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Andy Price

“Just like that it came to him”: Why Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic riff is one of music’s greatest ever moments

John McVie.

When you think of Fleetwood Mac, what’s the first musical moment you go to? For some it’s that infectious topline (or the twinkling intro) of Everywhere, for others it’s Stevie Nicks’ vocal on Rhiannon. But there’s one that we’d wager the majority of people would immediately point at. A heart-stopping bass riff that still has the power to electrify listeners decades on.

The Song: Fleetwood Mac - The Chain
The Magic Moment: 03:04 - John McVie’s sublime bassline

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