Lindsey hints at new FM activities in 2026

[bombaysaffires]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YdMFFgW3FrY

Lindsey in his own words on his socials about what 2026 holds:

1. "Been working on a new solo album the last couple years which is one song away from being finished. In the future for this coming year".

2. "FM has been working on a documentary for the last couple of years with Frank Marshall who has done a lot of wonderful documentaries".

3. "On a more general level, just the energy in terms of what BN did to sort of create a resurgence of connection between Stevie and myself, I think on a larger scale that seems to be something that's in the air. What that translates to specifically I wouldn't want to speculate yet but I believe with all my heart it will translate to something good and something wonderful and something needed and something extremely appropriate".

[Villavic]

At this point, I'm no longer excited about any new documentaries that "FM has been working on". Even if it's not a total or 80% about Rumours, and includes the main episodes of this century. I mean, the band doesn't exist anymore. Which members are actually working on? Lindsey and Mick? I believe the only motivation for making a documentary today is money.

Same for "I believe with all my heart it will translate to something good and something wonderful and something needed and something extremely appropriate". I sincerely hope with all my heart that L&S resolve everything and that there is no hatred between them. Hatred or resentment is not healthy. But I don't see any collaboration between them as "appropriate", much less "needed". That ship has sailed. Lindsey hasn't said what he's referring to, but if it's about recording or performing together, the motivation must again be money.

[HomerMcvie]

Dear god, please let it be over.

[BigAl84]

Any bets that last track that still needs to be completed for his album includes Stevie's vocals?

Fleetwood Mac is done. Whatever happens, I hope it's just a Buckingham Nicks related thing.

[Macfan4life]

That ship has sailed. Let them record Buckingham Nicks 2. Please do not call it Fleetwood Mac. There was one chance to do one final album and someone was not game. No way to put the genie back in the bottle with Chris gone. Mick will tag along for $$$$$ but please do not call it Fleetwood Mac. Stevie has no shame to perform with egg on her face? Her manager swore she would never share a stage with Lindsey again.
Please keep that promise!

[BLY]

I’m thinking he is referring to his solo album that will include different artists with him. He probably has at least an unfinished track from the BuckMcVie sessions with Christine that he can include .He may do a track featuring Stevie but that would be it. I agree the Fleetwood Mac ship has sailed.

[Villavic]

Even if it's about a new solo album, it's like Yeah sure. I mean, when you hear an announcement many times, it gets boring. Hhow long have we been hearing that he's working on a new album? I recall 2022 but maybe even earlier. Is he trying to break the Rhiannon movie record? (just in case, sarcasm).

https://x.com/LBuckingham/status/1608961815467429890

[BigAl84]

I am shocked at his lack of urgency given the fact that none of them are getting any younger.

And it sounds like Reprise is giving him the runaround and probably only willing to put out his album in conjunction with the FM documentary.

[Mr Scarrott]

"something good and something wonderful and something needed and something extremely appropriate"

Well, there was a chance for that, wasn't there? All the planets had just about aligned and someone's ego crashed into it all...

If they were to polish up an unreleased Christine demo and release it as Fleetwood Mac, rather like the Beatles' Now and Then, I would be interested in that , I admit. I wish all four of them well, though.

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by Mr Scarrott

If they were to polish up an unreleased Christine demo and release it as Fleetwood Mac, rather like the Beatles' Now and Then, I would be interested in that , I admit. I wish all four of them well, though.

I admit too I'd be interested in any unknown Christine demo + the band, though It's not something I particularly wish. I think it's unlikely John will collaborate with them, but who knows.

The thing is, between what happened in 2018 and the endless announcements about Lindsey and his new album, plus a supposed new documentary, I'm not excited anymore; it all bores me. It makes me want to tell them Get a life!

But yes, I do wish them all the best anyway.

[Macfan4life]

I am concerned about this documentary that all 4 members are participating in. You know Stevie would not participate if the truth came out about her firing Lindsey for the silliest of reasons. This era of the band will be glossed over like Bob Welch was for Behind The Music.
I don't think we need this extra drama. Lindsey just write a book and stay away from these people.

[cbBen]

Remember when Lindsey publicly chastised Sheryl Crow for making an unconfirmed announcement without clearing it with the others and for not doing so through an official channel such as a press release or press conference?

[Penguin Emeritus]

Originally Posted by cbBen

Remember when Lindsey publicly chastised Sheryl Crow for making an unconfirmed announcement without clearing it with the others and for not doing so through an official channel such as a press release or press conference?

yes indeed. he was not happy.

imo it was a stupid idea to want to bring her in anyway.

-Lis

[anusha]

Originally Posted by cbBen

Remember when Lindsey publicly chastised Sheryl Crow for making an unconfirmed announcement without clearing it with the others and for not doing so through an official channel such as a press release or press conference?

I do think there is a difference between an outsider to the band making announcements about the band as opposed to the "announcements" which are really just band members trying to get the others to join in on something one or more of them want to do. Like Mick saying that the FM album was waiting for Stevie, when it turned out to be BuckVie. Or any of them making pronouncements about touring that never came to pass.

As for future FM projects, I can't say I have a lot of interest in whatever regurgitated version of history they put out as this documentary, but I'm willing to hope that the documentarian somehow gets access to old footage that will be worthwhile. Even though Rumours has been done to death, I think that the first go at the Rumours documentaries were pretty good, and I have always liked the Tusk documentary and Destiny Rules.

As for Lindsey believing that the universe will somehow bring more than this documentary to FM, he's been hoping for closure and for them to record/perform together from the moment they kicked him out and honestly even before then. I don't think Stevie will ever agree. She doesn't need to for her career, and she has made it clear she does not want to work with Lindsey again. I would be surprised if they are even interviewed in the same room for this documentary (if it ever comes out).

I don't think anyone who lived through all of the "healing" from The Dance has an appetite for that dog and pony show again. I don't know if any other oldie fans remember this article from Q Magazine during The Dance tour (https://www.fleetwoodmac-uk.com/arti...rt_arc009.html) -- but I've always remembered the skepticism about the healing and them basically calling out S/L for leading people on about their reconciliation/romance/whatever. IN 1997. That was at the peak of their reconciliation, and it was probably not even genuine then. Them playing that out 30 years after The Dance and 50 years since the broke up is so distasteful to me that I don't even think I could stomach it.

[Villavic]

I do think the reconciliation was genuine in 1997, but just up to a certain point. Otherwise we wouldn't have had Twisted, SYW and all the tours these century (before 2018 of course). But that certainly doesn't mean they went back to being like they were in the 70s. And please, there wasn't any romance in 1997, though I admit I found nice (at that moment) those looks during Landslide and Silver Springs, I always saw it as just acting, nothing more.

Interesting you mention Lindsey hoping for closure. I guess he doesn't realize it is already closed. Unfortunately, it didn't have a proper ending, much less a pleasant one. Any new interaction would be something else entirely, something that wouldn't be called Fleetwood Mac (which, personally, like other Ledgies, I don't want).

Frankly I'd be more excited if they dusted off some unknown demo from the '70s or '80s, whether it's of an unknown song or even an alternate/early version of an old song (not included in any deluxe or expanded edition). That would interest me more than anything new from them.