Happy birthday, lindsey!

[Lee]

Happy Birthday, Lindsey! Hope you are getting better & stronger every day! Waiting for your return to the stage.

They are playing Big Love from The Dance right now on my local radio station.

Lee :)

[HomerMcvie]

Happy Birthday, Lindsey!:]

[button-lip]

Lindsey, I hope you have the best of birthdays!!!! WE love you and we're waiting for you. :xoxo: :nod::]:blob2:

[elle]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lindsey Buckingham turns 70 today. Watch the former Fleetwood Mac singer-guitarist play a blistering &quot;Go Your Own Way&quot; live in 2011 <a href="https://t.co/fyWU5MMiiH">https://t.co/fyWU5MMiiH</a> <a href="https://t.co/A21bKre0HG">pic.twitter.com/A21bKre0HG</a></p>&mdash; Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) <a href="https://twitter.com/RollingStone/status/1179846591668203520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Flashback: Lindsey Buckingham Plays a Blistering ‘Go Your Own Way’ in 2011

Celebrate the 70th birthday of the former Fleetwood Mac singer-guitarist by watching him perform this ‘Rumours’ classic

By ANDY GREENE

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Lindsey Buckingham is celebrating his 70th birthday today. His former Fleetwood Mac bandmates haven’t issued any sort of public birthday greeting, but they did announce that they’re going to wrap up their 2018–19 world tour with a gig at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 16th. The group just finished up a long run of dates in Australia and New Zealand and later this month will begin making up shows in North America they had to postpone when Stevie Nicks was ill earlier in the year.

This is their first tour without Lindsey Buckingham since the group reunited the Rumous-era lineup in 1996. They toured without him for the decade prior to that, but that was because he left the band on his own accord. This time around, he was asked to leave because Stevie Nicks was no longer willing to play with him. They filled the hole he left with Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Neil Finn of Crowded House. Buckingham sued the band for wrongful dismissal, but they settled out of court.


Up until his dismissal, Buckingham managed to find time for his solo career when Fleetwood Mac weren’t on the road. Here’s video of him performing “Go Your Own Way” at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills back in 2011. He was promoting his new album Seeds We Sow at the time, but his live show was always packed with Fleetwood Mac classics and he knew getting offstage without doing this one would be impossible.

Buckingham hit the road as a solo act again in 2018 after learning Fleetwood Mac didn’t want him back, but in February of this year he announced that he’d suffered a heart attack. He made a full recovery, but doctors inserted tubes down his throat during an emergency procedure that caused significant trauma to his vocal cords. He hasn’t sang in public since the heart attack, but he did play a moving rendition of “Landslide” on guitar at his daughter’s high school gradation ceremony in May while the students handled the vocals.

Fleetwood Mac fans are, of course, hoping the band can once again mend things up and reform with Buckingham for their next tour. And even if his voice doesn’t sound like it did in 1977 or even 2015, most fans probably won’t even care. They’ll just be delighted to see him back where he belongs.

In This Article: Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham

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[sasja]

Many happy returns, Lindsey! So glad you are in the world! thanks for all the awesome music you have given us!

[elle]

