Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica, according to multiple reports.
An incident involving Buckingham occurred last Wednesday, March 25, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed Hollywood Reporter. (Multiple reports indicate the event occurred on Wednesday, April 1.)
“The Los Angeles Police Department Threat Management Unit is working with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate the incident. To protect the integrity of the open and ongoing investigation, no further comment will be provided at this time,” the LAPD said in a statement shared with the Los Angeles Police Department. THR.
According to NBC4, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member was arriving for an appointment in Santa Monica when a woman threw an “unknown substance” at him. The outlet also reported that authorities described the woman as a “stalking suspect,” who is known to Buckingham due to previous incidents.
No arrests have been made in connection with the case yet, and Buckingham was not injured, according to NBC4.
Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1974, alongside Stevie Nicks. The guitarist had a widely successful career with the beloved band, earning him a Billboard Hot 100 hit (“Dreams,” which hit No. 1 in 1977) and four albums that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 200 (1975). Flewood Mac; 1977 Rumors; 1982 mirage; And 1997 The dance).
He released his first solo album Law and order In 1981, he released a total of seven solo recordings.
Buckingham exited the band in 1987, later returning in 1997. He remained in Fleetwood Mac until he was dismissed from the band in 2018, resulting in a lawsuit being filed against Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie.
