Stevie Nicks turns 78: Everything you didn’t know about the Fleetwood Mac icon

With her unmistakable voice, poetic song writing, and signature bohemian style, Stevie Nicks became one of rock music’s most unforgettable stars. But beyond Fleetwood Mac’s legendary hits, there’s a lot about the “Queen of Rock and Roll” that many fans still don’t know. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

Dreams was written in under 10 minutes: One of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits came together surprisingly fast. Stevie wrote Dreams alone at the piano in a studio room while the band was recording Rumours. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

Her signature style was inspired by stage wear and vintage fashion: Flowing shawls, layered black outfits, platform boots, and dramatic accessories became Stevie’s trademark. Her look has influenced generations of musicians and designers. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

She joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 alongside Lindsey Buckingham: Stevie and Lindsey Buckingham were invited into the band together after Mick Fleetwood heard Buckingham’s guitar work. That decision completely reshaped Fleetwood Mac’s sound and launched them into superstardom. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

She was the first woman inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Stevie made history by being inducted once with Fleetwood Mac and later as a solo artist, an achievement few musicians can claim. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

Many of her lyrics began as poems in notebooks: Stevie has often spoken about carrying notebooks filled with handwritten poems and ideas. Several of her most iconic songs started as personal journal entries. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )

She’s still a major influence on younger artists: From Florence Welch to Harry Styles, countless artists continue to cite Stevie Nicks as an inspiration, for her voice, her song writing, and the fearless way she built her own path in music. (Source: Photo by wikimedia commons )