Ex Fleetwood Mac Member Lindsey Buckingham Attacked By Female Stalker, Unknown Substance Thrown At Grammy Winner

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Buckingham, former guitarist and vocalist of Fleetwood Mac, was reportedly attacked by a female stalking suspect in Santa Monica. The incident occurred when the two-time Grammy winner arrived for a scheduled appointment and was confronted by a woman who allegedly threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing the scene. While Buckingham was not injured, the episode has drawn attention due to his past legal battles with an alleged stalker.

Lindsey Buckingham attacked by woman

According to reports in NBC 4 Los Angeles, the incident took place as Lindsey Buckingham entered a building in Santa Monica. A woman, described by officials as a stalking suspect, approached him and threw an unidentified substance before quickly leaving the area. Police have since identified the suspect, although no arrests had been made as of Wednesday. Authorities have since indicated that an arrest is expected soon.

The report further said that the woman was known to Buckingham from previous incidents, suggesting a possible link to earlier stalking concerns. Investigators believe the suspect may have tracked Buckingham’s schedule and location prior to the confrontation. Both the Santa Monica Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are currently handling the case.

Lindsey Buckingham's previous troubles with a stalker

The attack comes more than a year after Buckingham was granted a permanent restraining order against a woman identified in court documents as Michelle. At a hearing in December 2024, Buckingham reportedly presented evidence including a photograph taken outside his residence and an audio clip. The court subsequently extended a temporary restraining order, granting him five years of protection.

In his testimony, Buckingham alleged that the woman had obtained his wife Kristen’s business phone number and began contacting her in 2021. He claimed she left lengthy messages, including assertions that she was his child and threats directed at him and his family. Buckingham denied any personal connection and stated that the claims were baseless. However, there has been no official confirmation from authorities on whether the suspect involved in the recent attack is the same individual named in the restraining order case.Lindsey Buckingham rose to global fame after joining Fleetwood Mac in 1975. He contributed to some of the band’s most successful songs, including “Go Your Own Way,” “Tusk,” and “Big Love.” The group achieved significant commercial and critical success, winning two Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for Rumours. Buckingham also pursued a solo career and collaborated with bandmate Christine McVie on a duet album in 2017. He dated Stevie Nicks on and off for years and was ousted from the band in 2018 due to a fallout with her.