Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Woman in Santa Monica (Reports)

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica, according to multiple reports.

An incident occurred involving Buckingham last Wednesday, March 25, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed with The Hollywood Reporter. (Multiple reports cite that the event occurred 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 THR.

According to NBC4, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was arriving to 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,” and is known by Buckingham due to past incidents.

No arrests have been made in connection to the case yet, and Buckingham was not injured, per NBC4.

Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1974, alongside Stevie Nicks. The guitarist had an extensively successful career with the beloved band, which saw them earn a Billboard Hot 100 hit (“Dreams” hit No. 1 in 1977) and four albums reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 200 (1975’s Fleedwood Mac; 1977’s Rumours; 1982’s Mirage; and 1997’s The Dance).

He released his debut solo album Law and Order in 1981, and has released a total of seven solo records.

Buckingham exited the band in 1987, and later returned in 1997. He remained in Fleetwood Mac until he was dismissed from the band in 2018, which resulted in him suing Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie and John McVie.