Lindsey Buckingham is an acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely recognized for his significant contributions as lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist for Fleetwood Mac and for his extensive solo career. After joining Fleetwood Mac in 1975, Lindsey Buckingham quickly established himself as a pivotal force, shaping the band’s iconic sound and commercial dominance. His arrival, alongside Stevie Nicks, led to the formation of the legendary lineup. Buckingham’s innovative fingerpicking guitar style and songwriting prowess were central to the band’s self-titled 1975 album and the multi-platinum phenomenon Rumours (1977), which sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
He toured with Fleetwood Mac on their ‘UNLEASHED’ Tour in 2009 and contributed to their Extended Play in 2013. That same year, he collaborated on Nine Inch Nails’ album Hesitation Marks. He commenced the ‘On with the Show’ North American Tour with Fleetwood Mac in 2014 and released the collaborative album Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie in 2017. In 2018, Buckingham was dismissed from Fleetwood Mac, subsequently releasing the comprehensive solo anthology Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham later that year.
He continued to broaden his collaborative work, appearing on The Killers’ album Imploding the Mirage in 2020. In 2021, he released his self-titled solo album, Lindsey Buckingham, to critical acclaim and also contributed to Halsey’s album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.