After decades of keeping her love life under wraps, rock icon Stevie Nicks has finally made a confession that fans have long speculated about. At 76, the legendary Fleetwood Mac frontwoman has revealed that there was indeed one great love in her life—someone who has remained close to her heart for decades, despite the complicated history between them.
In a candid interview, Nicks confessed, “He was the love of my life,” referring to none other than her Fleetwood Mac bandmate and former lover, Lindsey Buckingham. Their tumultuous relationship has been the subject of fascination for years, fueling much of the band’s iconic music, including their emotionally charged album Rumours. Fans have long wondered if their deep connection ever truly faded, and now, Nicks has confirmed the truth.
“It wasn’t just about the music,” she admitted. “We had something special—something that was both beautiful and heartbreaking. There was always love between us, even when things got hard.” Though their relationship famously ended in the late '70s, the emotional residue remained, shaping both their personal lives and musical careers.
Despite their breakup, Nicks confessed that Buckingham has always held a special place in her heart. “I’ll always love him,” she said. “There was never anyone like him.” The pair’s intense connection, creative partnership, and subsequent fallout were immortalized in songs like “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way,” but Nicks revealed that the depth of their bond ran far deeper than what the public saw.
As the years passed, their relationship evolved, though Nicks admits it was never quite the same. Yet, even now, she reflects on that chapter with a mix of gratitude and nostalgia. “There were times I thought about what could have been,” she added, “but in the end, our love gave the world some of the greatest music ever.”