Little-Known Details About Stevie Nicks' Rock And Roll Life
With an unmistakably ethereal voice, a hypnotic presence on stage, and enough Bohemian flair to rival Woodstock, Stevie Nicks isn't just a rock goddess; she invented the term. Whether fronting Fleetwood Mac or performing on her own, there's nothing — nor will there be again — like her. But for a rock icon so beloved, Stevie's rise to the top was anything but smooth sailing. Between failure, heartbreak, and plenty of personal demons, these little-known details about Stevie Nick's life have finally exposed the truth about the member of rock and roll royalty.
She couldn't say her own name
Born Stephanie Lynn Nicks in 1948, her stage name "Stevie" actually originated when she was barely a year old. Unable to pronounce "Stephanie," she instead referred to herself as "tee-dee," which eventually became "Stevie."
Musical roots
Though pronunciation wasn't exactly her strong suit, music came naturally to Stevie as a child. Her first music teacher was her grandfather, country singer A.J. Nicks, who taught Stevie to sing duets when she was just four years old.
Her first ever song
By age 16, Stevie was already writing music. Using the Goya guitar she was gifted for her 16th birthday, Stevie penned her first song, "I’ve Loved and I’ve Lost, and I’m Sad but Not Blue."
Curly-haired dreamboat
Stevie's passion for music led her to find love with Lindsey Buckingham. The pair met during her senior year of high school, and the rest was history. She fell head over heels for the young guitarist after hearing him perform with his psychedelic rock band Fritz. She must have enjoyed the performance because she later joined the band herself!
