Hey there, music fans! It’s been almost a year since Fleetwood Mac made the bold move to part ways with their legendary guitarist, Lindsey Buckingham. Now, cofounder Mick Fleetwood is finally opening up about the band's decision and sharing some new insights into why they chose to go in different directions with their longtime lead guitarist. If you're a fan of Fleetwood Mac's drama-filled history, this one's for you.
What Mick Fleetwood Had to Say
In a candid conversation with Mojo, Mick, now 71, revealed the truth behind the split. “We were not happy,” he admitted. Let’s break this down: Lindsey and Stevie Nicks, the iconic duo, have had a relationship that could rival Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s rollercoaster romance. It’s been a wild ride of ups and downs, and over the years, the band just couldn’t keep up with the emotional turbulence. Mick explained, “That support really could not be given to ask the situation to continue. It was too challenging.”
Mick continued, “Someone in some interview said, ‘What’d you do, fire him?’ You can say that if you want, but I think that’s an ugly word, knowing what this man has done in the ranks of Fleetwood Mac.” He added, “The truth is, call it what you want, a parting of company took place, and it had to take place. It was supported by the remaining band members because it was a major problem involving Lindsey and Stevie. The tension between them was palpable, and it was clear that something had to change if the band was going to survive.”
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Christine McVie Weighs In
But Mick wasn’t the only one with thoughts on the matter. Keyboardist Christine McVie, now 75, also chimed in, saying that if Lindsey, 69, hadn’t been let go, the entire band might have fallen apart. “For whatever reasons, a lot of them personal, it was the only route we could take,” she explained. “There was too much animosity between certain members of the band at that point. There was just no way it could’ve gone on as a five-piece with Lindsey in the band. So, it was either completely break up the band or make the best of it.”
Even though Christine had no personal issues with Lindsey, she still praised Mick for bringing in replacements Mike Campbell and Neil Finn. “Mick is the grandaddy of the band. He lives to make it survive,” she said. “And he has a way of finding the right people at the right time. But it was a really tough time. I had no bones to pick with Lindsey; I loved working with
