Lindsey Buckingham Faces Stalking Incident in Santa Monica
Lindsey Buckingham, the renowned American musician and former lead guitarist of Fleetwood Mac, has been targeted in an alleged stalking incident in Santa Monica, California. The 76-year-old artist, who is best known for his work with the iconic rock band from 1975 to 1987 and again from 1997 until his departure in 2018, was reportedly attacked by a woman who police have identified as a suspect in a stalking case.
According to reports, the incident occurred when Buckingham attended an appointment in the coastal city of Santa Monica, located within Los Angeles County. A woman allegedly threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing the scene. Although no arrests have been made yet, authorities have indicated that one is expected soon. Police confirmed that the suspect is known to Buckingham from previous incidents.
The suspect reportedly found out about the time and location of Buckingham’s appointment and showed up at the site. Fortunately, Buckingham was not injured during the incident. However, both the Santa Monica Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are currently investigating the case.
A Legacy of Music and Controversy
Born in Palo Alto, California, Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and contributed to some of the band’s most iconic hits, including “Go Your Own Way,” “Tusk,” and “Big Love.” He won two Grammy Awards with the band, including Album of the Year for Rumours, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Buckingham released a solo album in 1981 and later collaborated with fellow Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie on a duet album in 2017. His relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks was both personal and professional, though it eventually ended in 1977. Their breakup was famously chronicled in songs such as “Dreams” and “Go Your Own Way.”
Buckingham’s career with Fleetwood Mac was marked by both success and conflict. He left the band in 1987 to pursue a solo career but returned in 1997 for the live tour and album The Dance. However, he was dismissed in 2018 and replaced by Mike Campbell and Neil Finn.
Despite the challenges, Buckingham remained active in music. He married photographer and interior designer Kristen Messner in 1998, and the couple had two daughters together. In 2019, he underwent emergency open-heart surgery, which resulted in vocal cord damage, though he ultimately recovered.
Looking Ahead: New Music and a Fleetwood Mac Documentary
In recent months, Buckingham has hinted at new creative projects. He shared that he has been working on a new solo album for the last few years and is just one song away from finishing it. Additionally, he mentioned that a Fleetwood Mac documentary directed by Frank Marshall for Apple TV may be released this year. The film will feature interviews with the four core surviving members of the band: Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and John McVie.
“I am still very, very grounded in my creative life,” Buckingham said. “Those are two very specific things that are waiting in the wings for this year.”
As the investigation into the recent incident continues, fans and media alike are watching closely to see what comes next for the legendary musician.
