The rock pioneer who made Christine McVie fall in love with music

The first rock musician who really won over Christine McVie was Fats Domino. Long before becoming one of Fleetwood Mac's main songwriters and vocalists, McVie was fascinated by the combination of piano, rhythm and melodies presented by the American artist. Songs like "Blueberry Hill", "Ain't That a Shame" and "I'm Walkin'" made a huge impact on the young British musician during her formative years. According to Christine, listening to Fats Domino was a transformative experience because it showed that the piano could be used as a central instrument within rock and roll. This discovery directly influenced his way of composing and playing throughout his career. Classic songs she wrote for Fleetwood Mac, such as "Don't Stop", "You Make Loving Fun", "Everywhere" and "Little Lies", carry melodic elements and a pop sensibility that can be traced back to those early influences. Although Fleetwood Mac followed very different paths from 1950s rock, McVie never forgot the role that Fats Domino played in his musical formation.