Lindsey Buckingham, Of Fleetwood Mac, Reportedly Attacked With Unidentified Substance
on Apr 01, 2026
The Legendary Guitarist Was Attacked By An Alleged Stalker
On Wednesday, April 1, in Santa Monica, California, 76-year-old Lindsey Buckingham, the guitarist for the iconic band Fleetwood Mac, was reportedly attacked.
According to NBC4 Investigates out of Los Angeles, Buckingham was on his way to an appointment when a woman attacked him, pouring an unidentified substance on him.
The suspect, who has not yet been apprehended, is reportedly known to Buckingham from past incidents and encounters.
Back in 2024, Buckingham had a restraining order placed against a woman, but it remains unclear if it is the same woman who perpetrated the alleged attack.
Buckingham was not injured in the attack, authorities told NBC4.
The matter is being investigated by Santa Monica police and the LAPD.
This is a developing story.
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Lindsey Buckingham Remains Active As A Musician
Presently, Buckingham is recording a new solo album, and a documentary on Fleetwood Mac is in the works.
Buckingham famously joined Fleetwood Mac on New Year’s Eve of 1974 with his then girlfriend, Stevie Nicks.
With their inclusion in the band, Fleetwood Mac went on to record enduring hit albums like Fleetwood Mac (1975), including “Monday Morning,” “Rhiannon,” and “Landslide;” Rumours (1977), including “Dreams” and “The Chain;” and Tusk (1979.
Revisit his incredible solo acoustic rendition of “Big Love,” originally recorded with a full band for Tango In The Night (1987), here:
