Claudia PassarellJul 18, 2025 3 min read

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham Spark Reunion Buzz After 50 Years

Fleetwood Mac’s iconic duo, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, performing together during their 2014 appearance on NBC’s Today Show in New York. │Wiki Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearly 50 years after they helped redefine rock with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have fans buzzing again. And this time, it's thanks to a cryptic online exchange that sent rumors flying about a possible reunion.

A Late-Night Tease Goes Viral

On July 17, Nicks posted a handwritten lyric fragment: "And if I go forward…" Shortly after, Buckingham replied with "I'll meet you there." The lines are from "Frozen Love", a track from their 1973 duo album Buckingham Nicks — their first and only record together before joining Fleetwood Mac a year later.

If that wasn't enough to stir up rumors, founding drummer Mick Fleetwood added fuel to the fire. He posted a clip of himself listening to "Frozen Love" on Instagram, captioning it: "Magic then, magic now."

Fleetwood Mac's Most Complicated Love Story

Their shared history is the stuff of rock-and-roll legend. Nicks and Buckingham were not only creative partners. They were romantically linked when they joined Fleetwood Mac in the mid-'70s. Their on-again, off-again relationship was the inspiration behind the lyrics of the album Rumours (1977), with hits like "Go Your Own Way" and "Silver Springs."

Buckingham left the band in 2018, and they've rarely performed together since, making this latest interaction all the more electrifying for lifelong fans.

Fleetwood Mac poses for a promotional shot during the Rumours era, 1977 — the year they released one of the best-selling and most emotionally charged albums of all time. The group’s personal turmoil helped create timeless hits like “Go Your Own Way” and “Dreams.”
Fleetwood Mac poses for a promotional shot during the Rumours era, 1977 — the year they released one of the best-selling and most emotionally charged albums of all time. │Wiki Commons

Mick's Hint, Twitter's Reaction

Social media quickly lit up. One fan commented on Mick's post:

"Don't. Toy. With. Us. We're fragile,"

And Mick's own words carried weight:

"The marriage of Stevie and Lindsey… it's all in the song… It's magic then, magic now. What a thrill. Amen."

Those are strong hints, if not outright confirmation, that something creative could be in the works.

Is a Reunion Actually Happening?

At this point, opinions range from hopeful nostalgia to cautious realism. Fans are wondering if this means:

  • A remastered or deluxe edition of Buckingham Nicks

  • New music together

  • A joint tour

  • Full-on Fleetwood Mac comeback

Nicks herself has hinted that she won't reunite without late bandmate Christine McVie, but she's remained open to working with Buckingham privately. Meanwhile, Buckingham seems equally intrigued. Sources say both have been in touch about collaborating again.

Still Just a Rumor… For Now

Neither Nicks nor Buckingham representatives have confirmed any plans. So, for now, all we've got is lyric fragments, a nostalgic nod from Mick Fleetwood, and a flood of fan speculation.

After nearly 50 years, that's more than enough to spark excitement.

So, dust off your vinyl, queue up Frozen Love, and press play on Rumours too. You might be listening to history in the making.

Did you love this little throwback? Share it with a friend and stay tuned — the rumors might just be true.

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