Fleetwood Mac, formed in 1967, began with strong blues influences but gradually evolved into one of the most influential pop-rock bands of all time. But after years of heartbreak, silence, and personal rifts, the idea of a reunion has always seemed like a dream that can never come true, especially with the absence of Christine McVie and the friction between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
Still, in a twist that no one saw coming, a seemingly casual comment from Buckingham to Michael Gambino, his landscape lighter, has fans asking, could it actually happen?
Fleetwood Mac reunion rumors all started with a casual conversation
It all started with a photo. On May 12, 2025, Gambino shared a picture of himself with Lindsey Buckingham. What followed was an innocent caption. One sentence was all it took: “I asked if there was a possibility that they would ever perform together again, and he said that all depends upon Stevie.” The internet, naturally, exploded. Was this a subtle green light? A reunion in the making?
Well, not exactly. As the post went viral, Gambino had to provide clarifications multiple times. On May 20, he addressed the buzz, saying he was caught off guard by reporters reaching out. At some point, Gambino had to remind everyone that he’s a landscape lighter, not a landscaper, and insisted the comment had been taken way out of context. According to him, Buckingham didn’t hint at a reunion. The musician was just enjoying his walk, and they happened to talk. It was the timing that added to the whispers.
Fans are hoping for a reunion, but Stevie Nicks is still saying no — and here’s why
If this were just about fans wishing and hoping, that might be enough. But Stevie Nicks has made her stance crystal clear: without Christine, there is no Fleetwood Mac. Since Christine McVie died in 2022, Nicks hasn’t wavered. In a 2024 interview with MOJO, she made it clear that bringing Fleetwood Mac back isn’t possible. She said the band wouldn’t work without Christine. Nicks also shares a long, complicated history with Buckingham. They once dated. They made unforgettable music together. But they’ve also clashed in many other ways. In her words to Rolling Stone, “You could not say that I did not give him more than 300 million chances.”
On top of that, Buckingham’s health has been a concern. He underwent open-heart surgery in 2019, and Nicks has questioned whether he could handle the kind of physically demanding tour schedules the band is known for. Still, something’s changed. Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood were reportedly back in the studio this year for the first time since Buckingham left the band in 2018. It’s not a complete reunion, but it’s a movement.