5 Things to Know About Lindsey Buckingham’s 1987 Fleetwood Mac Departure

  1. He left the touring lineup, not the band Buckingham stepped away from Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 tour but remained an official band member.

  2. Tensions over Tango in the Night caused the split Disagreements about promoting the album and Buckingham’s reluctance to tour led to his decision.

  3. He was replaced on tour by two guitarists Rick Vito and Billy Burnette filled in for Buckingham during the Tango in the Night tour.

  4. His departure was temporary Buckingham returned to the band for later projects, including the 1997 live album The Dance.

  5. The band continued without him for years Fleetwood Mac toured and recorded without Buckingham until his eventual return in the 1990s.

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