Has three children: William (b. 1998), Leelee (b. 2000), and Stella (b. 2004).

Before joining Fleetwood Mac, he was in a band with Stevie Nicks called Buckingham Nicks.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 (as a member of Fleetwood Mac).

Grandfather founded Keystone Coffee, his father founded Alta Coffee as well.

Brother of Gregg Buckingham, a silver medalist in swimming in the 1968 Olympics.

Bprn in Palo Alto, California, USA

Spouse: Kristin Messner (15 February 2000 - present) 3 children