Stevie Nicks: Stand Back on Jimmy Kimmel

What happened — and why it matters

On 25 August 2026 Stevie Nicks returned to late-night TV to perform her 1983 single "Stand Back" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, closing the episode in a performance posted on ABC's site. The appearance doubles as a reminder of Nicks' crossover power — the song reached new listeners on national TV just days before she was due to appear at Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival. ABC captured the clip.

On stage and on point

Nicks was introduced by guest host Jelly Roll and backed by her longtime solo band, with collaborators like guitarist Waddy Wachtel noted in coverage — a lineup that leans into the classic-rock muscle of the original recording while keeping the arrangement tight for television. JamBase reported on the episode credits and band members.

Song history in one line

"Stand Back" was the lead single from Nicks' 1983 album The Wild Heart and hit No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100; the original track famously featured Prince on synthesizers after Nicks said she wrote the song inspired by his "Little Red Corvette." Coverage of that backstory is detailed in Louder and music outlets summarising the recording history.

Festival context

The Kimmel set landed days before Nicks' special-guest appearance at Daisy Chain Fields — Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural festival at Great Park, Irvine, California, on 29 August 2026 — a bill that includes Bikini Kill, Garbage, The Breeders and others. Ticket and lineup reporting for the festival appeared in advance coverage. AXS TV noted the timing.

“A week with Dolly was like a master class for me,” says Nicks about recording with Dolly Parton, a personal note she shared in the wake of Parton's passing. Rolling Stone AU

Whether you're a lifelong Fleetwood Mac fan or catching Nicks solo for the first time, the Kimmel clip is a compact reminder that her hits still read loud on TV and festival stages alike. Watch the performance on ABC for the full set.