Peter Green, born Peter Allen Greenbaum on October 29, 1946, and who passed away on July 25, 2020, was a British blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. As the founder of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Green's journey in music began as a young man in London's burgeoning blues scene, which led to brief stints in several bands, including John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, where he filled in for Eric Clapton. However, it was with Fleetwood Mac, formed in 1967, that Green's profound impact on blues and rock music was most evident. Under his guidance, the band produced hits like "Albatross," "Black Magic Woman," and "Oh Well," showcasing his incredible talent and unique style of guitar playing.

Peter Green's career was marked by his expressive and emotive style of blues guitar, heavily influenced by the likes of B.B. King and other blues legends. Despite his commercial success, Green struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse, which led to his early departure from Fleetwood Mac in 1970. After several years away from the music scene, he made a return in the late 1970s with albums like "In the Skies" and continued to release music and perform until the late 2000s. His body of work, including albums like "The End of the Game," "Little Dreamer," and "Kolors," while perhaps not as commercially successful as his early work with Fleetwood Mac, is still celebrated for its depth, demonstrating his mastery of the guitar and his profound understanding of the blues. Peter Green's legacy is that of a musician who, despite personal struggles, profoundly influenced the blues rock genre and inspired generations of musicians.

Genres

British Blues

Related Artists

Fleetwood Mac

Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

B.B. King

John Mayall

Gary Moore

Rory Gallagher

The Rolling Stones

Led Zeppelin

Santana

Grateful Dead

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Latest Release

Albatross (Arranged by Anna Rice)

Peter Green

Single - Released July 7, 2023