Stevie Nicks has opened up about the moment she thought her career might actually be finished. During her recent Brooklyn concert, Nicks told the crowd that she feared performing was “really over for a long time” after suffering a difficult shoulder fracture. Her comments were reported in a new feature by People, where she described the severity of the injury and the emotional toll it took on her.
Nicks said she doubted she would ever sing onstage again, revealing that the pain and recovery process left her unsure whether she would regain the strength needed to tour. “I’m bringing the best shoulder I can to you tonight,” she told the audience, acknowledging that her healing is still ongoing. The moment drew loud cheers from fans who have followed her recent health struggles closely.
The Fleetwood Mac singer has been candid about injuries in the past, and her latest update comes during a period where she has been reassessing how she approaches live performances. While she didn’t go into detail about how the fracture occurred, she made it clear that the road back to the stage was far tougher than fans may have known. Her comments also echo earlier discussions about how demanding life on the road has become as she continues performing into her 70s.
Nicks’ emotional return follows years of speculation about the future of Fleetwood Mac, especially after the death of Christine McVie and ongoing tension with Lindsey Buckingham. Her ability to return to the stage at all has been seen by many fans as a hopeful sign that she isn’t finished making music, despite the physical setbacks she’s faced.
