Stevie Nicks reveals that her decision to abort Don Henley’s child in 1979 saved Fleetwood Mac from an early demise.
At a Glance
- Stevie Nicks claims Fleetwood Mac would have ended in the 1970s if she hadn’t had an abortion
- Nicks was pregnant with Eagles frontman Don Henley’s child in 1979
- She believed having a child would have “destroyed” the band
- Nicks felt it was better for the unborn child not to experience hurt feelings due to her music career
- The decision reflects the impact of personal choices on musical legacies and creative partnerships
A Career-Defining Decision
In a startling revelation, Fleetwood Mac’s iconic vocalist Stevie Nicks has disclosed that her decision to have an abortion in 1979 was crucial to the band’s survival. Nicks, pregnant with Eagles frontman Don Henley’s child, faced a pivotal choice that would shape not only her personal life but the trajectory of one of rock’s most celebrated groups.
Nicks, known for her ethereal voice and enigmatic stage presence, was at a crossroads. Fleetwood Mac was three years into their journey, riding high on the success of their previous albums and poised for even greater heights. The unexpected pregnancy threatened to derail their momentum at a critical juncture.
Stevie Nicks says 1979 abortion prevented Fleetwood Mac from being ‘destroyed’
Nicks, 76, revealed how her decision to terminate her pregnancy impacted the legendary rock group during their chart-topping heights.https://t.co/K6jR9FFSwZ
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) October 28, 2024
The High Stakes of Stardom
The decision to terminate the pregnancy wasn’t made lightly. Nicks grappled with the realities of her demanding career and the responsibilities of motherhood. She believed that having a child at that time would have been a “nightmare scenario” for the band, potentially leading to its premature end.
“I’m like, This can’t be happening. Fleetwood Mac is three years in. And it’s big. And we’re going into our third album. It was like, Oh no, no, no, no, no, no,” Nicks said.
Nicks’ concerns weren’t unfounded. The grueling schedule of tours, recording sessions, and promotional activities left little room for the demands of raising a child. She was adamant about not wanting to leave a child with a nanny or subject an infant to the chaotic lifestyle of a touring musician.
But was it worth an abortion? Well, she said she always wanted to be the kind of woman who would watch her own child and not “hand [her] baby over to a nanny.”
Surely, though, if you’re pregnant…the decision has already been made. Right?
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