Guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham, a former member of the storied rock band Fleetwood Mac, was attacked by a woman when he confirmed up for an appointment in Santa Monica, multiple law enforcement sources tell NBC4 Investigates.
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When Buckingham entered the constructing, the woman described by authorities as a stalking suspect threw an unknown substance on the two-time Grammy winner and took off. Police have recognized the suspect, however no arrests have been reported early Wednesday morning.
The woman is understood to Buckingham, 76, from previous incidents, legislation enforcement sources stated. An arrest is predicted quickly, they added.
Authorities stated they imagine the woman came upon when and the place Buckingham had an appointment and confirmed up on the location. Buckingham was not injured.
Santa Monica police and the LAPD are working the case.
NBC4 Investigates has reached out to the consultant of Buckingham’s for remark.
Born in Palo Alto, Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 and scored hits with “Go Your Own Way,” “Tusk,” and “Big Love.” He gained two Grammys with the band, together with Album Of The Year for Rumours.
He launched a solo album in 1981 and teamed with Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie for a duet album in 2017.
Buckingham, who shared an advanced private {and professional} historical past with bandmate Stevie Nicks, was dismissed from the band in 2018.
