The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died 'peacefully in his sleep.'
alongside Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Jeremy Spencer in 1967. He was responsible for many of the band’s early hits, including “Black Magic Woman,” “Oh Well,” and “Albatross.” The late B.B. King even described Green as “the only white guitarist who sent shivers up” his spine. Prior to forming Fleetwood Mac, Green replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall’s band, the Bluesbreakers. At the time, Mayall said of Green: “He might not be better [than Clapton] now.
Green was one of eight Fleetwood Mac members, including Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, Danny Kirwan, and Jeremy Spencer. They were all inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Green, who struggled with his mental health, left the band in 1970. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia and spent time in the hospital undergoing electro-convulsive therapy in the mid-70s. But Green would later return to the stage: In 1996, he formed the Peter Green Splinter Group and performed mostly classic blues.
Fellow musicians took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late guitarist. “He was a breathtaking singer, guitarist and composer. I know who I will be listening to today. RIP,” wrote Whitesnake’s David Coverdale. Most sadly have lost one of the most tasteful guitar players ever I have always been a huge admirer of the great Peter Green may he rest in peace.An Artist I Truly Loved & Admired…From The First Time I Heard Him…I Supported The Original Fleetwood Mac At Redcar Jazz Club When I Was In A Local Band…He Was A Breathtaking Singer, Guitarist & Composer…
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