In what could be the most exciting news for classic rock fans since the reunion of Guns N’ Roses, the legendary duo Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are sparking speculation with a series of enigmatic social media posts. The former Fleetwood Mac bandmates, known for their complex relationship and undeniable musical chemistry, appear to be teasing a project that fans have been eagerly awaiting for decades: a reissue of their pre-Fleetwood Mac album, ‘Buckingham Nicks.’
The story unfolds with a hint of reconciliation, as the duo, who have been at odds since Buckingham’s dramatic exit from Fleetwood Mac in 2018, recently started following each other on social media. On Thursday, both artists posted cryptic messages that, when put together, form the first line of the chorus from ‘Frozen Love,’ a track from their 1973 album. Nicks’ post read, “And if you go forward…” while Buckingham’s said, “I’ll meet you there.” Could this be a sign that the long-out-of-print album is finally making its way back to the shelves?
Released in 1973, ‘Buckingham Nicks’ was a commercial flop, barely making a dent on the charts before being pulled from the label’s catalog. However, it was this very album that caught the ear of Mick Fleetwood, leading to the pair’s pivotal recruitment into Fleetwood Mac. Their contributions to the band’s 1975 self-titled album were instrumental in catapulting Fleetwood Mac to superstardom.
Fans and music historians alike have long speculated about a reissue of ‘Buckingham Nicks.’ In a 2013 interview with K-Earth 101, Buckingham hinted at the possibility, suggesting that Nicks was keen on the idea. “We’ve been talking about it off and on for a long time,” he said, “but Stevie seems really into the idea.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Mick Fleetwood recently posted a nostalgic Instagram video of himself listening to ‘Frozen Love,’ praising the track’s timeless magic and perhaps signaling his own interest in revisiting the duo’s early work.
Whether this is a calculated marketing strategy or a coincidental alignment of the stars remains to be seen. However, the renewed interaction between Nicks and Buckingham is enough to send waves of excitement through the music community. Could a ‘Buckingham Nicks’ reissue be the olive branch that reunites one of rock’s most iconic duos? Only time will tell, but for now, fans are eagerly waiting for what could be the most anticipated re-release in classic rock history.
