Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was recently attacked in Santa Monica, California. A woman, identified as a stalking suspect, threw an unidentified substance at him as he arrived for an appointment.
Details of the Incident
The attack occurred on Wednesday, according to law enforcement sources. Authorities confirmed Buckingham is familiar with the assailant due to prior incidents. Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene but has been identified by police.
- Date: Wednesday
- Location: Santa Monica, California
- Victim: Lindsey Buckingham, 76
- Suspect: Described as a stalking suspect
While no injuries were reported, Buckingham is being supported by law enforcement. Investigations are ongoing with both the Santa Monica and Los Angeles Police Departments involved. As of now, no arrests have been made.
Background on Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Buckingham gained fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac, a band known for its significant impact on rock music. The group achieved massive success with their self-titled album in 1975, which topped the US Billboard 200 chart.
Fleetwood Mac’s follow-up album, “Rumours,” released in February 1977, remains one of the best-selling albums ever. It earned the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978. Notably, “Rumours” includes timeless hits like “Dreams” and “The Chain.” The album was created during a period of personal strife among the band members, especially after Buckingham’s romantic relationship with Stevie Nicks ended in 1976.
Despite their personal issues, Nicks and Buckingham continued to work as collaborators until 2018 when Buckingham was dismissed from Fleetwood Mac. Rumors of reunification arose recently when the duo hinted at a new project, which turned out to be a re-release of their long-lost album “Buckingham Nicks.”
