The Piano Used to Compose Numerous Fleetwood Mac Hits is up for Auction

The grand piano responsible for creating some of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic hits is set to go under the hammer. The black Grand Hamilton piano, once owned by Stevie Nicks, is being auctioned by Gotta Have Rock And Roll with a starting bid of $50,000. Experts predict it could fetch between $100,000 and $200,000 before the auction concludes on December 6.

Originally acquired by Nicks in the 1970s, the piano accompanied Fleetwood Mac on tour during that decade. Christine McVie played it extensively until its retirement in 1983. English singer-songwriter Robbie Patton, who co-wrote Fleetwood Mac’s 1982 hit Hold Me, later received the piano as payment and has now put it up for auction. Patton has also claimed the piano was used to write Songbird from the Rumours album and Sara from Tusk.

Patton shared that the instrument holds a rich legacy, having been played by iconic artists like Freddie Mercury and Elton John during recording sessions. He noted that the piano has been refurbished and lacquered, but its original keys remain intact, preserving the history of its use by Nicks, McVie, and others. Patton emphasized its cultural significance, suggesting it deserves to be displayed in a museum.

In related news, Fleetwood Mac has announced a forthcoming “fully authorized” and “definitive” documentary detailing the band’s storied history. Set to premiere on Apple TV+, the documentary will feature new interviews with surviving members, archival footage, and unseen interviews with the late Christine McVie. A release date has not yet been confirmed.

–Silviya.Y