The legendary Fleetwood Mac duo Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are back in the headlines after reigniting their decades-long feud—this time over royalties and songwriting credits.
In a recent interview, Nicks, 76, accused Buckingham, 74, of attempting to "undermine her legacy" by challenging her contributions to some of the band's biggest hits. The tension reportedly stems from Buckingham's push for revised royalty agreements, which Nicks claims unfairly diminish her role in their iconic catalog.
A History of Turbulence
The pair's fiery relationship has been well-documented since their early days as romantic and musical partners. Their creative clashes and personal breakups fueled Fleetwood Mac's most emotionally charged albums, including the multi-platinum Rumours.
"We’ve always had this push and pull," Nicks admitted. "But when it comes to rewriting history, I won’t stay silent."
The Royalty Dispute
Sources close to the band reveal that Buckingham has lobbied for adjustments to songwriting credits on several tracks, potentially altering royalty distributions. Nicks, who penned classics like "Dreams" and "Landslide," sees this as a direct attack on her artistic legacy.
"Those songs are my heart and soul," she said. "To have someone question that now, after all these years, is heartbreaking."
Fans React
The news has sparked outrage among Fleetwood Mac devotees, with many taking to social media to defend Nicks. "Stevie’s songwriting defined an era," one fan tweeted. "This is disrespectful to her and to the band’s history."
Buckingham’s representatives have yet to respond publicly, but insiders suggest the dispute may delay any hopes of a full Fleetwood Mac reunion.
