Back in 2018, Fleetwood Mac fired their guitarist Lindsey Buckingham in what turned out to be a highly publicized breakup. It seems like two years wasn’t enough for the two sides to mend their relationship, as the group’s founder and drummer Mick Fleetwood ruled out the possibility of a reunion with Buckingham.
During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Fleetwood was asked whether he can imagine a scenario in which Buckingham is back in the band. The answer was a definitive no, as the British musician insists the group is doing well with his replacements in Neil Finn (former Crowded House) and Mike Campbell (former Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers).
“No. Fleetwood Mac is a strange creature,” responded Fleetwood. “We’re very, very committed to Neil and Mike, and that passed away a time ago when Lindsey left. And it’s not a point of conversation, so I have to say no.”
“The situation was no secret. We were not happy. It was not working, and we parted company. And that is all of it,” he added.
In the aftermath of Lindsey Buckingham’s firing, several opposing reports surfaced about the true reason for his departure. According to one version, Buckingham refused to go on a tour and wanted to take prolonged time off in order to work on his solo projects. On the other hand, Buckingham claims that the Fleetwood Mac’s vocalist Stevie Nicks is the one who got him fired, as she had personal issues with him.
