Fleetwood Mac icon Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked by a woman in Santa Monica last month, according to police sources. The incident occurred as the legendary guitarist was entering a building for an appointment.
Details of the Assault
Authorities stated that Buckingham, 76, was targeted by a "stalking suspect" who threw an unknown substance at him. The Los Angeles Police Department's Threat Management Unit is collaborating with the Santa Monica Police Department on the investigation.
"To protect the integrity of the open and ongoing investigation, no further comment will be provided at this time," the LAPD confirmed in an official statement.
History of Harassment
This is not the first time Buckingham has faced dangerous attention from fans. In 2024, he obtained a permanent restraining order against a woman identified as "Michelle" who had been harassing his family since 2021.
According to court documents, the stalker left threatening voicemails "with threats to eliminate him and his family" and falsely claimed Buckingham was her father. She also demanded money and blamed him for childhood facial deformities.
Previous Incidents
The harassment escalated when Buckingham and his wife Kristen Messner discovered a collage of the woman's face on their mailbox. In one particularly disturbing incident, the stalker made a false police report claiming Buckingham's son was in danger, resulting in the musician being handcuffed for twenty minutes while police searched his home.
Buckingham described the experience as leaving him "shaken and fearful" for his family's safety.
Legal Protection and Ongoing Concerns
The permanent restraining order against "Michelle" remains in effect until 2029. Police have not confirmed whether the recent Santa Monica attack involves the same individual, but sources indicate the suspect is known to Buckingham from past incidents.
Law enforcement officials told media outlets that "an arrest is expected soon" in connection with the latest assault.
Buckingham's Legacy and Recent History
The two-time Grammy winner joined Fleetwood Mac alongside Stevie Nicks in 1975, contributing to legendary albums including Rumours and The Dance. After his dismissal from the band in 2018, Buckingham sued his former bandmates, though the legal action was settled later that year.
Buckingham has maintained a measured perspective on the conflict, telling CBS: "I'm happy enough with it. I'm not out there trying to twist the knife at all. I'm trying to look at this with some level of compassion, some level of wisdom."
The rock legend continues his solo career while navigating these ongoing security concerns that have plagued him and his family for years.
