The rent has to be paid soon, so Lindsey Buckingham has been left with no choice but to leave Fleetwood Mac. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the former member of the band took the time to promote his solo music, complain about how no one sees him as a “visionary” and widely criticized Stevie Nicks. We will preface this article with the following: At the beginning of the Buckingham interview reflect about how his 2019 heart attack was a very “humiliating” experience and he is now “less involved”
When it comes to your way out Fleetwood Mac in 2018, Buckingham claims he was fired from the band when he asked them to delay your tour so he was able to have the opportunity to do a solo tour, which Nicks denied. Shortly afterwards, Buckingham says Nicks gave the band and the band an ultimatum: go or do. “It would be like a stage where Mick Jagger says,‘ Oh Keith [Richards] go or go, “says Buckingham.” No, none of you can go. But I guess the singer has to stay. The protagonist has to stay. “
If Buckingham wanted to catch the interview Nicks’ attention was successful as she followed him Time soon after. “His version of events is really inaccurate and while I have never spoken publicly on this issue, it certainly seems like the time has come to shed light on the truth,” he said. he said the publication. “To be extremely clear, I did not fire him, I did not ask him to be fired, I did not demand that he be fired. Frankly, I said goodbye. I proactively retired from the band and a situation I considered toxic to my well-being. It was already over. If the band continued without me, so be it. And after many long group discussions, Fleetwood Mac, a band that has a legacy rooted in evolution and change, found a new way forward with two new members with great talent.
Buckingham also inferred that Nicks wanted to separate from her ex-partner, which makes sense given the tumultuous nature of their relationship, which inspired the famous Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album, Rumors. “I think he saw the possibility of remaking the band more in the line of Stevie Nicks,” Buckingham says. “Softer and a little unfamiliar, giving him more chances to do the kind of talk he does on stage.” But meand be real: Nor someone dies to see a Fleetwood Mac concert tour led by Buckingham.
In the interview, Buckingham says Nicks doesn’t usually respond texts, rationalizing: “She’s very vigilant and protective of her own world, and I think she sees me as a disgusting potential.” As Nicks said earlier, being around Buckingham makes her feel “like a dying flower all the time,” protecting her peace. and happiness is likely to take precedence over responding to the texts of his ex-toxic.
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Buckingham quickly refuted her involvement in making Nicks miserable, noting that she was “alone.” “You could do a full analysis on Stevie at this point in her life and what has allowed her to happen and what has allowed her to escape from her. Her creativity, at least for a while, seemed like she wasn’t in touch with that, ”Buckingham says. “The same with the level of energy I once had on stage. I think it was hard for her, to see me jump in an inappropriate way at the age. Plus, she’s alone. She is alone. She has people who work for her, and I’m sure she has friends, but you know it. “
In his response, Nicks refutes his assessments of his life.
“These are my decisions that I can make for myself. I am proud of the life choices I have made and I feel sorry for anyone who decides to live their life on their own terms. “
Buckingham also blamed Fleetwood manager Mac Irving Azoff for his departure from the band, saying Azoff is “driven by money” and agreed with Nicks about his departure out of fear.
“Historically I have declined to comment on artists, but in the case of Lindsey Buckingham I will make an exception,” Azoff said in a statement in the post. “While I understand that it is difficult for Lindsey to accept her own role in these matters and that it is much easier to blame a manager, the fact remains that her actions are only responsible for what happened. Frankly, if m ‘accuses of something, maybe he’ll keep things together more than he should have.
He continues: “After 2018, when Fleetwood Mac evolved with their new line-up, my continued work with the band was entirely due to the fact that I have been aligned with Stevie Nicks since the early days. While the financial gain was not a reason for me, it was a lovely advantage for the band to get their highest-grossing tour in history without Lindsey. “
It’s 2021 and the Nicks / Buckingham feud is alive and well.