Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and singer Stevie Nicks have moved past their longtime feud, according to comments Buckingham made to E! News at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event. The reconciliation comes as the band works on an upcoming Apple TV documentary, a project Buckingham described to the outlet as a circular healing process for all members following his departure from the group in 2018.
The Reconciliation and Apple TV Documentary
Working on the forthcoming Apple TV documentary repaired the rift between Buckingham and Nicks, alongside easing tensions with other members of Fleetwood Mac, according to statements Buckingham made to E! News. Buckingham told the outlet that he and Nicks are talking all the time now. He also pointed toward upcoming milestones for the band, telling E! News that 2027—which marks the 50th anniversary of the band’s acclaimed album Rumours—should be a pretty interesting year because quite a few things will reveal themselves. He remained quiet on whether this renewed communication could spark future tours or musical collaborations.
Fleetwood Mac history includes several high-profile departures and returns. Buckingham joined the group alongside then-girlfriend Nicks in late 1974 before leaving for a solo career in 1987. He eventually rejoined the band. In early 2018, however, Buckingham was fired ahead of a planned tour after Nicks reportedly issued an ultimatum threatening to leave the band if he wasn’t cut. Buckingham subsequently filed a lawsuit against the band for lost wages, which was settled later that year. Lingering bad blood persisted for years, compounded by the death of singer-keyboardist Christine McVie in 2022.
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Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album Rumours. The upcoming 50th anniversary in 2027 marks a major milestone for the classic rock band.
Past Tensions and Recent Catalyst Projects
The healing process described by Buckingham follows years of public distance between the bandmates. According to E! News, Buckingham reflected that the group had left things in 2019, maybe as far as he was concerned, not in a very good place for all the wrong reasons, noting that no one was happy about it. Beyond the Apple TV documentary, recent archival releases have also brought the former couple back into shared public focus, including the reissue of their pre-Fleetwood Mac album Buckingham Nicks last year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks currently talking?
Yes. According to statements made by Lindsey Buckingham to E! News, he and Stevie Nicks are talking all the time now following their work on an upcoming Apple TV documentary.
Why was Lindsey Buckingham fired from Fleetwood Mac?
In early 2018, Buckingham was dismissed from the band ahead of a scheduled tour after Stevie Nicks allegedly issued an ultimatum threatening to leave the group if he wasn’t cut, as reported by outlets covering the band.
Will Fleetwood Mac reunite for a tour in 2027?
Lindsey Buckingham has not confirmed whether a tour or musical collaboration will happen, though he told E! News that 2027—the 50th anniversary of the Rumours album—should be a pretty interesting year because I think quite a few things will reveal themselves.
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