Fleetwood Mac Members Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood Reunite in Studio
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Legendary Fleetwood Mac members Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood have come together once again in a recording studio, as announced by Swedish record producer Carl Falk. Sharing the exciting news on his Threads post dated Feb. 20, Falk posted a picture of the reunion with a caption that read, “Slightly unreal moment to sit with Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood to play Lindsey the album we have been working on.” He went on to mention Fleetwood’s own project, expressing his happiness for Mick and his willingness to collaborate by playing guitar and lending his vocals. Falk eagerly anticipates completing their collaboration.
In a subsequent update on March 16, Falk shared another photo of the musicians standing side by side outside the studio, accompanied by a video of Lindsey Buckingham jamming. Praising Buckingham’s guitar skills, Falk highlighted the seamless musical connection between the two artists. Additional updates from Falk featured Mick Fleetwood working alongside Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs, hinting at exciting musical ventures on the horizon. Details about the release of Fleetwood’s project have yet to be revealed.
This recent studio session marks the first time Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood have reunited since Buckingham’s abrupt departure from Fleetwood Mac in 2018. The rift between Buckingham and the band arose during an argument at a MusiCares performance, where tensions surfaced over Buckingham’s simultaneous solo album plans conflicting with the band’s scheduled tour. Despite the complexities of their past, Buckingham expressed to PEOPLE in 2021 his willingness to return to the band if invited, although he acknowledged the uncertainty of such a reunion.
Reflecting on his departure, Buckingham revealed that his former flame and bandmate Stevie Nicks played a significant role in his exit, stating, “Stevie basically gave the band an ultimatum that either I had to go or she would go.” Nicks, however, clarified in a statement obtained by PEOPLE that she chose to remove herself from the toxic environment she perceived within the band, rather than demanding Buckingham’s dismissal. This decision marked the end of an era for the iconic music group, Fleetwood Mac.
Formed in 1967, Fleetwood Mac initially comprised Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie, with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joining the band in the 1970s. Over the years, the group garnered critical acclaim, winning two Grammy Awards among seven nominations. Their last joint performance took place in 2018, leaving fans eagerly awaiting potential future collaborations and concerts.
As the music industry eagerly anticipates the outcome of the reunion between Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, fans of Fleetwood Mac can only hope for the possibility of new music and future performances from the iconic duo. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development within the realm of classic rock and musical nostalgia.