The Evolution of Fleetwood Mac: From Buckingham's Departure to the Reissue of Buckingham Nicks
On August 7, 1987, Lindsey Buckingham made the decision to leave Fleetwood Mac following a heated group meeting at Christine McVie's residence that resulted in a physical altercation with Stevie Nicks. The band quickly replaced Buckingham with Billy Burnette and Rick Vito in preparation for their upcoming Shake the Cage Tour.
Despite Buckingham's departure, he later rejoined Fleetwood Mac in 1993 for a special performance of "Don't Stop" at President Bill Clinton's inauguration. The band reunited again in 1997 for a live concert, which was captured on the live album The Dance and followed by an extensive arena tour.
Buckingham continued to be a part of Fleetwood Mac until 2018 when he was dismissed due to disagreements about touring. He was subsequently replaced by Neil Finn from Crowded House and Mike Campbell from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The current status of Fleetwood Mac remains uncertain, but Buckingham and Nicks have recently announced the reissue of their sole studio album as a duo, Buckingham Nicks, set to be released on September 19.
In conclusion, the history of Fleetwood Mac has been marked by lineup changes and reunions, with Lindsey Buckingham playing a significant role in the band's evolution. The upcoming reissue of Buckingham Nicks signifies a renewed interest in the duo's musical legacy and hints at potential future collaborations between Buckingham and Nicks.