Mick Fleetwood Says That Fleetwood Mac Are 'Done'

Mick Fleetwood attended the Grammy Awards yesterday, where reporters from the LA Times asked him questions on the red carpet.

The legendary drummer told reporters that it was "unthinkable" for the band to go on following the passing of Christine McVie.

"I think right now, I truly think the line in the sand has been drawn with the loss of Chris," he added. "I'd say we're done, but then we've all said that before. It's sort of unthinkable right now."

Fleetwood also alluded to his bandmates' side/main projects, including Stevie Nicks' solo career, lead guitarist Mike Campbell in the band The Dirty Knobs and Neil Finn, still touring with Crowded House. "They all get out and play, so I'm gonna be doing the same thing, finding people to play with."

Fleetwood said he'd be up for performing in the near future, just "not as Fleetwood Mac."

Christine McVie, keyboardist, songwriter and vocalist in Fleetwood Mac, passed away on 30 November following a short illness. She was 79.

The band paid tribute to McVie following the news that she had passed not long after, writing on Twitter: "There are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie. She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure. 

"She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life. 

"We were so lucky to have a life with her. Individually and together, we cherished Christine deeply and are thankful for the amazing memories we have. She will be so very missed."

McVie was known for penning numerous Fleetwood Mac hits, including Everywhere, Songbird, You Make Loving Fun and Little Lies. 

She joined the band in 1970 and was still with the group when they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1998, but departed soon after. She returned to Fleetwood Mac in 2014 with the band's most recognisable lineup reunited. 

McVie passed away two years after the Fleetwood Mac co-founder, Peter Green, died at age 73.

Fleetwood paid tribute to his friend by writing on Instagram, "This is a day where my dear sweet friend Christine McVie has taken to flight… and left us earthbound folks to listen with bated breath to the sounds of that “song bird,” reminding one and all that love is all around us to reach for and touch in this precious life that is gifted to us. 

"Part of my heart has flown away today. I will miss everything about you Christine McVie. Memories abound…they fly to me."