Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham attacked by alleged stalker: report
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Lindsey Buckingham, former member of Fleetwood Mac, performs onstage at the Lobero Theatre on April 15, 2022 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has reportedly been attacked with an unidentified substance.
On Wednesday, the two-time Grammy Award winner, 76, was attacked by a woman when he showed up for an appointment in Santa Monica, Calif., according to NBC4 Investigates.
The alleged suspect, who authorities described as "a stalking suspect," threw an unknown substance at Buckingham and immediately fled, the outlet reported.
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LAPD officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that they're coordinating efforts with the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD.)
"The Los Angeles Police Department’s Threat Management Unit is working with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate this incident," officials said. "To protect the integrity of the open and ongoing investigation, no further comment will be provided at this time."
While SMPD has reportedly identified the suspect, no arrests have been made. Buckingham was not injured, authorities told NBC4.
Representatives for Buckingham and the SMPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Buckingham was granted a permanent restraining order against an alleged stalker in December 2024. It's unclear if the case is connected to the recent reported attack.
The 2024 restraining order was issued by a Los Angeles judge after Buckingham testified in court and presented evidence, according to The Blast.
The woman, identified only as Michelle, had allegedly been harassing Buckingham and his family since 2021.
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The musician claimed in his petition that Michelle had made threats to kill him and his family.
At the time, he wrote he was worried the alleged stalker's "conduct may escalate into something physically dangerous to me and my family."
Buckingham has been married to photographer Kristen Messner since 2000, and the couple share three children.
Buckingham first gained attention in the early 1970s as part of the duo Buckingham Nicks with Stevie Nicks, but his career took off when both joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975.
Beyond Fleetwood Mac, he's built a respected solo career. Buckingham is known for his experimental edge, cementing his status as one of rock's finest musicians.
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