some social media bday posts today -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">72 Today!! Happy Birthday Lindsey <a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a>…You’ve never been one to coast on your past triumphs and you’re definitely still at the top of your game! Enjoy your day! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lindseybuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lindseybuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hbd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hbd</a> <a href="https://t.co/5OLLlL9yay">pic.twitter.com/5OLLlL9yay</a></p>&mdash; FLEETWOOD MAC NEWS (@Nickslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nickslive/status/1444633242448039946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy 72nd Birthday to Lindsey Buckingham, born this day in Palo Alto, CA. <a href="https://t.co/68BAELgl4X">pic.twitter.com/68BAELgl4X</a></p>&mdash; Classic Rock In Pics (@crockpics) <a href="https://twitter.com/crockpics/status/1444622004070535171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">lindsey buckingham turns 72 today, happy birthday legend 🥳 thanks for the music <a href="https://t.co/ign6DNEBfP">pic.twitter.com/ign6DNEBfP</a></p>&mdash; 🎉 hourly lindsey buckingham (@hourlylindseyb) <a href="https://twitter.com/hourlylindseyb/status/1444605624080166916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ayyy it’s ya boys 72nd birthday 🥳🥳 <a href="https://t.co/a16VJjLMtj">pic.twitter.com/a16VJjLMtj</a></p>&mdash; 🎉 hourly lindsey buckingham (@hourlylindseyb) <a href="https://twitter.com/hourlylindseyb/status/1444535496676241409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Every single day, before he left, he made sure to go around to every single person, even the runners and interns, and say goodbye to them. He talked to everyone and was so kind…so humble and gracious with his time.” - a studio manager who worked with lindsey buckingham, 2020 <a href="https://t.co/P6VkrOCxeW">pic.twitter.com/P6VkrOCxeW</a></p>&mdash; 🎉 hourly lindsey buckingham (@hourlylindseyb) <a href="https://twitter.com/hourlylindseyb/status/1444624632741466119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hope this guy <a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a> has a fantastic birthday today. Your fans love and appreciate you so much. And please, please come to Australia next year!!🤞🙌🇦🇺❤️ <a href="https://t.co/eAm22UIp3L">pic.twitter.com/eAm22UIp3L</a></p>&mdash; Lisa 🌺 (@lisa_red_rover) <a href="https://twitter.com/lisa_red_rover/status/1444527042410598406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">💜💜💜 his smile💜💜💜 <a href="https://t.co/ZzrLOHTTjE">pic.twitter.com/ZzrLOHTTjE</a></p>&mdash; my real name is al🍍 LINDSEY BDAY (@buckinicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/buckinicks/status/1444495231873953799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ja" dir="ltr">Happy birthday !<br>Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) <br><br>東京池袋 <br>クラフトビール,レコード/CD買取販売<br>「だるまや」<a href="https://t.co/nvrWenxz7d">https://t.co/nvrWenxz7d</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/records?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#records</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/used?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#used</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/darumaya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#darumaya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/7inch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#7inch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%B3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#レコード</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E4%B8%AD%E5%8F%A4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#中古</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#アナログ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E8%B2%B7%E5%8F%96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#買取</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E5%87%BA%E5%BC%B5%E8%B2%B7%E5%8F%96?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#出張買取</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%B1%A0%E8%A2%8B?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#池袋</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#東京</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%81%A0%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BE%E3%82%84?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#だるまや</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LindseyBuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E8%AA%95%E7%94%9F%E6%97%A5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#誕生日</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/birthday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#birthday</a> <a href="https://t.co/CQJWAOGhtM">pic.twitter.com/CQJWAOGhtM</a></p>&mdash; レコード屋 だるまや (@darumaya3) <a href="https://twitter.com/darumaya3/status/1444474003247140865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oct 3, 2013 - the whole Hydro arena in Glasgow sang Happy Birthday to Lindsey Buckingham during Fleetwood Mac show🎂<br><br>then during band intros, with Mick cheering on, some undies flew LB's way from the audience - as is only appropriate for such occasion 🎉 <a href="https://t.co/wTr9gpPjtv">pic.twitter.com/wTr9gpPjtv</a></p>&mdash; elle (@ellellew) <a href="https://twitter.com/ellellew/status/1444479908042919936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">wishing a fantastic bday to <a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a> 🎂🎉 <br>so grateful for all new music, warmth, time and friendships you have given so selflessly over the years, especially the last decade. and thank you for going to Europe next year! <br>may this creative phase go on for long long time! <a href="https://t.co/KGlQEvnl3u">pic.twitter.com/KGlQEvnl3u</a></p>&mdash; elle (@ellellew) <a href="https://twitter.com/ellellew/status/1444688906885214220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[elle]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy 72nd dear Lindsey! Your music, your energy and passion inspire me in everything I do. Hopefully we can continue to enjoy you in concert. <br>I thank you for being part of my life, I love you so much💜 <a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a> <a href="https://t.co/mCG8M0075H">pic.twitter.com/mCG8M0075H</a></p>&mdash; my real name is al🍍 LINDSEY BDAY (@buckinicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/buckinicks/status/1444557831101829120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tomorrow is the 72nd birthday of an artist who I've known for decades &amp; been a fan of for even longer, <a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a>. I suggest celebrating with a great new <a href="https://twitter.com/sodajerker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sodajerker</a> interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LindseyBuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LindseyBuckingham</a> focused on his creative process &amp; great new album.<a href="https://t.co/3EOsAN8kpj">https://t.co/3EOsAN8kpj</a></p>&mdash; David Wild (@Wildaboutmusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wildaboutmusic/status/1444488781831176192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today's musical birthdays - Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is 72 while Tommy Lee of Motley Crue turns 59. Gwen Stefani celebrates her 52nd and Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson hits the big five-o. <a href="https://t.co/ga6MyJqWia">pic.twitter.com/ga6MyJqWia</a></p>&mdash; Bangkok Phil (@Ajarncom) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ajarncom/status/1444478056563830790?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Edição 03 de outubro! 🎶<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/danycast?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#danycast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thisdayinmusic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thisdayinmusic</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hojenam%C3%BAsica?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hojenamúsica</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chubbychecker?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chubbychecker</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/thetwist?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#thetwist</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/zeramalho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#zeramalho</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lindseybuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#lindseybuckingham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FleetwoodMac?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FleetwoodMac</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tommylee?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tommylee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gwenstefani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gwenstefani</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nodoubt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nodoubt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/adrianacalcanhotto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#adrianacalcanhotto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mpb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mpb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stevierayvaughan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#stevierayvaughan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jakeshears?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jakeshears</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ScissorSisters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ScissorSisters</a> <a href="https://t.co/vLl4u9Hjk2">pic.twitter.com/vLl4u9Hjk2</a></p>&mdash; Daniela Monteiro 🌎 (@danielamonteiro) <a href="https://twitter.com/danielamonteiro/status/1444497624682450949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Listening to ⁦<a href="https://twitter.com/LBuckingham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LBuckingham</a>⁩ on this Sunday morning for his birthday. Will also likely be listening on Monday Morning. And until I Go Insane. Because it’s a Big Love. I sense I’m in Trouble. I can almost hear some of you saying, Tusk. Tusk. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayLindseyBuckingham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayLindseyBuckingham</a> <a href="https://t.co/8VbrJ8s927">pic.twitter.com/8VbrJ8s927</a></p>&mdash; David Wild (@Wildaboutmusic) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wildaboutmusic/status/1444669946445717504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[BLY]

I can’t believe that WRNR-FM an adult album alternative music format in the Baltimore/Annapolis/DC area played TUSK yesterday. I cranked it up as it played the long version to the end. LB would be prowd.

[DownOnRodeo]

I wish they would remove that Walter Mercardo photo from his publicity shots.

A Sting and Lindsey collaboration would be nice. Stingsey.