & the Six also takes inspiration from other band members, such as Graham Dunne (played by Will Harrison) and keyboardist Karen Sirko (Waterhouse), who reflect bass guitarist John McVie and McVie. Although the Prime Video adaptation draws inspiration from the music industry of that era and includes original music, showcased in the album Aurora, it loosely bases its story on Rumors.
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