July 11th 2024.
Mick Fleetwood, one of the founding members of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac, has expressed his desire for harmony between former bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham. Despite their tumultuous relationship spanning over five decades, Mick remains hopeful for a reconciliation between the two.
The former guitarist, Lindsey, now 74, and frontwoman Stevie, 76, were involved in a passionate love affair in the 1970s, which ultimately ended around the time the band released their renowned album, Rumours, in 1977. However, as their personal and professional relationship deteriorated over the years, things came to a head in 2018 when Lindsey abruptly left the band.
Since then, the former lovers have not toured together, with Mike Campbell and Neil Finn taking Lindsey's place. In a recent interview, Mick, now 77, openly acknowledged the emotional rift between Stevie and Lindsey, stating, "It's no secret that there is a brick wall there emotionally." However, he also expressed his wish for healing between them, even if it doesn't necessarily lead to a reunion tour.
The complicated relationship between Stevie and Lindsey has been a topic of discussion for decades. In 2021, Lindsey shared his perspective on why he was let go from the band in an interview with the LA Times. He compared it to a scenario where Mick Jagger would say, "Either Keith [Richards] goes or I go," and neither can leave. But in the end, the singer, or in this case, Stevie, had to stay.
Lindsey believes that Stevie wanted to reshape the band in her image, with a more mellow and subdued tone, giving her more opportunities to showcase her signature stage presence. However, Stevie vehemently denied this, calling his retelling of events "factually inaccurate." She also clarified that she did not have him fired, but she proactively removed herself from the toxic situation for her well-being.
In 2013, Stevie had also spoken about their breakup, sharing that Lindsey blamed the band for their failed relationship. She stated that if they had not joined Fleetwood Mac, they could have built a life together, possibly even getting married and having a child. However, that was not meant to be, and they went their separate ways.
Unfortunately, for those hoping for a reunion tour, it seems unlikely. Stevie, who recently announced her first solo tour in the UK and Ireland in 35 years, has ruled out any possibility of an on-stage reunion with Fleetwood Mac, especially after the passing of bandmate Christine McVie. She explained that without Christine, it would not feel right to perform together again.
Christine, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 79, was an integral part of Fleetwood Mac. Stevie believes that without her, the band simply cannot exist. She also mentioned that even if she wanted to work with Lindsey again, it might not be possible due to his health issues. Lindsey had open heart surgery in 2019, which damaged his vocal cords, making it challenging for him to tour extensively.
In the end, Stevie expressed her doubts, saying, "It's not for me to say, but I'm not sure if Lindsey could handle the demands of touring with Fleetwood Mac, where you go out for a year and a half. It's incredibly demanding." Despite all the challenges, Mick, Stevie, and Lindsey's fans continue to hold out hope for a reunion, but only time will tell if that dream will ever become a reality.
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