July 12
Simon Fox
July 12, 1949 – September 12, 2024
Be-Bop Deluxe shifted into high gear when Simon Fox stepped into the lineup in 1974. He anchored the innovative art-rock group with his precise, energetic driving beat on the drums. He powered their breakthrough albums like Futurama and Sunburst Finish, locking in perfectly with the complex guitar arrangements. His creative rhythm structures redefined their shifting tempos across five studio albums. He remained a mainstay of the roster during major tours until the outfit split up in 1978.
A new chapter immediately opened when he and his former bandmates formed Bill Nelsons Red Noise. He tracked drums for their experimental debut album Sound-on-Sound before moving on to new projects. He stayed highly active as a versatile session player throughout the next decade. He lent his steady pocket to various studio recordings and live setups, continuing to collaborate across the rock scene until 1988.
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Christine McVie
July 12, 1943 – November 30, 2022
Fleetwood Mac reached massive global heights after Christine McVie officially stepped into the lineup in 1970. She gave the group a sophisticated pop edge by playing keyboards and singing soulful lead vocals. She also became one of their primary songwriters, penning major radio hits like Over My Head and Say You Love Me. Her warm vocal delivery and elegant keyboard textures anchored their landmark 1977 album Rumours, driving the collection to historic sales. She powered their rhythm section and harmonic blend through a grueling schedule of arena tours.
She guided the ensemble through a shifting musical landscape across decades, remaining a core member until 1998. She contributed to their multi-platinum releases and wrote definitive radio staples like Don't Stop and You Make Loving Fun. She later rejoined the touring lineup in 2014 and continued to perform live with her bandmates until 2019.
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