- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 71
- Birth Place: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Height: 5′ 1½” (1.56 m)
- Marital Status: Divorced (Kim Anderson)
- Full Name: Stephanie Lynn Nicks
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: May 26, 1948
- Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Musician, Performer
- Education: San Jose State University, Menlo Atherton High School
Stephanie Lynn Nicks was born May 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the granddaughter of a frustrated country singer. She began performing at the age of four, and occasionally sang at the tavern which was owned by her parents. Nicks started writing songs in her mid-teens, and joined her first group, the Changing Times while attending high school in California. During her senior year, Nicks met fellow student Lindsey Buckingham, with whom she formed the band Fritz along with her other friends Javier Pacheco and Calvin Roper.
Between 1968 and 1971, the group became a popular attraction on the West Coast music scene. After moving to Los Angeles, the duo recorded its 1973 debut LP, Buckingham Nicks which turned out to be a flop. However, it caught the attention of the members of Fleetwood Mac, who invited Buckingham and Nicks to join their ranks in 1974.
She is best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums. She has been noted for her ethereal visual style and symbolic lyrics. Nicks remains a popular solo performer. As a solo artist, she has garnered eight Grammy Award nominations and, with Fleetwood Mac, has earned five more nominations.