What Happened to Mick Fleetwood?
Mick Fleetwood, the legendary drummer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, continues to be active in music and business. He is currently putting the finishing touches on a new solo album expected in late 2026 or early 2027, and recently married Elizabeth Jordan in March 2024. His Maui restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St., was tragically destroyed in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, but he remains committed to the island's recovery.
Quick Answer
Mick Fleetwood is actively involved in new musical projects, with a solo album anticipated in late 2026 or early 2027. He recently married Elizabeth Jordan in March 2024, marking his fifth marriage. While his Maui restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St., was lost in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Fleetwood has been a vocal advocate for the island's recovery and has participated in benefit events. Speculation also continues regarding a potential Fleetwood Mac farewell tour in 2026, following public reconciliations among band members.
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Co-founds Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood co-founds the influential rock band Fleetwood Mac in London.
Releases Debut Solo Album 'The Visitor'
Fleetwood releases his first solo album, 'The Visitor,' recorded in Ghana with local musicians.
Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Due to lavish spending and financial mismanagement, Mick Fleetwood files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Opens Fleetwood's on Front St. in Maui
Fleetwood establishes his restaurant and live music venue, Fleetwood's on Front St., in Lahaina, Maui.
Publishes 'Love That Burns' Book
Fleetwood releases 'Love That Burns: A Chronicle of Fleetwood Mac Volume One 1967–1974,' a limited-edition book detailing the band's early blues era.
'Mick Fleetwood & Friends Celebrate The Music Of Peter Green' Concert
Fleetwood organizes a star-studded tribute concert to Peter Green and the early years of Fleetwood Mac at the London Palladium.
Christine McVie Passes Away
Longtime Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie dies at age 79, deeply affecting Fleetwood and the band.
Performs Christine McVie Tribute at Grammy Awards
Mick Fleetwood, alongside Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt, performs a touching rendition of 'Songbird' in tribute to Christine McVie at the 65th Grammy Awards.
Releases 'Songbird' Instrumental Tribute
On what would have been Christine McVie's 80th birthday, Fleetwood releases an instrumental version of 'Songbird' featuring ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro.
Fleetwood's on Front St. Destroyed by Maui Wildfires
Mick Fleetwood's Lahaina restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St., is destroyed in the devastating Maui wildfires.
Marries Elizabeth Jordan
Mick Fleetwood secretly marries Elizabeth Jordan; honeymoon photos are shared in April 2026, confirming his fifth marriage.
Working in Studio with Lindsey Buckingham
Swedish producer Carl Falk reveals that Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham are working together in the studio on a new record.
Appears at Maui Music and Food Experience
Fleetwood makes a special appearance at the second annual Maui Music and Food Experience, performing a Jimi Hendrix tribute and supporting wildfire recovery efforts.
Speculation of Fleetwood Mac 2026 Farewell Tour
Public reconciliation between Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, and Lindsey Buckingham fuels strong speculation about a Fleetwood Mac farewell tour in 2026.
Inducts Bad Company into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Mick Fleetwood inducts Bad Company into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the 2025 Induction Ceremony (reported in 2026).
Puts Finishing Touches on New Solo Album
An Instagram post from Mick Fleetwood indicates he is heading to Los Angeles to put the finishing touches on a new solo album, expected later in 2026 or early 2027.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Mick Fleetwood, born Michael John Kells Fleetwood, is best known as the iconic drummer and co-founder of the hugely successful rock band Fleetwood Mac, which he formed in 1967. His distinctive drumming style has been a cornerstone of the band's sound through its many iterations and global triumphs, including albums like 'Rumours' and 'Tusk'.
Beyond his work with Fleetwood Mac, Fleetwood has pursued various solo projects and entrepreneurial ventures. He released his debut solo album, 'The Visitor,' in 1981, recorded in Ghana with African musicians. He has also authored several books, including 'Fleetwood: My Life and Adventures in Fleetwood Mac' and 'Play On: Now, Then, and Fleetwood Mac,' offering insights into his career and personal life. Despite his immense musical success, Fleetwood faced significant financial challenges, famously filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1984 due to lavish spending and a reported $60 million spent on cocaine.
A long-time resident of Maui, Hawaii, Fleetwood opened his popular restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front St., in Lahaina in 2012. The establishment became a local favorite, known for its live music and Hawaiian-American cuisine. However, the restaurant was tragically destroyed in the devastating Lahaina wildfires of August 2023. In the wake of the disaster, Fleetwood expressed his deep commitment to helping Maui heal and has participated in benefit events, including the Maui Music and Food Experience in both 2024 and 2025, which raised funds for wildfire survivors.
In recent years, Fleetwood has continued his musical endeavors. He paid a poignant tribute to his late bandmate Christine McVie, who passed away in November 2022, performing 'Songbird' with Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt at the 2023 Grammy Awards. In July 2023, he released an instrumental version of 'Songbird' with ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. As of March 2025, it was revealed that Fleetwood has been working in the studio with former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham on a new record, sparking excitement among fans. This collaboration fuels ongoing speculation about a potential Fleetwood Mac farewell reunion tour in 2026, especially after Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood publicly wished Buckingham a happy birthday in October 2025, signaling a rapprochement.
On a personal note, Mick Fleetwood secretly married Elizabeth Jordan on March 28, 2024, with honeymoon photos shared in April 2026. This marks his fifth marriage. Musically, he is currently putting the finishing touches on a new solo album, with an Instagram post in June 2026 indicating he was heading to Los Angeles for mixing, suggesting a release later in 2026 or early 2027. He also inducted Bad Company into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in January 2026. Despite the challenges, Fleetwood remains a vibrant figure in the music world, balancing new creative projects with his enduring legacy.
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