When you witness 77-year-old Stevie Nicks cast her spell on a sold-out arena, it's wild to think about the fact that the "Landslide" singer was dropped from her very first record label.
Back in 1973, Nicks and her then-boyfriend—Lindsey Buckingham—were signed as a duo. But when their debut album failed to sell, the label dropped them and they were forced to start over. Nicks may have been heartbroken and barely able to afford groceries, but she refused to let anyone else's opinion define her worth or deter her dreams. Instead, the Arizona native waited tables and cleaned houses to get by. And most importantly, she channeled the magic she felt inside of her to continue crafting songs and writing lyrics that would eventually reach millions.
In a twist of fate, Mick Fleetwood heard the couple's failed album and asked Buckingham to join his band. Buckingham insisted they were a package deal, so on New Year's Eve 1974, Fleetwood Mac welcomed two new members. Shortly after, the band entered the studio to record Rumours. Despite the agonizingly public implosion of Nicks and Buckingham's relationship during the process, the former waitress powered through to record vocals on an album that sold over 40 million records and became one of the best-selling of all time. Now that's magical.
But Nicks didn't just experience success with Fleetwood Mac. In 1981, she released her debut solo album Bella Donna. Since then, her solo projects have garnered eight Grammy nominations and sold millions of records. In fact, Nicks was the first woman to be inducted two times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—first with Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and then as a solo artist in 2019.
Of course, her 50+ year journey in music wasn't without profound hardship—including the fractured relationship with Buckingham and the tragic loss of her best friend, Robin, to cancer. Yet through every crushing low, she refused to let anyone else steal the magic that has inspired millions. Her unwavering conviction is exactly why Stevie Nicks is today's quote of the day.
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Quote of the Day by Stevie Nicks
"I believed it. I painted the picture. And guess what? Here I stand 43 years later singing a song that I never thought would ever be performed… So I just want you to hold on to your dreams… Don't let anybody ever tell you that you're not pretty enough or smart enough or talented enough or educated enough… because you are. You have it right in your hands."
Stevie Nicks shared these beautiful words onstage during her 24 Karat Gold Tour. When she said 43 years later, she was referencing the year 1973—the exact year the Buckingham Nicks album was released and subsequently failed. She would tell these stories to encourage the audience and inspire them to never give up.
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Fleetwood Mac poses in a 1975 promotional photo. From left to right: Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, John McVie, Christine McVie and Lindsey BuckinghamPhoto by Silver Screen Collection on Getty Images
It's easy to forget that Nicks—one of the most iconic musical artists of all time who regularly sells out arenas—is a real person who's overcome so much adversity to get to where she is. Her command to never let anyone tell you that you aren't talented enough comes from a woman who had to fight relentlessly for her art and for her voice to be heard.
Whether it was getting dropped from her record label, navigating her personal and professional relationship with Buckingham, or just simply being a woman in the music industry, Nicks never let anyone dim her light. She channeled her hurt and heartbreak directly into her music, proving her resilience in real time.
No matter what your dreams are, she's imploring you to hold onto them and never let go. Whether someone tells you you're not good enough, or not smart enough, or not pretty enough, never let another person's words diminish your dreams. Because at the end of the day, your life is a blank canvas and you are the only person holding the paint brush. Or in Stevie's case, the pen and microphone!
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More Quotes From Stevie Nicks
"I am here because all my plans failed. Don't be afraid to do something unconventional.""Time waits for no one and things can end tomorrow. If there's stuff you want to know, find out.""We are not defined by the challenges in our lives, but how we face them.""I am grateful that I got to have such a crazy, interesting life."Next, Quote of the Day: Paul McCartney on Finding Light in the Dark
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