Lindsey Buckingham, a Fleetwood Mac alum, attacked by a stalker in Santa Monica… No injuries reported

An incident occurred in Santa Monica in which Lindsey Buckingham (Lindsey Buckingham), a former member and guitarist of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac, was attacked by an unidentified woman.

■ A surprise attack in the middle of the day… “The work of a stalking suspect who knows him”

According to major international outlets including The Hollywood Reporter (THR) and NBC4 on the 2nd (local time), on the 1st (some reports note March 25), as Lindsey Buckingham arrived at a scheduled meeting location in Santa Monica, a woman threw an unidentified substance at him.

In a statement, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said, “The Threat Management Unit is currently conducting a detailed investigation in cooperation with the Santa Monica Police Department.” According to the police investigation, the woman was identified as a “stalking suspect” who has a history of causing similar incidents involving Buckingham in the past. Thankfully, it was confirmed that Buckingham did not suffer any serious injuries.

■ Strict police investigation… No one has been apprehended yet

The LAPD said, “To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we cannot provide additional information at this time,” maintaining a cautious stance while also indicating that it will respond rigorously to stalking crimes targeting celebrities. As of now, no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.

■ One of pop music’s most successful guitarists… Fans express “concern”

Joining Fleetwood Mac in 1974 alongside Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham is a key figure behind 〈Rumours〉 (1977), widely regarded as one of the greatest albums in music history. During his tenure in the band, he produced four Billboard 200 No. 1 albums and built an unmatched musical legacy, including reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with “Dreams.”

Elected into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, he has devoted himself to a solo career since being dismissed from the band in 2018. Now, news of an attack on the maestro, who had been continuing his activities after overcoming recent heart surgery and more, has led music fans around the world to voice concerns such as, “Ensure the safety of artists” and “Strong punishment is needed for stalking crimes.”