Stevie Nicks had a career.
Stephanie Lynn `` Stevie '' Nicks ( born May 26 , 1948 ) is an American singer-songwriter who is often regarded as the Queen of Rock n ' Roll . Nicks is best known for her work as the front-woman of Fleetwood Mac and for her chart-topping solo career . In 1981 , while remaining a member of Fleetwood Mac , Nicks began her solo career , releasing the album Bella Donna , which topped the Billboard album charts and reached platinum status less than three months after its release , and has since been certified quadruple-platinum . During her solo career , she has had a close working relationship with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers .