Lindsey Buckingham; not well.

Gassage

From his facebook

I am sad to say that late last week Lindsey underwent emergency open heart surgery. He is now recuperating at home and each day he is stronger than the last. While he and his heart are doing well, the surgery resulted in vocal cord damage. While it is is unclear if this damage is permanent, we are hopeful it is not.

This past year has been a very stressful and difficult year for our family to say the least. But despite all this, our gratitude for life trumps all obstacles we have faced at this moment. We feel so fortunate he’s alive. As does he. He looks forward to recovery and putting this behind him. Needless to say, all touring and shows currently scheduled have been put on pause for the moment as he gathers the strength to heal completely.

Our family thought it important to share what’s happening with Lindsey with the hope that inspires someone else to seek preventative care. Lindsey’s family has a history of heart issues, having lost both his father at 56 and his brother at 46 to heart related illness. If anyone is experiencing even the mildest of symptoms we encourage you to seek the care of a physician.

We are so thankful for the kind and generous love given by the people surrounding Lindsey, me and our kids throughout this emotional time. We can’t thank you enough for all you did for our family. We will never forget you. XO

- Kristen Buckingham

RandallFlagg

I hope he gets well. He was a sexy fucker back in the day, gorgeous, he gave us this:

57Deluxe

(Only a very few iconic white Les Paul players over time but they always look so bloody purposeful - he is then one reason I got one.)

Wazmeister

Gutted by this.

An absolutely amazing guitarist.

Let's hope all works out well...

Wazmeister

RandallFlagg said:

I hope he gets well. He was a sexy fucker back in the day, gorgeous, he gave us this:

By the way, a 'kin amazing live performance that !

Legionreturns

Wazmeister said:

RandallFlagg said:

I hope he gets well. He was a sexy fucker back in the day, gorgeous, he gave us this:

By the way, a 'kin amazing live performance that !

That's weird! I just posted that exact video on my Facebook! 

True legend. 

Sincerely hope he makes a full and speedy recovery 

Sassafras

I believe he started out as a banjo player so all you lot with your inbred banjo player jokes can get stuffed.

ICBM

Sassafras said:

I believe he started out as a banjo player so all you lot with your inbred banjo player jokes can get stuffed.

He did, which is why every time he leaves Fleetwood Mac, he has to be replaced by two guitarists - anyone else can’t play parts that were written for six fingers .

More seriously, this is very worrying news and I hope he recovers quickly and fully. A genius guitarist (with five fingers!) and a very distinctive singer, and it would be sad if he has to stop.

boogieman

RandallFlagg said:

 He was a sexy fucker back in the day,

Unlike John McVie. Those shorts! 

MrBump

Such a good song.

Mick Fleetwood looks like Baldrick though.

Freebird

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47182955

Freebird

MrBump said:

Such a good song.

One of the very few songs I have never tired of listening to. It's brilliant musically, vocally, and lyrically, plus it captures all the raw emotions of a recent breakup.

Blaendulais

Lets hope this thread doesnt get moved to Tributes

racefaceec90

i wish him a full speedy recovery 

thomasross20

ICBM said:

Sassafras said:

I believe he started out as a banjo player so all you lot with your inbred banjo player jokes can get stuffed.

He did, which is why every time he leaves Fleetwood Mac, he has to be replaced by two guitarists - anyone else can’t play parts that were written for six fingers .

More seriously, this is very worrying news and I hope he recovers quickly and fully. A genius guitarist (with five fingers!) and a very distinctive singer, and it would be sad if he has to stop.

+1. 
His solo acoustic gigs are just amazing. One of my top guitarists.

pintspiller

But can he djent?

Funkfingers

pintspiller said:

But can he djent?

For several years, LB has been tuning his guitars lower and lower to accommodate his diminishing vocal range. He is already down three semitones. If he detunes much further, he will be in Djent territory.