United States 
Vanessa Nakate to Open Giving Black Conference 2026 With Climate Justice Keynote
1 week ago
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.
Interested in booking Lindsay Buckingham?
Request A ShowMiley Cyrus has shared new music featuring Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and David Byrne. She shared two new songs featuring these artists.
Lindsey Buckingham extensively uses the Model One guitar, created in collaboration with Rick Turner, both with Fleetwood Mac and for his solo efforts. Rick Turner Guitars discusses the birth of the Turner Model 1 guitar in relation to Lindsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac.
Lindsey Buckingham uses a Taylor Guitar 814ce for most of his acoustic performances.
Lindsey Buckingham uses a custom-made Gibson Chet Atkins guitar for his live performances of 'Big Love' and had a Gibson Les Paul Custom early in his career. Equipboard lists Lindsey Buckingham's Gibson Chet Atkins CE.
Lindsey Buckingham has used an Ovation Balladeer in the past, from the early 1970s to the late 1980s.
In the 1980s, Lindsey Buckingham extensively used the Fairlight CMI sampling synthesizer.
Lindsey Buckingham is credited for three songs on Nine Inch Nails' 2013 album 'Hesitation Marks'.
Lindsey Buckingham collaborated with The Killers on their 2020 studio album 'Imploding the Mirage', playing guitar on the single 'Caution', and later performed live with them.
In 2021, Buckingham played on a new version of 'The Past Is the Past' by Brandy Clark, issued as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of her album 'Your Life Is a Record'.
Lindsey Buckingham guested on Halsey's 2021 studio album 'If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power'.
Lindsey Adams Buckingham was born on October 3, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. His early life was characterized by a strong interest in music, beginning with a toy Mickey Mouse guitar and progressing to folk music by age 13, without formal lessons. From 1966 to 1971, Buckingham performed psychedelic and folk rock as a bassist and vocalist in the high school band Fritz Rabyne Memorial Band, later shortened to Fritz. During this period, he invited Stevie Nicks to join the band, establishing a musical partnership that would significantly shape their future careers.
In 1973, Buckingham and Nicks, then a romantic couple, released their debut studio album, “Buckingham Nicks.” Although not a commercial success at the time, this project led to a pivotal moment when Mick Fleetwood heard their music and subsequently invited Buckingham to join Fleetwood Mac in 1975. Buckingham stipulated that Nicks also join, leading to the formation of the iconic lineup. His innovative fingerpicking guitar style and songwriting prowess were central to Fleetwood Mac’s most commercially successful period, including the multi-platinum album “Rumours” (1977), which sold over 40 million copies worldwide. He penned and sang lead on hit songs such as “Go Your Own Way” and “Never Going Back Again.” Following “Rumours,” Buckingham advocated for a more experimental direction, which was realized in the double album “Tusk” (1979), where he largely directed the creative process.
Buckingham embarked on a solo career in 1981 with “Law and Order,” featuring the hit single “Trouble.” He continued to balance solo projects with Fleetwood Mac commitments, contributing significantly to albums like “Mirage” (1982) and “Tango in the Night” (1987). After the release of “Tango in the Night,” he departed from Fleetwood Mac in 1987 to focus on his solo work, releasing albums such as “Out of the Cradle” (1992). He rejoined Fleetwood Mac for a reunion tour in 1997, “The Dance,” and was fully integrated back into the band, contributing to the album “Say You Will” (2003). In 2018, Buckingham was dismissed from Fleetwood Mac due to disagreements over tour commitments, continuing his solo endeavors with albums like “Solo Anthology” (2018) and “Lindsey Buckingham” (2021).
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.
