Lindsey Buckingham

Lindsey Buckingham (born October 3, 1949 in Palo Alto, California) is an American guitarist and singer for the musical group Fleetwood Mac. During his career he has also done some independent recording since he first became a member of Fleetwood Mac. He is married to photographer Kristen Messner and has three children.

Rejoining Fleetwood Mac

In 1993, newly elected president Bill Clinton asked Fleetwood Mac to come together to perform the song he had chosen for his campaign, "Don't Stop", at his inaugural ceremony. Lindsey agreed to be part of the performance, but the experience was something of a one-off for the band, who were still very much at odds with one another and had no plans to reunite officially.

Related Topics:
1993 - Bill Clinton - Fleetwood Mac - Don't Stop

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While assembling material for a yet to be released fourth solo album in the late '90s, Buckingham contacted Mick Fleetwood for assistance on a song. Their collaboration lasted much longer than anticipated, and the two eventually decided to call upon John and Christine McVie. The band's old chemistry was clearly still there, and plans for a reunion tour were soon in the works. In 1997, Lindsey and all four of his bandmates from the original Rumours line-up of Fleetwood Mac went on the road for the first time together since 1982 in a reunion tour titled The Dance. The tour was a hugely successful and did much to heal the damage that had been done between Lindsey and his bandmates.

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Mick Fleetwood - John - Christine McVie - 1997 - Fleetwood Mac - 1982 - The Dance

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On July 8, 1998, Lindsey and girlfriend Kristen Messner welcomed a son, William Gregory Buckingham. Lindsey and Kristen married in 2000, and Kristen gave birth to a daughter, Leelee, the same year. Their third child, Stella, was born on April 20, 2004.

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July 8 - 1998 - 2000 - April 20 - 2004

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