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Lindsey Buckingham Turns 77
Lindsey Buckingham, born 77 years ago today in California, is the master guitarist behind Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling rock band.
In brief
Lindsey Buckingham, born 77 years ago today in California, is the master guitarist behind Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling rock band. Lindsey Buckingham, born October 3, 1949, in Palo Alto, California, is the guitarist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling rock band. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Lindsey Buckingham Born
Lindsey Buckingham was born on October 3, 1949, in Palo Alto, California.
Fleetwood Mac Guitarist
Buckingham gained international fame as co-lead singer of the rock band Fleetwood Mac.
Fleetwood Mac Hits
Buckingham wrote and sang on Fleetwood Mac’s most enduring singles, including 'Go Your Own Way' and 'Tusk'.
Buckingham Nicks Romance
Buckingham’s stormy relationship with Stevie Nicks influenced Fleetwood Mac’s lyricism.
Buckingham Nicks Breakup
After their romantic relationship ended, Buckingham and Nicks formed Buckingham Nicks, releasing one self-titled album in 1973.
Fleetwood Mac Formation
Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac after Mick Fleetwood offered him the guitar slot following his departure from Bob Welch.
Rumours Album Success
Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 album Rumours topped charts in the UK and U.S. and won Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards.
The big picture
Lindsey Buckingham, born October 3, 1949, in Palo Alto, California, is the guitarist and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling rock band.
