Stevie Nicks has reflected on her long-standing affection for Joe Walsh, describing the Eagles guitarist as “my soul” and recalling the early moment that cemented their bond. The article presents their connection as a deeply personal friendship shaped by mutual musical admiration, rather than focusing solely on any romantic history.

Nicks and Walsh were involved briefly in the early 1980s, during a turbulent period in both their lives, but remained close over subsequent decades. Their relationship has been marked by shared experiences of fame, addiction and recovery, with Nicks repeatedly praising Walsh’s talent and emotional importance to her.