Lindsey Buckingham has reunited in the studio with his former bandmate Mick Fleetwood for the first time since Fleetwood Mac dismissed him in 2018. This collaboration marks a significant moment in their journey, highlighting their enduring friendship. They were spotted together at the sixth annual Jam For Janie Grammy Awards viewing party at the Hollywood Palladium in February, reminding fans of their strong bond despite past tensions. Their last studio collaboration, titled Lindsey Buckingham Christine McVie, was released in 2017 and included every member of Fleetwood Mac except Stevie Nicks, making it a notable project in their history.

Producer Carl Falk, known for his work in the pop genre, is currently overseeing the production of Fleetwood’s solo record. Falk shared a heartfelt moment on social media, expressing excitement about having Buckingham in the studio. “It was a slightly unreal moment to sit with Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood to play Lindsey the album we have been working on,” Falk posted on Threads. He emphasized Buckingham’s genuine happiness for Fleetwood’s new musical venture, indicating that Buckingham offered to contribute his guitar skills and vocals to the album. Falk enthusiastically anticipates the completion of this exciting musical project.

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Carl Falk has a rich history of collaborating with mainstream pop artists, having previously worked with well-known names such as Madonna, Demi Lovato, One Direction, and Ariana Grande. His social media posts feature captivating studio images of Buckingham and Fleetwood, along with another photo of Fleetwood alongside Adam Granduciel, the lead singer of War On Drugs. One particular image of Buckingham was shared with the caption: “Mick and Lindsey together again, what a flawless guitar player,” showcasing the mutual respect and admiration they have for each other’s talents.

Fleetwood recently released his album Blues Experience in 2024, which showcases his collaboration with the talented ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro. This album marks Fleetwood’s return to solo work since his last project, Something Big, which was released back in 2004. Meanwhile, Fleetwood Mac has not toured since 2019, when they performed with Mike Campbell and Neil Finn stepping in for Buckingham. Following the passing of Christine McVie in 2022, Nicks has been vocal about her reluctance to discuss any potential reunion.

Despite Fleetwood’s persistent encouragement for a reunion, Nicks has firmly stated her intention not to collaborate with her former partner Buckingham again. “I always have a fantasy that she and Lindsay would pal up a bit more and just say everything’s OK for them both,” Fleetwood expressed during the Janie’s Fund event in February. However, Nicks has made her stance clear, declaring, “I dealt with Lindsey for as long as I could. You could not say that I did not give him more than 300 million chances,” indicating the complexity of their relationship.