John McVie Archives

Historic basses from the Jim Irsay Collection sold at Christie’s, including instruments owned by Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney.

Christie’s upcoming Jim Irsay Collection auction includes legendary basses from Paul McCartney, Dusty Hill, and John McVie.

Julien’s Music Icons auction will include historic basses played by Krist Novoselic, Alphonso Johnson, John McVie, and others.

Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" features one of the most iconic bass lines in rock history. Discover how John McVie’s legendary fretless bass, unique playing style, and the song’s rich harmonic structure came together to create a timeless classic that continues to inspire bassists today.

When I was eight years old, Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" sparked a lifelong love of the bass. Without John McVie’s subtle brilliance, No Treble might not exist. Here’s how his playing inspired my journey.

In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora dissects the fantastic melodic bass line to “Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac. John McVie’s line perfectly outlines the chord progression and provides a nice contrast to the verses.

Back in October, we announced that many of Fleetwood Mac bassist John McVie’s personal instruments were going to auction. The results of the sale are in, and McVie’s basses were some of the top-selling items of the event.

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” is the first record I remember loving, and my favorite tracks were the ones Christine McVie wrote. I was devastated to hear of her passing on Wednesday. Here’s the band in 1977 performing McVie’s “You Make Loving Fun.”

More bass history is up for grabs as part of a new sale via Julien’s Auctions. While a full list of the items has not been released, the highlights from John McVie’s collection are eyebrow-raising, to say the least.

If it wasn’t for Fleetwood Mac, No Treble may have never existed. We can thank John McVie’s tasty bass lines for inspiring me as a kid. Here’s a fantastic video from 1976, with the band performing “Over My Head”.

Some records are undeniably awesome. They’ve stood the test of time thanks to stellar songwriting, clever musicianship, and excellent sound quality. They remind you of exactly how fantastic a particular band or artist is. If you haven’t listened to a record like that in a while, I highly recommend spending some quality time with Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. This record...

John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Live in 1967 — Volume Two offers up even more gems from a short-lived Bluesbreakers lineup that featured Peter Green, bassist John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, a trio that would go on to form Fleetwood Mac. A fan from Holland captured this version of the group, together for only three months, as it played five London clubs....