Lindsey Buckingham Attacked in Santa Monica

Lindsey Buckingham Attacked in Santa Monica

Lindsey Buckingham, former guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac, was the victim of an attack in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday. A woman, identified by authorities as a stalking suspect, threw an unidentified substance at Buckingham.

Details of the Incident

Buckingham was arriving for an appointment at a building in Santa Monica when the attack occurred. The woman reportedly threw the substance at him before fleeing the scene. Police have identified the suspect, but no arrests have been made as of yet.

Suspect Known to Victim

Law enforcement officials believe the woman intentionally targeted Buckingham, having learned the location and timing of his appointment. Sources indicate that Buckingham was previously aware of the woman due to past incidents.

Buckingham's Career and Recent Activity

Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and achieved significant success with the band, winning two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Rumours. He previously left the group from 1987 to 1996.

Recently, Buckingham and Stevie Nicks sparked speculation of a potential collaboration or reunion with cryptic social media posts. They also rereleased a remastered version of their 1973 self-titled album, Buckingham Nicks, last fall.

Ongoing Investigation

Both the Santa Monica Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are currently investigating the attack. No further details have been released regarding the substance thrown or the suspect’s motives.