Lindsey Buckingham Talks Fleetwood Mac Exit: The Full Story

Let’s get real here, folks—Lindsey Buckingham isn’t exactly thrilled about what’s been going on lately. In fact, you could say he’s downright upset. The legendary musician, who was unceremoniously kicked out of Fleetwood Mac earlier this year at the age of 69, has some strong feelings about the whole situation. And guess what? He thinks Stevie Nicks might have played a bigger role in his exit than anyone realized.

Lindsey Buckingham Opens Up on CBS This Morning: Saturday

In his first public interview since the split, Lindsey sat down with CBS This Morning: Saturday to spill the tea. He joined Fleetwood Mac way back in 1974, and now he finds himself on the outside looking in. During the conversation, Lindsey revealed that he believes Stevie Nicks was actively seeking a reason to orchestrate his removal from the band. “It appeared to me that she was looking for something to hang on me, in order to instigate some kind of coup,” he explained.

According to Lindsey, the tension came to a head when the band’s manager, Irving Azoff, informed him of an ultimatum Stevie had delivered. “Irving told me—just a couple of days later—that she’d given the band an ultimatum. Either I had to go, or she was going to leave,” Lindsey said. Can you imagine how heavy that must have felt? Talk about drama!

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Breaking It Down: A Year Without Communication

One of the most striking parts of Lindsey’s interview was his admission that he hasn’t spoken to any of the band members since the split. That’s right—nobody. Not even a quick “Hey, how’s it going?” or “Sorry about everything.” It’s been almost a year now, and the silence is deafening. “I actually have not spoken to any of the band. And it’s been almost a year now,” Lindsey revealed. The only exception? An email he recently received from keyboardist Christine McVie. Even that communication came as no surprise to Lindsey—he expected it.

The Lawsuit: Adding Fuel to the Fire

Things got even messier when Lindsey decided to sue Fleetwood Mac. In his lawsuit, he accused the band of breaching an oral contract and interfering with his potential economic opportunities. Here’s the backstory: Lindsey agreed to participate in 60 shows with Fleetwood Mac for a cool $14 million. However, he later requested that the tour be postponed so he could focus on his solo career. When the band refused, Lindsey found himself out of the group. Now, that’s got to sting.

Fleetwood Mac didn’t take this lying down. They issued a statement to PEOPLE, denying Lindsey’s claims and expressing their eagerness to face him in court. “Fleetwood Mac strongly disputes the allegations presented in Mr. Buckingham’s complaint and looks forward to their day in court,” the statement read. Clearly, both sides are digging in for the long haul.